Approach to the 9th Green on Green Mountain National Golf Course

Approach to the 9th Green on Green Mountain National Golf Course

Yesterday afternoon, Mary and I took our first swings of the nascent 2007 summer golf season at Green Mountain National Golf Course.

We casually walked the front nine late in the afternoon. The course is in beautiful shape this early in the season. As the weather in the Killington area has been relatively dry thus far this spring, the course has started the season in great shape with little evidence of winter damage, or damage from the spring thaw.

This was the first round for a new driver I had purchased on Sunday afternoon from the Golf and Ski Warehouse in Lebanon New Hampshire. (I got a great deal on one of last years Callaway Fusion FT-3 series drivers.) I can happily report that the new club performed well, helping me card my first birdie and several pars of the year along the way.

In news from around town, there has been no additional information made public concerning the sale of the Killington Resort by ASC last week, other than what had been previously published. Word is circulating about a letter sent by Allen Wilson to owners of lifetime passes at Killington which seems to be stirring some controversy. Other than that, no other news seems to be floating around town concerning the transition away from ASC.

Many town residents, especially those with out school age children, are starting to return from their early summer vacations. Golf course activity will be picking up sharply as we enter the spring tournament season. The first charity tournament to support ALS research in honor of former Green Mountain National Head Professional Jeff Hadley, will be played on Wednesday May 30th at both the Green Mountain National and Killington Resort courses.