I grew up in Maine, live in Boston now. My in-laws have a place in Bridgeton and my folks still live in Belgrade. So I am up playing in the area regularly.
I’m playing Old Marsh next Thursday (5/19) anything I should know?
I’m a member at Old Marsh.
Been open for the season since April 1. Got a new super this winter and course has been okay so far. Greens have been kind of slow to start, but they’ve fixed a big time fairway issue from last year. FYI that they started aerating this week.
It’s tight off the tee. Lots of trees and the back runs through the housing community. A few tips for some holes:
2 - Can’t see the flag from the tee. Hit up the right side to avoid a blind approach.
3 - Short par 5 but can be a tough second shot. I like going at the greenside bunker on the left with hybrid.
7 - Fairway runs out at about 250 off the tee. Wouldn’t even hit three wood; hybrid or long iron is fine. Tough green to hit, a lot of balls end up short.
9 - Best line off the tee is over the bunkers on the left.
10 - Take a hybrid or long iron at the big bunker straight away.
13 - You can cut the corner and go over the trees on the right. Fairway runs out shorter than it looks.
14 - Driveable par-4. Play to the right edge of the green and let it run up. Huge waste bunker up the left side.
16 - Take it over the edge of the marsh for the best line.
17 - Not really a tip, but this is the biggest green in the state.
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Thanks for the great tips!
What time is your tee time? I’ll mention it to the shop so you can get a discounted rate.
Thanks, Im there at 1:30 on 5/19 with my father in law and my wifes’ uncle
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Well no Arundel today…tested positive for covid this morning.
Siiiiiiiiick
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I’d be down to Sherpa you next time you’re able to come up and play.
Id love that, at this point ill probably just book a random tee time and drive up for the day. Its only 1.5 hours
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Sending it up to Portland next weekend for a bachelor party that isnt a bachelor party (we dont need to unpack that). Gonna book Arundel for Friday late morning and then gonna do Great Chebeague on Saturday.
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Awesome! Don’t think I can take next Friday off to join you but you’ll have an great time nonetheless.
Chebeague is sick; the 7th hole is unreal.
Im legit trying to just hang at the course all day, get some games/one clubs/what have you going.
I gave her a call but my understanding is its pretty casual and i shouldnt worry about getting less then 8 people out?
I think it’s $50 a head for unlimited play there. Tourist season is just now kicking off so hopefully it’ll be on the quieter side. I don’t think you’ll have an issue getting your group out.
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Anyone got any insight into the Chebeague ferry situation? I can buy round trip tickets for $18 per ticket but there’s also a 10 ticket book that’s available for $60. Would I be better off just grabbing two ticket books for 9 of us to go over rather than divvying or am I missing some fine print?
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Are you looking at Casco Bay Lines for the ferry?
Chebeague Transportation Company
If you’ll be in Portland, I would use Casco Bay Lines. The Chebeague ferry should be like $11 a person round-trip. Only thing is I don’t think you can buy in advance online.
Never used Chebeague Transportation Company, but sounds like I would go for the ticket book if you want to use them. I know you have to park and take a bus to their dock though, I think the lot is in Cumberland.
The woman from Great Chebeague recommended it I think because that ferry drops you at the course rather than on the other side of the island. I might call her and ask her opinion about the ticket book situation cause she was super cool when I spoke to her.
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I would definitely do that then.
Arundel booked…unfortunately theres 5 of us so had to book a 3 and a 2
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Awesome. Hope the rain Friday holds off for you guys.