Month: October 2017

1. Support Cooper and the Local Scouts

   So one of our junior members, Cooper Neely, was in yesterday. He was sporting his Cub Scouts uniform and made a beeline for my office. He came in and said, “I’ve got lots of choices for lots of money,” as he put his fundraising sheet in front of me.

   After some questions about the products he was selling, and after noticing that I only ranked 19th on his hit list, he finally made a sale.

   In all seriousness, Scouting is a great thing for a kid to be involved with and it teaches lots of life skills. If you want to support Cooper in his scout fundraising, let us know and we will pass your information on to him.

   Trust me on this, it’s worth the price just watching him trying to make a sale. I’m still smiling from yesterday. Cooper, you crack me up pal!

   

   Cooper Neely

2. Demo SM6 Vokey Wedges $79.99

   We just received a shipment of demo SM6 Vokey wedges. Assorted loft/bounce combinations, right- and left-hand. $79.99 each.

   

   Demo SM6 Vokey wedges

3. One Spot Just Opened For This Morning’s Yellow Ball Scramble

   We had a team drop from the 5-Person Yellow Ball Scramble, so we’ve got room. If you can put together a team on short notice, the starting time is 11 a.m. Call the pro shop at 207.827.4779.

4. Free Junior Golf Lessons on Saturday, October 21st

   Since summer seems to want to continue on for awhile, we’re going to have a free junior golf class on Saturday, October 21st. The class will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and we’ll spend time on the driving range and putting green. We have clubs available for those that need them.

   This is open for boys and girls, ages 7-18. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Call the pro shop to register, 207-827-4779. Let’s have a great turn out!

5. FootJoy Windshirts Are Here and On Sale!

   Just in for fall. FootJoy Windshirts. Short sleeve and long sleeve, sizes small through XXL. Assorted colors. Regular price $88. On sale starting at $59.99 for the short sleeve, $69.99 for the long sleeve. Perfect for fall golfing!

   

   FootJoy Windshirts, short sleeve and long sleeve, assorted colors.

6. Bernie Had Quite The Golf Ball Collection

   To say that Bernie Lucas loved playing golf might rank as one of the biggest understatements of all time. He was introduced to the game when he was around 16 years old, and from that time on, he was hooked.

   About 27 years ago, Bernie began collecting logo’d golf balls. A logo’d golf ball is a regular golf ball that has the logo or name of a golf course or company imprinted on it, and is typically used for marketing or given out as a momento. It’s a lot of fun collecting golf balls with the various logo’s, and Bernie certainly had a lot of fun, accumulating more than 4,000 balls through the time this article was written five years ago.

   Here’s a link to a story that appeared in the Penobscot Times about his collection back in 2012:

   BernieLucasGolfBallArticle

   Sadly, Bernie passed away earlier this week. In honor of Bernie and his passion for golf, Bernie’s golf ball collection will be on permanent display for everyone to enjoy at Hidden Meadows Golf Course, beginning sometime next spring.

   Bernie, we’re sure going to miss you, and I promise, we’ll never forget you.

   

   Bernie Lucas

7. Longtime Hidden Meadows Member Bernie Lucas Passes Away

   We received some sad news this morning that longtime Hidden Meadows member, Bernie Lucas, passed away last night.

   Bernie, along with his brother Ken (Choppy) and best friend Rand Trembley, were a fixture here at the course, playing three or four days a week. In his younger days, he played off a three handicap and up until he started having some back issues, could still get around the course in the low 40’s for nine holes.

   

   Rand Trembley, Bernie Lucas and Choppy Lucas

   Bernie worked at Hidden Meadows for several years during the mid-2000’s when his family owned the course. He’d go around the course fixing ball marks, replacing divots, sanding tees….all things that most golfers would never notice or appreciate unless it wasn’t done. He took great pride in the course, and would always make sure to compliment our grounds crew on the nice job they were doing. (more…)

8. Fall Days Are Great For Golf!

   Yesterdays rain was much needed. This morning it’s absolutely gorgeous. What a great fall morning to play some golf. Come on out, the course is in great shape and the greens are the best they’ve ever been.

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9. Only Four Spots Remain in Season-Ending Yellow Ball Scramble

   We only have four spots remaining for our last tournament of the year, the 5-Person Yellow Ball Scramble. It will be held on Sunday, October 15th, with an 11 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $10 per player for members, $20 per player for non-members. (more…)

10. 3rd Annual ASA Girls SoftBall Held at Hidden Meadows GC

    The ASA Girls Softball organization had their 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Hidden Meadows GC on Sunday. 20 teams participated in the fundraiser, which is used to fund an annual scholarship and to support the organization.

    The team of Dakota Madden, Dillon Leland, Austin Soucy and Bryce Richards tied for the low round of the day with the team of Greg Burby, Donnie Gross, Steve Henigan and John Higgins. Both teams shot 61, with Madden’s team taking the top spot after the tie-breaker countback.

    Bob Leighton, Mike Legasse, Dave Brewer and Ken White finished 3rd with 63, followed by Brian Day, Matt Day, Brian Tewhey and Adam Pollack, who also shot 63. Peter Fournier, Adam Fournier, Brent Fournier and Corey Fournier shot 64 to finish in 5th place.

    A big thank you to Bob Leighton and his team of at least 15 volunteers that brought this tournament together. Great job everyone!

    Final results (more…)