FALMOUTH — Athletes routinely claim to ignore the scoreboard. Others mysteriously talk about ascending into “the zone,” a tunnel vision that makes them oblivious to their surroundings. Andrew Slattery, the golfer from West Minot who was only a household name among his family and friends prior to this week’s 95th Maine Amateur, achieved both measures […]
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Poland Spring Ladies League Flags 1st Place Flag Barb Deschenes #10 112 yds out ; 2nd Place Flag Joanne Conley #10 115 yds out ; 3rd Place Flag Sylvia LeBlanc #10 136 yds out; 4th Place Flag Jacki Legere #10 Fairway; Low Net: A Flight Janet Nelson 71; B Flight Sandi Piper 71; C Flight […]
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Maine Amateur Golf Day 2: West Minot’s Andrew Slattery surges into lead
Slattery sits on the lead two-thirds of the way through the 95th Maine Amateur golf championship. When it comes to information that could interrupt the status quo for someone who has never before made it to this level, less is more. “That is a very new experience,” Slattery said of being in the final group. […]
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Maine Amateur Golf: Powell, Walp share lead with 70
Well, not exactly subdued. Let’s say they made the monster break a sweat, at least. Drew Powell, 16, of Bangor, and Joe Walp, 20, of Portland, each shot 2-under 70 to grab a share of the clubhouse lead Tuesday afternoon. Portland’s Matt Greenleaf is third at 1-under 71. Joe Baker of Norway, Andrew Slattery of […]
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Golf: Stern challenge awaits at 95th Maine Amateur
FALMOUTH — The Woodlands Club was a baby when it hosted the Ben Hogan (now Web.com) Tour from 1990 to 1993, but it had grown-up teeth. Four times, the layout designed by George and Jim Fazio hosted the New England Classic. Brandel Chamblee was the inaugural winner. Future PGA stars John Daly, Chris DiMarco, Olin […]
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Lady Golfers tournament benfitting the Bennett Breast Care Center LIVERMORE — The Lady Golfers at Maple Lane Golf Course will be holding their second annual tournament on Tuesday, July 15 to support patients at the Bennett Breast Care Center at Central Maine Medical center. The tournament will consist of four-lady teams playing in a scramble […]
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Golf: Haylock’s first try charmed
HARTFORD — Harry Haylock made the mistake of telling friends and fellow members at Turner Highlands Golf Course about his summer aspiration while it was still in the daydream stage. The 42-year-old teacher and coach at Leavitt Area High School was determined to qualify for the Maine Amateur. “I’ve been playing well, so I said, […]
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Par for the Course: Cailler a player for the ages
Thirty years ago, Pat Cailler of Poland won the Fairlawn men’s club championship at age 60. Today, at age 90, Cailler is in a Fairlawn class by himself. Cailler is the oldest Fairlawn member and the only living “original” among those who joined the club when it opened in 1963. On June 27 (yes, of […]
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Apple Valley June 25 Game of the Day: Odd Holes A: Cindy Smith 24 B: Jackie Goulet 28; Low Gross: A: Doris Martin 50; Low Net: A: Jeanne Read 37; Low Gross: B: Pat Chretien 59; Low Net: B: Laurette Fortin 32; 50/50: (Least Putts) Pat Chretien 15. Birdies: 0. Bethel Inn and CC Weekly […]
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Par for the Course: Locals react to Woods, Wie
Tiger Woods’ return to the PGA Tour and Michelle Wie finally winning an LPGA major have Maine golfers expressing their opinions on the best-known male and female professional golfers in the world. The Woods conversations from players participating in the MSGA State Amateur Qualifier this past Tuesday at Martindale generally led to the topic low […]