Bay State Golf Podcast
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Peter Marchetti of SwingPass Golf
Peter Marchetti, founder of SwingPass golf, is this week's guest. SwingPass aims to create a community for golfers seeking friendly competition without the country club price tag. They explore how SwingPass provides opportunities for golfers to connect, compete, and enjoy the game in a laid-back environment. The discussion also highlights the importance of community in golf, the various event formats offered by SwingPass, and the adaptability of the program to meet the needs of its members throughout the season.
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Maria Cianchette of Sometimes Draws on art and golf
Maria Cianchette, a talented golfer and designer behind Sometimes Draws is this week's guest. Maria shares her journey into golf, her experiences in competitive play, and the challenges she faced as a female golfer. The conversation also delves into the intersection of art and golf, exploring how Maria finds inspiration for her designs and her creative process. Finally, Maria shares her top five golf course picks in Maine, highlighting her favorite places to play.
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2025 Masters Recap
Sean and Paul dive deep into the recent Masters tournament, highlighting Rory McIlroy's historic win and the emotional rollercoaster that accompanied it. They discuss the significance of consistency in golf, the balance of luck and skill, and the unique experiences that come with watching the Masters. The conversation also touches on the historical context of the tournament, comparing it to past memorable moments and exploring the challenges of Augusta National. Ultimately, they reflect on the Masters' place in the pantheon of golf tournaments and the excitement it brings to fans and players alike.
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2025 Masters Preview with Paul Burke
Paul Burke joins Sean to preview The Masters.
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Multiple major winners of the 2020s and who can join the club?Is there TOO MUCH Masters coverage?Who is feeling the pressure to win?Who is in the wilderness?Can players with scars from Augusta ever win The Masters?Picks and dark horsesLINKS:
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Public courses in Massachusetts I could play every day
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.
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Taconic GC- 1:23
Butter Brook- 3:47
Kettle Brook- 5:41
Franklin Park- 7:41
D.W. Field- 9:35
Wachusett CC- 10:48
Acushnet River Valley- 12:41
Honorable mention (north of Boston)
Hillview GC- 15:29
Merrimack Valley- 17:04
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Mike Bird: Assistant Superintendent at Green Harbor GC
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 realistic expectations from golfers regarding course maintenance. In this conversation, Mike delves into the role of golf course superintendents, the importance of etiquette in...
Recapping the five courses I played in November
A good month of golf to (probably) finish off the 2024 season...
Winchester CC (Private) - 2:00
Whaling City GC (Public) - 7:00
Ponkapoag GC (Public) - 10:55
Plymouth CC (Private) - 14:35
Ould Newbury GC (Semi-private) - 18:25
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Six Massachusetts Golf Courses with Potential
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.
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Butternut Farm (Stow, Mass.) - 2:05
Maynard GC (Maynard, Mass) - 5:29
Stow Acres South (Stow, Mass.) - 9:45
Ponkapoag GC Course No. 1 (Canton, Mass.) - 12:35
Whaling City GC (New Bedford, Mass.) - 16:10
Elmcrest CC (East Longmeadow, Mass.) - 21:25 (Currently closed)
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Recapping the seven Massachusetts courses I played in October
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.
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Sean Toland of The Golf Trip Guys
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.
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