SMGA New England

06/17/2026

A group of fifteen SMGA Wounded Veterans from the Springfield, CT area spent a wonderful day enjoying ideal weather and a round of golf together.

Ellington Ridge Country Club, renowned as one of the premier private golf courses east of Hartford, CT, offered our group its welcoming fairways for the very first time. The superb course conditions and greens that were both flawless and pleasantly challenging made the experience even more enjoyable.

Adding to the camaraderie, Jerry Shanahan, the founder, and Bob Suprenant, our sponsor, joined the Veterans out on the course.

06/07/2026

SMGA Warrior Clinics at Granite Links with Pam Kiley. Such a great spot for our clinics

06/01/2026

From Jerry Shanahan.....

With a great deal of difficulty, I’m reaching out to share some tragic news about our one year old grandson, Logan. He was recently diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare neuro genetic disorder that has profoundly affected our entire family — our son Alec, daughter in law Katie Switzer Shanahan and Katie’s parents, Rob and Mary Switzer.

As you can imagine, after reading more about it on the link, the medical needs associated with Angelman Syndrome are extensive and lifelong. To help manage the extraordinary and ongoing expenses, the Shanahan-Switzer family has created a GoFundMe to help support Logan’s care.

If you are able, our family would be deeply grateful for any contribution toward easing what will be significant and long term medical and care related costs. Your kindness and support mean more than you know.

More information about Logan's story and Angelman Syndrome can be found on the Go-Fund page link for Logan.
With appreciation,

Jerry Shanahan & Vicki Staebler

https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-a-bright-future-for-logan

05/27/2026

The SMGA hosted a very successful fund raiser for our Springfield & Hartford region at Springfield country club this past Monday.

Check out the link below!

The Salute Military Golf Association provides rehabilitative golf programs and family opportunities for combat-wounded veterans.

04/14/2026

We had a great Masters Sunday at XGolf Methuen! All the bays were filled up with SMGA members and friends, and the food was endless too!

Thanks Meghan Caron for being the hostess with the mostest again. We appreciate your hospitality and generosity to the SMGA members

Golf season is upon us now and we hope to see you at one of many fundraising tournaments this year!

03/30/2026

SMGA New England Masters Watch Party
April 12, 2026
1:00PM — 5:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

X-Golf Methuen: 90 Pleasant Valley St Methuen, MA 01844

SMGA New England Masters Watch Party

Where Masters Sunday meets Simulators, Camaraderie, and Support for our Veterans

Salute Military Golf Association invites you to our first ever Masters Viewing Party! from 1pm - 5pm on April 12th Golf Methuen come play some simulator golf with friends & family while supporting your Veteran Community. We will have all 8 Bays up and running, 7 for 3v3 golf, and 1 for our Long Drive & Closest to the Pin contests.

Ticket includes: 4 hours of golf, a catered Italian buffet dinner, drink ticket and a gift bag!

Click here to see more details and to sign up

https://smganewengland.networkforgood.com/events/98935-smga-new-england-masters-watch-party?hid=NTc1MTQ5Mjg=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4569256

03/27/2026

https://smganewengland.networkforgood.com/events/98935-smga-new-england-masters-watch-party?hid=NTc1MTQ5Mjg=&utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_4569256

Where Masters Sunday meets Simulators, Camaraderie, and Support for our Veterans

03/24/2026

Golf season is rapidly approaching but it’s still hockey season. The Worcester Railers recently honored the SMGA New England and other Worcester County Veteran and First Responder organizations recently and here’s some photos from that event.

11/14/2025

On November 8th , 2025, four former Army Rangers & SMGA New England members conducted a water Jump over Lake Eustis Florida at 1,500 feet from a C-47 aircraft. The same aircraft that dropped airborne soldiers into WWII.

Kim Emerling, Mike Emerling, Charles Bennett & Kenny Morrell joined their fellow rangers who they served with in various Ranger battalions over 35 years ago. About the same time as their last jump.

They celebrated Veterans Day and their brotherhood during the Water Jump, Parade and a banquet that followed.
Staying connected and living their best lives. “Rangers Lead the Way”

11/13/2025

Myopia Hunt Club Members and Staff delivered an exceptional Veterans Day experience, hosting fifty-four SMGA New England Veterans for a day that truly moved the needle.

A brisk, winter-warrior kind of morning set the tone as our Veterans, twenty Myopia Member Ambassadors, and eighteen caddies stepped onto the course. Despite the chill, the team operated with flawless ex*****on and high-touch support from start to finish.

After golf, everyone warmed up with a truly elevated dining experience; New England clam chowder, beef tenderloin, baked ham, and the iconic Myopia coconut macaroon cookies. The room was alive with cheers, camaraderie, and authentic connection.

It was a marquee day celebrating our SMGA Veterans, their service, and the freedoms we’re privileged to enjoy. SMGA New England is deeply grateful for the enduring partnership and friendship we’ve built with this historic, world class club.

Thank you, Myopia Hunt Club.