Category Archives: Gary

Catching up on lots of golfie stuff today, starting with the four North Shore favorites who were honored at the annual Massachusetts Golf Association awards dinner at Wellesley Country Club January 10. They saved the (Ipswich native) Richard D. Haskell … Continue reading →

The Danvers High boys’ basketball team keeps making history every time they take the floor. Last night’s 70-40 cakewalk at St. Mary’s of Lynn made it a school record 11 straight to start the season, and only 8-3 Beverly, hosting … Continue reading →

We kick off our 2013 rants and raves on a somber note, marking the passing of some very special people from here on Boston’s North Shore. Bob Gillis, one of the golfing Gillis brothers from Beverly and the 37-year head … Continue reading →

Sadly, more to discuss on the “dislike” side than the “love” side today, but here goes: There are no words for what transpired in Newtown, Conn., last Friday, except why, why, why, why. It all stems from Adam Lanza, of course, … Continue reading →

A few things to get off my mind with Christmas a mere two weeks away: As we are blessed to grow older (I’m less than two years from the milestone 6-5), we also must deal with additional grief as special … Continue reading →

Some thoughts golf, sports and otherwise as we get into the joyful Christmas/Holiday  season here on Boston’s famed North Shore. Weird goings on in the National Football League, just the way we like ’em as we move into make-or-break month. … Continue reading →

After a disappointing finish to his 2012 Web.com Tour season, North Shore native Rob Oppenheim regained top form last week at the Second Stage of PGA Tour Qualifying School, capturing medalist honors at The Plantation Reserve in Florida by four … Continue reading →

Tim Lynch, a fixture on the North Shore (of Boston) country club scene for 16 years, has moved on from his most recent assignment at Kernwood, spanning 14 years, to assume the position of general manager at the Country Club … Continue reading →

Observations and opinions as Hurricane Sandy (my favorite cousin’s name, God rest her soul) whips up a nasty gale outside my home office in Wenham, Massachusetts, 01984: Never give up — at anything. Just look at what the San Francisco … Continue reading →

Golf season winding down in these parts around Greater Boston, but still some beautiful days to be had, like today.  Enjoy them while you can. But, more to the point, a few observations: The Patriots rank as one of the … Continue reading →