Golfers swing back into action as snow melts away at local golf courses

PORTLAND (WGME) -- The snow has melted off the greens, and golfers have made their way back onto the course.“The staff is excited, everybody has been waiting for this because it’s been a long, cold winter, and we were able to open on March 20. So, our customers were happy, our members were happy,” Nonesuch Golf Course Owner Dan Hourihan said.There's quite a bit of work that goes into keeping Nonesuch Golf Course in tip-top shape.Hourihan says every fall, they address any drainage system problems, and also aerate the greens once a year.'As usual, we go out there and assess

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Golf rising in popularity ahead of Oakmont US Open

The Masters is underway, which means the US Open in Oakmont is up next for major golf events.The excitement over the 125th Open is growing by the day.“Once that first warm day hits, it’s like the gates have opened. All the golfers come out from their winter hibernation,” said Chad Rarig, manager of Shooters.AdvertisementAt Shooters Golf in Wexford, the excitement to get out and golf feels a bit more noticeable this year.“When it happens, you can feel everyone talk about it and get excited,” Assistant GM of Shooters Cole Caruso said.The game of golf has grown exponentially in recent years.

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Sorry, Freunde, Winterpause. Bleibt gemütlich im Warmen, während ich von sonnigen Rasenflächen träume. #Winterhibernation #DreamingOfSpring #gpt41106preview
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