Larry Lafauci, Jr. dropped to his knees and covered his head in a towel as the spirits of those he lost and the encouragement of those who still stand brought his life full circle. His first Rhode Island Golf Association major came at the place that shaped him. To read about Lafauci, Jr.’s emotional victory, click HERE.

Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club celebrated its centennial in 2022 by hosting the 117th Rhode Island Amateur. The club’s founding changed the course of golf on the Aquidneck Island all because of one influential figure. To read about Wanumetonomy’s detailed history, click HERE.

Dylan Menante went from an unknown to one of the Northeast Amateur’s all-time greats within 12 months. His second straight Northeast Amateur victory was historic. To read about how Menante went from under the radar to the top dog, click HERE.

Bobby Leopold cemented himself among the elites in Rhode Island Amateur golf by winning his third Rhode Island Amateur after a seven-year drought. The doubt crept in but ultimately he reverted to previous form. To read about Leopold’s triumph, click HERE.

Emily Brooks had enough, she needed a break. After not playing competitive golf for two years, Brooks, encourage by friends and club mates, entered the 2021 Rhode Island Women’s Amateur. At the end of the week, all her past demons vanished. To read about Brooks’ victory, click HERE.

Mike Hamilton used a playlist in Spotify to help motivate him to accomplish his biggest 2020 goal, to qualify for the Northeast Amateur. To read how that playlist helped hold Hamilton accountable and it’s impact on his victory, click HERE.

Rob Grossguth wanted to throw-up when he left a 25-footer to win the Rhode Island Senior Amateur 10 feet short. But when it all was said and done he made the 10-footer to secure the biggest win of his life after many shortcomings. To read about Grossguth’s journey to his first RIGA win, click HERE.

Alexis Florio shouldn’t have been at Montaup Country Club for the 2020 Rhode Island Women’s Amateur. But the COVID-19 pandemic canceled an internship she earned and she made match play as a result of a playoff. To read about Florio’s week of destiny, click HERE.