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The world of golf and the Ouimet Fund lost a great friend Friday with the death of Ken Venturi. While the game remembers him as a great player and broadcaster on CBS-TV, the Ouimet Fund remembers him as the co-honoree of our 2001 Ouimet Banquet along with his late mentor Eddie Lowery. Cynthia Wilcox, Mr. More >

May 15, 2013: Francis Ouimet Day!

On March 22, 2013 Governor Deval L. Patrick signed a Proclamation making May 15, 2013 Francis Ouimet Day! Francis Ouimet, the Ouimet Fund, and Ouimet Alumnus Ryan Durkin were also featured in Nancy Marrapese-Burell’s piece in The Boston Globe on May 2, 2013.

Dick Connolly Receives Sanctae Crucis Award from Holy Cross

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund is proud to congratulate Dick Connolly, Jr. on his recent recognition from the College of the Holy Cross. On May 5th Connolly received the Sanctae Crucis Award, which is the highest non-degree recognition an alumnus or alumna can receive from Holy Cross. The Ouimet Fund was also extremely proud More >

James McDonough Four Ball Invitational Tournament

James McDonough Four Ball Invitational Tournament Monday, June 10th at Wollaston Golf Club Register for the tournament online! James P. B. McDonough, age 24, died February 26 in Charleston, South Carolina. Born in Boston and raised in Milton, he was the son of Dr. James and Margaret (Peggy) Sage McDonough. The James McDonough Four Ball More >

Francis Ouimet featured in Boston Globe

Francis Ouimet, the Ouimet Scholarship Fund, and Scholar Ryan Durkin were featured in the Boston Globe on May 2nd in an article by Nancy Marrapese-Burell. Please see the article below. Father Figure Ouimet’s historic win in Brookline represents the birth of the game in the US By: Nancy Marrapese-Burell Francis Ouimet’s name has long More >

Ouimet Announces Two New Board Members

Kenneth Johnson is a member of Wollaston Golf Club and a Vice President at Loomis-Sayles who has attended numerous Ouimet events over the last few years. T.J. Martin is a member at Charles River and a Vice President at Cramer who has had a long involvement with The Fund.

2013 Essay Contest: What does golf mean to you?

Running from January through March, the Ouimet Fund’s 2013 Golf Essay Contest gave lovers of the game the chance to win great prizes and participate in the Ouimet 100 celebration. The original motto of the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund was, and still remains, “From what golf has given you, let’s give back to golf.” During More >

Richard “Rick” Stimets (1959-2013)

Richard “Rick” Rice Stimets, Jr., 53, a longtime friend of the Ouimet Fund, died peacefully March 16, 2013 while skiing in Vermont with friends. Born in Cape Cod Hospital on May 24, 1959, living in Worcester he spent every summer in Osterville with his family and friends. He was passionate about golf, boating, and the More >

Francis Ouimet Featured in Golf World

Francis Ouimet is featured in the February 4, 2013 issue of Golf World on stands now! The article, written by Bill Fields, counts down the 18 most important moments in golf starting at Francis’ victory in the 1913 U.S. Open and ending with Tiger Woods winning the last three majors of the 2001 season (U.S. More >

Dick Connolly Profiled in the Boston Irish Reporter

Dick Connolly, Ouimet Scholarship Alumnus, Director, Trustee and former President who has proudly served the Ouimet Fund for over 35 years was recently featured in an article on the Boston Irish Reporter. Mr. Connolly has been a great supporter of The Fund: Chairman of the Francis Ouimet Memorial Tournament for the past 34 years, driving force in More >

Phil Lussier Appointed Chairman of Make-A-Wish America National Board

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund would like to congratulate Board Member Phil Lussier on his recent election to the Make-A-Wish America National Board. His involvement with Make-A-Wish started 11 years ago, when his son was granted a wish. Lussier has served on the board of Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where he was also chair More >

Ouimet 100 Kicks Off at Fenway

On Wednesday, November 14, historic Fenway Park played home to Ouimet 100′s kickoff, the first of many events to celebrate the centennial of Francis Ouimet’s 1913 U.S. Open victory. (From L to R): Mulvoy, Fields, Whitmer, Trostel, Rosaforte Over 270 friends of The Fund filled the State Street Pavilion Club to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres More >

Ouimet Elects New Officers

During the Annual Meeting the new officers below were elected: Newly elected Ouimet President, Terry Kennedy (l), presents a plaque of appreciation to Past President, Dick Reilly (r). President: Terry Kennedy, McGladrey LLP, Wollaston Golf Club 1st Vice President: Greg Gailius, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Nashawtuc Country Club 2nd Vice President: Jim Blue, The Bostonian Group, More >

Phil Psaros Wins 2012 Denny Goodrich Honorary Alumnus Award

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s Alumni Committee awarded its 2012 Denny Goodrich Ouimet Honorary Alumnus Award to Phil Psaros, head professional at Brae Burn County Club. Mr. Psaros has been a great friend to the Ouimet Fund, playing in the Ouimet Marathon for 11 years as both an assistant professional and now the head professional More >

William Healy, M.D. Wins 2012 Ouimet Chair of the Year Award

The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund awarded its 2012 Ouimet Chair of the Year Award to William L. Healy, M.D. of Concord Country Club and Eastward Ho! Club. The presentation was made at The Fund’s 64th Annual Meeting at Brae Burn Country Club on October 22, 2012. Dr. William Healy (l) received the 2012 Ouimet Chair More >

Mark Frost Releases 10th Book

Mark Frost, author of Greatest Game Ever Played, producer and screenwriter of the famed 2005 Disney movie, and a great friend of the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Funds’ recently released his tenth book titled, The Paladin Prophecy. This is the first of an anticipated trilogy and was praised as, “A remarkably suspenseful ride. I can’t wait More >

Hospital Wing Named After Dick Connolly

Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, Dublin and the National Children’s Research Centre in Dublin, Ireland last week announced they have renamed their Microscopy Centre in honor of Dick Connolly, managing director and wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Boston. The “Richard Connolly Microscopy Centre” was officially announced Sept. 11 at the 30th Annual More >

Ouimet Scholars Caddie at the Deutsche Bank Championship Pro-Am

On Thursday, August 30th, 140 Ouimet Scholars and Friends participated in the 10th Annual Deutsche Bank Championship Pro-Am. Since the start of the tournament the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund has had the pleasure of supplying the caddies for the amateur players in the Pro-Am. This year, the Ouimet Fund dedicated some of the caddying More >

2012 Ouimet Summer Events and Highlights

The Ouimet golf season kicked off this spring with the 21st Cape Cod Open. Held at Old Barnstable Fairgrounds Golf Course and Hyannis Golf Club, Geoff Sisk (pro) took the title on May 31 with three rounds under par (64-68-69) which put him at a 12-under 201 for the tournament. Garren Poirier of Green Mountain More >

NESGA Scholarship presented to Michael Oliveri, Renamed after Jack Casey

Michael Oliveri of Woodland (r), accepts a plaque commemorating his winning the 2011-2012 New England Senior Golfers’ Association Scholarship from Ouimet Fund Director Bob Donovan. The presentation was made at Woodland Golf Club on June 4 at a dinner during the NESGA’s annual Jarboe Bowl. Mr. Oliveri, a senior at Westfield State, has worked at More >

Fund Announces Ouimet 100 Celebration

The Ouimet Fund announced that it will launch a major celebration of the centennial of Francis Ouimet’s historic 1913 US Open victory – “Ouimet 100”. “Mr. Ouimet’s 1913 US Open victory is the most significant moment in American golf history, and we are honored to be carrying on his legacy. It is thrilling to be More >

Roger Barry, Golf Writer and Friend of The Fund

The Ouimet Fund is saddened by the news that Roger Barry, long-time golf editor of the Patriot Ledger Newspapers and a great friend to the Ouimet Fund, passed away recently after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for several years. Mr. Barry was one of the most respected golf writers in the country and a tremendous More >

Oyster Harbors Club Leads Ouimet Marathon

Chris Catena, an assistant pro at Oyster Harbors, and Fundraiser Rick Stimets stretched the Oyster Harbors streak to five straight years as top fundraising club in the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s 20th Golf Marathon on Wednesday. Catena, a 29 year old in both his first year at Oyster Harbors and in the Marathon, played 182 More >

Fund’s Annual Meeting Celebrates 2011

The Ouimet Fund recently held its Annual Meeting at Oak Hill CC in Fitchburg. Board members, supporters, and friends gathered for a terrific day of golf on the Donald Ross layout which hosted the 2011 Mass Open. Following play, The Fund took time as part of the Annual Meeting to honor a few individuals for More >

Hyannisport Club Celebrates Ten Years of Endowed Award

Hyannisport Club Head Professional Mike Haberl stops for a photo with Hyannisport members Steve Guimond and Ed Walsh, the Ouimet Chairman at the club. The plaque presented to Mr. Guimond commemorated the recent 10 year anniversary of the Hyannisport Club Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the supporting tournament.

9th Annual Investing in Lifetimes Reception Brings Together Scholars and Supporters

On Wednesday, June 15, current Scholars were joined by Endowed Scholarship donors, Ouimet Directors, and other friends of The Fund at the 9th Annual Investing in Lifetimes Endowed Scholarship Reception. The reception was held at Wellesley Country Club, and a strong turnout produced a memorable evening! The night began with a reception offering the chance for More >

2012 Ouimet Society Calendar Begins at Oyster Harbors

On Monday, June 11th, the Francis Ouimet Society enjoyed a gorgeous day on the links at one of the best courses the Cape has to offer. 104 society members, banquet sponsors and guests traveled to Osterville, MA for a day at Oyster Harbors Club, one of The Fund’s most loyal supporters. Guests arriving at the More >

Whelan Holds Ouimet Memorial Lead

Ouimet Memorial Video (The Boston Herald) Jack Whelan held off a strong charge for a wire-to-wire victory in the 45th Francis Ouimet Memorial Tournament at Woodland Golf Club on Friday. The 19 year old St. Lawrence University sophomore from Myopia Hunt Club had a final round one-under-par 71 for a five under par 211 and More >

Mark O’Meara Honored at 16th Annual Banquet

O’Meara Honored At Annual Banquet Mark O’Meara, a tremendously consistent player and winner of two major championships, was the guest speaker and honored with the 16th Francis Ouimet Award for Lifelong Contributions to Golf at the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s 63rd Annual Banquet. The banquet was held Monday, May 7, 2012 at the Boston Marriott More >

Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund Giving Back to Golf