Golfers getting back in full swing at Maine Am qualifier

Some golfers entered Tuesday's qualifier having been able to play often and others not so much since Maine's courses opened last month. Most weren't used to the tournament atmosphere.

State allows golf courses to open practice facilities

In the latest set of guidelines, golf courses can open driving ranges and practice greens, and they can now determine their tee-time intervals. Also, golfers are no longer limited to playing courses in their own counties.

Local golf results

Golf notes: MSGA cancels Charlie’s Maine Open, postpones other events to the fall

The men’s Club Team and Senior Club Team Championships, and the men's Mid-Amateur Championship have been rescheduled to September. The MSGA hasn't made a decision on the Men's and Women's Amateurs.

Rain seems to keep a lot of golfers away for season opener

Weather puts a damper on golf's return, but a better, busier weekend is expected.

Area golf courses in good shape as season is set to open

A mild winter and extra time due to the coronavirus shutdown has many courses at or near midseason form.

Area golf pros share drills and exercises for self-isolation

Nick Glicos of Martindale and John King of Poland Spring offer tips on how golfers can improve their skills from their homes.

Maine golf courses still coming to grips with being a non-essential business

MSGA execute director Brian Bickford said golf courses put in place safety measures which they thought would allow them to continue to operate.

Golf courses offer respite from virus anxiety, at least for now

Several southern Maine courses are open with dramatically modified operating policies designed to keep golfers and staff safe.

Golf: Bates College graduate Alex Baldwin brings Korn Ferry Tour to Maine

Alexandra "Alex" Baldwin, a 1993 Bates College graduate is now the President of the PGA Tour's top development tour, the Korn Ferry Tour. She has a long history in the golf and sports business industry.