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Conference 7.286::golf

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404.0. "Looking for Courses in No. NH" by ATSE::LEHRER () Fri Sep 23 1988 14:36

    Can anybody recommend public courses in northern NH, specifically
    the Waterville Valley, Lincoln, Franconia Notch area?  We've already
    played Waterville Valley, Jack-O-Lantern, and Waumbek, but are looking
    for some place different (not a par-3 course).  
    
    Thanks.
    
    Ellen
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404.1Balsums HotelHARLEY::DAVEDaveFri Sep 23 1988 16:195
    May be a little farther north than you want to go, but the Balsums
    Hotel has an exceleent 18 hole course. Drove up this summer to play
    it and will probably make it an annual. Very good course.
    
    Dave
404.2WORDS::NISKALAHans & Franz want to PUUUUMP you up!Fri Sep 23 1988 17:072
    	Don't know how far it may be, but I've heard that Eastmans in
    Grantham is a nice course. It's up a ways on 89, over near Lebanon.
404.3Eastman, Great Course!DARTS::DIAZLife is to be lived!Fri Sep 23 1988 17:5624
    Re: .0 and -.1
    
    We played Eastman Golf Links  in  Grantham  last  weekend  and  is  a
    beautiful course, one of the  best  I've played.  Well designed, with
    fairways that are challenging but not  frustrating, and the greens in
    great  shape.  It is what I would describe as mountain  course,  with
    many downhill and uphill shots.
    
    It's a 73 (37-36) par course for  women and 5369 yards long (71, 6338
    yards from white, 6731 from blue, for men).  I have the score card in
    front of me. (It has no phone number). I don't  remember  the  course
    handicap, but the slope is in the 130's.
    
    The course is surrounded by vacation houses.  The play was slow since
    most  people we saw  playing  last  Saturday  were  probably  retired
    couples who own those houses.    It  was busy.  We couldn't get a tee
    time until 1:40 PM, then they  had  no carts (which you have to rent)
    so we teed off about 1/2 hour  late  and almost didn't make it before
    dark, so call  in advance.  It was $25 for green fees and $22 for the
    cart on weekends. Don't know on weekdays.
    
    The course is off route 10.  We  where  staying  in  Sunapee  and was
    about 30 minutes away.
    
404.4here's anotherCIMNET::DSULLIVANTue Oct 11 1988 16:166
    
    Bethleham NH near littleton NH off rt302 (15 minutes for the notch)
    has a championship par 72 with a PAR 6 in there 610 yrds. I play
    there there every summer and enjoy the scenery.
    
     - Dave 
404.5what's a nameCIMNET::DSULLIVANTue Oct 11 1988 16:174
    
    re:4 I almost forgot it's called Maplewood
    
    They just built a new Clubhouse...
404.6WV info??SETH::POWISThu Jul 27 1989 13:189
    Can anyone give me info on Waterville Valley (golf course, that
    is)? My wife and I are thinking of going up there and I was wondering
    if anybody in notes-land has played there. What are the fees? How
    crowded does it get , etc, etc, etc.
    
    
    Thanks,
    Steve
    
404.7Very Nice!BAGELS::MATSISThu Jul 27 1989 14:4234
    Hi Steve
    
    My husband and I went up to Waterville Valley last weekend to celebrate
    our second anniversery (we met on the ski slopes at Waterville).
    The resort itself is beautiful.  We stayed at the Snowy Owl Inn
    which is very nice and in walking distance of the golf course. 
    We got a package for $135.00 which included 2 nights lodging, Sunday
    brunch and continental breakfast on Saturday.   Also included use
    to their large sports/recreation center.  If you go up mid-week
    it includes unlimited golf, also any month except for July and August
    you get free unlimited golf.
    
    The golf course is in good condition.  Beautiful surroundings. 
    Right in the mountains.  We had absolutely perfect weather.  Not
    crowded at all.  Never had to wait.  They don't pair you up with
    anyone either which is nice if you are celebrating a anniversery
    or just want to get away together to be alone.  The course is only
    9 holes.  $16.00 on the weekends for 18 holes.   Fairly short course.
    For 18 holes it is 4814 from the whites and 4482 from the reds.
    Par 68 for women and 64 for men.  
    
    The following day we went up to Jack-O-Lantern in Woodstock NH which
    is only 2 exits up from Waterville.   Jack-O-Lantern is on exit
    30 and is RIGHT off the exit.  About 15 mintues from Waterville
    (max).  Jack-O-Lantern is a Beautiful 18 hole course.  In excellent
    shape.  $20.00.   Fairly long.  Somewhere around 6100 yards.   I
    liked it much better than Amhearst country club and would love to
    go back this year.  The only other course that I found compares
    is Bretwood in Keene, NH (I haven't played any private courses though).
    It wasn't too crowded.  
    
    Enjoy!
    
    Pam
404.8SETH::POWISThu Jul 27 1989 16:098
    re: .7
    
    Pam,
    
    	Thanks for the info! We'll have to check out both courses.
    
    
    Steve
404.9C.C. of N.H.STUDIO::PIELThu Jul 27 1989 16:2112
    Steve,
    
           I remember a course in Conway or North Conway that is very close
    to the Conway Railroad. I believe it was called the Country Club of New
    Hampshire. It looked pretty nice and was a par 72. 
     If I remember correctly, it was about 1 hour north of Waterville
    Valley. You might want to check it out. Seems to me that I picked up
    the card. If I can dig it up, I will post some information on it.
    
    
    
                   Ken
404.10North Conway infoUSCTR1::CBRADSHAWThu Jul 27 1989 16:467
    .9   That would be North Conway Country Club.  It is a very good
    course.  Par is 71 and it is 6705 from the blues, 6335 from the
    whites.  (I have the card in front of me).  Country Club of N.H.
    is somewhere in the Lake Sunapee Region.
    
    Chuck
    
404.11STUDIO::PIELThu Jul 27 1989 16:524
       Sorry, I have vacationed in that area for the last 2 years and
    wished that I brought my clubs. Thanks for setting me straight.
    
                      Ken
404.12yup, ncccTAZRAT::POWISFri Jul 28 1989 16:2710
    re: .9,.10,.11
    
    N.C.C.C - We've played there several times. Really like the course.
    We've found that Sunday afternoons (2 or 3 pm) is a good time to
    play - no crowds (you can actually play 9 in less than 2 hours).
    I guess the weekend crowd is on their way home...
    
    
    Steve
    
404.13Golf in Jackson NH?CAROL::FRAMPTONCarol FramptonWed Aug 02 1989 14:564
    Has anybody ever stayed and played golf at either the Wentworth Resort
    Hotel (18-holes) or Eagle Mountain House (9-holes), both in Jackson N.H?
    
    Carol
404.14It wasn't terrific golf, but we had fun...DINSCO::BURKEI'll play rain or shineWed Aug 02 1989 19:0310
Carol,

	My wife and I have gone to the Wentworth Resort Hotel a few times,
the last time being ~2 years ago.  I remember they had a nice golf package.
The course was fairly easy and the condition wasn't all that great.  The
scenery was fantastic.  The rooms were traditional victorian.  The food was
excellent, but I understand the matre'd left last summer. 

Jeff

404.15Balsams/Wilderness - Panorama Golf CourseBAGELS::MATSISTue May 29 1990 14:4926
    Went up to the Balsams this weekend.  What a golf course.  The Panorama
    Golf Course is a beautiful 18 hole championship course.  It's in very
    good shape for this time of the year.  It's a VERY hilly course.
    
    The 18th hole is supposed to be the hardest hole in the state of N.H.
    
    Par - 72
    
    Blue Tees - 6804   Rating 74.5
    White Tees- 6097          71.4
    Red Tees  - 5069          71.1
    
    
    The scenery is out of this world.  You can see Quebec in the distance.
    
    Weather was perfect.  Not a cloud in the sky and in the 70's for 3
    days.    The resort is unreal if you plan to stay over.  Supposedly,
    the only 4-star resort hotel in New England  (according to AAA and
    another rating system).  The hotel was built around 1830.
    
    I believe that it is included on the Cancer Society Card.  If you get
    a chance, play it.  You won't regret it.
    
    3.5 hours from Nashua, NH.  About 180 miles.
    
    Pam