NORTON, Massachusetts (January 2, 2025) – The start of 2025 marks a distinct milestone for Mass Golf, as the association will officially begin the celebration of its 125th anniversary. With a commemorative logo, a full calendar of events, a special edition of its publication, and a robust collection of multimedia components, Mass Golf plans to honor its 125-year history throughout the 2025 calendar year.

In 2023, Mass Golf’s Board of Directors officially passed a motion recognizing the association’s founding year as 1900, coinciding with the establishment of the Women’s Golf Association of Boston (WGAB). As the organization grew and expanded its reach, it adopted a new name: the Women’s Golf Association of Massachusetts (WGAM).

Previously, Mass Golf had recognized 1903, the year in which the Massachusetts Golf Association (MGA) was established. These two historic organizations (WGAM & MGA) were officially united on January 1, 2018, forming what is now known as Mass Golf.

To lead the efforts in celebrating this milestone, a 125th Anniversary Working Group has been formed, made up of Mass Golf leadership, board members, historians, and member club representatives. Working group members include: President Megan Bearce; Past Presidents Tom Berkel, Cindy Zattich and Terry Wappel; Bill Jenks, Jackie Singleton, Tara Joy-Connelly, Jesse Menachem, and Stephen Hanjack.

“This 125th celebration speaks to the rich history of golf in Massachusetts,” said Executive Director/CEO Jesse Menachem. “We are excited to have such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable group of individuals helping us honor the past through these events, championships, our publication, and videos.”

As part of this year-long celebration, Mass Golf will utilize the newly created 125th commemorative logo. In some instances, the golden shield will be used as a standalone mark.

Schedule of Events

• February/March 2025 – Merchandise Launch
• May/June 2025 – Opening of the Pat Bradley Room at William F. Connell Golf House in Norton
• July 2025 – Commemorative 125^th edition of The Massachusetts Golfer published
• August 11-15, 2025 – Celebration at the Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship at Concord Country Club, one of the founding clubs of the WGAB
• August 25-26, 2025 – Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship to be contested at Oakley Country Club, WGAM founding club and site of the first WGAB Championship
• October 2025 – Hall of Fame Class Induction

*Dates and events subject to change

ABOUT MASS GOLF 

Mass Golf is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing golf in Massachusetts by building an engaged and inclusive community around the sport.

With a community made up of over 130,000 golf enthusiasts and over 360 member clubs, Mass Golf is one of the largest state golf associations in the country. Members enjoy the benefits of handicapping, engaging golf content, course rating and scoring services along with the opportunity to compete in an array of events for golfers of all ages and abilities.

At the forefront of junior development, Mass Golf is proud to offer programming to youth in the state through First Tee Massachusetts and subsidized rounds of golf by way of Youth on Course.