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Natick high runners eligible for Greater Framingham Running Club college scholarships

February 15, 2021 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Natick High School student-athletes are among those eligible for two $500 scholarships sponsored by the Greater Framingham Running Club.

The scholarships will be presented to local high school runners who plan to attend either a two or four-year accredited college or university and who also intend to run cross-country, track or recreationally while in college.  The winning applicants must exemplify dedication, leadership, running talent, commitment and academic achievement.  That is, the award will not necessarily go to the runners in the greater Framingham area with the most success in running, but the track or cross-country team members who have always been committed and consistently work hard to persevere, combined with academic achievement.

Applications are available now and are due by March 31.

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Natick business visit: we stop by the new PGA Tour Superstore

February 4, 2021 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

In a crafty move, the PGA Tour Superstore in Natick welcomed those who golf or are golf-curious to its grand opening at 1398 Worcester St. (Rte. 9 east), in the former Michaels art supply store. We dropped by to visit the 34,000 sq. ft. retailer to see what they’ve done with the place after a gut remodel achieved in a sub-part time of about four months. Hey, it’s not their first swing at this kind of thing. The Natick location marks  PGA Tour Superstore’s third Boston-area location (Braintree and Peabody are its other area outposts), and 45th store overall.

PGA Tour Superstore, Natick

“We’re definitely rolling and so excited to be here. It’s been a lot of effort to get everything together to get to this point, and a lot of fun,” assistant general manager Tyler Clerverdon said.

The PGA store, short for Professional Golfers’ Association, offers what you would expect in a store of its massive size—all the golf gear and apparel you could ever want, on a grand scale. An entire wall of just golf balls. An entire wall of just shoes. Aisles of just clubs. You get the idea. The store’s emphasis is on golf, but it also offers tennis equipment and apparel.

PGA Tour Superstore, Natick

When we stopped by, a bunch of families were having fun puttering about the 1,500 sq. ft. putting green area, while the virtual golf center’s bays were filled with those trying to find the perfect club or improve their swings. There are four bays for club fitting, and four practice bays, with practice bay rentals available at a rate of $10 by the half-hour. You can bring your own clubs, but not your own bag. And if you’re wondering why you must wait a few minutes when there’s an empty bay right over there, that would be due to physical distancing requirements. The virtual golf center offers lessons in two additional bays, and is staffed with certified instructors.

PGA Tour Superstore, Natick

The 10 bays have different purposes but use the same technology. Data-driven improvement metrics are very big here. To make every swing count, each practice bay is outfitted with ball flight launch monitor technology, as well as video swing capture and playback capabilities. The idea is to give golfers concrete feedback about how to improve their overall game.

With winter looming long, golf courses frozen solid, and a dearth of things to do that seem safe during a time of pandemic, it’s likely that PGA Superstore will see a steady stream of the activity-starved. If those improved or newfound golf skills transfer over to the outdoor links come spring, so much the better for Natick’s newest addition to the route 9 retail landscape.

PGA Tour Superstore, Natick

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Great day for goat soccer at Natick Community Organic Farm

November 27, 2020 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Good to see the Natick Community Organic Farm animals getting their exercise, and putting post-Halloween pumpkins to good use.

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The farm is hopping these days, and we’re not just talking bunnies.

natick community organic farm

natick community organic farm

You can take a self-guided audio tour by scanning QR codes along various parts of the farm to learn about the animals, farm history, and more.

But if you require the more personal touch, the farm is hosting tours this Thanksgiving weekend (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). It costs $54 per 6-person group. Get more details on the #s and more.


 

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Natick swapping crafts for clubs: PGA Golf Superstore replacing Michaels

October 17, 2020 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

PGA Tour Superstore, which has other Massachusetts locations in Braintree and Peabody, is opening a Natick store at the former Michaels arts & crafts space at 1398 Worcester St. (Rte. 9).

As the name implies, with PGA short for Professional Golfers’ Association, this new tenant offers all sorts of golf apparel and gear.

Michaels closed

The golf gear retailer is trying to sort out the design of its sign still, with Natick’s planning board requesting that the sign and the word “Superstore” be a bit less super to conform with town standards. One board member referred to the previous Michaels sign as large but still “tasteful.”

The applicant has been asked to make a return appearance.

PGA Tour Superstore sign proposal

 

Future home of PGA Tour Superstore

 

PGA Tour Superstore would expand Natick’s golfing retail and play options beyond Dick’s Sporting Goods on Rte., 9, and the Sassamon Trace Golf Course, KOHR Golf Center, and of course, Golf on the Village Green miniature golf course.


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Natick High girls’ soccer leaving its mark around town

October 3, 2020 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Show your Natick spirit by getting a red-and-blue Natick “N” painted on your driveway to help support the Natick High School girls’ soccer team.

It costs $25 for a paint that lasts 3-6 months or $30 for a paint that lasts 1-2 years.

More info: nhsgirlssoccer100@gmail.com

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