Hey Everyone,

I played a new course this week and revisited a course I hadn’t played in four years.

First, I played Heather Hill, a course that is closing on August 30. This is where PGA Tour player Davis Chatfield played his high school golf for Bishop Feehan. I was lucky to play with Davis’ brother, Patrick, and his Uncle Bud. It’s a wild place to play. The fairways are burned out and patchy, but the greens were outstanding. The owners also own Wentworth Hills just down the street.

Second, I am playing Boston Golf Club Friday morning. This was course No. 10 on the quest, and I have been fortunate to return a few times. As I type this on Thursday evening, I am very excited to get back there.

Golf is the best. I played with new people on Thursday, and my round on Friday is with an old friend from middle school, along with a friend I worked with at summer camp back in the day.

Davis Chatfield shot 69 (-2) and is T43 at TPC Twin Cities. Ben Kohles shot 62 and leads by two shots. | Live Scoring

At the Glenn Club in Illinois, Chris Francoeur shot 66 (-5) and is T14. Rob Oppenheim shot 70 (-1) and is T88. Ryan Burnett shot 62 and leads.

Jason Caron shot 69 (-1) at Gleneagles and is T29. Cameron Percy leads after a 63. | Live Scoring

Alexa Pano shot 75 (+3) and is T46. Jenny Shin and Lauren Coughlin lead after shooting 66 (-9) | Live Scoring

Eight players qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur at Saucon Valley. AJ Colonna, who won the 2025 Rhode Island Junior Amateur and 2025 RI Junior Player of the Year and attended high school in Florida, advanced to match play and lost in the Round of 64. | Live Scoring

Benjamin Sheng earned 39 Stableford points to win at Tatnuck CC. His stroke play score was 67. | MassGolf Recap

Cecily Henshon beat Maddie Chang 3&2 in the championship match at The Ledges. Henshon advanced through quite a gauntlet of opponents en route to the title, including Maddie Smith, who was medalist by nine shots in the 36-hole stroke play qualifying. Henshon is a Longmeadow High School graduate, giving that high school three state amateur titles since 2023. Ryan Downes also attended Longmeadow High. Results

John Broderick is 3-under par and is T13 after 36 holes of the Monroe Invitational, which is quietly an exceptional event with a strong field. Joey Lenane is T30 after playing two rounds in even par. Live Scoring

Boston Golf Club hosted 48 players hoping for a chance to play at Merion in August. Quite a week for Eli Spaulding, who won the New England Amateur on Thursday and then fired a 68 to qualify.

The Old Rochester High School team was down in Pinehurst playing in the National High School Invitational. They finished T37 in a field of 55 teams. Jack Czerkowicz led the team with a T73 finish on the individual side. | Results

Eli Spaulding joined me for the podcast this week. Spaulding has won the New England Amateur and Philly Amateur this summer. He’s also a 2-time Maine Amateur champion and will play in his third straight U.S. Amateur next month. | Spotify | Apple Podcasts

Williamstown is a solid place to visit for a weekend of golf. There are 45 holes across three courses and a bunch of other things to do if you find yourself with some free time.

Rate: $180 for 18 holes

One of my favorite courses in the state. You can call the pro shop five days in advance, so this means a trip might require a bit of flexibility. Afternoon and evening tee times are easier to get, so you could do something in the morning or play another round somewhere else. The patio is lovely for lunch. There’s no range, but there is a net and a chipping area.

Rate: $60/$80 for 18 holes weekday/weekend

About ten minutes from Taconic, Waubeeka is a good course at a reasonable price. It plays over some rugged land with rolling hills and meandering streams. They have a good range, which sometimes has grass instead of mats. There’s an outdoor area and a restaurant on the property, too.

Rate: $20 for 9 holes

Forest Park is kind of what puts this area over the top as far as making it a weekend trip. It’s a cheap course that’s laid back. It’s about 20 minutes from Williamstown. The course is in the shadow of Mt. Greylock, so it has some hills to walk and some wild shots to hit. The greens are tiny, but they are in good shape. A perfect place to cap off an evening with some beers, a half set, and a few bucks to gamble with friends.

This is the highest point in Mass. You can hike it or drive it. It offers some incredible views. We were fortunate enough to watch some paragliders start their flights from the top.

I have heard that the Clark Museum was created to keep art that was valuable enough to need protection from potential nuclear attacks during the Cold War. They have an incredible art collection, cool trails, and outdoor space.

Modern art isn't for everyone! But this is a cool place, and there are a few restaurants and Bright Ideas Brewing is all within walking distance once you park.

Bright Ideas is in the shadow of Mass MOCA. Great beer and a few snacks. Even if you don’t have time to sit and have a beer, they sell some to go. If you are hungry, you can order food and eat it in their space, either inside or outside.

Bigg Daddy’s Philly Steakhouse:

Good sandwiches and wraps. You can order food from here and eat it at Bright Ideas.

Very good Mexican spot next to Mass MOCA.

Across the street from Mass MOCA

Incredible Greek spot on Main St. in Williamstown.

Live music and great food in the Williamstown Inn. Firepits and cocktails, too.

Perfect for a pre-round breakfast and coffee. Walking distance from Taconic.

Local tavern with a divey bar vibe and an outdoor patio.

High-end dining in North Adams, connected to Tourists Hotel.

This converted roadside hotel is a high-end spot with an outdoor pool, hiking, and excellent breakfast. A splurgy stay.

Right in Williamstown. Walking distance to Taconic.

Just on the edge of town and walkable to Main St and Water St.

All sorts of places of various sizes and prices. We recently stayed at 208 Water St. A great spot with 2 bedrooms. The top of the driveway looks across at Taconic.

There’s all sorts of golf between eastern Mass and Williamstown.

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