Moira McCarthy
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Algarve, Portugal offers a cliff-side slice of coastal paradise
I headed to the Algarve region of Portugal â the southernmost part of the country â for a late spring escape. What I found was nothing short of magical.
Tee Thursday: Marshfield’s Green Harbor like an old friend
Sometimes, pretty darn good means just about perfect. Take Green Harbor Golf Club, an 18-hole track tucked into the seaside town of Marshfield. Operated by the same family for three...
Scouting Massachusetts for great lobster rolls
Look up âquintessential New England summer foodâ in the dictionary and there should be a picture of an ice-cold fresh-shucked New England lobster roll. Here are some perhaps surprising spots...
Tee Thursday: Stratton Mountain seizes summer with great golf
Of course I love being on a golf course. The fresh air, green surroundings, varied landscape and even some wildlife from time to time are all a part of why...
Plymouth a winning spot for natural beauty, history & more close to home
I find the greatest beauty, history, culture, food and fun in the place Iâve called home for 40 years. Plymouth, Massachusetts is a gem, and so much more than a...
Tee Thursday: California Dreaming
Visit to Sensei Porcupine Creek in California well worth the price.
Sandwich Boardwalk is Cape Cod’s must-visit nature escape
The Sandwich Boardwalk has reopened, offering a 1,300 toot walk over and past Mill Creek, natural marshlands, a small oyster farm, osprey nests and of course, a sweeping beach.
Tee Thursday: Mental side of game important to master, too
During an on-course lesson with Californiaâs Porcupine Creek Director of Golf Richard Ruddy centered around mastering â or at least harnessing â the mental aspect of the game, he presented...
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Indulge in a bucket-list experience at Sensei Porcupine Ranch
Just sit down under a tree, next to the pool, off by the mountain view â wherever you spot a table â and staff appears to bring you what you...
Tee Thursday: Newport Country Club is one of a kind
On any given day, the salty winds whip along the fairways of Newport Country Club; changing direction and speed and upping the âsmart golfâ ante of the course at times...