Headline: An Early Holiday Gift for Massachusetts Golfers... Winter 2009-10 Issue of MassGolfer™ magazine Now Available For All GHIN Handicap Holders
For Immediate Release: November 24, 2009
Norton, MA — The holiday season is almost upon us which means that the fourth issue of the MGA's heralded publication –MassGolfer™ magazine – is set for release to households across the state and beyond.
The Winter 2009-2010 issue (shown right) is one that should not be missed as it takes readers on a journey back in time. Highlights from the last decade of great moments in amateur golf here in Massachusetts are revisited in a spread that features 240 photos! In addition, two very deserving Players of the Decade are announced as a way to cap off another spectacular 10 years of amateur golf.
As a way of bringing the magazine to all GHIN Handicap holders in Massachusetts, PDF copies of all features have been made available below.
Reader Note: As a service to the individuals who hold an active, up-to-date GHIN Handicap in Massachusetts, the MGA provides four complimentary issues of MassGolfer™ magazine. If you are eligible for a subscription but are not receiving the publication, please send your request to circulation@mgalinks.org. Please be sure to include the following in your e-mail: GHIN #, Home Club, Name and complete mailing address.
Still Booming After All These Years
You surely recall exactly where you
were at midnight, December 31, 1999 as we celebrated the dawn of the ‘new millenium' (no matter that, mathematically speaking, we all celebrated such a year too soon!). In the Bay State and around the golf world, the talk at the time focused on the recently contested 33rd Ryder Cup Matches at The Country Club with Team USA's stirring victory. Jarring as it may seem, the new millenium's amazing first 10 years for local golf is also now passing. The good news is — despite some ill effects of the current global economic crisis — the game remains healthy and booming in Massachusetts. On the following pages, relive with us some of Massachusetts' golf highlights of this past 10 years... both on and off the course. Enjoy!
Booming – Part I • Part II • Part III
MGA Player of the Decade – Frank Vana, Jr.
With a staggering total of 8,273 MGA Player of the Year points for the decade, Frank Vana, Jr. eclipsed his nearest competitor by nearly 5,000 points. Based on that math — and supported by his competitive dossier – there is no doubt who holds the honor of MGA Player of the Decade. Read More
WGAM Player of the Decade – Tara Joy Connelly
With a commanding total of 7,507 WGAM Player of the Year points for the decade, Tara Joy Connelly – despite not earning a single point until 2003 – easily topped the WGAM point system. Based on the stats and her competitive standing, she has earned the WGAM Player of the Decade. Read More
State of the Game
Learn about the ins and outs of golf in the Bay State in this
popular section. In this issue, readers find out about the exciting season of success for The First Tee of Massachusetts, what three former amateurs will tee it up on the PGA Tour next year, what national events will be coming to New England and what records were broken by a trio of impressive amateurs. Read More
Scoreboard
Enjoy a recap of the season that earned three special players the honor of being named 2009 MGA Players of the Year. Readers can also find results from many end-of-season events and the answer to the Rules of Golf question that was posed in the Fall 2009 issue. Read More
It's In the Bag
Find out what the 2009 George M. Cohen MGA Senior Player of the Year
– Robert Linn – is carrying in his bad. This is the fourth installment of this popular new department. Read More
GolfShots
Kevin Wood – head golf professional at Salem Country Club, host of the 2009 Massachusetts Senior Amateur Championship – explains that a great shot to have in your bag when you need to control the height and distance of your golf ball is the knock-down shot. Read More
ClubFaces
This issue of MassGolfer features four ClubFaces, each of whom is a member of Essex County Club. All are involved in the 2010 Curtis Cup, to be contested at Essex from June 11-13, 2010. Read More
ForeWords
Outgoing MGA President George Pendergast provides some highlights from his two-year tenure. Read More