Posts Tagged ‘golf’
Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children distributes over $400,000. Over $9.2M in 30 years.
Billy Andrade – Brad Faxon Charities for Children Distributes $406,753.00 to 62 Deserving RI and MA Charities Who Help At-Risk Children. Total dollars given, spanning more than 30 years, amounts to $9,265,349. The Andrade – Faxon Charities for Children mailed out 62 checks totaling $406,753. to Rhode Island and Southeastern Mass 501(c)3 organizations. Andrade and Faxon,…
Read MoreTo Do in RI: MetLinks Golf Course open for tee-times with ribbon cutting TODAY
Photo: New Harbor Group TODAY, officials will cut the ribbon on the opening of MetLinks Golf Course, the restored 9-hole golf course of what was once Metacomet Country Club. The course has a restored 7 greens and 2 new greens. In 2020 Metacomet Country Club closed its doors, much of the golf course was lost,…
Read MoreBryson DeChambeau is changing his image as he wins his 2nd U.S. Open title – John Cardullo
Bryson DeChambeau with LIV and PGA
Read MoreFore your health – Dr. Rich Golf (Dr. Richard Goldberg)
by Dr. Richard Goldberg, guest writer They say that golf is a metaphor for life. For those who play golf, there are great opportunities for self-development. There are also opportunities for health promotion. And for those who do not play golf, this article applies just as well to a multitude of everyday activities. Seeing golf as…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 16.05.24 (Events, golf, fishing, discounts, Lejeune info) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans column Questions from readers on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina Q: The claim I filed was denied by the VA reading “no records”. I served at Camp Lejeune. I was in the Marine reserves, and we never received orders for the annual training showing I served at Camp Lejeune.…
Read MoreJohnston-based FM Global sponsorship brings LPGA Tour back to area
The newly created tournament will offer one of the largest purses on the LPGA Tour The LPGA Tour will return to the region with the help of their new lead sponsor, Johnston, RI based FM Global. The 2024 FM Global Championship will be hosted by TPC Boston in Norton, MA from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.…
Read MoreHopeHealth’s 13th Invitational raises $125K for financial assistance for hospice patients
The 2023 HopeHealth Golf Invitational, held on September 11 at the picturesque Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, was a resounding success, raising an impressive $125,000. The event, a highlight of the year for HopeHealth, was dedicated to supporting The Arthur S. Robbins Hope Fund, a crucial initiative that provides financial assistance to hospice patients…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 27.07.23 (PACT Act, events, resources, discounts…) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans’ issues Photo taken by member of the 119th MP Co in the Middle East in 1991 during Operation Desert Storm. SPC Laplume is on “s— detail”; half barrels filled with human waste mixed with diesel to burn. The detail was a daily mission to dispose of human waste…
Read MoreRhode Island Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame holds its 5th Annual Golf Outing – John Cardullo
By John Cardullo, sportswriter Photo: RISPSHOF Executive Board member and inductee, John Cardullo, Tom Cook, Steve DiBease and Gary Cook Like most recent summer days of 2023, Saturday, July 15th began under dark, cloudy skies with a threat of rain in the air. Spot showers were in the forecast that day and for a while…
Read MoreGolf Tournament to benefit Operation Stand Down RI and honor Col. Dillon
by John Cardullo, sportswriter A golf tournament will be held on Monday, July 17th at Agawam Hunt Historic 1897 Golf Course in Rumford, Rhode Island. The tournament is in memory of the class of ’64 La Salle Academy classmate, Colonel Gerry Dillon, for his service to his country and fellow man. Funds raised will be…
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