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John Ezekowitz

Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« on: March 25, 2013, 03:34:23 PM »
Andy's thread on a couple of New England courses got me thinking about a really fun course I remember playing on the coast of Maine when I was younger. I can't for the life of me remember what it was called, but hopefully one of you can. Some of the things I remember:

  • The course started and finished on the beach, with a fun loop through an old growth forest in the middle.
  • There was a memorial to settlers who had been killed in an indian massacre in the 18th century next to a tee on the front nine.
  • On one of the tees, you could follow a dirt path to a quaint old New England store for a drink and a snack.
  • It was bisected by a road in the back nine that led to a public beach.
  • I believe it was at least semi-private.

If I remember correctly, there were some really fun holes on that course. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
John
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Michael Moore

Re: Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2013, 03:41:44 PM »
Prouts Neck in Scarborough by Wayne Stiles. One of the best courses in Maine. Wonderful tree-clearing there lately.
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John Ezekowitz

Re: Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2013, 03:50:55 PM »
Quote from: Michael Moore on March 25, 2013, 03:41:44 PM
Prouts Neck in Scarborough by Wayne Stiles. One of the best courses in Maine. Wonderful tree-clearing there lately.

I would've never remembered that. Thanks.

Do you (or anyone else) have any pictures?
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Michael Moore

Re: Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2013, 04:07:26 PM »
Here is the first hole -



The eighth hole is called "Massacre". The sandwich shop is right there, currently closed and for sale.
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Mike Sweeney

Re: Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2013, 08:10:27 PM »
Quote from: Michael Moore on March 25, 2013, 04:07:26 PM


The eighth hole is called "Massacre". The sandwich shop is right there, currently closed and for sale.

How much?
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Michael Moore

Re: Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2013, 09:05:36 PM »
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Brad Tufts

Re: Help Remembering a Quirky Course in Maine
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2013, 10:19:55 PM »
I finally got to play Prout's Neck last summer...almost had a inadvertent Moore sighting from the course...he was either fishing or clam-digging nearby the same day as I soon found out.

I would say PN is a cooler place than golf course if I had to pick between the two.  Out on Black Point, very low-key, old no-frills clubhouse...driving range into what looks like an enviro-sensitive area of beach grass, ocean all around.

The golf course was better than expected too.  I had been told that it was great along the water, and a bit boring inland, but it was great fun the whole way around.  I guess Renaissance GD has really cleared things out, which has helped playability and restored some long views between holes.

I'd go back in a heartbeat!
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