[diemeareendup]

I joined the New England Amateur Tour today. It's run by the New England PGA. The first tournament I'll play is on April 18th at TPC Boston, home of the Deutschebank Championship.

I'll be playing some very exclusive private clubs and am looking forward to not only the competition but playing some very fine golf courses, which will be a new experience for me.

[Attaniuri]

I've seriously thought about this. I think I'd like to get the handicap down more before I do. Enjoy it and good luck!

[geniusxs81]

I've also given some serious thought to this, though this probably won't be the year unless financial situation improves. Look forward to hearing more about it and how you do. Good luck!

[diemeareendup]

I've seriously thought about this. I think I'd like to get the handicap down more before I do. Enjoy it and good luck!

Your HI is lower than mine GH. :-) Here is some information from their FAQ page:

What’s the level of competition?

Every event will have a gross division, net division and net stableford division. All competitors are automatically entered into each of the three events. Individuals placing “in the money” in more than one division will win prizes in the division where they receive the largest prize. We expect to have players of all abilities, men, women & seniors!

How good do I have to be to play on the New England Series?

We expect you to have a working knowledge of the rules and golf etiquette. If you can break 110, you will enjoy the NES and have the ability to compete against the field.

I've also given some serious thought to this, though this probably won't be the year unless financial situation improves. Look forward to hearing more about it and how you do. Good luck!

It costs $100 to join and they give you a $75 gift bag. I'm not sure how much each tournament costs. They play some very nice venues.

Here is the website if either of you would like more information: http://www.newenglandseries.com/index.cfm?menu=4579

[Msrwbdas]

Looks like a nice selection of courses. Most in MA, I think. Almost makes me wish I was still in New England - almost.

Good luck and have fun.

[Attaniuri]

Your HI is lower than mine GH. :-) Here is some information from their FAQ page:

What’s the level of competition?

Every event will have a gross division, net division and net stableford division. All competitors are automatically entered into each of the three events. Individuals placing “in the money” in more than one division will win prizes in the division where they receive the largest prize. We expect to have players of all abilities, men, women & seniors!

How good do I have to be to play on the New England Series?

We expect you to have a working knowledge of the rules and golf etiquette. If you can break 110, you will enjoy the NES and have the ability to compete against the field.


It costs $100 to join and they give you a $75 gift bag. I'm not sure how much each tournament costs. They play some very nice venues.

Here is the website if either of you would like more information: http://www.newenglandseries.com/index.cfm?menu=4579

Thanks for the info! The other issue that has now come up is I can't make the weekday events hahaha. Ah well - one can always dream

[Enjoymms]

Sounds like fun Sean, have a ball playing all those great courses.

[giDdfezP]

Show up with the X-protos and scare the pants off of everyone there.
Good luck!

[Guloqkcm]

That's awsome, good luck Sean

[enlinnyGoob]

I'm definitely going to have to look into this, sounds like fun. I actually have the game now not to get completely embarrassed at some of those clubs either. Sean, any idea on what time of day the tournaments are at? I do have some weekdays off, but some other weekdays are ones where I couldn't play the tournaments in the morning, but could play in the afternoon.

[DaleJrGirl]

Congrats...I'm sure you'll have a blast!

[wbeachcomber]

Congrats sean i too am venturing back into the local AmTour here in the midwest! First tournament is April 11!

[Annewsded]

Best of luck to you Sean!!

[diemeareendup]

Thanks for the info! The other issue that has now come up is I can't make the weekday events hahaha. Ah well - one can always dream

Maybe if I you plan far enough in advance GH? It would be great to see you out there!

Sounds like fun Sean, have a ball playing all those great courses.

Thanks DD! It'll be a new experience for me.

Show up with the X-protos and scare the pants off of everyone there.
Good luck!

Thanks RF! ...or embarrass the heck of myself. lol

That's awsome, good luck Sean

Thanks Bogey!

I'm definitely going to have to look into this, sounds like fun. I actually have the game now not to get completely embarrassed at some of those clubs either. Sean, any idea on what time of day the tournaments are at? I do have some weekdays off, but some other weekdays are ones where I couldn't play the tournaments in the morning, but could play in the afternoon.

I'm not sure Ary. You could email Joan Stuart and she may be able to give you some definitive answers. Perhaps like GH you could plan far enough in advance? I looked at some of the courses on the schedule. Very nice. :-)

Congrats...I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Thanks AHA...I'm looking forward to it. :-)

Congrats sean i too am venturing back into the local AmTour here in the midwest! First tournament is April 11!

That's great JRod! Where in the Midwest is your AmTour? Good luck to you as well!

Best of luck to you Sean!!

Thanks Ogie!

[wbeachcomber]

That's great JRod! Where in the Midwest is your AmTour? Good luck to you as well!

They call it the Quad City Amateur Tour but its actually held in about a 75 miles radius. The top 3 get to play in the monday qualifier for the John Deere Classic.

[diemeareendup]

They call it the Quad City Amateur Tour but its actually held in about a 75 miles radius. The top 3 get to play in the monday qualifier for the John Deere Classic.

That sounds like ours radius wise. What a great prize for the top three finishers! Best of luck and let's hope for an early spring.

[desmond001]

Wow, good for you buddy. That sounds like it would be a ton O' fun. How many total events are there? Does it look like a once per month kind of thing or every other week?

Hopefully we will be able to get out for a round before you can totally slay me.

[diemeareendup]

Wow, good for you buddy. That sounds like it would be a ton O' fun. How many total events are there? Does it look like a once per month kind of thing or every other week?

Hopefully we will be able to get out for a round before you can totally slay me.

So far there are two in April, four in May, one in June, July, August and September, and four in October. But they me adding more. I wouldn't worry about me slaying you LOL. I look forward to playing some golf with you once this bloody snow melts!

[desmond001]

I found the schedule while you were posting. Some really nice courses in there. One day events are really neat.

I was reading some of the copy that talks about the genesis of the series and the fact that for years....decades really, the NE PGA has focused all of its efforts on the scratch golfer leaving 98% of all golfers off of its radar and how this series is a direct reflection of their effort to appeal to a larger audience of golfers. What a great idea!

[diemeareendup]

I found the schedule while you were posting. Some really nice courses in there. One day events are really neat.

I was reading some of the copy that talks about the genesis of the series and the fact that for years....decades really, the NE PGA has focused all of its efforts on the scratch golfer leaving 98% of all golfers off of its radar and how this series is a direct reflection of their effort to appeal to a larger audience of golfers. What a great idea!

It seems like the New England PGA wants to make a concerted effort to work with the golf enthusiast no matter their ability. By all accounts they make every effort to make it a great experience for the golfer. The course venues is one proof of that. I browsed through some of the courses on the schedule. It's worth joining just to play some of those courses.