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Conference 7.286::golf

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Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
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1585.0. "Help! Suggestions for golf locales this weekend" by LMOADM::MCGEEHAN () Wed Sep 02 1992 11:51

    I'm planning on taking my husband away for an overnight
    for his birthday.  We're leaving our son with family,
    so it's an opportunity for us to unwind too (#2 due in
    November).
    
    Anyway -- we're going this Friday, so time is short on
    making a selection.  Here's what I'm looking for:
    
    I want to surprise him with reservations at someplace
    that either has excellent golf on site, or nearby, and
    is within a 3 hour ride of the Worcester area.  I'm
    hoping for someplace in either NH or Maine.  We'll
    be leaving Friday by 8 a.m., but will have to be able
    to get home for Saturday by 5 p.m.
    
    Any suggestions on places that cover those criteria as
    well as having really good atmosphere, food, etc.  would
    be helpful.  Cost isn't the issue -- it's his birthday
    present to go do 18 someplace special.  It would be great
    if it is near either a lake or the ocean too.  The biggest
    limitation is the travel time.  I've read a lot of the
    notes available, but can't seem to get a handle on any
    place (except Samoset) that seems like it has all I'm looking
    for -- and Samoset is too long a ride.
    
    Any help would be appreciated.
    
    Linda
    
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1585.1This'll Work...MRKTNG::VARLEYWed Sep 02 1992 12:018
    I'd suggest Equinox, in Manchester, Vermont. Phone # used to be 
    (802) 362-3223 at the Golf Shop. If you stay at The Equinox - a 2 min.
    walk, just up the street, you get preferred times and a reduced rate.
    The Equinox is pricey, but FABULOUS. The course is beautiful, and there
    is a lot to do in the area. Course should be in perfect shape right
    now.
    
    --Jack
1585.2TECRUS::DEEPC::GEWIRTZWed Sep 02 1992 13:266
I suggest the Queechee Club in Quechee, Vt.  It has two incredible golf courses,
and is located a few mile from Woodstock, which has great restaurants, and
shopping, etc.  It take about two hours plus to get ther from Boston.  Its also
up in the mountains with beautiful views all around.

  -Evan
1585.3Maine= 1.Samoset 2.Sugarloaf 3.Mingo Springs(Rangly)DNEAST::FREEMAN_KEVIThe Squeeky Wheel = NeglectWed Sep 02 1992 14:295
    Sable Oaks in South Portland.  Though it has no water amenities it is
    on the grounds of the Mariot Hotel, and there is plenty of coast line,
    shopping,seafood etc...  Your are correct about the Samoset, and Rt. 1
    traffic will be a killer this coming Labor Day!!!  Arrrgghhh.  And so
    will I95 for that matter.
1585.4Equinox or Mt. WashingtonMR4DEC::DIAZOctavio, SME InternationalWed Sep 02 1992 15:0922
    Gee, there  are  so many places, but for a balance of class and golf,
    I'll probably go  with Jack.  The Equinox was just refurbished and is
    a beautiful Inn.    And  if  your  husband wants another good course,
    Stratton is less than 20/30 minutes away.  Manchester should be about
    2 � hours away.
    
    Another option, but a little further (3 to  3  � hours away) is Mount
    Washington Inn and  resort  in  Bretton  Woods,  NH.    The building,
    although not as well kept as the Equinox is a wonderful sight and the
    view from the Inn to the valley  is  fantastic.  The golf course is a
    1915 (Ross?) links type course,  unfortunately  I  haven't played it.
    Another advantage of Mt.  Washington is that it has all kind of other
    activities,  tennis,  swimming,  horses,  night  entretainment,  etc.
    while  the  Equinox is in the middle of  Manchester  (but  does  have
    swimming  pool).  Also Jack O'lantern course in Lincoln/Woodstock  is
    not too far away.
    
    Watch out, you can spend tons of $$$ in Manchester in all the outlets
    stores!!!
    
    Tavo
    
1585.5Sugarbush VermontWYNDE::HAMELThu Sep 03 1992 13:488
    
    Another suggestion worth considering is Sugarbush Vermont.  2.5 hours
    from where you are up 91 to 89.  The Sugarbush Inn is a beautiful
    Vermont Inn,  the Sugarbush Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones Sr.
    course, with some of the most beautiful and challenging golf around.
    
    
    	You can call Sugarbush Vacations directly at 800-451-4213