New England: ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT

[CPettaway26 1]

1. How long have you been playing golf? 20 years

2. What’s your handicap or normal score? 16.3 index

3. What do you love about golf? The challenge and sense of accomplishment. Spending time with friends who have the same mutual love for the game.

4. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? I follow on IG

5. Do you already know any other Spies? No, looking forward to meeting others 

6. Where are you from? Maine

7. What is your home course? Biddeford Saco CC

8. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best - the weather during golf season is awesome and we have beautiful courses.  Worst - we have a very short golf season typically 

9. What do you do for a living? Insurance 

10. How’d you pick your user name? It’s just who I am

[ejgaudette 1,609]

6 hours ago, Michaelcal said:

Been playing for 27 years.....damn I’m getting old(38). I am a +1, I played a little in college but took it more seriously in my late 20s. Still love to play when I can get out....have 2 kids under 6. 
 

Love everything about golf!!! Love the personal growth related to all the challenges and perseverance to get to the next level of the game. Love being in nature with good friends and even by myself. LOVE classic architecture and traveling around the world to play great courses. It such a great global game that builds character!!

I have read reviews here forever and I don’t know why I just signed up. I love unbiased reviews so I’m a big fan of what you guys do. 
 

I live in Narragansett RI and my home course is Fenner Hill  it’s a great track that rewards good second shots and good putting  

I love golf everywhere.....so all is good lots of beautiful courses that are affordable....the area needs more junior golf programs but I hope to donate some time in the future to help setup a foundation for that (longterm goals) also need a few more regional tourney things instead of just state or single course tourneys 

I am a Physical Therapist and own a consulting company in bio tech  

it’s my email! 

 

 

 

Great to have you joning us and hope you share your insights. I get the wanting to get out when possible with two little ones, currently have 2 under 4. Gotta enjoy it when possible.

[ejgaudette 1,609]

1 hour ago, CPettaway26 said:

 

1. How long have you been playing golf? 20 years

2. What’s your handicap or normal score? 16.3 index

3. What do you love about golf? The challenge and sense of accomplishment. Spending time with friends who have the same mutual love for the game.

4. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? I follow on IG

5. Do you already know any other Spies? No, looking forward to meeting others 

6. Where are you from? Maine

7. What is your home course? Biddeford Saco CC

8. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best - the weather during golf season is awesome and we have beautiful courses.  Worst - we have a very short golf season typically 

9. What do you do for a living? Insurance 

10. How’d you pick your user name? It’s just who I am

Great to have you joing and look forward to your thoughts on all the things we talk about here. I agree the season can be a bit short, gotta savor it while you can, right.

[Imp 34]

1. How long have you been playing golf? I started as a driving range pro at the age of 7 or 8 when my dad would take us to the one on Rt 6 in Seekonk MA across from the Speedway to get my brother and I out of our mothers hair. I was 13-14 for my 1st actual round on a course with my brother and have been playing since. Dad never played. And that was about 35-40 years ago. 

2. What’s your handicap or normal score? 11.9 index

3. What do you love about golf? The change of scenery and hanging with like-minded individuals.

4. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Never knew there was a forum until today. Used to just read the articles and admire the pictures. 

5. Do you already know any other Spies? The swallow flies at midnight in the stiff breeze. 

6. Where are you from? SE Ma/RI

7. What is your home course? Green Valley, Portsmouth RI

8. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: Can play it almost year round here in tropical southern New England. Worst: It's cold and usually windy. 

9. What do you do for a living? I tell people HOW to do things. Logistics trainer. 

10. How’d you pick your user name? Had it for a while on various forums. Based on the Subaru Impreza.... 

Edited December 30, 2020 by Imp

[russtopherb 6,363]

3 minutes ago, Imp said:

1. How long have you been playing golf? I started as a driving range pro at the age of 7 or 8 when my dad would take us to the one on Rt 6 in Seekonk MA across from the Speedway to get my brother and I out of our mothers hair. I was 13-14 for my 1st actual round on a course with my brother and have been playing since. Dad never played. And that was about 35-40 years ago. 

I loved that range. Had great heated bays so I could hit balls all winter long if I wanted. I was bummed when they sold it so FedEx could build a warehouse. 

[ejgaudette 1,609]

3 hours ago, Imp said:

1. How long have you been playing golf? I started as a driving range pro at the age of 7 or 8 when my dad would take us to the one on Rt 6 in Seekonk MA across from the Speedway to get my brother and I out of our mothers hair. I was 13-14 for my 1st actual round on a course with my brother and have been playing since. Dad never played. And that was about 35-40 years ago. 

2. What’s your handicap or normal score? 11.9 index

3. What do you love about golf? The change of scenery and hanging with like-minded individuals.

4. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Never knew there was a forum until today. Used to just read the articles and admire the pictures. 

5. Do you already know any other Spies? The swallow flies at midnight in the stiff breeze. 

6. Where are you from? SE Ma/RI

7. What is your home course? Green Valley, Portsmouth RI

8. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: Can play it almost year round here in tropical southern New England. Worst: It's cold and usually windy. 

9. What do you do for a living? I tell people HOW to do things. Logistics trainer. 

10. How’d you pick your user name? Had it for a while on various forums. Based on the Subaru Impreza.... 

Welcome to the forums and glad you found them. Look forward to hearing more from you!

[Lacassem 11,055]

3 hours ago, Imp said:

1. How long have you been playing golf? I started as a driving range pro at the age of 7 or 8 when my dad would take us to the one on Rt 6 in Seekonk MA across from the Speedway to get my brother and I out of our mothers hair. I was 13-14 for my 1st actual round on a course with my brother and have been playing since. Dad never played. And that was about 35-40 years ago. 

2. What’s your handicap or normal score? 11.9 index

3. What do you love about golf? The change of scenery and hanging with like-minded individuals.

4. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Never knew there was a forum until today. Used to just read the articles and admire the pictures. 

5. Do you already know any other Spies? The swallow flies at midnight in the stiff breeze. 

6. Where are you from? SE Ma/RI

7. What is your home course? Green Valley, Portsmouth RI

8. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region? Best: Can play it almost year round here in tropical southern New England. Worst: It's cold and usually windy. 

9. What do you do for a living? I tell people HOW to do things. Logistics trainer. 

10. How’d you pick your user name? Had it for a while on various forums. Based on the Subaru Impreza.... 

welcome aboard! We’ll have to get out sometime! I do not get down to RI courses often even though I am right on the border

[russtopherb 6,363]

OK all you MA/RI golfers - our scholarship scramble is on! 

We'll be holding the event on May 1 at Allendale Country Club in Dartmouth, MA. $110 for golf & dinner, with plenty of prizes and raffle items up for grabs. 

Normally our scholarships are funded by a big concert we put on every March that features all of our high school performing groups, unfortunately COVID has caused that concert to be cancelled two years in a row. We're hoping for a great turnout so we can recognize our deserving seniors this June when they graduate.

Info and signup forms can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/248090026806130/ 

[El_Pibe_De_Oro 9]

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?  I started playing in 1996 at the dawn of the Tiger era.  Tiger was a big reason I started playing golf.  I haven't kept a USGA handicap in a long time.  My unofficial handicap is 10.2.  

2. What do you love about golf?  I have moved a lot and usually go out to the course as a single.  I love that golf gives me the opportunity to meet new people all the time.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  I was listening to a podcast that mentioned MyGolfSpy product reviews and decided to check it out.  I don't know any other spies, but would love to meet some spies out on the course.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  I recently moved back to the Greater Boston area and am in Wrentham for the time being.  Have played Maplegate a bunch since I've been back.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  The worst is the short season.  The best are the beautiful natural settings of the courses in MA.

6. What do you do for a living? I'm a patent lawyer.

7. How’d you pick your user name? I was born in Argentina and "el pibe de oro" was a nickname for the great Argentine soccer player, Maradona, who died last year.

[Lacassem 11,055]

6 minutes ago, El_Pibe_De_Oro said:

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?  I started playing in 1996 at the dawn of the Tiger era.  Tiger was a big reason I started playing golf.  I haven't kept a USGA handicap in a long time.  My unofficial handicap is 10.2.  

2. What do you love about golf?  I have moved a lot and usually go out to the course as a single.  I love that golf gives me the opportunity to meet new people all the time.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  I was listening to a podcast that mentioned MyGolfSpy product reviews and decided to check it out.  I don't know any other spies, but would love to meet some spies out on the course.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  I recently moved back to the Greater Boston area and am in Wrentham for the time being.  Have played Maplegate a bunch since I've been back.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  The worst is the short season.  The best are the beautiful natural settings of the courses in MA.

6. What do you do for a living? I'm a patent lawyer.

7. How’d you pick your user name? I was born in Argentina and "el pibe de oro" was a nickname for the great Argentine soccer player, Maradona, who died last year.

Welcome!

Right down the road from me and a few others on site. Maplegate is a great spot (used to be one of the best in the area) and is slowly getting back with new greenskeeping. If you have not played wentworth in wrentham yet, that is well worth it (very tight course)

Plenty of folks on here to get rounds in with, enjoy the site!

[El_Pibe_De_Oro 9]

13 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Welcome!

Right down the road from me and a few others on site. Maplegate is a great spot (used to be one of the best in the area) and is slowly getting back with new greenskeeping. If you have not played wentworth in wrentham yet, that is well worth it (very tight course)

Plenty of folks on here to get rounds in with, enjoy the site!

Thanks, Lacassem.  I'll have to check out Wentworth.

[GolfSpy Barbajo 9,319]

Am hearing some courses in southern MA are hoping to open up in late March. Pine Hills is reportedly looking to open by March 28th, and Olde Barnstable Fairgrounds by March 15th.  

Don't know about up here in NH, but definitely getting the itch. Hit Sagamore's heated driving range yesterday - am definitely up for a road trip south. 

C'mon vaccine!!!

[Imp 34]

Many courses on the cape never close for the winter. 

[B.Boston 11,117]

Alright NE-crew. Since it feels like Spring today... or at least not as wintery... I’ve got a question for you all.

If you could only play one of your courses for the whole season, which would you choose?

It’s gotta be something you would normally play. The idea behind this one is get a list going of our favorites so anyone in the area can scroll through and see. Try not to repeat so we get a good list.

For me it’s Highfields Golf and Country Club in Grafton, MA (sorry [mention]Lacassem [/mention] choose something different). It’s a great track with a variety of holes and a great value.

[Placasse61 38]

3 hours ago, El_Pibe_De_Oro said:

1. How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?  I started playing in 1996 at the dawn of the Tiger era.  Tiger was a big reason I started playing golf.  I haven't kept a USGA handicap in a long time.  My unofficial handicap is 10.2.  

2. What do you love about golf?  I have moved a lot and usually go out to the course as a single.  I love that golf gives me the opportunity to meet new people all the time.

3. What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other Spies?  I was listening to a podcast that mentioned MyGolfSpy product reviews and decided to check it out.  I don't know any other spies, but would love to meet some spies out on the course.

4. Where are you from? What is your home course?  I recently moved back to the Greater Boston area and am in Wrentham for the time being.  Have played Maplegate a bunch since I've been back.

5. What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?  The worst is the short season.  The best are the beautiful natural settings of the courses in MA.

6. What do you do for a living? I'm a patent lawyer.

7. How’d you pick your user name? I was born in Argentina and "el pibe de oro" was a nickname for the great Argentine soccer player, Maradona, who died last year.

Welcome,

Live a mile away from Maplegate so it is my go to course. There are many really good courses within 30 min. of you.

Have Fun

[Lacassem 11,055]

33 minutes ago, B.Boston said:

Alright NE-crew. Since it feels like Spring today... or at least not as wintery... I’ve got a question for you all.

If you could only play one of your courses for the whole season, which would you choose?

It’s gotta be something you would normally play. The idea behind this one is get a list going of our favorites so anyone in the area can scroll through and see. Try not to repeat so we get a good list.

For me it’s Highfields Golf and Country Club in Grafton, MA (sorry [mention]Lacassem [/mention] choose something different). It’s a great track with a variety of holes and a great value.

That’s my course! I feel betrayed......

I’ll reiterate highfields because bang for bucks is top notch

for me another one I try to play multiple times a year is Wachusett country club in west boylaton, MA.

I am all about course for my dollar and wachusett is fantastic value. Always good quick greens and everything else is really well maintained. The 5th hole is a beautiful downhill par 5 and is one of my favorite holes around. Be careful going for it in 2!

https://www.wachusettcc.com

[russtopherb 6,363]

Gonna have to go with Acushnet River Valley. Gives you the best of both worlds - typical gorgeous tree-lined fairways on the front nine, then links style on the back nine. 

[Lacassem 11,055]

1 minute ago, russtopherb said:

Gonna have to go with Acushnet River Valley. Gives you the best of both worlds - typical gorgeous tree-lined fairways on the front nine, then links style on the back nine. 

Ah man I love a duality course giving you two different looks front and back. Gonna have to pen this one in as a travel round 

[russtopherb 6,363]

4 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

Ah man I love a duality course giving you two different looks front and back. Gonna have to pen this one in as a travel round 

Played it last season with Wedgie & StrokerAce, we had a great time. It's almost always in excellent condition, easy to forget it's a muni. 

[Lacassem 11,055]

3 minutes ago, russtopherb said:

Played it last season with Wedgie & StrokerAce, we had a great time. It's almost always in excellent condition, easy to forget it's a muni. 

About an hour away we’ll have to plan a round