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What makes this series special isn’t just the venues that we visit or the scores we shoot, but the people who show up ready to compete, connect, and enjoy the game.

Welcome to the 2026 New England Series season! While it may not look like it outside right now, we’re less than two months from kicking off another golf season. I hope you’ve all had some time to swing the clubs this off-season, whether it be hitting into a net or the blue skies of Florida.

As I enter my second season with the New England Series, I’m reminded that what makes this series special isn’t just the venues that we visit or the scores we shoot, but the people who show up ready to compete, connect, and enjoy the game. Whether this is your first season with us or you’ve been around for years, you’re an important part of what the New England Series has become, and we’re happy to have you!

THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE INCLUDED IN 1 Wave registration, Mark your calendars! s t

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Wednesday, April 8th

WARWICK COUNTRY CLUB

Monday, April 20th

PAWTUCKET COUNTRY CLUB

Tuesday, April 28th

THE KITTANSETT CLUB #1

Tuesday, April 28th

THE GC AT TURNER HILL Monday, May 4th

RHODE ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB Monday, May 4th W A N N A M O I S E T T # 1

Monday, May 11th

SAKONNET GOLF CLUB #1

Tuesday, May 12th

Wednesday, May 13th

WORCESTER COUNTRY CLUB Monday, May 18th

May 19-20th LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE GC Monday, June 8th

Monday, June 15th

Monday, June 22nd

Monday, June 29th

WOLLASTON GOLF CLUB Monday, July 6th

Monday, July 13th

Wednesday, July 15th

EVENT REGISTRATION 101

2026 event registration is right around the corner! Be sure to take some time to review the following information ahead of March 10 . t h

LogintoyourPlayersClubaccountwellbefore9:00AMandnavigatetotheeventregistrationpageI stronglyrecommendusingadesktoporlaptopcomputerforthisprocess,itwillbeeasiertomanage thanusingtheapporamobiledevice

Onceeventsbecomeselectable(checkboxesappear,seethephotobelow)at9:00AM,immediately selectalleventsyouwishtoenter.Aftermakingyourselections,clickthe“Register”button.

2026 Membership has reached capacity. If you have friends, family, or co-workers that are interested in joining the waitlist for the 2027 season, have them reach out to Tim Murphy at timmurphy@pgahq com

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Two historic New England courses recently underwent significant restorations and are now in prime condition to welcome the New England Series in 2026. Read more about Eastward Ho! and Worcester below:

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Eastward Ho! was founded in 1922 and designed by the renowned English architect, Herbert Fowler. To this day, it is one of America’s most celebrated seaside courses. With a routing that encapsulates the ridges and dunes overlooking Pleasant Bay in Chatham, the layout blends a classic links style with dramatic elevation changes, wind influence, and undulating green complexes Its bold architecture and breathtaking setting have helped to shape its identity, and the generational membership is committed to preserving Fowler’s original vision

A multi-year restoration was completed in 2024, led by architect Kyle Franz, which returned the course closer to Fowler’s original intent while simutaneously improving playability. The project expanded greens, widened fairways, rebuilt bunkers, and restored ocean views. Features including the Biarritz green at the par 3 4 were recaptured, creating a more authentic links experience Read more about the Eastward Ho! restoration in the publications linked below:

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Worcester Country Club, a 1913 Donald Ross Design, is steeped in history and widely regarded as one of New England’s most iconic golf venues. It holds a spot on the short list of three courses that have hosted a men’s and women’s US Open in addition to a Ryder Cup, joining Pinehurst and Hazeltine in this elite category Worcester’s strong set of Par 3's and creative green complexes have stood the test of time, and the classic Tudor Style clubhouse is a time capsule in itself, with some components that have remained unchanged since the first Ryder Cup in 1927

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Legendary course architect Gil Hanse took to Worcester in 2024 to revitalize Ross’s original design, and left no stone unturned in the process. Hanse expanded greens, rebuilt bunkers, and widened fairways where tree growth had encroached on original plans. One of the more noticeable changes that Hanse made was to the 11 hole, where he lowered the green by 8 feet to its original height and added a bunker that had been lost somewhere in Worcester’s 100+ year history. Read more about Hanse’s work below: th

STREAMSONG RETREAT RECAP

BOWLINGGREEN,FL-Earlierthismonth,theNew EnglandSerieshelditssecondmemberretreatatoneof golf’smostrenownedmoderngolfresorts.19Members walkedthegroundsofStreamsong’sRed,Black,and Bluecoursesandenjoyedanunforgettableexperience.

HighlightsfromtheweekincludedaSuperBowlWatch PartyandaMondaywelcomedinnerthatbrought togethermanylike-mindedgolfersandamazingstories fromthosewhotrulyenjoythegameanditsmany amazingofferingsacrosstheworld.

Playersalsohadsomefuntestingout“TheChain,”a19holeshortcourse,aswellas“TheGauntlet”putting courseinfriendlycompetitionstostartofftheweek. StephenJacobsontookhometheGrosstitlethanksto hisimpressivefinalround,firingroundsof81-90-78-249 (+32)throughouttheweek.ColinMcGeecameback northwiththeNethardware,turningincardsof77-8079-236(+19)forthethreedayevent.

Caribbean Classic Caribbean Classic

November 11-15, 2026 | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Escape to the Caribbean with the New England Series for an unforgettable Punta Cana Golf Experience!

Registration Will Open on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 AM. Keep an eye on your inbox, the registration link will be sent by email at 9:00 AM on the 4 . th th

LodgingatMeliaCaribe PuntaCana(AlLINCLUSIVE)

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Registration is open to the first 15 individuals who register (Members, Non-Members, and spouses alike). The New England Series reserves the right to cancel any trip that does not meet the required minimum number of participants.

The NES Hole in One Pool is open to all NES Members. This pool only applies to hole-in-ones made during New England Series events. If multiple hole-in-ones are made during the season, the pot will be split evenly between those who made a hole-in-one, and will be paid out after all eligible events have been played.

If no eligible hole in ones are made during the 2026 season, the pot will be carried over into the 2027 pool.

TheNewEnglandSeriesisexcitedtointroduceanewandimprovedmembergift experiencethroughourexclusiveonlineMicrosite,createdinpartnershipwith TitleistandFootJoy.Eachmemberwillreceiveabalanceofpointsthatcanbe redeemeddirectlyonthesiteforawideselectionofgear,includingshoes,balls, wedges,andNewEnglandSerieslogoedapparel.

Memberscanchoosetheitemsthatfittheirgameandstyle,andifyou’dlike somethingthatexceedsyourallottedbalance,additionalpointscanbe purchasedatyourleisure.Onceyourorderisplaced,youritemswillbeshipped directlytoyourdoorforaddedconvenience

Thisnewplatformgiveseverymembertheflexibilitytoselectthegeartheytruly wantwhilerepresentingtheNewEnglandSeriesonandoffthecourse.Stay tunedfortheofficialmicrositelink! X

2 0 2 6 M e m b e r s h i p g i f t s P A R T N E R S P O T L I G H T

The New England Series is proud to partner with Retirement & Benefit Partners, an RI based firm providing personalized retirement planning and wealth management services. Bill Horn, Managing Principal, will be on site at select NES events this season. For any retirement or

If you or somebody that you know has a business they would like to promote through the New England Series, reach out to Tim Murphy at timmurphy@pgahq.com to set up a discussion regarding partnership opportunities for 2026 and beyond.

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