For some a Deer Isle Fourth Of July weekend means fireworks, family, cookouts, the annual parade in Deer Isle village, and more. At the Club this weekend, we not only embraced the opening of the newly expanded course, but we also embraced a new chapter in the history of the ICC. We get to experience history in the making at the Club on a daily basis. A father teaching his son how to swing a club for the first time, generations of children, grandchildren, cousins, and siblings all joining as members and spending time as a family out on the greens. Watching a young boy with a passion for golf, who learned how to play on our course, become a teacher and make a living off of it (I’m looking at you Shaun Webb.) Each day is another snapshot in what makes the Club such a unique spot on the Island and such a crucial part of this Island’s history.

With that being said, we are excited for what is to come and we could only hope that you will join us in your own history and become part of ours.

On Friday July 1st, the course was packed with over 70 players. The excitement and fun was exceptional. Why? Because this Scramble was the first scramble and the first time playing on the newly expanded course! 1st low gross with a 29 went to John Shanklin, Jesse Shanklin, Rob Groundwater, and Bob Bradbury. 2nd low gross with a 30 went to Bill Whitman, Jon Hellstedt, Bob Allen, and Dave Barber. 1st low net with 22 went to Myron Curtis, Mary Lou Curtis, Bill Darby, and Judy Darby. 2nd low net with a 22 went to Don Powell, Dick Newman, Ginny Perry, and Mimi Gerstell. 1st low putts with a 7 went to Barbara Keyes, Helen MacTaggert, Dana Douglass, and Stroud Watson. 2nd low putts with a 9 went to Barbara Whitman,Suzanne Banghart, Kendall McGuffie, and Joe Bruno. Closest to the pin for the women was Emily Schofield with 6 feet 2 inches and for the men Rob Groundwater with 3 feet, 10 inches. Scrambles are open to the public and much like open tennis, great for socializing and meeting new people.

The rest of the weekend’s events included a luncheon buffet after the scramble, a pig roast on Saturday, as well as ten dollar golf and tennis on Saturday. We exceeded what we had even hoped would be the turnout of the event. Special thanks to all who made the event possible! What a great success!

We also had a special raffle for an individual membership for the 2012 season going on throughout the weekend. The lucky winner was Su Oliver! Congratulations Su!

In Twilight League news, low gross AND low net both go to Myron Curtis and Bob Campbell this week. Low gross with a 130 and low net with a 98.

On July 9th, there will be a women’s tennis round robin followed by a luncheon if there is enough interest. Please call, 348-2379, or stop by the club to reserve your space.

The next dinner will be a family favorite potluck on July 12th.The cost will be ten dollars a person. Please sign up in advance.

Tuesday July 5th, we had a lovely bunch of ladies on the course. Low gross first tier Jean Hutchinson with a 40. Low net first tier was Barbara Whitman with a 35. Low gross second tier was Mimi Gerstell with a 37and low net second tier was Ginny Perry with a 37. Low putts was a tie with Linda Stratton with a 14 and Su Oliver with a 14. Way to go ladies!