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Massachusetts
More Details on Bob Labbance Fundraiser
In an unprecedented collaboration, golf course architecture-related groups and societies have banded together to support a fund-raising event for New England writer Bob Labbance on June 23. The Vermont-based architecture and maintenance historian with over a dozen books to his credit is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
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More new in Massachusetts:
  » Southworth Purchases Renaissance Golf Club
  » 'Golfing New England - Courses, Legends, History and Hints'
  » Butter Brook Opens Second Nine
  » Mungeam Forms New Course Design Company
New York
The Art of the Bethpage Overnight - Part 1
The Art of the Bethpage Overnight - Part 1 by Jay Flemma

It's old school, to be sure; but then again, I'm all about old school. Living just 20 minutes from Bethpage State Park's world-famous Black Course is sweet seduction, like a long, torrid welcoming kiss "hello" from a beautiful woman. Many quick pre-dawn drives have gotten me prime weekend tee times - sometimes even with a partner. Arrive before daybreak, secure a mid-morning tee time on the Black, retreat to the breakfast room for cereal, toast, bacon, coffee and a newspaper, then hit balls before approaching the starter with the fine, wide, satisfied smile of a veteran who knows he's up.
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More new in New York:
  » The Art of the Bethpage Overnight - Part 1
  » Sifford to be Honored MGWA National Awards Dinner
  » Saint Andrew's Golf Club in N.Y. to Commemorate 120th Anniversary
  » Pound Ridge on Track for July Opening
New Jersey
Vannelli Wins MGA Senior Amateur
On a day when swirling winds made for very difficult scoring conditions, 2005 Met Amateur champion and first-round leader Ron Vannelli of Metuchen Golf & Country Club (N.J.) captured a one-stroke victory in the 81st MGA Senior Amateur Championship at Wee Burn Country Club.
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More new in New Jersey:
  » Fiddler's Elbow in New Jersey to Unveil Renovated River Course
  » A Look at The Architects Golf Club
  » Billy Casper Golf Purchases Royce Brook
  » Trump National Golf Club Receives Environmental Award
Pennsylvania
Kay's Renovation of Llanerch CC Paves Way for 50th Anniversary
When the membership of Llanerch CC in Havertown, Pa., voted to close their course and undergo a major renovation at the hands of architect Stephen Kay, they knew there was a "coming out party" on the horizon. The party has been scheduled for July 25 and 26 after Llanerch was proclaimed ready.
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More new in Pennsylvania:
  » Pocono Mountains' Courses Receive Enhancements
  » Scott-Taylor Designs Six-hole Course in Pennsylvania
  » Scott-Taylor Designs Six-hole Course in Pennsylvania
  » Hershey Country Club's West Course to be Renovated
Maine
Work on Old Marsh Completed; On Track for July Opening
Work on Old Marsh Completed; On Track for July Opening The goal at Old Marsh Country Club in Wells, Me., was ambitious: to build a brand new, 18-hole golf course in a single year. It turned out to be cautious. Old Marsh broke ground on New Year's Day 2007; the last hole was seeded October 9, 2007, and the club is scheduled to hold its grand opening July 4th of this year.
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More new in Maine:
  » Harris Golf Acquires Ross-designed Penobscot Valley CC
  » Boothbay Country Club Caps Membership
  » Harris Golf Breaks Ground at Old Marsh
  » Sunday River Earns High Rating from Golf Digest
Rhode Island
Andrade-Faxon Raise Funds For Children
Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon, through their charity Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children, will send kids to camp, pay for heating oil and electric utilities, purchase kids prescriptions, medical supplies, and nutritious meals, and will fund a children's fitness program in the year 2006.
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More new in Rhode Island:
  » Volunteers Needed for 2006 U.S. Women’s Open In Newport R.I.
  » Governor Christens New Club in Rhode Island
Connecticut
Rulewich Renovating Two Courses in Connecticut
Roger Rulewich and his Golf Group are in the process of remodeling two venerable private courses in Connecticut – Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury and Silver Spring Country Club in Ridgefield.
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More new in Connecticut:
  » Private Course Opens at Lake of Isles
  » New Operator for Lyman Orchards
  » Wintonbury Hills Honored
  » 36 Holes Now Open at New England Resort
Vermont
More Details on Bob Labbance Fundraiser
In an unprecedented collaboration, golf course architecture-related groups and societies have banded together to support a fund-raising event for New England writer Bob Labbance on June 23. The Vermont-based architecture and maintenance historian with over a dozen books to his credit is suffering from ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).
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More new in Vermont:
  » Stowe Mountain Club Earns Signature Sanctuary Status
  » Stowe Mountain Club Set to Open in June
  » VGA Offers 2-for-1 Golf & Ski Cards for 2007
  » Fazio Tabbed For Third 18 at Quechee Lakes
New Hampshire
'Golfing New England - Courses, Legends, History and Hints'
Reviewed by Jeff Shelley

Once you get past the rather pedestrian cover photo, this book blossoms into a wonderful compendium of almost everything important to New England golf. And the way it's arranged is charmingly schizophrenic.
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More new in New Hampshire:
  » Renovation of Waterville Valley Golf Club Nearly Complete
  » Review of Golf Club of New England
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