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A golf podcast covering the small stories that deserve some discussion.Subscribe on iTunes here: http://bit.ly/H7cGIf
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Some courses have the perfect combo of walkable, playable, and enjoyable. These courses aren't necessarily all the best courses in the state, but they are public courses I could imagine playing everyday because they aren't too taxing and are a blast to play..Taconic GC- 1:23Butter Brook- 3:47Kettle Brook- 5:41Franklin Park- 7:41D.W. Field- 9:35Wachusett CC- 10:48Acushnet River Valley- 12:41Honorable mention (north of Boston)Hillview GC- 15:29Merrimack Valley- 17:04LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscr...
Mike Bird, the assistant superintendent at Green Harbor Golf Course, shares insights into the world of golf course management, particularly during the winter months. He discusses the importance of social media in connecting golf enthusiasts, the ongoing renovations at Green Harbor, and the growing trend of winter golf. Mike also reflects on his journey into the turf management industry, his internship experiences, and the common challenges faced by golf courses, emphasizing the need for reali...
A good month of golf to (probably) finish off the 2024 season...Winchester CC (Private) - 2:00Whaling City GC (Public) - 7:00Ponkapoag GC (Public) - 10:55Plymouth CC (Private) - 14:35Ould Newbury GC (Semi-private) - 18:25LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
Over the course of my quest to play every course in Massachusetts, I have seen some good and some bad and some that could be improved with a little attention. Here are six public courses that I think have potential and why.____Butternut Farm (Stow, Mass.) - 2:05Maynard GC (Maynard, Mass) - 5:29Stow Acres South (Stow, Mass.) - 9:45Ponkapoag GC Course No. 1 (Canton, Mass.) - 12:35Whaling City GC (New Bedford, Mass.) - 16:10Elmcrest CC (East Longmeadow, Mass.) - 21:25 (Currently closed)LINK...
Two trips to Western Mass. highlighted an incredible month of golf. I share the good and the bad from each of the seven courses I played. Five were new courses in the quest to play them all and two were revisits.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
Sean Toland joins the podcast to talk about making golf trips. Sean and Mike Vadala started Golf Trip Guys to help golfers make memories on golf trips because they realized how much they loved organizing trips with their friends. Sean discusses the origins of Golf Trip Guys, gives some details about the first trip to Hilton Head in April, and then digs into some Massachusetts golf courses.Links:https://www.golftrip-guys.com/LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf ...
Coach Kevin Duffy discusses golf training, golf diet, and his journey in the world of training and golf. He talks about his background in football and how he transitioned into golf training. He emphasizes the importance of lower body strength and stability in golf and dispels the myth of getting too bulky from strength training. He also highlights the misconception of stopping training during the golf season and emphasizes the need to maintain strength and flexibility throughout the year. He ...
I played seven courses in August. Four of them were new and three were courses I was revisiting. I share two things I liked and one thing that I didn't like about each.2:39: Concord CC (Private)9:00: Wollaston GC (Private)15:54: Gardner Muni (Public)19:55: Holden Hills CC (Public)25:10: Whitinsville GC (Private)31:26: Kernwood CC (Private)36:50: Stow Acres South (Public)LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
Andy Cocker picked up golf 13 years ago. Now he's traveling the world to rate courses for Top 100 Golf Courses. He recently spent some time in New England. We discuss a number of the courses he's played, how he gets onto the private courses, what he likes and dislikes, and we dig into Hooper, Taconic, Boston Golf, Old Sandwich, and the Cape Cod golf scene, which is where he spends most of his time while visiting the area.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSea...
I recap the golf courses I played in July, including Cyprian Keyes, Weston Golf Club, Fox Run GC, Crosswinds, Sconset, and The Ledges.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
Ozarks National is my favorite course at Big Cedar Lodge. Here's what I love about the course. At the tail end, I share some thoughts about the nine-hole course, Top of the Rock, and the 13-hole walking course, Mountain Top.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
Sean and Paul preview the Open Championship. But first they catch up on the news about Keegan Bradley Rory McIlroy's comments about his performance at the US Open. Then, they discuss Royal Troon, Johnson Wagner as a golf content master, and a myriad of other topics surrounding the field this week. They wrap up with their picks for the week.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
Buffalo Ridge at the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri in one of three 18-hole championship golf courses. I highlight the opening stretch of holes, the views and vistas, and the excellent course conditions. There are also some lowlights, including the long cart rides between holes, the artificial features like waterfalls, and the feeling that the course is less connected to the surrounding area. Overall, Buffalo Ridge is a good golf course that serves a solid purpose in the Big Cedar resor...
Mark Mungeam discusses how he got into golf course architecture with the help of Geoffrey Cornish, his work at Olympia Fields in Chicago to prep it for a U.S. Open, the differences between private and muni projects. We also discuss rankings and Mungeam’s role on the American Society of Golf Course Architects. He will be the president starting in the fall 2025.Mungeam is also a member of the American Society of Golf Course Architects and will become its president in the fall of 2025. We also h...
Sean and Paul discuss:- Their experiences playing Pinehurst- Their favorite holes and the course's strong finish- The past U.S. Opens at Pinehurst- Bryson- Xander's likely career major haul- Wyndham Clark's rough patch- Viktor Hovland bouncing back- Scottie's personality... is he boring? - Tiger and CharlieThey wrap up making their picks and offering a few other bets they like and don't like.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBays...
In this episode, I talk about my experience playing at Payne's Valley at Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri. A big, brawny, wide-open golf course with massive greens and a 19th hole.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
I played golf at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri. It has five courses. Three championship courses - Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge, and Payne's Valley. It also has a nine-hole course called Top of the Rock and a 13-hole walking course called Mountain Top.Here are five things you should know about the experience.1. It's massive2. Golf is secondary at the resort, and that's OK!3. Four of the five carts require carts4. Comfort stations and free food5. There one course you should play first ...
In this episode of the Bay State Golf Podcast, Sean and Burke discuss the upcoming PGA Championship. They start with the past majors at Valhalla and recall Kenny Perry's loss along with the Tiger Woods Bob May duel and Rory McIlroy's 2014 triumph. They also breakdown recent performances of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau. The conversation ends with a discussion about players who are in the wilderness. The pod ends with their picks for the tournament and some dark h...
After 14 months, Tun returns to the podcast. This pod revolves around Tung's journey in golf, starting from when they first played together in 2009 to Tung's recent foray into the game during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tung shares his experiences and lessons learned as a beginner golfer, including the importance of surrounding himself with people who love the game and being curious about golf strategy and etiquette. They also discuss the challenges of managing expectations and the impact of ...
I discuss the best golf courses in Massachusetts for beginners, keeping value, ease of play, and an easy walk in mind. The list has 9-hole and 18-hole courses. The courses offer a mix of challenge and interest for beginners, making them great options to learn and enjoy the game of golf.LINKS:Watch on YouTubeSubscribe to the Newsletter Baystate Golf on IGSeanMeliaGolf on TwitterBaystateGolf.com
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