FALMOUTH – After a two-year hiatus, the Jimmy Fund is returning to southern Maine by way of the Casella Classic/Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament. The event is set for the Woodlands Country Club, Sept. 26-27.
The event will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday with a reception, silent auction, dinner and live auction. The tourney is set for Monday, with morning and afternoon tee times, followed by an awards banquet and dinner.
The event, formerly known as the Robert K. Goodman Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament, began in 1975 in honor and remembrance of Bobby Goodman who succumbed to leukemia at the age of 17.
The Jimmy Fund began in 1948 when a 12-year-old cancer patient, known as “Jimmy” to preserve his anonymity, sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” on a national radio show. Donations were requested over the airwaves so “Jimmy” could have a TV to watch his beloved Boston Braves from his hospital bed. Contributions totaling more than $200,000 arrived from all over the country and The Jimmy Fund was born.
More information on the tourney can be obtained by contacting Christopher Parsons at (207) 883-4600, or e-mail chris.parsons@casella.com.
The Meadows
LITCHFIELD – The Bath Iron Works (BIW) League will begin Monday, April 26. More players are needed. Anyone interested should report at 4 p.m.
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 5:30 at The Meadows for those interested in competing in the Men’s Tuesday Twilight League. The league utilizes a point system. Anyone unable to attend the meeting should call 268-3000.
On Wednesday, April 28 at 5:30 there will be a meeting for all women interested in participating in the Wednesday Night Ladies League. Those desiring to play but who cannot attend the meeting should call 268-3000.
The Meadows is planning a Sunday Scramble every other Sunday starting May 2 at 3 p.m. Players need to register by noon on Saturday, May 1, by calling 268-3000 or signing up in the clubhouse.
Prospect Hill
AUBURN – The Agren Applicance Golf League will begin its season, Tuesday, May 4 at 4 p.m. at Prospect Hill Golf Course.
For additional information on the league contact Ron Lessard at 784-0077.
Wilson Lake
WILTON -The course will open today for walkers only. Tee times are not required until June. Weekday play will begin at 7 a.m. Weekend play starts at 6:30 a.m.
Members are asked to pre-register for the first “Kick-off Scramble” scheduled for Sunday, May 2 at 9 a.m.
More information on Wilson Lake is available by calling the Pro Shop at 645-2016.
Tour is planned
MANCHESTER, N.H. – A summer tour to Scotland, England and Wales for high school golfers is being conducted by Don Van Uden, golf coach at Manchester West High School. The tour will run from July 13-22.
High schoolers will play on some of Great Britain’s most challenging courses, including St. Andrews and the Royal Hoylake Liverpool Course. Visits to historical sites are also planned.
More information is available by calling (603) 437-1967, or e-mail gbgolftour@yahoo.com.
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