Golfing

Where can I go golfing?

Waukewan golf course, 18th green and clubhouse, in 1967

Waukewan golf course, 8th green, in 1967

Waukewan golf course, 7th green, in 1967

There are quite a few golf courses in the area, but one of the nicest, and most convenient from Weirs Beach, is the 18-hole Waukewan golf course in Meredith. Call them at (603) 279-6661.

In Laconia, the Laconia Country Club (603) 524-1273 offers a semi-private, 18-hole Championship course. Another good choice is the 18-hole Ridge Country Club (formerly known as Pheasant Ridge) (603) 524-7808, in Gilford. Completing the list of 18-hole courses in the area is the Lochmere Country Club (603) 528-4653.

Nearby, nine-hole golf courses in the area include Oak Hill (603) 279-4438, in Meredith; the Jade Trace course in Laconia (603) 528-3057; the Par 3, Bolduc Park in Gilford (603) 524-1370; Lake View in Belmont (603) 524-2220; Den Brae in Sanbornton (603) 934-9818; and the resort course at Steele Hill, also in Sanbornton.

An aerial view of the Waukewan golf course, mid 1960’s