For some reason, this felt like a short winter and the golf courses are open once again!
I am proud to be the golf columnist for The Conway Daily Sun. Forty-five years ago I learned to play golf in the Mount Washington Valley and still cherish the great memories of walking the golf course with my dad since the age of 12. Time does fly when you are having fun and I look forward to a great season of golf with all of you.
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