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WAM Golf
Pennsylvania
Welcome to my world of golf!
Interests: Golf, Travel, Hockey, Soccer
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I had the opportunity to play New England Country Club in Bellingham, MA, last week and wanted to share my thoughts. Tucked on the border of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, New England Country Club is a public golf course designed by Hale Irwin. Approach on the 3rd hole My Experience... Continue reading
Posted May 8, 2013 at WAM Golf
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The MGA announced it's 2013 Play Day schedule featuring a mix of public and private golf courses in New York and New Jersey. The 2013 schedule kicks off on May 20th, at Bellport Country Club and ends on Monday, October 21st, at Harbor Links Golf Club. Dutchess Golf Club is... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2013 at WAM Golf
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It's finally golf season here in New York and now is the time to start your list of must-play golf courses in the area. Our first feature focuses on playing golf on Long Island and when it comes to Long Island golf, there is only one person to turn to:... Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2013 at WAM Golf
WAM Golf is now following Seth Godin
Mar 31, 2013
Phil Mickelson has always been one of the most exciting players on the PGA Tour. His short game around the green has is arguably the best in the business and he's never scared of attempting something new. At the WGC- Cadillac Championship "Lefty" didn't disappoint when he decided his best... Continue reading
Posted Mar 8, 2013 at WAM Golf
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Rory McIlroy starts 2013 under pressure as the World Number One and has already courted controversy by his decision to join Tiger Woods at Nike. With figures as high as $250 million being bandied about for the ten-year deal, it is no wonder that some are questioning the motives behind... Continue reading
Posted Mar 4, 2013 at WAM Golf
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It didn't take long for Phil Mickelson to earn his first PGA Tour victory of the young 2013 season. Just 7 days after Tiger Woods claimed victory at the Farmers Insurance Open, Mickelson went wire-to-wire to earn his 41st PGA Tour career victory. Mickelson created a buzz on Thursday when... Continue reading
Posted Feb 4, 2013 at WAM Golf
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Anthony Scorcia on TV Through Social Media I have been fortunate enough to connect with Anthony Scorica, host of the Scorcia On Par radio show on Long Island. When it comes to golf on Long Island, there are few people with the passion an knowledge Anthony has. I have personally... Continue reading
Posted Jan 15, 2013 at WAM Golf
18 is awesome! I have heard great things about Bandon Dunes and hope to play it in the near future. Best of luck in your quest to play Whistling Straits in 2013! Thank you for commenting and it looks like I have some work to do if I'm going to catch you! Mike
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This wasn't supposed to be my first post of 2013 but the list is too exciting to ignore. As I start to plan where I would like to play in 2013 I can't help but glance at this list to see if I can add a new Top 100 to... Continue reading
Posted Jan 7, 2013 at WAM Golf
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The highlight of my golf season is often our annual golf trip. We just completed our 8th year and I have begun planning the 9th and 10th. There are certain variables on golf trips you can't account for... this was one of them. On a bright note, we're blessed with... Continue reading
Posted Nov 27, 2012 at WAM Golf
Golf Genius Software Announces Release of GolfLeagueGenius.com (via PR Newswire) WAYNE, Pa., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Golf Genius Software has announced the release of GolfLeagueGenius.com. Developed and tested in collaboration with golf leagues and PGA Professionals across North America for the past 12 months, GolfLeagueGenius is the first web-based... Continue reading
Posted Nov 17, 2012 at WAM Golf
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I had heard good things about Salem Golf Club in North Salem, NY so when the opportunity presented itself to play I had to take it. A private club, and no connections, I was able to access this beautiful course through and MGA Play Day as the season expired. The... Continue reading
Posted Nov 7, 2012 at WAM Golf
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I joined the Metropolitan Golf Association (MGA) a couple of years ago when I relocated to New York so I could receive an official USGA Handicap without having to join a specific club. I like to wander around and play golf so I can share my experiences and have not... Continue reading
Posted Oct 23, 2012 at WAM Golf
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Every year I take an annual golf trip with my usual group of family and close friends. This year we went to Cape Cod for our fall classic to take in some old New England charm. Our trip would take us to three different golf courses, one of my favorites... Continue reading
Posted Oct 9, 2012 at WAM Golf
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I recently had conversations with a few people in the golf industry about marketing and the success (or failures) golf courses are having. Golf course marketing can be tricky. This is especially true in a time when information is a so readily available and people are quick to share their... Continue reading
Posted Oct 2, 2012 at WAM Golf
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When the PGA Tour introduced the FedEx Cup in 2007 this must have been what they were dreaming about. The biggest names in golf playing one tournament to decide who wins the $10 Million... and a trophy. As FedEx Cup looks to crown its sixth champion this year, we finally... Continue reading
Posted Sep 20, 2012 at WAM Golf
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Augusta National announced it will have two female members when the club reopens in the fall. For the first time in the 80 year history of the famed club, Augusta National, has named former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Darla Moore as the first women members. Augusta National,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 20, 2012 at WAM Golf
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When it comes to ranking golf courses their is no greater list than Golf Magazine's Top 100. Whether it's the Top 100 in the World, U.S. or Top 100 You Can Play, it grabs the attention of every golfer. My personal favorite, the Top 100 Courses You Can Play, was... Continue reading
Posted Aug 10, 2012 at WAM Golf
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Living in Westchester County we're not short on golf courses but a lot of them are private. I was feeling somewhat of a disconnect to the public golf courses in the area and not really sure where to find an accurate list. So I did what any sane person would... Continue reading
Posted Jul 30, 2012 at WAM Golf
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In unlikely fashion Ernie Els came from behind on Sunday to win The 2012 Open Championship. Els made birdie on the 72nd hole to move to 7-under par, good enough for a one stroke victory. Els was one of only nine players to shoot under par during the final round... Continue reading
Posted Jul 23, 2012 at WAM Golf
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Turning Stone Resort offers golfers a variety of golf courses but their crown jewel is Atunyote Golf Club. The championship course played host to the PGA Tour's Turning Stone Resort Championship from 2007-2010 and more recently has hosted Notah Begay's Fundraiser which brought in big names from the PGA and... Continue reading
Posted Jun 28, 2012 at WAM Golf
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Father's Day is this Sunday which means most of us will be sitting with our families watching the U.S. Open or on the golf course. If you're lucky, you can pull off both. It happens every year around this time, golf stores and websites are overwhelmed with people wondering what... Continue reading
Posted Jun 12, 2012 at WAM Golf
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I finally broke down and decided to use a golf app for my iPhone. I believe every golfer should be using GPS or a Rangefinder... PGA Tour players have their caddies but the general public was often left to discover yardage markers placed "strategically" throughout the golf course. If Tour... Continue reading
Posted May 30, 2012 at WAM Golf
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The Links at Unionvale in LaGrangeville, New York has announced a deal that is sure to make golfers happy: Unlimited Golf in the Month of May. Located around 50 miles from White Plains, NY, The Links at Unionvale announced a $399 special for golfers which provides unlimited golf Monday through... Continue reading
Posted May 1, 2012 at WAM Golf