Well, not exactly subdued. Let’s say they made the monster break a sweat, at least. Drew Powell, 16, of Bangor, and Joe Walp, 20, of Portland, each shot 2-under 70 to grab a share of the clubhouse lead Tuesday afternoon. Portland’s Matt Greenleaf is third at 1-under 71. Joe Baker of Norway, Andrew Slattery of […]
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Maine Amateur Notebook: Cut within reach for Kannegieser
FALMOUTH — Neither big courses nor big mountains nor big competition seem to fluster Will Kannegieser. The 17-year-old from Minot already has a Maine State Golf Association Junior title to his credit, won a year ago at Val Halla in Cumberland. Alas, he couldn’t represent the state in the New England tournament; ski training sessions […]
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Golf: Stern challenge awaits at 95th Maine Amateur
FALMOUTH — The Woodlands Club was a baby when it hosted the Ben Hogan (now Web.com) Tour from 1990 to 1993, but it had grown-up teeth. Four times, the layout designed by George and Jim Fazio hosted the New England Classic. Brandel Chamblee was the inaugural winner. Future PGA stars John Daly, Chris DiMarco, Olin […]
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Golf: Haylock’s first try charmed
HARTFORD — Harry Haylock made the mistake of telling friends and fellow members at Turner Highlands Golf Course about his summer aspiration while it was still in the daydream stage. The 42-year-old teacher and coach at Leavitt Area High School was determined to qualify for the Maine Amateur. “I’ve been playing well, so I said, […]
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Maine Women’s Amateur Golf: Bouchard regains composure, wins again
BRUNSWICK — It was the self-professed worst iron shot of Emily Bouchard’s life, and the end result could have been much more disastrous than losing a golf tournament. Her level of concentration possibly dulled by a seven-shot lead with three holes remaining Wednesday in the Maine Women’s Amateur, Bouchard badly mis-hit a 4-iron to the […]
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Maine Women’s Amateur: Defending champion Bouchard moves to front
Based on the handicaps that determined first-round pairings, Emily Bouchard and Lori Frost probably were considered co-favorites in the Maine Women’s Amateur golf championship. Scores started to follow form Tuesday on the second day of the 54-hole tournament at Brunswick Golf Club. Bouchard and Frost shared the low round of the tournament, each shooting 77 […]
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Maine Women’s Amateur: Bouchard eyes back-to-back at Brunswick
In the tradition of Abby Spector and Alexa Rancourt before her, Emily Bouchard is young, proven, and a prohibitive favorite to walk off with another state golf championship this week. Bouchard, 23, of Saco, won the inaugural Maine Women’s Amateur a year ago at Augusta Country Club in Manchester. She’s aiming for back-to-back titles when […]
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Maine Amateur: Jones fit for early lead at ACC
He quit smoking a year ago. Then, after prodding from his wife, Jones took up the CrossFit workout regimen, as seen occasionally on ESPN. In addition to building muscle and helping Jones shed 20 pounds, a fit lifestyle appears to do wonders for his golf game. Two-time Maine Amateur champion Jones shot a bogey-free, 4-under […]
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Maine Amateur Golf: Plummer, Gay hope to serve home cooking at Augusta
Nearly a a century after it hosted the first one, Augusta Country Club rolls out the red carpet for the 94th edition this morning. That’s welcome news for one icon of the sport. Mark Plummer, who won the Maine Amateur a record 13 times from 1973 to 2002 and was runner-up in five more, is […]