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Deep Creek Lake-Hale Irwin-Lodestone Golf Caddy

Betsy Spiker Holcomb Deep Creek Lakes Favorite Realtor
Betsy Spiker Holcomb Deep Creek Lakes Favorite Realtor

Deep Creek Lake Lodestone Golf Caddy

Last year around this time I had a great opportunity to caddie for Hale Irwin when he christened the front nine at Lodestone Golf Club.  I felt that I nailed it, but after the round Hale half jokingly told me I was the worst caddie he ever had in his career….Ouch!

Deep Creek Lake-Hale Irwin-Lodestone Golf Caddy
Hale and Steve Irwin

Although I have spent 24 years building golf courses, I never really had time to grasp exactly what a caddie does other than carry the bag. It was news to me that each club actually had a specific place in the bag. Go figure. My take on it was the same as when I play and I just stuff the club wherever it fits.  It was news to me that I was supposed to bring a wet and dry towel to keep the clubs and golf ball clean. I had to grasp the critical caddy duties that keep the golfer focused on his game. Thankfully for me, this was a practice round and I wasn’t responsible for taking any food off the Irwin family’s table!

This year I made sure I was on my “A” game so that if I was called to duty in the caddying department I wouldn’t be smacked around for my lack of skills! I got back in the gym, got into strong physical shape and studied PGA game films of caddies who worked for the best golfers in the world. Now I felt I was ready to assume the role as super caddy!

This year it was my responsibility to caddy for Steve Irwin, who is Hale’s son. I had a wet towel ready to wipe down clubs and golf balls, and returned clubs to their proper place with scientific precision. Steve actually used a few suggestions about putting lines and shot trajectories into greens. I think Hale even had a chuckle or two about my born-again effort to be a decent golf caddy.

I have hung up my golf course construction boots for good and have happily put on the real estate cap here in Deep Creek Lake, but there will always be this feeling deep down in my heart wondering if my calling all along was to be the best caddie ever on the PGA tour!

Deep Creek Lake-Hale Irwin-Lodestone Golf Caddy
Steve Irwin and Bob Holcomb

Hale Irwin at Deep Creek Lake

Betsy Spiker Holcomb Deep Creek Lakes Favorite Realtor
Betsy Spiker Holcomb Deep Creek Lakes Favorite Realtor

Hale Irwin at Deep Creek Lake. Wisp Resort Development, Inc. has spent a decade nurturing a dream of bringing a championship-caliber golf club to Deep Creek Lake. They upgraded the original design team and brought in Hale Irwin years ago to bring the creative eyes and experience of a 3-time U.S. Open champion. Hale Irwin will be here to play a preview round on the back nine of the new Lodestone Golf Course on July 10, 2010 with Lodestone Club members. This event will not be open to the public so make sure you check out the membership options online and join now so you can experience this fun event with Hale. Lodestone Golf Club is destined to be one of Maryland’s finest courses, not to mention the only mountaintop course in the state.

Hale Irwin at Deep Creek Lake
Hale Irwin Lodestone opening
Hale Irwin at Deep Creek Lake
Bob Holcomb trying to read a Hale Irwin putt.

 

Hale Irwin at Deep Creek Lake
Betsy Holcomb, Hale Irwin and Jane Williamson

Lodestone Golf Course Opening May 1, 2010

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Betsy Spiker Holcomb Deep Creek Lakes Favorite Realtor

Lodestone Golf Course Opening May 1, 2010

 When word broke of the new Lodestone trial membership opportunity there have been a lot of questions regarding the timeline for the golf course opening.  I just spoke to Karen Myers, general partner of Wisp Resort Development, Inc., and she has informed me that the front nine will start play tomorrow, Saturday, May 1st 2010 for Lodestone members and trial members. 

Lodestone Golf Course Opening May 1, 2010
#3 Lodestone Golf Club

 

 Lodestone Golf Club play is also available for visitors to try out, for a greens fee of course.  For more information you can contact the Membership & Club Director, Karen Forsythe, at 301.616.4035.

 The back nine is scheduled to open tentatively in early June, and already has golfers chompin’ at the bit!!

 Also, I have been informed that Hale Irwin will be here to christen the back nine July 9th & 10th.  Members and trial members will be a part of a small entourage that will be allowed to walk with Hale as he plays for the 1st time a certain classic. 

 Sign up now and don’t miss your opportunity to play summer golf on this masterpiece, and have a chance to meet Hale Irwin.  Feel free to call me, Bob Holcomb 240.321.5335, if you have any questions about the design, construction process of Lodestone Golf Club.

Lodestone Golf Course Opening May 1, 2010
17 green Lodestone