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Golf maintenance crews working to keep up with fast-growing grass
(May 12, 2023) After a mild winter and a rainy spring, the Ocean Pines Golf Club would like to remind players that maintenance crews are working hard to cover a lot of ground.Golf Superintendent Justin Hartshorne said a major area of focus right now is the perimeter mowing around trees and the out of bounds markers along the golf course.
“Our mower runs every day, but it’s just a lot of acreage for us to keep up with while the grass is growing rapidly in the spring season,” he said. “My crew and I appreciate everyone’s patience as we continue to mow those areas!”
For more information on the Ocean Pines Golf Club, call 410-641-6057 or visit www.oceanpinesgolf.org.
Ravens Roost seeks sponsors, participants for 2023 Scholarship Golf Tournament
(May 2, 2023) Ocean City Ravens Roost #44 will hold their 26th Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Friday, June 2 at the Ocean Pines Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones designed course.
Tournament organizers are seeking players and sponsors for the event.
All tournament proceeds will fund college scholarships to three local high schools: Indian River High School, Stephen Decatur High School, and Worcester Preparatory School. In 2022, Ravens Roost #44 awarded $15,000 in scholarships. To date, the group has provided nearly $230,000 in scholarships.
Event committee member Don McMullen said scholarship funding this year would at least match the 2022 totals, which was a record donation by the nonprofit.
Tournament organizers are seeking players and sponsors for the event.
All tournament proceeds will fund college scholarships to three local high schools: Indian River High School, Stephen Decatur High School, and Worcester Preparatory School. In 2022, Ravens Roost #44 awarded $15,000 in scholarships. To date, the group has provided nearly $230,000 in scholarships.
Event committee member Don McMullen said scholarship funding this year would at least match the 2022 totals, which was a record donation by the nonprofit.
Ocean Pines to host Resident Golf Day, April 9
(March 20, 2023) Ocean Pines Golf Club will hold a Resident Golf Day on Sunday, April 9.The event will feature free greens fees for Ocean Pines residents, playing tips, fun activities, and a chance to learn more about Ocean Pines golf groups.
Tee times have been set aside for residents from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Greens fees are free; cart fees are $25 per player for 18 holes and $15 per player for nine holes. An Ocean Pines resident ID card (available at the Ocean Pines Administration Building) must be shown at check in to receive the special rate.
Please note that free greens fees are for registered golfers only – no additional riders or walkers are allowed.
Representatives from the new Golf Academy in Ocean Pines, the Ocean Pines Men’s Golf Association, the Ocean Pines Ladies’ Golf Association and the Ocean Pines Golf Advisory Committee will be on hand with information and sign-up opportunities.
Homegrown Talent to Lead New Golf Academy at Ocean Pines
(Feb. 8, 2023) Ten years ago, a junior golfer named Matt Ruggiere could be found at the Ocean Pines Golf Club most mornings, his car headlights pointed at the driving range as he practiced chipping just before class.This March, Ruggiere will return home to lead a new Golf Academy at Ocean Pines, offering lessons to players of all ages and skill levels.
Ruggiere grew up in the South Gate area of Ocean Pines and played golf for Stephen Decatur High School. He also toured the Mid-Atlantic region on junior golf teams.
He said the Ocean Pines Golf Club is still a favorite, because of the Robert Trent Jones design.
“Ocean Pines was always my home course. The design is just spectacular,” Ruggiere said. “I do think it’s one of the most challenging in the area, so being a competitive junior and having a place to play and practice, I felt like I always had an edge over kids that came from other courses. That helped me a lot when I started competing.”
OP Golf Members Council donates to Toys for Tots
(Nov. 9, 2022) The Ocean Pines Golf Members Council recently made a sizable donation to the Toys for Tots program.Items were donated during the Members Council’s annual Golf Dinner Dance, held at the Ocean Pines Golf Club on Nov. 3.
Toys for Tots was founded in 1947 and is run nationally by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
Joe Pantone, a Marine Corps veteran, assisted with the toy collection in Ocean Pines.
“On behalf of all Marines, I would like to thank the Members Council for sponsoring the annual Golf Dinner Dance, and the golf membership for their generous donation of toys in support of our annual Toys for Tots program,” Pantone said. “We collected approximately 75 toys, which is an outstanding number, based on past years.