Timber Point Golf Course will open for play on Friday, March 14, but it will kick off the new season in festive style a few days later with a St. Patrick's Weekend scramble and dinner gathering on Sunday, March 16.
As usual, Timber Point's annual holiday outing — a nine-hole, four-person scramble — will include St. Patrick's-themed contests, including a pre-round longest-putt competition using a shillelagh. On the course, compete for prizes in nearest to the leprechaun (pin) and "Luck of the Irish" birdie bonuses. The $50 entry fee covers all contests and also includes cart and unlimited range balls with tips from the staff.
Check-in and pre-round events begin at 10:00 a.m., with the scramble to follow around 11:00. The festivities continue across the river in Oakdale, where corned beef, cabbage, oysters, Guinness pints and live acoustic music will be available at the Snapper Inn from 2:00 to 6:00 (food and drinks not included in the entry fee). All players will receive a few dollars back in tickets for redemption at the restaurant.
Sign up at the Timber Point pro shop, call (631) 581-2401 or send an e-mail to timberpointgolfcourse@yahoo.com. Players can also register on the day of play. Groups with less than four players will be teamed with others. For full information about the St. Patrick's Day outing, visit the Timber Point website's March calendar page.