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413 Golf Weekend Primer: Let the (Memorial Day) games begin...
Plus, get to know Springfield CC pro Taylor Schmidt!
Ben Larsen
May 24, 2024
What’s up, Big Dog?
To me, there are two starts to the golf season. There’s The Masters in early April that gets us all energized for our rain-soaked first few rounds of the year. And, there’s Memorial Day weekend…
Indeed, Memorial Day weekend marks the first of a few high points in the calendar of events for golfers across the 413. With a solid forecast the next two days, an extra day off on Monday for most of us, and a slew of highly-anticipated events, it’s go time boys and girls.
Let the games begin.
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OK, on to this week’s primer! Today, we’ve got:
An update on the tournaments and outings you should get on your calendar ASAP, including a few with capacity THIS WEEKEND
A spotlight on Springfield Country Club assistant professional Taylor Schmidt
A deep dive into Amherst Golf Club
News and notes from the 413 Golf community
And more!
Hit ‘em long. Hit ‘em straight.
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As a partner product, PUTTR is offering 413 Golf subscribers 10% off and has several different payment options.
Tournaments & Outings
A look at the tournaments and outings important to the 413 Golf community this week.
Memorial Day Weekend Events:
Tekoa Country Club has its annual George Paiva Memorial Two-Ball next weekend. Call the pro shop at 413-568-1064 to sign up before Wednesday, May 22.
The Country Club of Greenfield will host the Lebert Memorial Day Team event May 25-26. Call 413-773-7530 to get one of the remaining spots.
Northampton will host a Memorial Day Weekend Open 2-Ball event. Pick your own team for the chance at gross and net prizes. Inquire with the pro shop to register
CC of Wilbraham will host the Bill Sullivan Memorial Tournament this weekend
Ludlow CC has its three-day Memorial Day Ryder Cup event
The Andy Vitali Two-Ball will take place at The Orchards this weekend. Tee sheets and results here.
Springfield CC will have its Memorial Day Member-Member this weekend.
The Links at Worthington will have a Best of 4 tournament this weekend open to the public. GHIN is required and gross and net flights will be awarded.
Wahconah CC has a Spring Open 4-Ball next weekend. Yours truly will be competing, so let me know if you’re playing, too!
Spots remain open for Greenfield’s Mac Sennett Two-Ball June 7-9, which features men and women divisions. Email [email protected] or call the pro shop at 413.773.7530 to inquire.
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.
Also at Berkshire Hills: Registration is underway for the 42nd Annual Pewter Cup Classic, and only a few spots remain available! This 54 hole event is GROSS ONLY by divisions and preference is given to last years field followed by member apps. Don't wait, grab a partner, and sign up today! The event is set for June 21-22-23. Register here.
The popular 9-hole match play event is open for registration. Sign up here using the login code: berkshire2024
The Greenfield Senior Open Championship will be June 21 at CC of Greenfield. Inquire with the pro shop for entry.
Pairings are out for the June 17 Mass. Am qualifier at Veterans; June 18 at Stockbridge, too.
Also, a reminder that the Mass Golf Association has a number of events open for registration, including the Girls Junior Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Women’s Amateur, Women’s Senior, Senior Amateur, Super-Senior Amateur, and Women’s Mid-Amateur. See them & register here.
Got an event or outing you want to see here? Let me know by simply replying to this email!
413 Golf Community Spotlight
In each edition of the 413 Golf Newsletter, we’ll feature a member of the 413 Golf community making news or waves in the game. Today, get to know:
Taylor Schmidt
A West Springfield native, Schmidt is the assistant professional at Springfield Country Club where she teaches full-time and runs numerous clinics for junior golfers, including the PGA Junior League installment at SCC.
An assistant golf coach at Franklin Pierce, Schmidt graduated from the school in 2018 and had a stellar golf career, serving as a two-year captain and carrying a number of low rounds and medalist honors. Her senior year, Schmidt led the team to a NCAA Div. 2 East Super Regional appearance and was named Northeast-10 All-Second team. She also spent time coaching at Holy Cross.
Schmidt played her high school golf at Westfield High, qualifying for the Western Mass. Championship four years consecutively and the New England Championship as a senior.
In her sixth season at Springfield Country Club, Schmidt offers lessons for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Follow her on Instagram @coachteeschmidt.
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:
Amherst Golf Club
Established in 1900, Amherst Golf Club is a semi-private golf course owned by Amherst College and managed by a dedicated group of golfers from the community. The layout of the course consists of nine well-maintained holes that provide a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. The design of the course was created by Walter Hatch, who worked as an assistant to the renowned Donald Ross, and it was later renovated by Geoffrey Cornish.
With a length of 3,075 yards from the back tees and 2,983 yards from the forward tees, the par-35 course features a variety of holes ranging from 160 to 535 yards in length. It offers multiple tees, elevated tees and greens, as well as strategically placed green-side bunkers.
If you’re looking to give Amherst Golf Club a spin, visit amherstgolfclub.org to learn more!
Visit amherstgolfclub.org to learn more.
News & Notes
CC of Greenfield has Women’s Clinics June 5 and 19 led by Assistant Pro Sean Cowles. Inquire with the pro shop for details.
LPGA Top 50 teaching professional Marissa Kulig Crow is leading a Chip & Sip clinic tomorrow at Northampton Country Club. Learn more & register here.
Country Club of Greenfield will host its annual Youth Camp June 24-27. Capped at 25 children, the program is taught by Kevin Piecuch, who’s a U.S. Kids Golf Top 50 Teacher honorable mention. Call the pro shop at 413.733.7530 to register.