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413 Golf Weekend Primer: What fun events do you host or play in?
Plus, a look at the lovely Wahconah Country Club
Ben Larsen
June 14, 2024
Happy Friday people!
I hope you’re planning to play some golf this weekend. I’m participating in two cool events (weather-pending of course).
This afternoon, I’ll play in the first round of the Shaker Cup, which is a season-long two-man team event. It starts with a blind draw to match two members up to battle throughout the summer (if you’re lucky enough to advance). Most clubs have their own version of this — Springfield Cup at Springfield CC, Donald Ross Cup at Orchards, etc. — and they’re a blast.
What about your club? Are there long-standing, season-long events that rally the membership together? I’d love to hear about them and include information here in an upcoming newsletter. Let me know simply by replying!
On Saturday, I’m in a 27-hole, three-format Ryder Cup-style event organized by Gabe Crane, a faithful 413 Golf reader. Events like this are an awesome time with a mix of competition and shenanigans. What are some fun self-organized events you host or participate in each year? I’d also love to hear about them!
Before we dive into the rest of this week’s newsletter, please do me one favor. I’d love to get more people receiving this email weekly. Please consider sharing this with your playing buddies and passing along to your head pro or general manager to share with the club’s email list! Thank you!
Lastly, did you know you can also share information about the events or outings you run or play in? Submit via this simple form.
Thank you for helping grow the 413 Golf community. I appreciate you!
Today, we’ve got:
An update on the tournaments and outings you should get on your radar ASAP
A deep dive into the lovely Wahconah Country Club
News and notes from the 413 Golf community
And more!
Hit ‘em long. Hit ‘em straight.
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Tournaments & Outings
A look at the tournaments and outings important to the 413 Golf community this week.
413 Golf Events: Would you be interested in a mix of fun and competitive events across the region later this fall and next season? Let me know by replying!
Ryan Downes was the top local finisher at the Mass. Open this past week at Willowbend. He finished T-12 just ahead of fellow GreatHorse golfer Christopher Tallman (T-16)
The 121st June Invitational is underway at Springfield Country Club. See results through Sunday’s final round here.
The Orchards is hosting the 8th annual Elisabeth Skinner Invitational this weekend.
Registration is underway for the 42nd Annual Pewter Cup Classic, and only a few spots remain available! The event is set for June 21-22-23. Register here.
The Berkshire Hills’ 67th Singles Championship will be July 29-30. This is a great event with a number of flights and games. Learn more here.
The Greenfield Senior Open Championship will be June 21 at CC of Greenfield. Inquire with the pro shop for entry.
Also at CC of Greenfield will be the 79th Invitational July 25-28. Register with the pro shop by June 14!
The Links at Worthington host the Worthington Cup July 13-14. Submit your application here.
Also, a reminder that the Mass Golf Association has a number of events open for registration. See them & register here.
Other MGA items to keep an eye on:
Mass. Am qualifiers at Veterans (June 17) and Stockbridge (June 18)
Pub-Links qualifier at Chicopee CC on June 18
Got an event or outing you want to see here? Let me know by simply replying to this email!
Featured 413 Golf Course
Western Massachusetts is home to so many highly-rated private clubs, popular public courses, and countless hidden gems. Each week, we’ll feature one of the many courses across the region. This week, get to know:
Wahconah Country Club
I absolutely love Wahconah Country Club. It’s a classic New England-style golf course that offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience, Wahconah’s layout is the work of Wayne Stiles (front nine) and John Van Kleek (back nine). The front offers open fairways, large greens, and impressive vistas while the back tightens up with narrower fairways and challenging, smaller greens.
It’s got some history, too. Bobby Jones played his last round of golf there in 1948. According to the course’s website, artist Rene Clarke’s rendered a portrait commemorating the event with a note from Bob Jones stating, “This was my last effort, sorry it wasn’t a better one – Bob Jones” was donated to the USGA. The only other copy of this portrait hangs in the Wahconah clubhouse.
courtesy wahconahcc.com
Time since Jones’ final round has been quite kind to Wahconah and the course still offers quite the experience. Whether you opt for a weekend round or to try your luck in the the annual Little Brown Jug Invitational (being held this year Aug. 18-20), make sure you get out to Dalton at least once this season.
News & Notes
Local youth and junior golfers will take aim at the Drive, Chip, and Putt local qualifier Thursday at The Ranch
CC of Greenfield has a Women’s Clinic June 19 led by Assistant Pro Sean Doyle. Inquire with the pro shop for details.