ISLAND FALLS, Maine — Several nice sunny days in a row has given the grass a much needed boost in color and growth. The two greens that needed overseeding, numbers 8 and 10 are showing new grass poking through the aeration holes and will fill in quickly.
A top dressing of the greens is being planned in the near future to help get the speed up and smooth out those ball marks and imperfections. Thanks to all who have complimented on the nice condition of the course. The grounds crew appreciates that their hard work is being noticed.
In couples golf (pairs and spares) this week, the scramble team of Tom Ryan, Mike Ivey, Terry Pettengill and Betty Smallwood finished first with a 35. Coming in second with 38 were Jon Smallwood, Peter Blood, Cecil Hanson and Greg Gayne. Placing third with a 40 were Sara Douglas, Carol Blood, Joy Ivey and Ted Pettengill.
If you have not yet joined, plan on playing next Sunday at 3 p.m. in this social fun event.
In the Thursday evening Points Game, Clay Halliday won first place with 23 points; Phil Desmond was second with 17 and Steve Merry’s 15 points was third. Halliday was closest to the pin on No. 4 at 22-feet, 3-inches and Steve’s shot of 9-6 was the best on No. 7. This nine hole event is open to all with a $5 entry fee and includes closest to the pin o the par threes.
There is still room in the Tuesday night Twilight League for two person teams. Call the shop for details or to sign up. There will be a ladies day starting this Tuesday at 10 a.m. for nine hole golf scramble and optional lunch after. See Warren for details.
This Saturday will be an 18-hole Fathers Day Scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Make your own three- or four-person team or sign up in the shop and we will pair you up. Entry fee is $10 and includes closest to the pin on the four par threes.
The Slice in now open seven days a week from 4 p.m. to closing Monday through Thursday and open at 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Tonight (Wednesday) is the second “Piano and Pasta” featuring great pasta dishes and Benny on the keyboard for your dining pleasure. See you there.
