History
Mamantapett is the ancient Algonquin name for 'Wading River'
The name �MGA Links at Mamantapett� was chosen by the Massachusetts Golf Association in April 2003 in order to recognize and preserve the local history of Norton, namely the ancient name for Wading River.
Pronounced, �MAM-an-TAP-ett� this name was ascribed from the ancient Algonquin lexicon to the Wading River in the present town of Norton. The Wading River is adjacent to and runs parallel to hole #10 at the club.
Massasoit was the father of second son Metacomet � otherwise known as King Philip, as named by the English in the 1670s. The local history of Norton is rife with references to King Philip/Metacomet and King Philip's War (1675-1676). Indeed, Metacomet met his death in the Hockomock Swamp (perhaps within the boundaries of present-day Norton itself) and hid out in what is known in Norton as �King Philip's Cave� (in the area of Lake Winnecunnett in south Norton) before his death. Every Norton school child has been entertained with the legend of King Philip's Cave.
Additionally, Massasoit was a great statesman, in his time, and man of aid to the Pilgrims. He was quoted as saying, �The land is our Mother, nourishing all her children�The woods, the streams, everything on it belongs to everybody and is for the use of all.� The Massachusetts Golf Association would like to further that belief by emphasizing the nature of the facility � for the good of the children and for the use of the public.
The staff at MGA Links at Mamantapett is excited to recognize local history and especially a piece of it that is indigenous to only Norton, namely the ancient name for Wading River.
