Historically, there is no golf venue in Maine like the Links at Poland Spring, which is why the annual Fenn-Ross Maine Heritage Scramble June 6 is such a special event. In 2016, for the first time, vintage historical photographs were placed on nine Poland Spring holes, which went over so well that it is being […]
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Par for the course: Big anniversary for the MSGA
A huge golf celebration is being planned by the Maine State Golf Association. That is because 2017 will mark the 100th year of the association’s existence. One of the larger undertakings of the MSGA centennial will be a book, published by the Donning Publishing Co. and written by John Galluzzo. The contents of that publication […]
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Par for the Course: Casino involved in local golf
The Oxford Casino has released some news that might surprise you: it is very much involved in area golf. Deedee Allen, the casino’s executive administrative assistant for community relations, outlined what her employers have done for golf in 2016, and it is an impressive resume. In began in June when a casino group played in the […]
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Par for the Course: Growing First Tee tourney is key
First Tee of Maine executive director Ron Bibeau will not say he is disappointed about the turnout at the Second Annual Fox Ridge Classic on Aug. 22, but Bob Allten of Poland, who has participated in both, will tell you that 10 teams playing in support of Maine’s greatest kids golf program is not nearly […]
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Par for the Course: Junior golf in Maine in a good place
On two fronts, the state of junior golf in Maine has had an encouraging 2016 season. The Maine State Golf Association’s Junior Tour came to a close Aug 18 with a season finale event at Belgrade Lakes, a day after seven Maine juniors competed in the New England Junior Golf Amateur Invitational at the Cochecho […]
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Par for the course: It should be amateur hour at Olympics
For those of us who are old enough to remember when the Olympic Games were held for “amateur” athletes only, the inaugural professional golfers competition in Rio de Janeiro is less than compelling. Sixty men will play four rounds of individual stroke play with no cut at Reserva de Marapendi from Aug. 11 to the […]
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Par for the Course: Open was one for the ages
Not everyone who is in the golf business was able to watch last weekend’s Open Championship from Scotland’s Royal Troon, but those who did could not say enough good things about it. Nick Glicos of Martindale said: “The weather was not so nice here for the final (July 17), so I was able to watch […]
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Par for the Course: Golf group helps transition at Fox Ridge
For almost a decade, the golf course industry as a whole has struggled financially. Some courses have gone out of business, while many others have attempted to hang on. It has not been easy, especially in Maine, because of a short season, a small population, and a market that has felt the financial strain of […]
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Par for the Course: Lesson learned in rules conundrum
The rules of golf can be frustrating, cruel and complicated, and there are times when they can put golfers in an embarrassing position. Just ask Will Kannegieser of Minot, who plays out of Martindale. He played in the 52nd annual Paul Bunyan Tournament, held June 19 at Penobscot Valley and on June 20 at Falmouth. […]
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Par for the Course: USGA should take a penalty stroke for delay
The United States Golf Association is admitting to very little in relation to the Dustin Johnson one-shot penalty in the June 19 final round of the U.S. Open at Oakmont, Pa. In a release sent to its membership June 20, it concedes that the delay in making that ruling caused a “distraction,” and “created unnecessary […]