Wow, the spring weather is here and the golf courses are open. I have spoken with many of the valley golf professionals and everyone is excited. Typically the season begins on Masters Weekend (April 9-10) when spring is in the air, but this year, Mother Nature threw in a bit of the white stuff. Mother’s Day has passed and now the golf courses, like the weather, are heating up.
Omni Mount Washington, Wentworth Golf Club, Eagle Mountain House and Golf Club are all in full swing. North Conway Country Club is operating at a record pace, and Indian Mound is increasing its rounds from open to close.
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