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Conference 7.286::golf

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Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
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1277.0. "Mt. Washington Hotel" by BAGELS::MATSIS (It aint over till all the snow melts!) Thu Jun 13 1991 17:01

    Has anyone played golf at the Mt. Washington Hotel?   Can you tell me 
    anything about the golf couse?
    
    Thanks, Pam
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1277.1One vote yes!!AIMHI::CORRIGANThu Jun 13 1991 17:0511
    
    Pam,
    
    I have palyed it many times. I relly like it. It's an old course with
    a traditional layout. Not too tight or long but nice holes. It used
    to be The premiere course in the area. The likes of Bob Jones, Babe
    Ruth etc. have played there. It's quite an interesting place that reeks
    of history. if you're in the area check it out.
    
    Joe
    
1277.2Ditto .1ARGUS::DONMOYERDon't Panic!Tue Jun 18 1991 18:0417
    Pam,
    
    I too have played there. If I remember correctly it was one of the only
    courses that I have played that back-to-back par 5's, holes 10&11 or
    9&10. As refered to in .1 the place reeks with tradition. I found
    it a great course in the fall with a great view of the Mt. Washington
    valley. We saw moose tracks around a few of the lower greens. It
    is a must course to visit in N.E. The mens locker room has many
    photos if the Babe teeing off and hanging out around the hotel.
    I have heard a nasty rumor that the hotel filed for chpt. 11 or 13.
    But I have not read anything about it. It was my understanding that
    the hotel was being refurbished/modernized the last few years.
    I would wait until mid-summer to play or you maybe carried away
    by the N.H. state bird, the black fly. Enjoy the round.
    
    Dave
    
1277.3KOALA::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Wed Jun 19 1991 15:5910
    
    Mt Washington Hotel has filed for bankrupcy. They tried to refurbish
    the hotel for the past 5 years, but the cost is outragous (something
    like $10m).
    
    As far as the course goes, I didn't really care for it. I've played it
    twice, but the fairways were like a cow pasture. I guess I'm use to the
    more modern American courses.
    
    Mike
1277.4Has it been sold?TSO02::STACKSun Jun 30 1991 16:315
    I thought I just heard briefly on the news this weekend that the resort 
    was sold.  Can anyone verify this and provide some more info?  Thanks.
    
    Jeff
    
1277.5Yes, it was sold to local groupMR4DEC::JBENNETTJohn BennettMon Jul 01 1991 14:1111
    The report I read in the paper said that a local (to that area)
    group of people bought the resort complex for several million dollars.
    (It was on the market last year for about $20M I'd heard).  They
    plan to invest $10M or so, especially to convert the hotel into
    an all season hotel.  The report I read mentioned that the hotel
    owned "9 holes" ... I believe that the golf course was sold along
    with the Bretton Woods Resort to a separate group of investors
    several years ago.
    
    John