January 27, 2005
Next Saturday: Ice Golf
Saturday, Feb 5, is the 13th Annual Pawtuckaway Open Ice Golf Tournament and Chili Competition.
As it has for the past four years, this year's event will be to benefit Families in Transition, a group that provides safe affordable housing to homeless individuals.
"Ice Golf" is a very casual tournament for all skill levels. From having been a spectator last year, I can say that "skill" isn't really a word that applies at all. Players whack the ball around a shortened course, laid out on the ice and snow along the southeast shore of Pawtuckaway Lake. Depending on the particular conditions, a golf shot may dig into a snowbank 20 yards from the tee, or go skidding across the ice all the way to the Neals Cove.
It's a lot of fun.
[Photo from 2004 of Tom Duffy making his approach shot to one of the "greens".]
Donna Danis, one of the founders and organizers of the event, says that already there are over 70 players registered this year. And you don't have to play golf to enjoy the day. Many attend just to watch, or simply to taste, and judge, the vast array of chili on hand.
In past years there have been as many as 100 people, players and eaters, at the event. This year is shaping up to be as big as ever.
Tee times are from 8:30 am to Noon, and the chili and bonfire go on all day.
"Greens Fees" are $5. To reserve a playing spot, or for general info about the event, call Donna at 603-895-3555, or email her at ddanis@comcast.net.
Posted by jackhodgson at January 27, 2005 08:47 PM