Francis
Quimet used the course for his practice rounds prior to competing in the
British Opens and Amateurs. He found the wind conditions and the wide
variety of topography well suited for the preparation needed to compete
overseas.
In the early 1970's the members of the
Wollaston Golf Club constructed their new championship course in Milton
and with the aid of a grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation the
County of Norfolk rebuilt the course. George and Tom Fazio were
retained to redesign the course. The goal was to modernize it and
accommodate public play. The course re-opened as the Presidents Golf
Course at the Wollaston Recreational Facility.
Golf tradition continued with the instituting of the Norfolk County
Classic in 1979. This 36 hole medal play tournament held in May
traditionally attracts one of the top amateur fields in New England.
Past winners include now touring pro Andy Morse, and State Open winner
Fran Quinn, and State Amateur winner Steve Tasho.
The Presidents Golf Course is located 8 miles south of Boston, minutes
off the Southeast Expressway. The entire course is situated on 93 acres
and offers dramatic views of the Boston skyline, Neponset River, and the
Blue Hills Reservation. The par 70 course features six par threes, testy
par fours and the signature par 5 15th double dog leg par five. The
wind, hilly terrain, and the influence of the Atlantic Ocean give the
course a unique character that provides an excellent golfing experience. |
