From the Bunkers

10 years ago

The Houlton Golf Club is now open for business, and carts are in use. A green fees special of nine holes for $10 walking and $18 with a cart per person is available until May 25.

The 14th annual Memorial Tournament dedicated to Bob Burton will be played Saturday, May 30. The four-person scramble will be an 18-hole event this year (weather permitting), with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Get your team ready and sign up now. We are looking for a full field for this inaugural 2015 golf event.
All proceeds go towards the beautification projects and gardens around the course. Sign up now by calling the clubhouse (532-2662) or email houltongolf@gmailcom.
There still are three spots left for the Men’s Twilite League, which begins Monday, June 8. Call the clubhouse for details, as you and your partner must be a fully paid member by May 30. Also the Ladies’ Twilite League is looking for a few more teams.
The annual President’s Cup Championship will be held again this year. This match play event plays throughout the summer and is open to all members 18 years old and older. Sign ups are now going on, so stop by or call to get your name on the list. The first round of matches will begin the end of June.
The HCGC Junior Golf Program for all youngster age 6 to 16, run by Bruce Nason and David Grant, will be held again this year on Monday mornings through July and August. The first day is Wednesday, July 1 at 8 a.m. at the driving range. Call the clubhouse at 532-2662 to sign up and for further details.
Finally, the annual Houlton High School Alumni Scramble will be held this year on Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. It’s not too early to sign up now, as this popular event fills up quickly. Enter your foursome now, or sign up individually and the committee will place you on a team.