Ouimet News
Ouimet Fund Honors Juli Inkster at 75th Anniversary Banquet
The Ouimet Fund welcomed nearly 1,500 guests to Encore Boston Harbor on Thursday, March 21 to celebrate its 75th anniversary at the 2024 Annual Banquet, the largest attended banquet since…
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Alumni Profile: Tim Barton
Ouimet Alumnus Tim Barton’s first memory of golf is hitting wiffle balls with his dad in his backyard as a six-year-old. His dad introduced him to the game, and he…
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Caddie Hall of Fame
In November, two of our most recognizable and philanthropic Ouimet Alumni, Dick Connolly and Peter Lynch, received national recognition. Dick and Peter were recognized by the Western Golf Association and…
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2023 Annual Meeting
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund has officially confirmed Duncan Gratton as its newest President during The Fund's Annual Meeting on October 23 at Concord Country Club, succeeding William Healy, MD.Healy’s…
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Jim and Mary Moriarty Scholarship
Established in 2021 by Ouimet Alumnus Jim Moriarty and his wife Mary Moriarty, the Jim and Mary Moriarty Scholarship is for a young man or woman who intends to pursue…
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Alumni Profile: Brian Johnson
Ouimet Alumnus and Auburn, Massachusetts native Brian Johnson believes that golf will always be part of his life. He learned to play when he was eight years old and was…
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Nurturing the Passion for Politics: The Journey of Ouimet Alumnus Dan Cullinane
As a youngster, Ouimet Alumnus and Dorchester native Dan Cullinane quickly learned proper golf etiquette. Ponkapoag Golf Course golf camp was his introduction to the game, which his uncles signed…
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Continuing the Legacy of a Golf Legend
The Guy Tedesco Scholarship is one of the oldest Ouimet Endowed Scholarships and has provided direct need-based awards for over thirty years.For 22 years, Guy Tedesco was the Director of…
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JOHN BUDD SCHOLARSHIP
A longtime member of Tatnuck Country Club, John Budd is a legend at the club and in the Worcester community. He and his wife Dawn are Iowa natives but raised…
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ROBERT P. MCDONALD ALUMNI AWARD
The Fund's Annual Alumni Award (which was first awarded in 2022) recognizes Alumni who are generous to the Ouimet Fund in "time, talent, and treasure" in a meaningful way. Beginning…
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TEE UP DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
Created in 2022, the Tee Up Diversity endowed scholarship is awarded annually to a Ouimet Scholar from a diverse and underrepresented community who works at public and private golf clubs…
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OUIMET ALUMNUS ROB TRUMBULL GIVES BACK THROUGH FINANCIAL LITERACY COURSES
Ouimet Alumnus and Stow, Massachusetts native Rob Trumbull grew up across the street from Stow Acres Country Club, where he worked for six summers. None of his family members were…
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MARK FROST
Mark Frost is an American novelist, screenwriter, film and television producer and director. He is the author of The Greatest Game Ever Played, as well as the screenwriter and producer…
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DON HEARN
Don Hearn is the Executive Director of the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of New England and a close partner and friend to the Ouimet Fund. Don has spent his entire…
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DR. JACQUELINE MOLONEY
Dr. Jacqueline Moloney is a current Professor and Chancellor Emerita of UMass Lowell. Dr. Moloney had a long and accomplished career during her nearly forty years at the University, and…
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JERRY DALY’S LEGACY LIVES ON
Jeremiah Daly was three years old when his dad, Jerry Daly, put a golf club in his hands at Hanover Country Club at Dartmouth College, where he had captained the…
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OUIMET ALUMNUS CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE OUIMET COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT MASSACHUSETTS
"My dad brought me to caddie at a young age and I fell in love with the game of golf," Jay Askew said. "I've always cherished my time on the…
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JESSE MENACHEM
Jesse Menachem is the Executive Director and CEO of Mass Golf. Raised in Framingham, MA, Jesse attended Indiana University as an Undergraduate and during his summers home from college worked…
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MADDY BELDEN
Maddy Belden is a PGA Professional, currently working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Salem Country Club. She has been around the golf industry her entire life, as her father…
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RYAN CAREY
Ryan Carey is the President and Founder of Golden Age Golf Auctions, the world’s leading golf collectibles and memorabilia auction house. Among some of the record-breaking items Ryan and his…
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TOM HYNES
Tom Hynes is Co-Chairman of Colliers International Boston. Through more than 50 years in the industry, Tom has represented a wide array of clients and is an active participant in…
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GOLF & EDUCATION: OUIMET SCHOLAR GRACE LEVANSAVICH RECEIVES THE ELLEN HINES SCHOLARSHIP
The Ellen Hines Scholarship was created in honor of Ellen Hines, who passed away in 2005. The award was established in 2007 from the proceeds of the Ouimet Annual Banquet…
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RON KIRBY
The Fund was excited to speak with Ron Kirby, a Ouimet Alumnus, about his current projects and to learn more about his impressive career in golf. Ron worked as a…
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JOSH BELINSKY
This episode features a discussion with entrepreneur Josh Belinsky, Co-Founder of Slate Milk, a rapidly growing all-natural canned chocolate milk and latte brand, founded by Josh and his good friend…
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SUE CURTIN
Susan J. Curtin grew up in California, and returned home to her family’s roots to attend The College of the Holy Cross and enlist in the United States Coast Guard…
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RICHARD F. “DICK” CONNOLLY, JR.
Richard F. “Dick” Connolly, Jr. is the Managing Partner of The Connolly Group at Morgan Stanley based in Boston. Dick is an acclaimed financial professional who has been managing investment…
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LEGACY
Legacy is the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund’s podcast. Each episode will feature an interview with someone who has made a significant impact for, or has benefitted from, The Fund –…
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OUIMET ONWARD LAUNCHES NEW ELEMENTS, EXPANDS ON CAREER PORTAL IN 2023
In 2019, it became clear that the Ouimet Fund staff would no longer be able to facilitate the volume of outreach from Scholars and Alumni looking to expand their professional…
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RIORDAN, MARINELLI CONNECTION CONTINUES THE LEGACY OF A OUIMET FUND STALWART
For so many in the Ouimet community, just hearing the name Tom Riordan elicits some form of emotional response, be it through a smile, a laugh, or a personal story.Tom…
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FULL CIRCLE: OUIMET ALUMNUS JAKE MASSAR BELIEVES IN PAYING IT FORWARD
Growing up in a big sports family, Ouimet Alumnus Jake Massar was introduced to golf by his dad but considers himself a better caddie than a golfer. Today he lives…
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OUIMET SCHOLAR JAELYN DEBOISE CONTINUES THE TRADITION OF WOMEN’S GOLF IN MASSACHUSETTS, RECEIVES WGAM/DOLLY SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP
Massachusetts golfers, and those who appreciate the game's history in this golf-rich state, are likely very aware of the name Dolly Sullivan. An outstanding golfer and a former longtime physical…
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SUSAN J. CURTIN RECEIVES 2023 RICHARD F. CONNOLLY, JR. AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
The annual Richard F. Connolly, Jr. Distinguished Service Award was established in 2000 in honor of Mr. Connolly, a Ouimet Scholarship Alumnus and former President who has proudly served the…
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ANDERS ALUMNI TOURNAMENT
The Country Club generously hosted the 43rd Annual Anders’ Golf Tournament over the summer, held in memory of legendary former caddie manager Fred Anders. Bob McAlear and Dave Cavalier were…
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GENERATIONS OF GOLF: OUIMET ALUMNA MADDY BELDEN DISCUSSES FAMILY, GOLF, AND A LIFECHANGING OUIMET SCHOLARSHIP
Ouimet Alumna Maddy Belden, PGA, graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 2020 and now works as an Assistant Golf Professional at Salem Country Club. But at just…
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OUTSIDE FUNDRAISING EVENTS
The Fund is fortunate to be the beneficiary of several outside fundraisers which support Ouimet Scholars. We thank our friends and supporters who continue to share the Ouimet story within…
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JOHN D. MINECK FOUNDATION
NORTON, Massachusetts --- The Ouimet Fund, a non-profit organization that awards millions in need-based college scholarships to young men and women who have worked at Massachusetts golf courses, is proud…
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2022 ANNUAL MEETING CELEBRATES AWARD RECIPIENTS
Congratulations to Jake Massar for being awarded the inaugural Alumni Achievement Award for 2022! A former Brae Burn Country Club caddie and Vanderbilt University graduate, Jake was recognized at our…
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SHINING MEMBERSHIP: OUIMET ALUMNUS TIM MURPHY IS GRATEFUL
When asked to share his first memory of golf, Ouimet Alumnus and Needham Massachusetts native Tim Murphy automatically replied, “my dad.” His dad grew up in a family of good…
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BOSTON PARKS & RECREATION CADDIE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
For 27 years, George Wright Golf Course and William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park have partnered with The Fund to provide young men and women from Boston the…
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RAISING THE BAR
Haverhill, Massachusetts native, and Ouimet Alumnus Michael Zmetrovich has participated in the Ouimet Golf Sprint for 25 years at Tedesco Country Club, where he has served as the Ouimet Chair…
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FINDING COMMUNITY AT THE GOLF COURSE
Norwood, Massachusetts native and Ouimet Alumnus Mark Tansey's summer job was simultaneously his 'safe haven.' From his sophomore year in high school through his junior year in college, Mark caddied…
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PETER GRANT: OUIMET ALUMNUS AND RETIRED U.S. SECRET SERVICE SPECIAL AGENT
Ouimet Alumnus Peter Grant is a first-generation immigrant from Ireland, a retired Secret Service Special Agent for the United States, a husband, and a father, but above all, he is…
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CELEBRATING HISTORY, REMEMBERING A GENTLEMAN
With the 2022 U.S. Open returning to Brookline this week, the golf world's attention has turned to the famous venue on Clyde Street. One of the founding member clubs of…
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PAYING IT FORWARD: OUIMET ALUMNUS TYLER SANTACROCE BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF GOLF
For Ouimet Alumnus Tyler Santacroce, golf has been a central focus of his life as far back as he can remember. From working at Renaissance Golf Club to his time…
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FROM LYNNFIELD TO FAR HILLS, OUIMET ALUMNA ABIGAIL TOBIN CAN TRACE HER ROOTS THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF
Legendary golf teacher and writer Harvey Penick's fourth book, The Game for a Lifetime: More Lessons and Teachings, does not focus on swing tips or instruction but instead highlights the…
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LEARN ABOUT THE FUND’S APPLICATION PROCESS
Interviews for the 2022-2023 academic year are currently underway, and Michelle Edwards, The Fund’s Director of Scholarship & Donor Systems, is well-versed in this process. She’s been with The Fund…
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READ ABOUT JIM NANTZ’S TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO HIS MENTOR, JERRY TRUPIANO IN POWER FADES
Four months later, Jerry Trupiano is still moved by Jim Nantz announcing his Endowed Scholarship in Trupiano's name at the 2021 Ouimet Banquet. Jim McCabe spoke with Trupiano about that…
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READ ABOUT FRANCIS OUIMET IN USGA’S GOLF JOURNAL
Francis Ouimet's 1913 U.S. Open victory was a catalyst for golf in the United States and revolutionized the game. Ouimet inspired a generation of American golfers and endured an accomplished…
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DICK CONNOLLY’S CADDIE UPBRINGING STORY
Our biggest supporter, longtime Board member, Ouimet Alumnus, and the “face” of the Ouimet Annual Banquet, Dick Connolly, shares his caddie upbringing story with Kai Sato in this article for…
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FROM CADDIE TO CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE, OUIMET ALUMNUS ANDREW KALLOCH IS EAGER TO SERVE HIS COMMUNITY
Ouimet Alumnus and Hamilton, Massachusetts native Andrew Kalloch knew he wanted to create change in his community from a young age. The son of public-school teachers, Andrew's parents ingrained in…
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Hear Directly From Ouimet Scholars
Earlier this spring, six Ouimet Scholars spent the day in the studio at Cramer working with producers and crew to capture their golf, education, and Ouimet stories. Scholars had the…
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Mary Beth Heffernan Receives Denny Goodrich Award
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund is awarding its 2021 Denny Goodrich Ouimet Honorary Alumnus Award to Mary Beth Heffernan at its upcoming Annual Meeting on October 25. Mary Beth has…
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2021 Ouimet Golf Sprint – Across Massachusetts
Last year, as a result of COVID-19 and the resulting regulations, The Fund pivoted its traditional “Golf Marathon” to a new format, one that allowed all participants to perform the…
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2021 The Match at Thorny Lea Golf Club
Last Friday, Thorny Lea Golf Club and its leadership organized one of the most unique events to have ever benefitted the Ouimet Fund. Called “The Match”, and similar to many…
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2021 Salem Country Club Golf Sprint
Salem Country Club’s Golf Sprint Relay took place on Monday, August 16th and included many participants from Salem’s Ouimet Committee, as well as numerous other supporters from the Club. Organized as…
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2021 The Country Club Caddie Tournament
We had the privilege of attending The Country Club’s annual Caddie Tournament on Thursday, August 12th. The event highlights TCC’s outstanding caddie program and shows the club’s appreciation for the…
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2021 Investing in Lifetimes Reception
The Ouimet Fund’s 19th annual Investing in Lifetimes Reception was held at Wellesley Country Club on Wednesday, August 4th. It was wonderful to bring the Ouimet community together and promote our…
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2021 Ridge Club Golf Sprint
The Ridge Club’s Ouimet Golf Sprint was in full force this year, taking place on Friday, August 6th. Prior to the start of the sprint, The Ridge Club’s head golf…
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2021 Wellesley Country Club Golf Sprint
Taking a unique approach to the Ouimet Golf Sprint this year, Wellesley Country Club hosted a closest to the pin competition between staff members Frank Cartaglia and Kelly Hunt and…
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2021 Annual Banquet Honoring Jim Nantz
Three-time Emmy Award winner and five-time National Sportscaster of the Year Jim Nantz will receive the 2021 Francis Ouimet Award for Lifetime Contributions to Golf! We are thrilled to welcome…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jameson Graham
WHERE ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING? “I am currently a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital working specifically in the Lunder Building, assigned to the Neurology Unit. I started in November of…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jeff & John Ciampa
Twin brothers Jeff and John Ciampa have always been close, and when the time came in high school to get their first jobs, they knew they wanted to be able…
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Scholar Spotlight: Owen Van Sickle
HOW DOES NORTHEASTERN’S CO-OP PROGRAM WORK? “Within the Engineering program at Northeastern, it is an expectation that you will commit a whole semester to a full-time internship. Northeastern, and specifically…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jesse Borgese
In the spring of 2019, Jesse Borgese graduated from his beloved Providence College with a degree in Finance but an uncertainty about what he wanted to do with his life.…
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Scholar Spotlight: Mike Kareores
HOW HAS THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AFFECTED YOUR COURSEWORK? “It has completely changed my coursework, and while it is having an impact on all my fellow students, those who have…
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Scholar Spotlight: Julia Lamarre
HOW HAVE THE EVENTS OF THE LAST YEAR AFFECTED YOUR CLASSES AND WORK AT VILLANOVA? “As a nursing major, the last year has been that much more challenging with the…
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Scholar Spotlight: Molly McLaughlin
IT HAS BEEN QUITE A UNIQUE WAY TO START YOUR COLLEGE CAREER. HOW WAS YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR AT FITCHBURG STATE? “You’re not kidding! I suppose I have not yet experienced…
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Scholar Spotlight: Mcphillips Akukwe
HOW HAVE THE EVENTS OF THE LAST YEAR AFFECTED YOUR CLASSES AND WORK AT BOSTON COLLEGE? “Last spring, our clinical and lab work at Brigham and Women’s Hospital came to…
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Ouimet Fund 2020 Review
While snow storms are a familiar sight for New Englanders, 2020 presented some unprecedented challenges that weren’t as easy to navigate. However, optimism remains for Ouimet Scholars, and we are…
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Alumni Spotlight – Jake Massar
Jake Massar, Vanderbilt University ‘08, Brae Burn Country Club DREAM FOURSOME: I was asked this during my fund interview. Pretty sure I said Tiger, Bill Clinton and my grandfather who…
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Scholar Spotlight – Corey O’Neill
Corey O’Neill, Babson College ‘22, Wellesley Country Club FAVORITE ATHLETE? Tom Brady DREAM GOLF FOURSOME? Tiger Woods, Jerome Powell, Arthur Blank FAVORITE MEMORY FROM WORKING AT WELLESLEY? My memory working…
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Remembering Denny Goodrich
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Dennett W. “Denny” Goodrich, on Tuesday, November 24th, at the age of 80. Denny was a long-time board member,…
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Alumni Spotlight – Eileen Lent
Eileen Lent, Hobart and William Smith Colleges ’20, Charles River Country Club FAVORITE MOVIE? Harry Potter Series FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM? The Boston Bruins WHAT DID THE SCHOLARSHIP MEAN TO YOU…
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Ouimet Community Embraces New Sprint Format
Over the last 28 years, the Ouimet Fund had been building what became the country’s largest Golf Marathon, an event which raised more than $6 million dollars. Despite facing trying…
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Career Resources Expand with Ouimet Onward Program
Launched in 2020, the Ouimet Onward program assists Scholars and Alumni with finding job and internship opportunities, as well as growing their respective professional networks. The Career Fair, Career Portal,…
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Inner City Program
The Ouimet Fund is keenly aware of the important conversations about equity and diversity that received more appropriate attention in 2020. The Fund is proud of our growth in Scholarship…
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Message from the President
Dear Ouimet Fund Friends, On behalf of my fellow Ouimet Fund Directors, the staff, and the entire organization, I want to wish you and your family safety and health during…
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Ouimet Scholars Return To Work!
View Executive Director Colin McGuire’s video update on caddying in Massachusetts and how Ouimet Scholars are returning to work this summer! If you can, please consider taking a caddie for…
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Ouimet Scholars in the Community: Kenneth Amoah ‘22
Kenneth, an incoming Junior at UMass-Amherst majoring in Political Science, is turning what he’s learned in the classroom into real world impact for the city he loves, Worcester. WHERE DID…
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2020 Virtual Annual Banquet Reaches Record Numbers, Honors Hall of Famer Tom Kite
On May 21st, thanks in large part to the enthusiastic participation of Tom Kite and Dave Marr, III the virtual Annual Banquet Honoring Tom Kite was launched on Ouimet.org and…
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FAQ’s: Ouimet President Jim Moriarty Discusses the State of the Ouimet Fund Amid COVID-19 Crisis
HOW HAD THE CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC AFFECTED THE OUIMET FUND? This has been a unique challenge in the history of the Ouimet Fund, as it has likely been for every person…
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Another Impressive Group of Hopeful Ouimet Scholars Apply Digitally
As recently as early March, Michelle Edwards, Ouimet Fund Director of Scholarships, had more than a dozen locations scheduled and over 150 interviewers lined up for one of the most…
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Ouimet Fund Remembers Tom Riordan
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Thomas P. Riordan on November 9th. Tom was a very dedicated Ouimet Alumnus, long-time Board Member and the recipient…
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Scott Johnson named Ouimet Pro of the Year!
The Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund presented its 3rd Annual Ouimet Golf Professional of the Year Award to Oakley Country Club’s Director of Golf, Scott Johnson at the Ouimet outing at…
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