March 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Golf Season at The Links 

Each spring as the cold weather becomes a distant memory and a warm breeze blows gently across our cheek, our thoughts return to getting back outside and recapturing the hope of longer drives, well struck irons and putts dropping from far away.  This year was different from the past few with the amount of snow and the challenges brought by the extremely cold weather.  With spring just around the corner, soon it will be time to get outside in the fresh air, blue skies, among the oaks, pines, and maples, on the fresh cut grass and play the game that we all love with our family and friends.  Welcome to the 2026 Golf Season! 

Links Hours of Operation Beginning March 15th Through April 30th  

Depending on the weather and course conditions, The Links will open for play every day at 8:00am beginning March 15th. Tee times are still required, with the last tee time at approximately 6:00pm. Members of The Links can book their tee times ten day in advance, non-members five days in advance by calling 508-222-0555. 

The Golf Zone Simulators will open daily at 8:30am. 

For more information visit our website at LinksatMassGolf.org. 

2026 Memberships Are Available   

With spring right around the corner, what better time to secure a Link’s membership? We offer the most competitive membership packages in the region: Junior Golfer under age 18 ($215), Family of spouses and children under 18 ($900), Individual golfer ($600), discounted membership of ($550) if age 65+, a college student, U.S. Military, or adaptive golfer.  A fantastic value on a course where you can play a round in a timely fashion.

First Tee Massachusetts - The Links at Mass Golf

Registration for Spring 2026 opens March 3rd. LEARN MORE

We Are Hiring! 

Looking for a part-time position?  We have an opening in the pro shop. LEARN MORE  

April School Vacation Junior Golf Clinic (ages-7-17), 3 Day Session 

Signups begin on March 21st for the April School Vacation Golf Clinics held on April 21-22-23. There are two separate classes that will be held on Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday at 9:00am-10:15am (Beginners Juniors Only) or 10:45am-12:00pm (Recreational or Experienced Junior Golfers).  The investment in your junior golfer is $40 for all three sessions, which will be paid when you sign up by calling the pro shop (508) 222-0555.  Space is limited to 15 golfers each session! 

For a complete list of all Links’ events including First Tee classes, please refer to The Links’ calendar often on our website linksatmassgolf.org or inside the clubhouse on the events bulletin board.

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Volunteers Needed

If you have the time and would like to make an impact on junior golf and the future of the game, we have many opportunities and are always looking for volunteers. If you have an interest in helping out, please contact PGA Golf Professional Drew Chapman: dchapman@massgolf.org.

Drew’s Tip of the Month 

How Low Can You Go? 

The design of the golf club dictates that the grip end should be ahead of the clubhead at impact, with a forward leaning shaft.  This helps you put pressure into the ball to achieve maximum distance.  Legendary Ball-Striker Ben Hogan said, “that’s why you marvel at the distance top-notch players can hit the ball.  They actually turn a five-iron into a four-iron.  The average golfer does just the opposite.  He increases the loft of the blade (clubhead before the grip).  He makes a 7-iron out of a 5-iron.”  

Famous golf instructor Harvey Penick, author of The Little Red Book (the best-selling golf book) would give chipping lessons by having his students use their most lofted club and chip under a picnic bench that was set a few feet in front of the golfer.  The golfers often thought Penick wanted them to chip it over the bench, but that wasn’t the case.  He wanted his students to use the club the way it was designed to be used. 

Your intention should be to hit every shot solid and low or lower than you normally would.  This includes your wedges. They won’t go as low as you think they will, but they will go farther and won’t that be nice to start the new year.  

Remember, to adjust your distances accordingly and Keep Swinging.  

Did You Know?  

There are 38,000+ golf facilities globally (many golf facilities have more than one golf course), with the United States accounting for 42% of the total.  

Contact Us

Drew Chapman - Head Golf Professional

P: 508-222-0555 | dchapman@massgolf.org