Season Comes Early for Northumberland Golfers
The mild winter and early spring are providing a big boost to this year's golf season. The Northumberland Links will open tomorrow, almost a month earlier than last season.
The club manager says the course wintered well and is ready for play. John Mills added, "The golf shop is open but food and beverage service will not open till May 22."
The whole operation did not open till that date last year. Mills says, "Where we're at this year, for ground conditions, puts us about three weeks ahead of normal."
A staff of five has prepared the course for play. The links will employ ten to twelve, some part-time, when all the facilities are open.
Northumberland Links is a popular course on Gulf Shore Road, just minutes from Pugwash. It is open to members and green fee players alike. Mills says the club offers a number of membership options, allowing golfers to choose from the occasional to full member status.