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By Michael Flanagan
Hometown Weekly Sports Editor
On Monday, Walpole Country Club hosted the 25th annual Joe Morgan Golf Tournament supporting the Walpole Scholarship Foundation.
The 18-hole shotgun began around 11 am and came to an end around 4 p.m., with everyone who took part in the event coming in off the course with a big smile on their face. The group of Dom Nolfi, Ed Forsberg, and two others held a combined best-ball score of 60, winning the tournament.
Among the many in attendance at the charitable cause was the event’s host, former MLB player (1959-1964) and manager of the Boston Red Sox (1988-1991), Joe Morgan. By way of the Milwaukee Braves, Kansas City A’s, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and later the Boston Red Sox, Morgan put together quite the career in professional baseball, with two AL East Championships (’88, ’90) on his resume.
Morgan, who is a member at the prestigious country club, stated afterwards that he was thankful for the good weather and that the event is very important because is brings together a great group of people for a great cause.
“I tell you, we’ve been really lucky over the years with the weather, especially today after the wet weekend we had,” said Morgan. “It was beautiful out there today and that made it even more fun. We scooped up quite a few bucks too and we had a great group of people come out and make it happen. I’m happy to do it.”
As one would expect at Red Sox-related event, Morgan also offered his thoughts on the due-to-be retired David Ortiz, who has put together a monster 2016 campaign at the age of 40.
“It’s something else isn’t it? What can you really say? David is truly unbelievable doing what he’s doing at 40 years old.”
Also in attendance was legendary Red Sox Team Hall of Famer and play-by-play man, Joe Castiglione of WEEI.
“I’ve come here several years because Joe (Morgan) is one of my best friends and it is really important to both of us to support this cause,” said Castiglione. “We caught a break because the ALDS doesn’t start in Cleveland until Thursday, so when Joe called me yesterday and asked if I’d like to join him out on the course today, I was more than happy to come down and be a part of this fun event.”
Castiglione also shared his opinion on the farewell tour for David Ortiz.
“Papi has done so much for this community and this fan base,” said Castiglione. “Having covered all his games since the Red Sox acquired him in 2003 and watched him develop into a clear leader of this team, it’s really been special. We’re all going to miss him.”
