9 RI Golfers Competing in 2014 Northeast Amateur at Wannamoisett
Jack Andrade, GoLocalProv Sports Reporter
9 RI Golfers Competing in 2014 Northeast Amateur at Wannamoisett
Brad Valois of Warwick, Bobby Leopold of Cranston, Charlie Blanchard of North Providence, Jamison Randall of Cumberland, Daniel Blessing of Smithfield, and John Hayes IV of Newport make up the rest of the Rhode Island natives in the field.
Brown’s Nelson Hargrove and URI’s Joe Leavitt aren’t native Rhode Islanders but have ties to the state through college golf.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Northeast Amateur is one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments on the planet. Past winners include Ben Crenshaw, Dustin Johnson, local star Brett Quigley, and a host of other eventual PGA Tour players.
Wannamoisett CC is a consensus Top 100 course in the United States, offering a difficult Par 69 track deserving of the top amateur players of the world.
88 total players were invited to the tournament, which draws from all over the United States and even internationally. For more than 10% of the field to have Rhode Island ties speaks to the talent pool the nation’s smallest state has to offer.
Round 1 action starts at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, and the tournament runs through Saturday’s 4th and final round. Live scoring updates are available at this link.
10 Great Golf Spots in New England
Mulligan’s Island
Rated one of the Top100 Golf Ranges in America for eleven straight years, this golf course may be the very best in Rhode Island. Mulligan’s Island offers not one but two 18-hole mini-golf ranges and 60 stall golf driving ranges. Mulligan’s Island also offers individual and group training at their golf academy so you can become the best of the best. During the spring season Mulligan’s Island is open every day from 10am- 6pm. For more information, click here.
Mulligan’s Island: 1000 New London Avenue Cranston, RI, 02920
Monster Mini Golf
Monster Mini Golf is the perfect way to enjoy miniature golf when it’s raining outside. Monster Mini Golf in Seekonk is a monster-themed indoor miniature golf course that is fun for teenagers and their friends or the whole family. For more information, click here.
Monster Mini Golf: 140 Taunton Avenue, Route 44, Seekonk, MA, 02771
Blue Rock Golf Course
Open all year, the Blue Rock Golf Course is the perfect course for both beginners and veteran golfers. This Cape Cod golf course measures 3,000 yards and was designed by famous golf course architect Geoffrey Cornish with holes ranging from 103 to 255 yards. For more information, click here.
Blue Rock Golf Course: 39 Todd Road, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664
Triggs Memorial Golf Course
Triggs Memorial Golf Course is one of Rhode Island’s premier public courses which offers weekday and weekend afternoon specials throughout the month of April. On weekdays you can enjoy the 18-hole course, a cart and lunch for $49. Schedule your tee time on their website and view a virtual map of their golf course. For more information, click here.
Triggs Memorial Golf Course: 1533 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02909
Meadow Brook
The Meadow Brook is the longest public golf course in Rhode Island and has been designed with rolling fairways and elevations. The Meadow Brook course is a challenging one with strategically placed water and sand traps, but its five sets of tees allows the course to be suitable for golfers of all levels. For more information, click here.
Meadow Brook: 163 Kingston Road, Richmond, RI, 02898
Adventureland
Mini Golf is only one of the many attractions available at Adevntureland in Narragansett. Their vertical course is a challenging one, featuring water traps, caves and scenic views. Once you get to the very top you finish your game by tapping your ball down the hill. Don’t miss out on the other amenities at Adventureland like their bumper boats and go carts. For more information, click here.
Aventureland: 112 Point Judith Road, Narragansett, RI, 02882
Newport National Golf Club
The Newport National golf course has been voted the best public New England golf course four times. The Newport National Golf Club website allows you to experience their course before you hit the green. Check out their website for aerial footage and video footage of every hole. For more information, click here.
Newport National Golf Club: 324 Mitchells Lane, Middletown, RI, 02842
The Ranch Golf Club
The Ranch Golf club is an 18-hole golf course that is open 7 days a week. The golf course extends through meadows, woodlands, and beautiful water making each hole a memorable one. Each hole can also be played in different ways making each trip to The Ranch Golf Club a unique one. For more information, click here.
The Ranch Golf Club: 65 Sunnyside Road, Southwick, MA, 01077
Winnapaug Country Club
The Winnapaug Country Club golf course aims to test your accuracy with fairways, water hazards, and sand traps. They challenge you to improve your golf game on their course while taking in the scenic views that surround the Winnapaug Country Club. For more information, click here.
Winnapaug Country Club: 184 Shore Road, Westerly, RI, 02891
Montaup Country Club
The first three holes of the Montaup Country Club golf course are considered by some to be the toughest in Rhode Island. This fairly open and flat course is accompanied by tricky winds and holes that overlook the scenic Mt. St. Bay and bridge. For more information, click here.
Montaup Country Club: 500 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI, 02871
