Sligo Creek Golf Association

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Spring 2011

Sligo Creek Golf Champions Cup

The Spring "Improve Sligo Creek Golf Outing" was another huge success. Thanks to everyone’s generous support, we raised nearly $4,000. Proof that our public/private partnership is working to Save Sligo! We’re a third of the way to being able to rebuild another hole. See who won!

Spring 2011

First Tee at Sligo

The First Tee uses golf as platform to teach young people how to be successful on and off the course. Focusing on youth who would not typically have access to the game and its opportunities, The First Tee helps its golfers learn how to use Respect, Perseverance, Honesty, Integrity, Courtesy, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, Confidence and Judgment in school, with adults and with their friends.

See the video of First Tee in action at Sligo.

February 26 + 27, 2011

Sligo Cleanup Volunteer Day

The course is re-opening on Tuesday, March 1, and SCGA and the MCRA are teaming up for weekend cleanup Saturday, Feb. 26, and Sunday, Feb. 27th. We need volunteers between 10 and 1 on either day -- or both if you've really got the Sligo spirit. ### We will be clearing trash from the course, the clubhouse area and the Dallas Avenue fence line. We also will be removing the protective coating of pine branches from the greens. ### This event qualifies for school service needs for Middle School and High School students in Montgomery County! ### We'll also have news about upcoming events and SCGA's plans to improve the course. ### So we can plan refreshments, please register in advance by e-mailing: save.sligo.creek.golf.course@gmail.com.

September 9, 2010

Sligo Golf Outing

The Save Sligo Tournament was a big success!

July 27, 2010

Montgomery Council Backs Continued Operation of Sligo

Based on the encouragements made by the Sligo Creek Golf Course Task Force, which was appointed by the Montgomery County Council to seek options to keep the nine-hole course in Silver Spring operating, the Montgomery County Revenue Authority today said it would move toward extending its agreement to operate Montgomery County’s oldest public golf course... read more

July 22, 2010

Silver Spring Community Day

Michael Williams and Karen Goozner deliver the best reasons why Sligo Creek Golf Course should stay open -- FOREVER! Why does Saving Sligo matter to everyone -- golfers and non-golfers alike? ** Keep the Existing Nature and Wildlife Preserve ** Protect our Urban Green Space and Open Lands from Development ** Promote Healthy Exercise Options for All Age Groups and Physical Abilities ** Safeguard an Integral Part of Silver Spring History ... See the Video!

June 9, 2010

Please Remain Cautiously Optimistic about Sligo -- and Thank You!

Despite recent press articles, the fight is far from over. We have been "promised" through November. Not one thing we have been working for for nearly two years has been resolved satisfactorily for the community. It is more of the same -- continual delay and half-measures that allows the course to hobble along... read more

June 7, 2010

Sample Letters for Call to Action

Need sample letters to get inspired? Follow the links below for some basic language. Please personalize with your own thoughts.

M&T Bank

Revenue Authority & Parks/Planning

Council President - Nancy Floreen

June 7, 2010

Clock is Ticking for Sligo Closure:
No Resolution in Sight

We would like to update all the loyal supporters of our beloved nine-hole golf course on the status of the course and recent meetings between SCGA leaders and County Executive Ike Leggett and Council President Nancy Floreen. We also want to add new targets for your letters and e-mails... read more

May 27, 2010

Leggett's Response to Sligo and
Call to Action

Please write to the Council encouraging them to have a hearing on the Task Force Report... read more

May 18, 2010

HB1481 is Signed by the Governor

Delegate Ben Kramer took the opportunity to reinforce the connection between the fate of Sligo Creek Golf Course and the history of HB1481... read more

May 18, 2010

Sligo Goes Global

See where Sligo supporter,
Dollie Wolverton took her Save Sligo Sign.

April 21, 2010

Check out our new Course Map!

March 4, 2010

When is it worth spending $1.9 million to upgrade a money-losing course?

Answer: When it's in the richest part of Montgomery County.

At least that's the position of the Montgomery County Revenue Authority as reflected in the Capital Improvements Program that went before the County Council's Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee Thursday... read more

March 2, 2010

Proposed Bill: No more back-room deals to give up our Park Land!

Delegate Ben Kramer has proposed legislation to bar the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission from writing any future leases that cede control of county park land to a third party... read more

January 25, 2010

Update on Sligo Creek Golf Course County Task Force

The County task force on the fate of Sligo Creek Golf Course has concluded. The Chair of the task force has submitted a report to Councilmembers that recommends... read more

 

For a comprehensive history of the fight to save the Sligo Creek Golf Course, visit the News section.

Useful links

• » Facebook Group
• » Save Sligo Blog
• » The Battle of Sligo Creek
• » All Your Golf Course
• » Diversity at Golf Courses
• » Their Good Walk Spoiled

SPRING 2012 Improve Sligo Creek Golf Outing: individual CHALLENGE

Players of All Levels are Welcome!

Thursday, May 17, 4:00 (Rain or Shine)

All proceeds go to the SCGA Capital Improvements Fund

 



 

Prizes, Raffle, 50/50/, Food & Drinks

Prizes for Men/Women Lowest Round, Closest to the Pin, Men/Women Longest Drive

Fee: $75 Each or $280 per Foursome

Format will be “Shotgun.”

 

Download the Registration Form

Questions? Send an e-mail to:
save.sligo.creek.golf.course@gmail.com

STATUS OF SLIGO CREEK

Under pressure from the County Council and the County Executive, the Parks Department and the Montgomery County Revenue Authority have entered into an agreement under which the Revenue Authority will operate Sligo Creek Golf Course for the 2011 and 2012 seasons. While this agreement requires the Revenue Authority to maintain the course in playing condition it does not require them to spend any money on major capital improvements, like a new clubhouse or a new irrigation system.

This is not the long-term solution sought by the Sligo Creek Golf Association (SCGA). We want the golf course either brought permanently back into the Revenue Authority golf system, with Northwest, Needwood, etc., or to have it put out for bids by a private operator.

Nonetheless, SCGA believes that if supporters remain strong, Sligo Creek Golf Course will not be closed. That is why SCGA is committed to spending funds this year on course improvements and to continue efforts to raise funds and attract new customers to the course. The Revenue Authority and the Parks Department are showing evidence of a new spirit of cooperation with SCGA’s efforts and we hope that will continue.

More specifically, SCGA is planning to use donations raised in 2010 for some course improvements – bunkers, tee boxes, replacing fallen trees, planting flowers, etc. – to offset the neglect that Sligo has suffered over the last several years. We are also planning to involve the local arts and student communities with a contest to design new tee and yardage markers. Outreach to the businesses and apartment communities in downtown Silver Spring continues with the hope that they will take advantage of the course just a mile up the road.

Another thing we would like to accomplish is to make the Sligo club house ADA-friendly with at least a ramp to the restrooms. We do not have the funds to make the club house ADA-compliant, but that is a long term goal – particularly since Sligo is such a great fit for seniors and persons with disabilities who need low-impact recreational options.

Sligo would not be in the great position of remaining a treasured amenity and 65 acres of undeveloped, open green space – home to countless wildlife and fowl – in Silver Spring without the continued support and volunteer efforts of the people and communities that surround it.Thank you!

SLIGO GOES GLOBAL

The Save Sligo movement has gone international!
Where in the world is this sign?

SLIGO CREEK GOLF CLUB

We are very pleased to announce the launch of the Sligo Creek Golf Club. In Ireland and Scotland, many private "clubs” associate with and patronize a specific course, but do not own the course. It is in that spirit we have formed the Sligo Creek Golf Club and invite you to join us.

The club is intended for players at all levels – even beginners!

Why Join?

FUN - By being a member, you will support Sligo while expanding your network of golf friends. You can participate in our leagues, tournaments, season-long contests, and many social gatherings. We’ll help you establish or maintain an official USGA handicap. We will even award “Sligo Player of the Year” for men, women, senior, and junior categories. Lots of fun to be had!

IMPROVE THE COURSE - Just as important as having fun, the Sligo Creek Golf Club will sponsor or support volunteer activities to maintain or improve the course. We can help clean up the course – removing overgrowth or fallen branches, create planting boxes at tees, and spruce up the patio area.

Click here to find out more about joining.

sligo Volunteer day

SCGA in conjunction with the MCRA held a Spring Cleaning Volunteer Event to do some basic clean up and mulching around the course. We had more than 40 volunteers come out to work.

Visit the picture gallery!

STAY INVOLVED AND COMMITTED

We still need the COMMUNITY to stay involved. If you are not on the SCGA listserv, send your e-mail address to:

save.sligo.creek.golf.course@gmail.com

-- OR --

Join our Facebook Group!

DONATE TO THE CAUSE

The Sligo Creek Golf Course Association is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation will help us continue the fight to keep the course open.

 

keep sligo golf open!