As the new golf season gets underway, Old Drovers Run (ODR) in Niverville is being seen through fresh eyes. Brendan Baldwin was hired this spring to serve as the course’s PGA Professional and Operations Manager.
“We finally have nine holes open for play and we are excited for the season,” says Baldwin with a note of excitement in his voice.
Old Drovers Run has a number of programs and leagues ready to be filled, including junior clinics and activities, beginner golf clinics and lessons, as well as lessons for all types of skill development. The men’s league is currently full, and the ladies league is beginning to fill up.
“We encourage more ladies to gather up some friends and come out,” Baldwin notes.
For the rest of the spring and summer, Old Drovers Run will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, weather-permitting. Baldwin also advises locals to keep their eyes open for the first annual Town of Niverville championship tournament.
“The course is looking good so far,” he says. “Greens and fairways wintered nicely, and once we can get some sunshine and warmth hitting the seventh hole, it should begin to grow in [well].”
This year, Baldwin is focusing on developing the course and its member base. “We want to make the course very family-friendly and encourage families to come spend quality time on the range or on the course.”
Memberships are available to all, with special rates for families, seniors, and juniors. The course also offers corporate memberships. Baldin adds that the best way to keep up to date on deals, course information, closures, and tournaments is through the course’s Facebook page (see below).
