NEWS FROM PENOBSCOT VALLEY

NEW VIEW From the back of the 12th Tee, looking down on 14 green.

CHANGES ALL OVER THE CLUB

If you've played Penobscot Valley lately, you know-- things are looking a bit different this year! Our ongoing restoration of Donald Ross's original 1924 layout for the course is nearing completion, much further ahead of schedule than expected. Scores of new bunkers have been either added, altered or restored. The 3rd green has been completely rebuilt. The 14th hole is next in line for a similarly new treatment. A gorgeous view from the back of the 12th tees (pictured above) has been brought back. As most golfers are now understanding, the Club's big player news is that Penobscot Valley is now open to the public. Our extremely popular "Penobscot Pass" special is available until July 31st-- don't miss your chance to play 18 holes in a foursome for just $99... that's $99 for the ENTIRE group's single round of 18 holes, anytime for the rest of 2008. Get your pass today!

2008 Member-Member Event

Penobscot Valley's own version of the Ryder Cup takes place Saturday and Sunday August 2nd and 3rd with tee times from 8:00 am until 11:00 am. Here's how it works:

Each two person team will play four nine hole rounds using the following formats:
· Round 1 Select shot scramble.
· Round 2 Better ball of the twosome.
· Round 3 Select drive and alternate shot.
· Round 4 Combined two person total.

The event is open to both men's and women's teams. All will be competing in both gross and net flights. Two members will comprise a team for this event. The event is open to all PVCC Members. The entry fee for this event is $25 per player, and entry deadline is Thursday July 31st.

This is our most popular event of the year-- don't get left out!

9 APRIL 2008: GOLF COURSE RESTORATION PLAN AND MISSION STATEMENT ESTABLISHED

Everyone is talking about what Penobscot Valley Country Club will be like when it has been restored to Donald Ross's original, 1924 vision. No one, however, has talked about it more than those who will actually implement the restoration project. It is vitally important to approach this project with great care, and that is exactly what we've been doing. At this time, we'd like to share with you exactly where WE see the golf course today, throughout the project, and at its completion. You may download and review our Golf Course Restoration Guidelines and Mission Statement.

10 JANUARY 2008: RESTORATION UPDATE

December may have seen record snowfall amounts, but all we've been thinking about for the last six weeks is golf at Penobscot Valley. With Donald Ross's original 1924 layout always before us, plans are proceeding on an even faster track than originally expected. Here's where things stand as of mid January:

Our current plan is to bring back 31 missing Ross bunkers and rebuild/restore another 65 that currently exist –weather-permitting, of course. As soon as snow is gone this Spring, we will be completely rebuilding the 3rd Green, and are scheduled to do the same to the 14th Green at the start of October. All of this will be done in 2008 with one of the finest golf course finish-contractors in the country: Agri-Scape of Connecticut. Agri-Scape has been our partner on projects at both Sunday River Golf Club (Newry) and Old Marsh Country Club (Wells).

There is another exciting development in the works. We have optioned the land parallel to the First Hole to accommodate our plans for the building of a brand new driving range. These plans are, of course, subject to permits and approvals. All kinds of smaller maintenance and improvement projects are in the works, as well... too many to name here. Watch the website for continued updates, and we will post new information as it becomes available.

27 NOVEMBER 2007: HARRIS GOLF PURCHASES PENOBBY

It's official – Penobscot Valley Country Club has been purchased by Harris Golf of Bath, Maine. We couldn't be more excited – after nearly a hundred years of being a true Maine golf tradition, the Club has been looking for someone to continue the work for the next century. Harris Golf was founded and is owned and operated by the Harris family, who understand Maine golf better than almost anyone. Father Dick Harris is a Maine golf icon (recently inducted into the Maine Golf Hall of Fame), and his sons Jeff and Jason have been the driving force behind other Harris properties throughout the state.

Aside from a complete restoration of Penobscot Valley's 18 holes to the original Ross design, the Harrises also have plans to restore a full membership and allow more people to fully enjoy this important and beautiful place that is a big part of Maine golf history. Watch this page for further updates and other happenings around the Club!