Below are our major Open and Charity events for the year. We invite all members and non-members to sign-up for these tournaments . . . the Open tournaments require a USGA handicap.  The tee sheets are usually available a month before the event – see the Pro Shop for details:

• May 18,19 Amherst 2 Ball Open
• May 25,26 Garber Memorial (Men’s Member/Guest Match Play)
• June 7 P.M Hospice of the Fisher Home Par 3 Charity Event
• June 14 AM Senior 2 Ball Open
• June 21,22,23 Steam Boat (Men’s Member Guest 2-Ball)
• July 27 Women’s 2 Ball Open
• Aug 3 P.M. Jack Shea Scramble
• Aug 4 A.M. Amherst Open (singles)
• Aug 24 PM Hurricane Open Charity Event
• Sept 14,15 The Hadley Open
• Sept 28,29 Amherst 2 Ball Open
• Oct 5,6 125th Celebration for Amherst Golf Club
• Oct 26,27 Novemberfest I
• Nov 2,3 Novemberfest II
• Nov 9,10 Novemberfest III
• Nov 16,17 Novemberfest IV
• Nov 23,24 Novemberfest V

See our Events webpage for the full tour schedule available for member play. Leagues are described on our Membership webpage and league schedules will be sent in a separate e-mail.

On Saturday May 4th, the Red Team defeated the Blue Team by a 31.5 to 22.5 score.

Dick Simpson walking the course on Saturday April 27, 2024, and shot his age for an amazing 90! Steve Levin and Paul Appleby witnessed the round with the Legend from UMass Isenberg.

Dick Simpson sinking a putt on his big day.

Dick Simpson with Steve Levin and Paul Appleby.

With the late Ken O’Brien

With some Legends.

With more Legends

Dick on his 90th birthday celebration and lifetime membership award ceremony in October 2023.

Bucket Hat Day in honor of Dick Simpson back in August 2022.

Dick Simpson with Aaron Dowd, Brad Worthley, Pat Kelly and Jim Worthley after a round in August 5, 2023 when Dick also shot his age.

Coach Ron Moyer and Dick . . . just because . . .

The Women’s Opening Scramble began with an annual meeting of the AGCWA, followed by a luncheon and social. The event was attended by a great turnout of ~40 golfers.

Our first member tournaments were played Sunday April 21, 2024.

A 4-Ball Best Ball ABCD player tournament was played in the AM.

• Colin Dowd, Pat Kelley, Wally Kielb and David Lithgow won Gross with a 74, and
• Don Hodgkins, Jason Carlson, John Nelson and Dave Farnham won Net with a 61.

In the PM, in the Women’s 4 Club

• Megan Donnelly won Gross with a 46, and
• Donna Meisse won Net with a 36.

We are officially open as of Tuesday March 26th for the 2024 golf season . . . come on out and play!  Note that some holes may be closed due to wetness from recent storms.

Members – thank you for renewing! Consider promoting membership to your golfing friends by forwarding them a recent e-mail or inviting them to play a complimentary round of golf with you.

Non-Members – consider taking advantage of our Spring Deal for New Members:

Enjoy the benefits of being a member at Amherst Golf Club:

• No initiation fees to become a member,
• There are many leagues to play in, including:
  • Women’s Leagues Tuesday Morning & Thursday Nights,
  • Men’s League on Tuesday afternoon and evening,
  • Senior Men’s League on Wednesday Morning,
  • Mixed League on Monday evenings,
• Regular tournament play throughout the golf season,
• A membership community that is friendly and welcoming to new members,
• A quality golf course with the best greens in Western Mass, and
• Golf lessons for all ages with PGA Pro Dave Twohig.

The cost covers membership for the entire season for those that qualify as new members.

2024 Amherst Golf Club Membership Form  Simply download and complete the fillable form and e-mail to info@amherstgolfclub.org, or drop the form off at the Pro Shop.

On-line payment options are detailed here for new and existing members, or just fill out the Membership Form and pay by cash/check at the Pro Shop.  Installment plans are also available upon request.

Thank you!

AMHERST GOLF CLUB