The US has averaged over 350 deaths a year (1979- 2003) with close to 50% being elderly. With global warming, these numbers are on the rise. source: CDC We have approached the peak of the summer heat and it is time for me to remind you of how important it is to stay hydrated while on the course. Here are a few tips and guidelines to keep you safe while playing golf. First off the [more...]
319 players began this week with 2 days of grinding at the US Amateur. They were all looking for every stroke they could get and hoping they would be one of the lucky ones to be in the 64 player field that is now set to begin match play on Wednesday. Unfortunately with only 64 players advancing, this meant it would be the end of the road for the remaining 255 disappointed players. One of [more...]
312 amateur golfers from all over the country including Brockton Country Club’s Mike Calef will be competing to become the 2009 US Amateur champion. The Championship begins with 36 holes of stroke play at Southern Hills CC (par 70) and Cedar Ridge CC (par 71) in Tulsa, OK. The field will then be cut to the low 64 scores after Tuesday’s round. Match play will begin on Wednesday and continue until the 36 hole final [more...]
Maplegate CC-Belingham Ma. Coming off his third place finish in the Brockton 4-Ball, Mike Calef had little time to rest as he had to prepare for the sectional qualifying of the US Amateur. On Tuesday Calef did just that shooting a 36 hole 138 which was good enough for second, one shot off the winner Mathew Broome from Barrington, RI. Calef now earns the right to travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma to play in the US [more...]
Written by Steven Daly Walking the golf course can facilitate to get you physically fit, which is critical to being successful. Walking is one of the most elementary types of physical exertion but also very effective, so it makes good sense to walk rather than lease a golf cart. You can get this exercise without strain. If back-packing your golf clubs would be too heavy an effort, you can utilize a hand cart to pull [more...]
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