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413 Golf Weekend Primer: Latest results & upcoming events you can play
Plus: a look Berkshire Hills + Downes @ Northeast Am + Drive, Chip & Putt qualifying at The Ranch!
Ben Larsen
June 21, 2024
Hey y’all!
What a week, huh? Between the Celtics wrapping up No. 18 on Monday and the heat wave of all heat waves, it’s been a busy one. It’s been quite busy in the world of golf, too, what coming off the (wild) U.S. Open and straight into the heavy qualifying calendar across the region.
Read below to catch a glimpse of all the activity throughout the 413 and, as always, let me know if I missed anything. And, oh yeah, this is your reminder to brave the heat, check the forecast for storms, and get out and play! Enjoy the weekend..
Programming note: I’ll be enjoying a golf trip to Taconic and CC of Vermont next week, so we’ll be picking up the weekly edition on Friday, July 5. Have a great couple of weeks, people!
Today, we’ve got:
An update on the tournaments and outings you should get on your radar ASAP
A deep dive into Berkshire Hills Country Club, host of this weekend’s Pewter Cup!
News and notes from the 413 Golf community, including Ryan Downes’ aim at the Northeast Amateur and local stars at Drive, Chip & Putt qualifying!
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!
Recently Completed
Mass. Amateur Championship qualifying kicked off around the state and locally, Veterans Memorial and Stockbridge held qualifiers.
At Veterans, GreatHorse’s Peter Alminas shot even-par 72 to lead all local finishers and take one of six qualifying positions. Tekoa’s Bryce Piemonte and Twin Hills’ Jack Diefenderfer snuck in with 2-over 74s
At Stockbridge, Aaron Nackoul (Berkshire Hills) and CC of Pittsfield members Matthew Gilardi and Adam Brickle all secured spots for Championship proper July 8-12 at Framingham Country Club.
Palmer’s Ethan Beauchemin shot 1-over 72 to lead all local finishers at Mass. Pub-Links qualifying Tuesday at Chicopee Country Club. Beauchemin took one of 15 qualifying positions for the championship scheduled for July 30-31 at Ledges in South Hadley. Other local qualifiers included: Michael Murray (Westover), Chuck Edler (Cold Spring), Cody Miller (Ledges), Pat Landers (Oak Ridge), Ryan Cote (CC of Greenfield), and Steven Elkins (Amherst)
Rob Linehan and Michael DiClemente defeated Aiden McBride and Nick DeMaio 3-and-2 to take the final match in the Championship Division of the 121st June Invitational at Springfield Country Club. Click here to see all winners.
Ryley Regan was the top local finisher at U.S. Girls’ Junior qualifying held this past week at Captains (Starboard). The Orchards member shot 4-over 76 — just two shots off the mark in a highly competitive qualifier offering only two spots to the July national championship in California. Longmeadow’s Cecily Henshon shot 79 while Westfield’s Lauren Connor shot 83.
Lisa Riel and Janet Lebeau teamed up to take home the top flight in the 8th annual Elisabeth Skinner Invitational at The Orchards.
Upcoming
The 42nd Annual Pewter Cup Classic is this weekend at Berkshire Hills. Follow results here.
Berkshire Hills will also host its 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 is today at CC of Greenfield.
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.
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:
Berkshire Hills Country Club
When the Ryder Cup is battled out next year at Bethpage State Park, the Black Course will test the world’s best while putting famed architect A.W. Tillinghast’s creativity on full display. Tillinghast put his mark on some of the game’s most iconic courses, including Winged Foot, San Francisco Golf Club, and Baltusrol.
Did you know that the opportunity of experiencing Tillinghast’s design is available to you in Pittsfield?
Berkshire Hills Country Club is the only course designed by Tillinghast in Massachusetts. Tillinghast's influence is evident in the strategic layout, challenging greens, and the course’s ability to blend naturally with the surrounding landscape.
Established in 1925 and true to Tillinghast’s style, the course features thoughtful bunkering, well-placed hazards, and undulating greens that demand precision and strategic play.
While private, BHCC has a number of reasonable membership levels and hosts many events open to non-members, including this weekend’s Pewter Cup and the Berkshire Hills Singles Championship.
Visit berkshirehillscc.com to learn more.
News & Notes
Local youth and junior golfers took aim at the Drive, Chip, and Putt local qualifier yesterday at The Ranch. Top three finishers from each age and gender flight advanced to sub-regional qualifying Aug. 14 at Lyman Orchards. Qualifiers from the 413 included:
Boys 7-9: Jordan Lynch, Holyoke (3rd)
Boys 10-11: Wesley Adamski, Southampton (1st)
Boys 12-13: Jack Arnold, Longmeadow (1st); Benjamin Holton, Agawam (3rd)
Boys 14-15: Quinn Woytowicz, Longmeadow (2nd)
Girls 7-9: Scarlett Larsen [my kid!!!], Westfield (1st); Anderson Wilson, Holyoke (2nd)
Girls 12-13: Mya Kozik, Westfield (1st); Joslyn Sexton, Holyoke (2nd); Callie Hevey, Belchertown (3rd)
Girls 14-15: Amelia Gruber, Easthampton (1st); Skylar Lopes, Agawam (2nd)
Longmeadow’s Ryan Downes is at the Northeast Amateur this week and playing quite well in one of the top amateur events in the world. He shot 66-70 (2-under) in the first two rounds and heads out for his final round today at 12:26. Keep an eye on results here and more in an upcoming newsletter.
Team Mass Golf is seeking charitable players for the 100 Hole Hike to raise awareness and funds to support Youth on Course. With a total fundraising goal of $60,000, the hike will take place on Friday, September 13 at The Links at Mass Golf in Norton. Learn more here.