WEST BOXFORD — Shuvam Bhaumik may have relocated from North Shore to South Shore, but there is no doubt where his heart remains.
“When I first moved to Boston, I lived on the North Shore, and Bobby (Flynn) was always kind enough to let me play in this event,” said Bhaumik of the North Shore Amateur Championship here at Far Corner Golf Club.
“Every year I want to play in it, because it’s obviously one of the best events around. Obviously, this year is a little more special.”
Flynn, who owned Far Corner and nurtured the North Shore Am just as his father, Bill, did before him, tragically passed away this past winter.
“(Tuesday), on the first tee, I’m not a very religious man, but I said a few words for him,” said Bhaumik. “I’ve been playing very well this year, but I think it was a little more sentimental-wise, I had Bobby behind me today.”
Riding that emotion, Bhaumik carded a sparkling three-under par round of 69 to claim the title at the 50th North Shore Amateur on Wednesday. His two-day total of 74-69 – 143 (-1) was three shots better than 2012 champ Colin Brennan, who shot 72-74-146.
“Obviously, it’s very special to win it this, year. It’s the 50th anniversary and in honor of the Flynn Family,” said Bhaumik. “I putted really well today, I drove it really well today. I just didn’t get into trouble. Here, if you can keep the ball in front of you, you’re going to score.
“I always love coming here. This place fits my game. I’ve been top five here several times, second a few times. This was the first time getting over the hurdle, so it was nice.”
Sam Lyman and Damon Lusk tied for third at 148 (+4), while Michael Hersey and Terry Manning were next at 150.
Salem Country Club’s Kevin Daly won the Senior Division with a two-day total of 74-78 – 152, seven shots better than Patrick Maloney.
Final leaderboard
143 – Shavum Bhaumik
146 – Colin Brennan
148 – Sam Lyman, Damon Lusk
150 – Michael Hersey, Terry Manning
151 – Lucas Paradis
152 – Ethan Doyle, Nick McLaughlin, Kevin Daly, George Zolotas
153 – Tim Richmond, Lucas Dascoli
155 – Anthony Choukas
156 – Jared Tucker
158 – Michael Papamecail
159 – Bradford Tufts, Patrick Maloney
160 – Jack Murray, Brandon Vitarisi, Owen Picariello
161 – Tommy Murphy
162 – Corey Frost, Hadyn Kornusky, John Birmingham
163 – Paul Haney, Michael Doherty, Tim Abbott
164 – Doug Parigian
167 – Adam Capodilupo
168 – Tyler Feldberg
170 – Chris O’Grady
171 – Dave Barker
173 – Derek Wayman
174 – Jeff Sovis
175 – Shamus Lombard