Conference 7.286::golf

    Sky Meadow is just across and up the street.  Great course.  Bring your
    wallet.

    There are a few within a 15-20 minute drive.  There is one just
    up the street from the Sheraton called Sky Meadow.  Beautiful
    course, but it cost.  I think it's $50 for 18.
    
    Then there is Green Meadows CC in Hudson.  This is a 36 hole course
    and is usually busy.  Not sure of the green fees, bu I believe
    they are around $20.
    
    There is also Passaconaway CC in Litchfield.  Nice course, $20
    for 18.
    
    There is also Amherst CC, but that's more like a 30 minute drive
    and they are around $20 for 18.
    
    Hope this help some.
    
    Shawn

I haven't played Sky Meadow since they opened the last 8 holes, but based upon
the other 10 I would definitely say that it is the place to play.

Larry

    Passaconaway is no longer $20 for 18.  This year they are $25.
    I won't be playing there again.  Not worth the $25.  I'd rather
    pay an extra $25 and play Sky Meadow.  
    
    Pam

    I had the pleasure of playing Sky  I would have enjoyed it had I not
    been completely inept the entire day.  104!!! It's not that tough.  My
    only complaint is the great number of blind pins.  The course isn't
    long if you can hit the ball out of your shadow.  
    
    
    It's worth playing.  I'd do it again!
    
    Rick
    it's a nic

	I found that the difference between a good and bad score at
	Sky Meadow was keeping the ball in the short grass.  The rough
	on the original 10 holes was severe.  I haven't got a chance to
	play the full 18, but am looking forward to it.

	Larry

    I wish I had cut out the original quote, but the Boston Sunday Globe
    had a few *very* complementary lines about Sky Meadows. The gist
    is that the course is worth travelleing out of your way for. And
    is good enough to host the New England Amateur in the near future.
    
    I'd expect it to get a little more crowded after that!
    
    Eric

    Sky Medow will host the New England Am next year.
    
    p

    SKY MEADOW IS JUST GREAT!  PLAYED THERE THREE TIMES THIS YEAR ALREADY.
    I LIVE A MILE FROM THE PLACE.  THE NAME OF THE GAME THERE IS KEEP IT IN
    THE FAIRWAY.  PLAY CONSERVATIVE AND YOU'LL SCORE GREAT.  SHOT A 75 LAST
    THURSDAY.  THE PEOPLE OUT THERE ARE REALLY HELPFUL.  JUST KEEP THE CART
    ON THE PATHS....
    
    HAVE FUN, RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE..
    
    FRED

    	Fred,
    
    	What are they getting for a round there now? I played there 3 times
    last year, but the price is getting hard to justify playing there much.

    A real quick addition for the record to courses around Nashua
    
    Ponomah Green - across from Amherst CC - 9 hole exec with range
    Buckmeadow - on 101 1/4 mile before 122 (where right takes you to
    		 Amherst CC
    Whipporwill(sic) - across downtown bridge over to Hudson on 102 - sign
    		 on right - have weekend special ($8) after 5pm - 9 holes
    Tyngsboro - take 3 south to 13 east over bridge; right and on left -
    		not by any means to be confused with Vesper (drool) a
    		little furthur down road (private). 9holes.
    ------
    The above would all be less than 1/2 hour from Sheraton Tara.  there is 
    also a little (Indian name???) course hidden in Westford semi private
    9holes.
    
    Have I missed any?
    
    by the way is Sky Meadow still on Lung ASSoc plan? 

    The price at Sky Meadows this year is 
    	weekdays: 40 for 18
    	weekends: 50 for 18
    
    carts are $20 for 18....
    
    well worth the $$$$........
    

    No, they are not on the Lung Asscociation card this year.
    
    Stuart

    Can someone update this note. I'm heading to the Sheraton Aug 9 thru
    13th and would like to play. Flying into Manchester. 
    
    Looks like Sky is the choice of many. Willing to pay the bucks if it's
    worth it. Also can you list a few Private courses. Maybe my Pro can
    call and make arrangements.
    
    Have car, will travel. 
    
    As an option, will get into town early and would like to join a few
    other noters for a friendly game. Jack, how far is the Fox?
    
    Ken

    ken,
    
    	contact Pete Stopera in MKO who is a member at sky meadow
    and can most likely give you some help/tips...he's presently
    playing in the N.H. Am. tourney this week...

Public courses:

	Sky Meadow is in great shape, fun course, $36 after 2:00 with cart (!)
	It's just up the road.

	Overlook CC is fun, haven't played this year so don't know what shape
	it's in.  5 miles or so via back roads, $25 or so to play (?)

	Passaconaway CC is about 10 miles away, $25, but in my mind well
	worth the effort.  It's in fine shape, and the blue tees will be
	a fun experience.  Links style (sorta), fairly open.

	I'd avoid Green Meadow like the plague.

	Shattuck Inn is about an hour away, $30 or so, but is spectacular.

	Just 25 minutes away in Mass is Shaker Hills.  $40 or so, $25 after
	4:00 but they toss you @ 8:00.  Really something, but the greens
	are just too hard for reasonable scoring (at least for me)

Private:

	Nashua CC.  Very close, very nice.

	Manchester CC  Just 20 minutes up Rt 3, I like this a lot.

Mike

    Souhegan is a new course up the road from MKO - nice range.  The
    "despised" Green Meadow does have a grass range and all you can play
    after 3pm for $11 - If you show Tues. at 3:30 play along with DEC BXC
    league.
    
    Your Pro has contacts.  Vesper is 15 minutes south on 3a (113 exit east
    off 3south and over the bridge and take (first?) right.
    
    I have heard very good things about Winchester south to 128 and
    continue south - probalby 35 minutes.
    
    The well traveled Jack V. has said kind words about the last two but
    they are not the easiest to get onto.  Reminds me I have an invite to
    play Winchester I'll have to make the call one of these days if I can
    ever learn to hit a wood again
    

  GreenMeadow has variable quality across its 36 holes, with the south course
being a much better quality course in my opinion.  But none of it is worth
writing home about (well, there are a few holes).  The real problem with it is
the crowds.  The driving range is a good range, with over 300 yards of driving
distance (haven't knocked any off just yet...)

  Overlook is in tremendous shape...  er, I mean it's terrible, stay away from
it, it's a cesspit, you wouldn't like it.

JB

    
      I tend to disagree with the previous reply on Overlook. I think it is
    a beautiful course in very good shape. I have played there twice in the
    last month. It is a tougher and more challenging course from the blues.
    It is an easy course from the whites.

    Ken, just back from vacation/moving into our new house, so I just read
    your note. The Fox is about 1 hr. 10 min. from Nashua.
    
    Comments: 
    Shattuck Inn - Goofy golf - lots of local knowledge with hazards
    EVERYWHERE, and absolutely no amenities (beer, sandwiches, locker room
    - they use portable toilets), but spectacular scenery. Slope is 148 or
    149 from the "tips," which are about 6700+ yards. Probably worth
    seeing. I recently shot 87 from the tips with 4 lost balls - and 2 of
    'em were good shots...
    
    Winchester - if your pro can help you, don't miss Winchester - it's
    Donald Ross at his very best.
    
    Vesper - Beautiful course with great par 3's, and in fabulous shape. 10
    holes on an island in the Merrimack river. One of 5 courses in the
    world with "Vesper Bent" greens.
    
    Manchester - Ross course I've never played. Heard it's a real good
    layout with indifferent conditioning. This may have changed recently...
    
    Nashua - Real nice layout in good shape. one of the very best in NH,
    which might make it a top 20 in Mass....
    
    Salem - In Peabody, Mass. I'd try Salem first, unless you can get on
    Brookline.
    
    Myopia Hunt - Wenham, Ma. I might like Myopia even better than
    Brookline. Great old course that has hosted 4 U.S. Opens early in the
    1900s.
    
    --Jack

    
    re .19
    
    You missed the irony of his remark. He's telling people it's a lousy
    course so other people won't go there, and he won't have a problem
    getting a tee time.
    
    Mike

    Thanks to all. Looks like there is a bunch to choose from. Damn that
    training!! It's interfering with golf again.
    
    Ken