Representatives from Mass Golf will participate in the 100 Hole Hike on September 12 and September 15 at The Links at Mass Golf. The hike supports Youth on Course, a national program offered by Mass Golf that provides aspiring young golfers affordable access to the sport and life-changing opportunities.
A calendar of events for the 2022 season is posted on The Links website. Please refer to it often to check course availability and all golf activities.
September 1: Green Aerification and Top Dressing Completed
September 12: Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike (Day 1), Course Closed Until 2:30 p.m. (rain date September 14).
September 12: Hockomock YMCA/Mansfield High School Golf Team, Front Nine Closed At 5 p.m.
September 15: Youth on Course 100 Hole Hike (Day 2), Front Nine Closed Until Approximately 2:30 p.m.
September 16-17: Mike Michel 24 Hour Golf Marathon to benefit the Attleboro Recreation Department. The course will be open to regular play, but please allow Mike to play through!
Regular League Play
Wednesdays: Women’s Wednesday League (5 p.m. shotgun start on front nine)
Beginning September 13, First Tee classes will be held during the months of September and October on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. The front nine will be closed from 2:30-6:00 p.m. during that time. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Youth Golf Day
On Saturday, October 1, The Links At Mass Golf will be hosting the annual FREE Youth Golf Day clinic. This event is presented by First Tee of Massachusetts and Mass Golf. All golf abilities are welcome to attend, with a recommended age of 6 and up! CLICK HERE to register.
Drew's Tip Of The Month
You might say that you don’t have time to practice, but practicing the following drill only five minutes each day, which does not require you to hit golf balls, will do wonders for your game.
The quickest way to better scores is to improve center contact. Take two golf tees, stick them in the ground a little wider than the width of your clubhead. Practice swinging through “the tee gate” without hitting either tee. Start with shorter, slower swings at first and gradually lengthen and increase the speed of your swing. If you hit either tee, go back to shorter, slower sings until you are successful. If you can do that, you will find the center of the clubface more often. If you can make centered contact and brush the grass on the forward side of the gate, then you will become a really good ball striker.
Keep Swinging!
Did You Know?...
In cooler weather, a golf ball will travel shorter distances for two reasons. First, when golf balls and golf clubs are cool, the energy transfer is less efficient, resulting in a slower ball speed. Second, because colder air is more dense than warm air, friction and drag are increased. Wearing extra layers of clothing doesn’t help your range of motion or swing speed either. So, when the weather gets colder, just use more club. Instead of an 8-iron, use a 7-iron, or if it is really cold try a 6-iron. It is all about predicting outcome.
Quote Of The Month
"I’ve never played a perfect 18 holes. There is no such thing. I expect to make at least seven mistakes a round. Therefore, when I make a bad shot, I don’t worry about it. It’s just one of the seven." - Walter Hagen, 11-time major champion
