Youth ages: Elementary School, Middle School, High School and College

Tuesday, May 21st. Sign up at 3:30pm. Tee Time at 4pm.
$10 Entry fee includes all golf supplies, and hot dogs after tournament.
Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Format: 4-hole Best Ball

Learn what it takes to become a golf caddy! There will be a class offered by Don & Bonnie Roher at Muskeg Meadows May 24th starting at 10am for ages 12-21.

Golf lessons for adults with Don and Bonnie Roher. Date to be announced. Please call Muskeg Meadows to put your name on the list. (907) 874-4653(GOLF)

Muskeg Meadows Golf Course is officially open for the 2013 golfing season, which means no furry friends during business hours or when the front gate is open. We’d also like to remind you to please pick up after your pet if you choose to walk them after hours. For your convenience, bags are provided at the information station at the golf course entrance.

Please check in with us before entering the golf course! Muskeg Meadows has one-way traffic only. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONAL VEHICLES ALLOWED ON GOLF COURSE.

The Wrangell Medical Center hosts the Wrangell Health Fair. Where people of the community are encouraged to have their blood drawn for testing at a steep discount.

After  you get your blood drawn, stop by and pick up a FREE goodie-bag chalk full of health and fitness information and coupons. As you enter the Nolan Center, don’t forget to pick up your printed “map” of the sponsored tables. Visit each vendor’s table to get your map stamped by the sponsor. Turn in your completed map at the end to get your name in the drawing to win one of several great prizes from over 50 merchants! *must be 18+ years of age to enter to win.
Grand Prize: 2 Alaska Airline tickets

Wrangell Health Fair, Saturday, April 6, 2013. 7:00am-12:00noon at the Nolan Center.

If you missed the preregistration, please contact Wrangell Medical Center at 874-7000 to sign up for a time to have your blood drawn. You must choose your tests at the time of registration. It’s not allowed to add tests at the time you get your blood drawn.

Kids bring your teddy bears for a check-up!

 *NOTE:

Please bring a canned item for the food bank collection. Also, unused eyeglasses for recycling by the Wrangell Lions Club. And drop off your old cell phones to be used by our Troops.

It’s never too late to become a member of the Wrangell Golf Club.

Annual dues are affordable at only $40.00 per person. With your club membership you will receive a 2013 Membership Certificate that visibly demonstrates your commitment to giving back to the cause. Your membership will also qualify you for the option of purchasing passes and discounts on rounds of golf. If you are not interested in purchasing a season pass, or discounts on rounds of golf, you may be interested in becoming an Associate Member for only $15.

You may submit your payment by check or money order to Wrangell Golf Club, P.O. Box 2199, Wrangell, Alaska 99929.

Your membership helps support Muskeg Meadows Golf Course and its nonprofit mission to preserve and protect the game of golf.

Exercise:

Walking the golf course from hole to hole and tee to green is approximately 4 to 6 miles. Not only are you walking, but you are also swinging the golf club and carrying the golf bag. We all know that physical activity leads to better over-all health, but it also has a large impact on your game.  Improved power for longer drives, improve stability for better consistency,  acquire a body that moves more freely, removing tension from the swing, gain more energy for 18 holes, elimination of injuries, weight loss and improved concentration are just some reasons getting fit helps improve your game.

Interaction with others:

Another benefit of playing golf is the friendships and interactions that are developed on the golf course. Generally, golfers team up in pairs or play their golf game with three other individuals. This foursome provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to interact with each other. This interaction is usually highlighted through telling jokes, sharing stories, conducting business, getting to know each other in an informal setting, etc. All of this is conducted in a non-threatening, but competitive environment. This type of interaction will prove to be therapeutic as well as an opportunity to bond with other individuals.

Enjoy the beautiful outdoors while playing golf:

One of the best things about playing golf is you have the opportunity to take in all the natural beauty surrounding the course. While playing with friends is great, going at it solo isn’t bad either. Breathe the fresh air while you find plenty of time to think. Walking the golf course can give you a chance to focus on some of the simple, yet finest things in life. Golf provides the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. It gives you time to reflect on what is really important. It allows you to shed away the stress from your workplace or other stressful environments. Being outside and enjoying the game of golf is an ideal way to relax.

Benefits of golf to kids:

The game of golf has at its core a standard of behavior that lends itself to positive development. Personal skills such as honesty, integrity, courtesy and respect are all present in golf, regardless of the level of competition. Golf teaches kids to use good judgment and be responsible for their actions. It also encourages the highest level of sportsmanship. Golf also allows for quality family time. It’s a game that families can learn and play together. Because golf has an established handicap system that was created to determine a golfer’s playing ability and potential, moms and dads can actually compete with their children even if they play from different tee boxes or at significantly different skill levels.  Get the grandparents involved, and you have a game that everyone can enjoy together as a family for years and years. Some colleges and universities offer direct scholarships for the accomplished junior golfer, but they aren’t the only ones to give these scholarships. There are numerous avenues to receive monies that can be used to help with the cost of higher education. Equipment manufacturers, state golf associations, junior golf organizations, and philanthropists who themselves have benefited from the game are all on the list of sources that offer anything from $500 for books to a full-ride scholarship to the student’s school of choice. In many cases, skill level is not a determining factor for receiving an award:  involvement in the game, good grades, community service, and employment at a golf facility can all be reasons for becoming a scholarship winner.