Golf Your Way to a Cleaner New Bedford Harbor!

SouthCoast golfers have a unique opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of golf at a championship golf course while also helping to clean up nitrogen pollution in New Bedford Harbor.

The Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Bay Club at Mattapoisett are partnering to host a Golf Outing on Tuesday, May 28. All proceeds from the golf outing will go into a dedicated fund to support projects that stop nitrogen pollution – Buzzards Bay’s largest pollutant – from reaching New Bedford Harbor.

For golfers, it’s a rare opportunity to enjoy the private Bay Club’s parkland-style 7,100 yard course, designed by PGA Tour professional Brad Faxon in conjunction with golf course architect Brad Booth. The golf outing uses a “best ball of foursome” format, so golfers of all abilities are welcome to participate.

“We’re looking forward to a great day on the course at the Bay Club,” said Buzzards Bay Coalition Vice-President of Operations Maureen Coleman. “The Golf Outing raises funds to clean up nitrogen pollution in New Bedford Harbor, so it’s a fun way to support a great cause, and we love seeing so many golfers out there participating.”

Golfers can register online, individually or as a foursome, at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/golf through May 22.

“The Bay Club is proud to have earned Silver Certification recognition from Audubon International,” said Craig Fleming, General Manager at the Bay Club. “Environmental sensitivity and sustainable practices are a priority for our club, and we’re happy to partner with the Buzzards Bay Coalition to help fund clean water initiatives in New Bedford Harbor.”

Not a golfer? You can still enjoy the festivities and show your support for clean water by attending the cocktail party reception, which will begin at 5 p.m. after the conclusion of play. The reception will feature an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and a live and silent auction, all taking place on the Golf House Restaurant patio overlooking the course. The auction will include one-of-a-kind experiences like an Antigua resort vacation, a cottage stay in Sussex, England, and lakeside getaways in Maine. Golfers will also win prizes for lowest score, longest drive and closest to the pin.

But the Buzzards Bay Coalition hopes the biggest prize will be clean water in New Bedford Harbor.