If you read last week’s article, you’ll know that we prayed for sunshine and apparently our prayers were answered! I am writing this on Memorial Day and here on Deer Isle, the day is muggy and the temperature at late afternoon is just above 80 degrees. This is a drastic change from this time last week which was full of fog and rain. At 4am this morning, we experienced a strong thunderstorm with bright flashes of lightening and torrents of rain. That’s Maine for you, don’t like the weather, wait a minute.

We did have a Friday morning scramble on May 27th. The public is welcomed to participate in scrambles every Friday morning starting 9am. If you would like to play please sign up in advance in the clubhouse or show up between 8:30am-8:45am the morning of. Low gross went to Bob Muskat, Jon Hellstedt, Marylin Mehalic, and Suzanne Banghart with a 30. Low putts went to Walt Epply, Jack Moser, Marylin Schroer, and Hal Burdo. Closest to the pin for the men went to Bill Anderson with 19 feet and 3 and ½ inches. And believe it or not, Marilyn Mehalic had closest to the pin with just one inch! Way to go Marilyn!

The ladies were looking lovely on Tuesday May 31 on the beautiful sunny last day of May. First low gross went to Jean Hutchinson with a 38. Second low gross wentto Sharon Hellstedt with 42. Low putts went to Thela Leach with a 14. Low net went to Suzanne Banghart with a 30. Jean Hutchinson and Karen Galella had a chip in on hole 5, Galella for a birdie on that hole. Way to go ladies!

Tennis court one is now open! We are in hopes that courts two and three will be ready by the end of the week. Please call us (348-2379) and make a reservation in advance if you would like to play. Open tennis will start on Wednesday, June 1 at 9am.

The Mike Haskell Masonic Charity Golf Tournament will be taking place on Sunday, June 19th. The format will be a four person scramble. The proceeds will benefit Marine Lodge #122 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons. We strongly encourage all to participate. To sign up, please stop by the Clubhouse no later then June 14th. AM and PM tee time’s are available.

ShaunWebb, our resident golf pro, has called and said he will be returning from Florida in mid June. Shaun provides lessons and clinic for all ages. If you would like to book a lesson with Shaun or are interested in more information, please call the clubhouse at 348-2379. Shaun also has a website, you can check it out at http://www.swgolfacademy.com. Kristen Eberdt is available for tennis lessons on a call ahead basis. Please give us a call so we can let her know you are interested in scheduling a lesson. She will be offering lessons on a steadier schedule starting in July.

Golf Quote of the Week: “The difference between golf and government is that in golf you can't improve your lie.” George Deukmejian