| Farm Neck Golf Club opened last weekend to an | | | | have discounts on something, from shirts – |
| enthusiastic group of golf enthusiasts and a | | | | Under Armour is most popular along with Adidas |
| hungry group of foodies. Tennis players have to | | | | – shoes to clubs; we offer club prices that are |
| wait another month before they can assuage | | | | competitive with off-Island. |
| their desires on the courts. | | | | Katryn: What should people be looking forward |
| While the Café hopped with the annual pilgrims | | | | to this season on the golf course? |
| eating their favorite Cobb salads and profiteroles, | | | | Kyle: Our ever-popular junior program for the |
| the action on the green looked more tranquil and, | | | | summer, along with the ladies clinics, which always |
| according to one golfer, "amazing." The Café is | | | | fill up. You can call now to reserve for the junior |
| sure to keep their new chef Mike Thomas busy | | | | program, which is $60 for a three-hour lesson, |
| with their $5 appetizer specials from 4 to 6 pm, | | | | and the ladies clinic should be booked at least a |
| and the course will most likely be busy with | | | | week in advance. Keep in mind that we do |
| Islanders taking advantage of the Monday through | | | | private, semi-private, and group lessons. |
| Thursday specials that run through June 18. For | | | | Mink Meadows, the Island's premier nine-hole (that |
| $25 off the 18-holes Greens Fee or $12.50 off | | | | can be doubled for 18 holes) golf course is also |
| the Twilight (2 to 5pm) fee ($37.50 after the | | | | open for the season offering great shoulder |
| discount), you might want to take advantage of | | | | season rates. You can play their environmentally |
| their four-day early booking availability. Not quite | | | | friendly property that has both salt and fresh |
| ready to get back on the course yet? You can | | | | water eco-systems, for $40 for eight holes or |
| head over and practice at their driving range for | | | | double the holes for an additional $15 through June |
| as little as $5 or you might choose to take a | | | | 13. Lessons are available with their head PGA. |
| lesson with one of their four phenomenal golf | | | | professional Chet Nowak. Or, shop in their pro |
| pros. I was lucky enough to be able to chat with | | | | shop or online at minkmeadows.clubstore.org. If |
| the assistant golf pro, Kyle Fiore. | | | | you could use a little more practice, try their |
| Katryn: What would you say the hottest club of | | | | driving range where a basket starts at $4. |
| the season is going to be? | | | | If you are looking for a quicker, family-style |
| Kyle: Well that is a tough one. The best thing to | | | | activity when it comes to golf, try Island Cove |
| do would be to book an appointment to try our | | | | Mini Golf on State Road in Vineyard Haven. They |
| state-of-the-art Callaway and Mizuno club fitting | | | | officially open this Saturday, April 17, so head |
| systems. | | | | over to play through their adventure themed |
| Katryn: What are some of the more popular | | | | course or climb their three degrees of difficulty |
| items in the Pro Shop? | | | | outdoor climbing wall that can accommodate the |
| Kyle: Well, aside from the fact that we always | | | | entire family. |