BMLGA 1ST ROUND CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP-Aug 9th

This was the first day of our two day championship. We all had a good time, but you just never know the terror or joy, the next shot will bring. Only very strong, brave women play in this event, but there's always tomorrow for the low scorers to get in trouble, or the high scorers to have a good day. It's not over, yet!

Nancy Raymond

DID YOU KNOW THERE IS A CHURCH SERVICE HELD ON BEECH?

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Rev. Daniel Brubaker, of the Banner Elk United Methodist Church, is holding an evening serice at 6:00 on Sat. nights at the Beech Mtn Picnic Shelter, between the Beech Mountain Recreation Center and Buckeye Lake. For more information, you can call Dan on his cell: (828) 280-4792 or the church at (828) 898-9729. If Saturday night does not work, The Banner Elk Methodist Church is located around the corner from the Banner Elk Post Office at 486 College Dr. They have a "Blue Jeans" Contemporary Service at 9:40 A.M and a Traditional Service at 11:00, and two Sunday School Classes. The 1st Sunday of the Month is Holy Communion; 4th Sunday of the month: Covered Dish Lunch immediately following the traditional worship service. (They serve fellowship refreshments before every other service) In the summer, they have "Wonderful Wednesdays" where you can have wonderful fellowship and meal starting at 5:30 PM. Come try out the Beech Mtn service. Just wear casual clothes and meet some nice people on the mountain, and Rev. Brubaker

Nancy Raymond

THE BMLGA GOLF BALL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The "Golf Ball" tournament and "Ball" dinner was held on Thursday, July 29th. Based on the buzz on the mountain, everyone who attended had a "Ball"!!
Players started out with a shotgun start at 2:00. There was a full field of over 100 golfers. Everyone received a "Dance Card" with their instructions for the tournament. The front nine was called "Cha Cha Cha" and teams used 1 best ball on the Par 3's, 2 Best Balls on the Par 4's and 3 Best Balls on the par 5's. The back nine was called "Two to Tango" and teams used 2 Best Balls on each hole. Players also had special holes for proximity events such as "Snuggle up to the Pin SAMBA" AND "WALTZ Away with the Prize" for closest to the line. On one hole each "player-dancer" got to "Dance with the Pro" with our head Pro, John Carrin. Anyone whose drive was closer than his received a prize. When people made the turn from one nine to the other, Dan Patry, was serving wine in a Tuxedo t-shirt.
Eventually, the siren sounded and the rain came down with 5-6 holes to play-but it worked out wonderfully because all players and guests went in for cocktails and dinner together and got to start partying early.
Lana and Dan were at the door handing out Tuxedo t-shirts for the men and feather boas and matching tiaras for the women. After all-it was a black tie affair! There was a red carpet at the entrance to the dining room. Denny Slawn played "Puttin on the Ritz" and "One Singular Sensation" as the diners entered.
All players and dinner guests received a big plastic golf ball keychain with a rain poncho in it. (we should have provided those at the beginning!!!) Centerpieces consisted of large glass vases filled with sand, painted silver and golf golf balls and candies. At the end, awards were presented for the golf and dance contest winners. Thanks go to Lyndsey Fox and Brian Barnes for all of their help with the planning, Roger Cote, our fantastic chef and his staff, for a fabulous dinner, John Carrin and his staff for help with the tournament, Denny Slawn for helping with our dance contests and providing great music, the dining room staff for the great service, and all of the players who came and had fun. We also want to thank the BMMGA, and the BMLGA, the Niners and the Board of the BMC for their support. We had a "Ball".
Marlene Reetz and Karen Levine

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HOW TO IMPRESS YOUR FLATLAND FRIENDS-AUGUST 4TH

Elaine Holland told me about the walk that she and Bill take on Beech Mtn. Kim Barley, Marge Pooser, Cocoa Barley, and myself decided to give it a try this morning. We ran into fog and rain, and finally the sun came out, but we still enjoyed it, and I think your visiting friends would be impressed.

Elaine's directions were to park at the Town Hall. Turn right (we took the walkway for the children's sledding area up the hill) There is a gate in the road, but you can walk around it. Pass the 2nd gate, go straight. It is paved, so you can fully enjoy the view. The pictures were taken when the sun finally came out at our end of the hike, but they would be close to the beginning, if there was no fog. Have lunch at Fred's and take a nap. Perfect way to entertain friends. Make sure they bring their cameras.

Nancy Raymond

BMLGA- 4 CLUBS AND A PUTTER-AUGUST 3RD.

This is an interesting game. Members must choose 4 clubs and a putter to play the whole game, no matter what. I chose my Driver, 7 wood, 7 iron, and pitching wedge, but many times during the round, I heard, "I wish I could use my "-" iron or wood on this shot. Everyone had a good time, and next Monday and Tuesday will be our BMLGA Club Championship, with lunch and awards following the second day of play.

Nancy Raymond