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The New England PGA is thrilled to celebrate one of its most revered and impactful members, Bob Beach, PGA, on his induction into the prestigious Adaptive Golf Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2026.
Administered by the National Alliance for Accessible Golf, the Hall of Fame operates under the guiding motto Aliis Servire (To Serve Others), honoring individuals who go above and beyond to create lasting pathways into golf for individuals with disabilities.
It was an honor to be inducted with two other PGA members, Judy Alvarez and Dennis Walters. They are both friends who have done amazing work.” – Bob Beach, PGA.
A Class A Member of the PGA of America since 1985, Beach served for decades as the highly respected Head Golf Professional at Braintree Municipal Golf Course. Following his retirement from day-to-day operations, he co-founded Golf For All, a premier regional non-profit dedicated to accessible sports programming where he continues to serve as Chairman and lead clinical instructor.
Four Decades of Adaptive Instruction: Began in 1981 by personally coaching blind WWII veteran Billy Peduto, laying the foundation for a career rooted in the philosophy that golf belongs to individuals of all abilities.
Veterans & Therapeutic Milestones: Established free weekly clinics for military veterans at Braintree Municipal and Brockton VA Hospital (completing over 500 visits). Partnered with Beth Israel Hospital since 2007 to craft specialized golf therapy for individuals battling Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and Alzheimer’s.
Golf For All Foundation: Since 2011, the foundation has delivered over 1,600 free clinics serving more than 11,000 diverse participants, expanding clinic sessions into 2025.
Peer Leadership: Mentored dozens of golf professionals and inspired over 100 PGA peers to launch volunteer-driven adaptive initiatives across their own facilities.
Beach is a highly decorated recipient of nine New England PGA Section awards (including 2005 Teacher of the Year and 2008 Golf Professional of the Year), the 2013 National PGA Patriot Award, and a 2014 inductee of the NEPGA Hall of Fame. In 2023, his profound legacy was permanently institutionalized with the creation of the annual “Bob Beach Award” by Special Olympics Massachusetts, Mass Golf, and the NEPGA.
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Mayor Michelle Wu, PGA TOUR Star Keegan Bradley, and Musician Noah Kahan Gather at George Wright Golf Course to Unveil Community Initiatives and Golf Simulator Donations
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BOSTON, MA – Today at the historic George Wright Golf Course, Boston Common Golf officially launched Common Ground, a major community-driven initiative dedicated to lowering barriers of entry and making the game of golf more accessible to young people across the city.
The star-studded event featured Boston Common Golf President and CEO Mark Lev, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, professional golfer and team member Keegan Bradley, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Noah Kahan.
Expanding Access: The “Common Ground” Initiative
Mark Lev introduced Common Ground as the next evolutionary chapter of the commitment made when Fenway Sports Group purchased the Boston Common Golf team in 2023. Over the last three years, the organization has dedicated itself to investing in the local community, which includes donating over 10,000 rounds of golf to area youth. Common Ground will now serve as the centralized platform for all of the team’s ongoing community and youth outreach efforts.
“If we are going to represent the city of Boston, we have a responsibility to invest in the people who call the city their home. Common Ground brings all of those efforts together under one shared mission: to continue expanding access to golf and creating opportunities for young people.” – Mark Lev, President and CEO
As part of the launch, Boston Common Golf announced a partnership with founding partner Full Swing to donate three state-of-the-art golf simulators to the City of Boston, ensuring year-round play opportunities for youth. One of these simulators will be permanently placed at Boston Latin School—the oldest public high school in the country and the only Boston public school featuring a co-ed varsity golf program.
Investing in the Future: New England PGA Foundation Scholarships Announced
Highlighting the event’s commitment to youth development, Boston Common Golf and Keegan Bradley announced the launch of the New England PGA Foundation Scholarship. Promoted in partnership with PGA REACH New England—the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the New England PGA dedicated to positively impacting lives through the game of golf—this new program will make two $5,000 scholarships available for local high school golfers to apply toward their higher education. Bradley, a New England native, spoke passionately about the importance of expanding the sport’s reach to the next generation of players.
“We are incredibly excited to introduce this new scholarship program alongside Boston Common Golf and Keegan Bradley. Our foundational mission is to grow the game of golf, and by removing financial hurdles for these hard-working young athletes, we are ensuring that the future of the sport remains vibrant, inclusive, and accessible to the next generation.” – Michael Higgins, Executive Director, New England PGA
The afternoon concluded with youth golfers from the community participating in interactive golf activations, receiving tips from Bradley, Kahan, and representatives of Boston Common Golf, including an appearance highlighting team ambassador and LPGA Tour star Megan Khang’s role in supporting local youth golf growth.
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BOYLSTON, Mass. –The New England PGA’s finest professionals teamed up at The Haven Country Club for the 2026 Pro-Pro Stroke Play Championship, competing over 36 holes in a Four-Ball Stroke Play format. With two rounds played in a single day, teams battled through a demanding schedule in pursuit of the championship. Low scores were the theme of the day, as players took advantage of scoring opportunities and delivered an exciting finish.
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Claiming the championship was the team of Todd Scarafoni from Bass Rocks Golf Club and Liam Friedman from Wollaston Golf Club, who finished at an impressive 15-under par, 129. After opening with a 64, the duo closed with a bogey-free 7-under 65, highlighted by seven birdies to seal the victory. Their consistent play throughout the day earned them a one-shot win and the 2026 Pro-Pro Stroke Play Championship title.
Finishing just one stroke behind at 14-under par was the team of Matt Zdon from Belmont Country Club and Frank Dully from Kernwood Country Club. Their rounds of 64 and 66 added up to an outstanding 130, keeping the pressure on the leaders until the final holes. A strong all-around performance earned the duo a well-deserved runner-up finish.
A three-way tie for third place finished at 10-under par, 134.
Greg Kelly of Bay Club at Mattapoisett and Pete Weatherby of Brown University posted rounds of 69 and 65, finishing with a strong closing round to climb the leaderboard.
Joining them were Danny Kish from The Indoor Golf Club and Daniel Wilkins from Laconia Country Club, who followed an opening-round 70 with one of the lowest rounds of the day, an 8-under 64, to vault into a share of third.
Also tied for third were teammates Alec Vozzella and Peter Ruymann of Marshfield Country Club. The pair opened the championship with a tournament-best 9-under 63 before closing with a 71 to finish at 10-under overall.
A sincere thank you goes out to our generous event sponsors Fivestar Golf Carts, Evolve Golf, TaylorMade, Turtleson, Pinned, and PGA TOUR for their continued support of New England PGA events and our membership.
We’d also like to extend our appreciation to The Haven Country Club and its staff for providing outstanding course conditions, exceptional hospitality, and a fantastic venue for this year’s Pro-Pro Stroke Play Championship.
