Rain may push back Dalhousie's opening

Due to recent rain, Dalhousie Golf Club has pushed back its opening date to the public, originally planned for June 15.

Jack Connell, the director of golf, said the 18-hole layout will likely open closer to the end of June. He plans to announce a date in the next couple of weeks.

Connell said rain has delayed the construction of cart paths and the chore of putting sand in bunkers. Currently about half the course has sand in place.

The layout, a Gary Nicklaus design that will eventually feature 27 holes, has been open to members on a limited basis since November. Members are walking but are not allowed to bring guests yet.

Connell said there has been talk of holding a grand opening, but it won't be when the course actually opens.

"We may delay a grand opening until fall when we can get Nicklaus in," Connell said.

The course is planned to be the centerpiece of a residential community, Prestwick Plantation.

Irvan cards ace

Ivan Irvan of Cape Girardeau carded his fourth career hole in one Friday at Kimbeland Country Club in Jackson, Mo.

Irvan used a 9-wood to ace No. 18, a par 3 playing 156 yards. Witnesses to the shot were Dick Davis, Ray Moore and Jack Evans.

Memorial Day Scramble

Bill and Janet White posted the low score Monday in the Memorial Day Scramble at Cape Girardeau Country Club.

The pair finished with a handicap score of 61.5 in the PM division to finish more than two strokes ahead of the second-place pair of Forrest Kidd and Ernie Kidd (63.7). Placing third were Frank and Mary Ellen Bean (63.8).

Jerry VanOostrom and Jean Mabrey won the AM division by five strokes with 62.3. Ronn Unterreiner and Robyn Young were second (67.3), followed by Jerry and Judy Brey (67.3).

Johnson tops Chip-A-Ways

Dee Johnson claimed 'A' flight at the Chip-A-Ways' golf outing last week, while Bev Wink topped 'B' flight. Faye Harris won play of the day -- Poker Hand -- and Waunita Van Dyke, Lil Angel and Dottie Gill tied for the low-putt total.

Two Chip-A-Way entries fared well at the recent Four-Lady Blue Bird Classic at Perryville Country Club. The team of Mari Davis, Caryn Michel, Johnson and Jan Reinhold placed second in championship flight, while Deanna Peterman, Sharon Dow and Joann Williams took third in 'B' flight.

Junior Series clinic

The Gateway PGA Junior Series will hold the first of its three clinics Monday from 8 a.m. to noon at Bent Creek Golf Course.

The series, for boys and girls, is $60 for the nine-hole competition and $100 for 18-hole competition. The fee includes clinics and tournaments. Youths not taking part in the series can participate in Monday's clinic for $10 (includes lunch). They should reserve a spot by contacting Jack Connell at 450-4151.

The series will hold its first tournament June 14 at Westwood Hills Country Club in Poplar Bluff, Mo.