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HGCC News Updates- May 2021

May 18, 2021

Hey Golfers! We have been working hard to make those of you in the community proud to have Hartford Greens Country Club as your local golf course. We wanted to share some progress updates and exciting information on what we have in the works here at Hartford Greens Country Club. When we took over last year (July 31, 2021), we reached out to the community to see what they wanted to see done with the course. One of the comments we received most was that the cart path needed work. During the off-season, we worked on the bridges throughout the course. We…

Golf terms for beginners

May 15, 2021

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At Hartford Greens Country Club, we are a family owned and operated 18-hole public golf course. One of the many things we’ve learned since taking over the golf course last July is that golf is a great way to spend time with the people you love and make memories that can last a lifetime! We welcome golfers of all abilities on our course! That includes BEGINNERS and families! If you are a beginner, there are tons of golfing terms that you will learn throughout the process, but here are some of the basics that every golfer should know: Terms for…

PLEASE! Repair Your Divots

May 13, 2021

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We have been getting reports from our patrons that some of you are not repairing divots throughout the course. PLEASE!! Help keep the course nice for yourself and your fellow golfers. Take the extra 10 seconds and repair your divots. This is an easy way to care for the course, while helping others to enjoy their round. How to Repair Your Divot Find the turf that was sliced off from the fairway. If you’ve taken a “clean divot,” you’ll find the turf still in one, neat piece. Sometimes the turf will be in bits and pieces. Just retrieve it the…

700 Club Chapter 80 Golf Tournament at Hartford Greens Country Club

Hartford Greens to Host The 700 Club Chapter 80 Golf Tournament

May 11, 2021

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On Friday, May 14th, Chapter 80 of the Bowling Club of America will hold their 700 Club golf outing at Hartford Greens Country Club. The event will be a shotgun start format, two man scramble, starting at 9:30 a.m. $50 per person includes lunch at Johnson’s Cabin Grill, located at 7956 State Route 40, Hartford, NY. This is the 12th year chairman Mike LaPointe has organized the event, drawing golfers from throughout New York State and as far away as Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. Team entries are still available by contacting Mike LaPointe at (518) 260-9317.

Golf Course Bird Houses

May 6, 2021

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Scoring a birdie during a game of golf is an accomplishment that typically arises through skill and experience, although it’s also occasionally possible to make a birdie through luck. A birdie is a score of one shot below par and is possible on any hole. It may be difficult to score a birdie, but here at Hartford Greens Country Club we are making it easier for you to see them! LOL The next time you enjoy a day of golf on our 18 hole public course you are sure to notice lots of new bird houses placed throughout the course….

Hartford Central School 6th Grade Class Fundraiser

Hartford Central School 6th Grade Fundraiser

May 3, 2021

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Hartford Central School 6th Grade Class Online Fundraiser is going on now through Sunday, May 9 at 12pm. There are some great gift certificates to local restaurants, Hartford Greens Country Club, homemade items, and some great baskets too. The money raised will help with funding future field trips. Please consider bidding. Here is the link: https://www.32auctions.com/HCS6th2021.

New Welcome sign- made by Event Coordinator, Gary Scrime

Welcome ~ Thank You Sign

May 2, 2021

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Our Event Coordinator, Gary Scrime, painted this new Welcome ~ Thank You sign, and he and his brother, Don Scrime, one of our Golf Shop Attendants, built the planter box together. The hostas are transplants from Gary’s garden. These guys have been keeping busy and making course improvements even on the rainy days. Great work, fellas!! The rainy/snowy April weather put a damper on a few days, but we allowed carts on the path, or played with the 90 degree rule. We are all looking forward to sunnier days, but any day spent on the course is a great day!!…

Joe Happy, a Hartford 7th Grader playing on the Fort Ann/Hartford Varsity golf team almost had an undefeated season

Hartford 7th Grader on Varsity golf team has a GREAT season

April 28, 2021

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Joe Happy is a 7th grader playing on the Fort Ann/Hartford Varsity team, and he had a great season on the course. He went 5-1 on the year and earned his first career “medalist” against Fort Edward. That goes to the low score for all the golfers playing in a given match. Mason Forbes, a sophomore on the Fort Ann/Hartford Varsity team had a great year too. He went 4-2 and earned medalist 3 times. We at Hartford Greens Country Club were very pleased to see these young golfers out enjoying the course and to be the home course for…

High School Golf Teams

April 26, 2021

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Hartford Greens Country Club was very pleased to welcome the local Fort Ann/Hartford and Fort Edward high school golf teams and to serve as their home course for match play for their Spring 2021 Adirondack League season. Serving as the home course for the Fort Ann/Hartford and Fort Edward golf teams, we were able to host young golfers from Hadley-Luzerne, North Warren, Corinth, Lake George and Granville as well. We hope these junior golfers enjoyed their time out on the course as much as we enjoyed having them!!