Hey Everyone,
I was fortunate to play the back nine at Sankaty Head this week during our vacation on Nantucket. I am working on a story about a very cool aspect of the club. The course is excellent, and I’m looking forward to playing all 18 someday!
On Monday, I played Siasconet, which is the public nine-hole course on Nantucket. It is such a cool course. It’s short and challenging with some blind shots and hungry fescue. Greens were rolling nicely, too!
News and Notes
Pro Golf
Canadian Open: Michael Thorbjornsen shot 69 (-1), and Davis Chatfield shot 70 in the opening round. Thorbjornsen started the week needing a third-place finish to have a chance at cracking the top 60 in the world rankings and getting a spot in the U.S. Open. The slow start has him behind the eight ball. Four players shot 64 to hold the round one lead. Live Scoring
OccuNet Classic: Chris Francoeur shot 73 (+3), and Rob Oppenheim shot 77 out in Amarillo, Texas. Ben Carr shot 64 (-6) to grab the lead. The cut line might be hovering around +3, so a lot to play for on Friday. Live Scoring
DOW Championship: Alexa Pano and Briana Chacon shot 72 (E) in the Thursday alternate-shot format. Meghan Khang and Lexi Thompson shot 73 (+3). Three teams shot 67 (-3) to hold the lead.
Mass Open: Evan Harmeling (Andover, Mass.) shot 73-66-66 to win a tight Mass Open at Oyster Harbors. In 2013, Harmeling also won the Mass Open after turning pro. He’s a winner on the Korn Ferry Tour and has played PGA Tour events. A birdie on the 16th hole locked up the win Ryan Celano, the son of The International’s Paul Celano, finished one shot behind. Over the final two days, Harmeling made 1 bogey, 11 birdies, and 1 eagle. Alan Rose III (Weston, Mass.) earned low amateur honors with rounds of 74-69-67. Aside from his 41 on the back nine in the opening round, Rose III’s other five nine-hole score were all 35 or better. | MassGolf Recap
College Golf
Transfers:
Tyler Bruneau (Concord, Mass.) is leaving the University of Rhode Island and heading to Louisville. He’s not the first Ram to become a Cardinal. Chris Francoeur wrapped up his college career at Louisville, using his fifth year of eligibility.
Luke Stennet (Portland, Conn) is also leaving URI and heading south. He’ll play for Memphis next year. Stennet won three times in his two years at URI. Memphis had a great end to their 2026 spring season, reaching the National Championship.
Amateur Golf
U.S. Amateur Local Qualifying: Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club hosted local qualifying this week. Here are the players who made it through to the final qualifying:
Ryan Kelley (67), Aidan O'Donovan (68), Thomas Constantine (69), Brody DiBeneditto (69), Kevin Blaser (70), Colin Gleason (70), Hunter Stone (70), Quinn Egan (70)
Brockton Four-Ball: The three-day event is held on June 11, 13, and 14 at D.W. Field, Brockton CC, and Thorny Lea. Matt Montt and Andrew Fiorenzano shot 63 at D.W. Field. | Live Scoring
Connecticut Amateur: Austin Perkins and Luke Stennett tied for medalist honors at the Connecticut Amateur is at Wampanoag CC. Neither young star made the quarterfinals, which are underway on Friday morning. The finals will be on Saturday. Live Scoring
Mass Amateur Qualifying: The final four qualifying events are next week. The Mass Amateur is at Winchester CC from July 6-10.
June 15: Brockton CC (Brockton, Mass.)
June 15: Bear Hill GC (Stoneham, Mass.)
June 16: North Andover CC (N. Andover, Mass.)
June 18: Framingham CC (Framingham, Mass.)
New England Amateur Qualifying: GreatHorse is hosting the New England Amateur from July 14-16. These are the five qualifying sites.
June 16: CC of Wilbraham (Wilbraham, Mass.)
June 16: Chippanee CC (Bristol, Conn.)
June 17: Val Halla GC (Cumberland, Maine)
June 18: Brattleboro CC (Brattleboro, Vermont)
June 29: Crystal Lake GC (Haverhill, Mass.)
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When I’m not golfing…
I’m reading…
I finished Middletide this week.
I’m listening to…
Thought this Fried Egg Podcast with Geoff Shackelford was very good
Nathaniel Ratliffe found his way into the rotation this week.
I’m eating… Nantucket Edition
167 Raw food truck’s fish tacos were awesome
Millie’s chicken quesadilla was excellent
Born and Bread makes a very good honey ham cold cut sandwich
Nautilus has incredible fried oyster tacos (they also have a restaurant in the Seaport).
I’m drinking…
We went to the Gazebo before dinner at Nautilus. It appears the Gazebo will close or at the very least be under different ownership/management in 2027. Didn’t get their famous mudslide because we didn’t want to spoil our dinner. Had a dark and stormy.
Madaket Mystery at Millie’s is a strong rum drink that is quite delicious.
I’m watching…
We watched Kindergarten Cop and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle this week.
Of course, the World Cup started this week, too.
