It would have been an Easter weekend opening.if not for the 14 inches of snow the week before.  We had started thatching, mowing and rolling some of the greens, before Mother Nature threw us that curveball!    Once we did open, what a great season for weather - lots of sunshine!  The course is still very lush.it's a shame winter is on the way! 

Many thanks to our members and guests for a great season!  We hope you have enjoyed being here, and look forward to having you back with us again in 2008.  Work has continued to improve the course, and we appreciate that you have acknowledged all our improvements.

Some of our improvements this year have been the following:  

*  Added the greens roller to our maintenance equipment
*  4th hole:  Added new mounds and paved entire cart path
*  9th hole:  Improved runoff drainage
*  12th hole:  Improved drainage in middle of fairway
*  16th hole:  Built swale to help with drainage and runoff
*  17th hole:  Cart path improvements and paving
*  Improved drainage in various bunkers
*  Improved gravel cart paths to help with spring opening

We truly hope these improvements will significantly contribute to make golfing more pleasant at The Meadows!

   Congratulations to the champions of our two major tournaments of the 2007 Season:

See Our Champions Page For A Listing of the Winners 

2007 Hole in One Honors:

Doug Read  Hole #11
Dwight Littlefield  Hole #15
Dan Gagne  Hole #17
Dana Kierstead  Hole #11
Keith Weatherbie  Hole #15
Bob Emmons  Hole #11
Pete Murray  Hole #11

Congratulations, and better luck to the rest of us in 2008 !  

as another Maine winter approaches.  The course and clubhouse are being prepared for the end of the season, currently planning to close November 18.  If you are in need of GIFT CERTIFICATES or HOLIDAY GIFTS, feel free to see Owen in the garage next to the 18th green.  He will be here Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 4AM-12PM, and on Wednesday 4AM-9AM, through December .  

We are pleased that many area businesses have chosen to include The Meadows as a place where they advertise.  We list them in the hope that you will please patronize them year-round, and tell them you saw their ad at The Meadows!

OUTDOOR TEE SIGNS   

Groceries, pizza, gas, propane, and more!  All available right here in Litchfield at G&G General Store and Propane on the Richmond Road .

Winter is on the way!  Give Rick a call at  Gowell’s Cash Fuel in Litchfield to help you with your heating needs.

 Need a new car or truck?  How about a tune up for the car or truck?  Visit Mark Eichenbaum of Blouin’s located in Augusta .

 Is the well drying up?  Need a new one?  Call C & R Well Drilling on the Litchfield Road in Bowdoin.

 Ready to unload your property or the stuff from the late Aunt Jane’s attic?

 You could do no better than to call D. A. Folsom Auction Services, based in Raymond and Gardiner.

Sandwiches, wine, beer, and bottle redemption are always good possibilities at Florian’s Market in Auburn .  Say “Hi” to Junior!

Are you in need of auto, home or business insurance?  If so, give the fine people at Cross Insurance a call.

Hungry?  You’ll always find a good meal at the Country Café just up the road toward the turnpike on route 126.  Best food in town!

Lots of farm equipment opportunities await you at Waterman Farm Machinery at the corner of Routes #126 and #197 in Sabattus.

Propane is their business - Suburban Propane, that is.  Ready to serve your household or business needs from Riverside Drive in Augusta .

The famous blue, red, and white sign means Pepsi-Cola.  We’re pleased to be served by the folks at Pepsi Bottling Group in Auburn .

Need stone work done?  Why not call Craig at Aronson Stonework in Litchfield.

Low on heating oil?  Need some K-1?  Why not call the good folks at Main Street Fuel in Richmond ?  They’ll happily meet your heating needs.

 Do you need some electrical work done?  If so, call Baker Electric or Winthrop Electric for superior service at a comfortable price.

 Having a party?  Please remember the people at Pine State Distributors for your party needs.

 In need of good quality brand name appliances?  Contact the fine people at Dave’s Appliance.  Servicing all brands, sales and parts.

 Are you planning a large party and need help with your food?  If so, give the people at Town & Country a call.  They are there to assist you any way they can.

 Contact the team at Lightspeed Cable Solutions for all your cable, data systems, fiber optic systems & integration system needs.

All your financial needs can be met at the Sabattus Regional Credit Union.  As their ad says, “We’re here FORE you.”  

Rowe Auburn, on Center Street , is a special place to purchase or take your vehicle to have maintenance done.  The scorecard coupon offers a great deal for an oil change.  

Not only does the name of the good folks at Pepsi Bottling Group grace one of our tee signs, but it is also found on our scorecards, too.  All of our fine Pepsi products come from them.  

Visit the folks at Fast Breaks on Lisbon Street in Lewiston for some fun, good food and drink. Don't forget to take the $1.00 off coupon from your scorecard, too!

 And, A Word about the Future ......

          Please check out  the membership rates for the 2007 season on our Fees Web Page.  

Stay tuned for new, and returning, games for the upcoming season.  The Skins Games and Sunday Scrambles went pretty well this summer, and will be back for next year.  There has been some interest in trying to bring back Member/Guest and Member/Member events, plus we have other ideas which sound promising.  The Turner/Meadows Challenge seems to be up in the air due to low turnout, maybe we should replace it with a Fall Classic of some variety?  We will be sorting through the details while the snow flies.

We will do our best to keep you informed of what we have upcoming.  If you do use email, make sure to include it in the space provided on the 2008 Membership Application, being mailed in early January.  (I apologize for getting sidetracked this spring from updating my email address book, but I will make sure to make this my winter project!)  We also are looking into adding a webpage to list upcoming events.

Let us assure you that in the months and years ahead we will still do our best to consistently provide you with quality golf at reasonable prices.  We will work to treat others as we expect to be treated - with fairness, respect, honesty and support.

Thank you, once again, for your business in the past.  We look forward to serving you again in the future!  You are important to us.


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