Rhode Island
The U.S. Senior Open provided a special homecoming for three Rhode Islanders
NEWPORT — Three of the state’s emissaries to the golf world came home this weekend.
Billy Andrade, Brad Faxon and Brett Quigley all spent the last few days on the grounds at Newport Country Club. Andrade and Quigley both played in the U.S. Senior Open and made the cut. Faxon served as lead analyst for the NBC coverage and was in the booth alongside the 18th green.
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It made for some nostalgia on a gorgeous Monday morning here. Sunday’s storms gave way to bright sunshine and an ideal summer day. Andrade finished his tournament at even par and Quigley checked in at 2-over. That’s a long way down the road from playing junior golf together in the 1980s.
“Simply amazing,” Andrade said. “Everything that I imagined. It was just an unbelievable course, setting. Rhode Island, Newport — it just makes me feel very proud.”
“Just an incredible week,” Quigley said. “The show coming to town here and coming to Rhode Island was fantastic. I thought Rhode Island and the golf course showed incredibly well.”
Andrade got up and down for par at the 18th, pitching onto the green from about 50 yards and coaxing home a quick downhill putt. He qualified for this tournament thanks to his place on last year’s PGA Tour Champions money list, and his appearance here kicked off three straight weeks at his Bristol home. Andrade has played in the Walker Cup, at the Masters, in 18 editions of The Players Championship but none of his previous weeks were like this one.
“It’s pretty cool,” Andrade said. “At 60 years old I’ve been doing this my whole adult life. To have a tournament like this at this stage of my career is real special.”
Andrade came firing out of the gates with a 6-under 64 before the venue showed its teeth. Only 30 players broke par here this week, and only 20 finished within 10 shots of the pace set by winner Richard Bland and runner-up Hiroyuki Fujita. Varying winds and the rolling seaside landscape proved a challenge all the way into a dramatic finale.
“I think this golf course stacked up great,” Andrade said. “I haven’t heard one complaint from one player, and that’s odd. Usually there’s somebody who’s not happy.
“I think it would be awesome to come back here.”
Quigley shot par or better in each of his first three rounds before closing with a 74. A pair of bogeys in the challenging morning conditions cost him a higher finish, including into the wind at the uphill par-4 18th. The majority of the field that finished on this extra day needed something more than an iron approach to have a chance of reaching the putting surface.
“It has to (come back), it absolutely has to,” Quigley said. “I think it showed well. I think the USGA had a great championship.”
Quigley has won tournaments as far away as Morocco and posted top-10 finishes at each of his last two PGA Tour Champions majors in 2023. He planned to visit the beach with his family later on Monday and will remain on vacation away from his Florida home for a few days. Quigley played in the group behind Andrade during his fourth round and was stealing a glance or two at his old friend throughout both days.
“We were kind of looking at each other and smiling,” Quigley said. “Just thrilled to be part of the whole thing.”
Newport hosted the U.S. Women’s Open in 2006 and waited 18 years to stage its next USGA event. It was the 1,001st for the organization — the first was the U.S. Amateur in 1895. Senior Open locations are currently booked through Spyglass Hill in 2030, but the USGA has openings to fill in 2031, 2033-37 and 2039-41.
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Bristol: Tonight at 9:30 p.m.
”Tied to the rich history of the seemingly year-round, nonstop celebration of patriotism in the town which boasts the oldest continuous 4th of July parade in the USA, Bristol’s fireworks are the kind that George Washington, Ben Franklin, and all the other guys dreamed of when they signed the Declaration of Independence.” – Ben DeCastro
Bonus: Don’t miss Scott MacKay’s lovely reflection on the civic pride in Bristol.
East Providence: Tonight at Pierce Memorial Stadium
“It’s difficult to compete with Bristol’s fireworks, but EP punches above its weight. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. with plenty of live music and food.” – Dan McGowan (hey, that’s me).
Coventry: July 4 around 9:30 p.m.
”Coventry can make a great case for being a fireworks destination around the Independence Day holiday! The town puts on a 25 minute-plus display to cap off its annual Summer Festival, which includes local food trucks, kids games, and live music from Rhode Island-based artists the last week in June.” – Councilwoman Hillary Lima
Jamestown: July 7 at 9 p.m.
”You can have your weekday fireworks, but Jamestown saves the best for last.” – Wendy in Jamestown
Newport: July 4 around 9:15 p.m.
”From Fort Adams to our Colonial downtown, public parks to rooftop restaurants, Newport has countless great vantage points from which to watch our fireworks. The spirit of America runs strong through our City by the Sea, where Washington once walked the streets, and where much of the Navy still calls home.” – Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong
This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you’d like to receive it via e-mail Monday through Friday, you can sign up here.
Dan McGowan can be reached at dan.mcgowan@globe.com. Follow him @danmcgowan.
Restaurant Review by DON FOWLER
It is time for me to let you in on Rhode Island’s best kept secret for fresh fried seafood.
Anthony’s Seafood at 963 Aquidneck Rd. (Rt.138A) in Middletown is the place where Aquidneck Island natives go for their fresh seafood.
The inconspicuous location, on the way to the beaches and Cliff Walk, offers perfectly cooked meals and sandwiches at competitive prices, with no fringes.
On weekends, the lines spill out into the overflowing parking lot. A sign tells you that there are two lines, one for the market and one for the restaurant. For the dining area, place your order with the cashier, pay for it, take a number and find a table. If there are two or four in the party, don’t sit at the tables for six. An employee will bring your food to the table and clean up after you.
Ice cold water is available as you enter the dining room.
Anthony’s menu is limited to the seafood basics: Lobster, shrimp, calamari, whole belly clams, scallops and cod, with salmon and swordfish sandwiches also available.
They do have hot dogs, hamburgers and chicken fingers for the fussy kids and that rare adult who doesn’t eat fish.
Joyce and I don’t have to look at the menu. We know what we want.
We start off with Kung Po Calamari ($14), a generous plate of tender squid with a sweet plum chili sauce, peanuts, scallions and hot peppers. We know of no other place that has calamari prepared in that manner.
We share the Fisherman’s Platter ($39), which is listed as enough for two people, and it is.
The fried clams are the highlight. Tasty and tender, the whole belly clams are without a doubt, the best in Rhode Island.
Added to the platter are large sea scallops, calamari, shrimp, a huge piece of fried cod (or flounder) and fries, accompanied by tartar sauce, shrimp sauce and cole slaw.
Believe us, it’s as good as it gets.
Anthony’s hasn’t changed since our early days of attending the music festivals every summer in Newport.
Ocean Drive is a short distance from the restaurant. A relaxing trip from Bellevue Ave. to Fort Adams, with a stop overlooking the ocean, is a must.
Take the trip east on Route 195 to Exit 14 (MA 24S) to Exit 1 (Rt. 138S), right on Turnpike Ave Rt. 138) and left on Rt. 138. You avoid all tolls and are in for a pleasant ride. It is worth the stop-and-go traffic on the Washington Bridge.
Anthony’s phone number is 846-9620. They are open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m. (closed Wednesday). Go around 4 p.m. to avoid the crowds.
This three-story home sits on 9.64 verdant acres, boasts 4,924 square feet, and comes with an in-ground, saltwater pool.
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230 Briarwood Lane, Portsmouth, RI
Price: $5,990,000
Size: 4,924 square feet
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 6 (5 full, 1 partial)
If you were to construct the ideal countryside estate for life, what might it entail? Secluded acres of lush greenery, trees, gardens, and an orchard? Maybe beautiful views of a landscape that includes breathtaking river vistas? Ah…we can almost feel the warmth of the natural light on our skin and smell the fresh air entering our lungs as we inhale. While this quick meditative journey is a dreamy exercise, it also doubles as our introduction to a listing that will make your pastoral dwelling reverie into a Rhode Island reality. Because 230 Briarwood Lane in the Newport County enclave of Portsmouth provides everything you’ve pictured, and much more.
At just under $6 million, 230 Briarwood Lane resides on 9.64 verdant acres, boasts 4,924 square feet of space, and includes four bedrooms, six bathrooms (five full, one partial), and south-facing, floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. Constructed in 1999, this three-story, contemporary home is situated next to the Aquidneck Land Trust property overlooking the stunning Sakonnet River. Its grounds, which are delineated by stone walls, contain raised-bed gardens, an orchard, a potting shed, a putting green, and an in-ground, saltwater pool.
While outdoor enthusiasts can live their best lives in this scenic environment, indoor home cooks and foodies are satiated by the chef’s kitchen, which comes complete with a butler’s pantry, quartz countertops, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and wine refrigerator. Meanwhile, everyone can enjoy the Solisysteme pergola, which is situated right off the kitchen, and leads to a lavishly landscaped 2,000-square-feet granite and bluestone patio with cozy fire pit.
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The second-floor accommodations are just as enviable, with two primary en suite bedrooms that include walk-in closets and marble and glass-enclose showers, as well as a third en suite bedroom. The top floor can be used two ways: either as vast post-and-beam living area perfect for socializing, or as an office with a deck that overlooks the property’s views. This space also has an additional bedroom and a full bath with a serene soaking tub. But of course, that’s not all. There’s also a four-car garage that connects to an air-conditioned (and heated) artist studio with a half bathroom; it can be used as you choose for an office, gym, or guest suite.
Convenient to local beaches, wildlife preserves, downtown Newport and Newport Harbor, 230 Briarwood Lane includes an additional buildable lot with frontage on Black Point Lane as part of its sale.
For more information, contact Joe Costa, Coldwell Banker Realty, www.coldwellbankerhomes.com.
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