LUDLOW – On Friday, June 5, Ed Granelli, of Stamford, Conn., had the honor of making the first hole-in-one of the 2015 golf season at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Granelli aced the 14h hole from the green tee, using his 4 hybrid, for a 208-yard hole-in-one. Peter Laforte, Andrew Benowitz and Alan Benowitz witnessed the…

KILLINGTON — Thursday Night Twilight League golfers at GMNGC are earning points this year toward the first Birch Ridge Cup. Loosely based on the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup, the Birch Ridge Cup will be awarded to the player with the highest point total at the end of the summer. The grand prize is a cocktail reception for…

This week three teams came in four strokes under par. A match of cards (MOC) was used to determine the winner. When multiple teams finish their round with the same score their scorecards will be compared to see who performed better on the hardest rated holes on the golf course (hole #4 at GMNGC). The…

By Dave Hoffenberg STANDINGS 1) Clearly Moguls 2-0 2) The Garlic McGrath's 1-0 3) The Killington Deli Team 1-1 4) STF 0-1 5) Sum Boss Bombers 0-2 SCHEDULE: Monday, June 15 Clearly Moguls vs. Sum Boss Bombers @ Bridgewater 6:30 p.m. The Killington Deli Team vs. The Garlic McGraths @ Killington 5:50 p.m. The Garlic…

QUESTION: Leo and Ken are playing in a tournament.  On one particular hole, there is an area within a sand bunker that is grass covered.  Leo strokes his ball into the bunker and when he arrives at the bunker, deems his ball unplayable in the grass.  He decides to drop a ball directly between the hole…

By Bobby Lanctot In only it's second year the Killington Downhill Throwdown moved from August to June 6-8th, because of the date charge it allowed more world class competitors to qualify for the World Cup Event at Burke Mountain this coming week. Close to 75 registered to race between Street Luge and Longboard Riders. Saturday…

World-class trails and events draw cyclists from throughout the U.S. From bone-rattling descents to leisurely loops, Vermont’s summer cycling season offers an impressive variety of biking events, set against some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. Biking enthusiasts will find classic dirt road rides, challenging stage races, nationally acclaimed single-track, guided tours and…

Courtesty of the Vermont Dept. of Tourism and Marketing A woman smiles as she rides around a bend on a Vermont trail. By Tony Accurso The Woodstock Reservoir trails, located on Cox District Road off Route 4 in Woodstock, are not to be missed. The network consists of five major trail segments, including a recent addition called “the knob”connected…

Courtesy of Town of Killington A rider crashes into hay bale barriers in the inaugural Downhill Throwdown in 2014. Riders will exceed 60 m.p.h. down the steep, winding course View an event preview video Here KILLINGTON–Killington’s Downhill Throwdown freeride event is back for a second year, with three days of high-speed action, June 6-8. The…

By Lisa Lynn Ten endurance athletes began the 888K, 10-day, race but only one finished: Greg Salvesen completed the 551 miles in 8.88 days. Those that did not finish include Jess Pendleton and  Joel Gat who each completed 456 miles, Rebecca Hansen with 419 miles, John Sharp with 403 miles, Jordan Wirfs-Brock with 377 miles,…

Courtesy of MemorEvents Emily Packard returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday, June 6, for the American-Canadian Tour’s People’s United Bank 100. WEST HAVEN – Stock car driver Emily Packard, age 18, returns to Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday night with a mission: win the People’s United Bank 100. The East Montpelier, Vt., native will use…

By Barb Wood KILLINGTON — The Killington Mountain School Cycling team had a home-turf advantage for the legendary Killington Stage Race, a three-day event over the Memorial Day weekend marked by steep climbs and spectacular Green Mountain scenery. KMS cyclists performed solidly, with some outstanding results and podium ascents. Ian Clarke won the General Classification lead,…

Question: Ann and Steve are playing in a tournament.On the 11th hole, Steve’s tee shot goes toward an area of trees and possible reeds. Believing the ball might be lost, he announces and plays a provisional ball from the tee. When he gets to where he believes the ball may rest, he discovers the area…

By Dave Hoffenberg KILLINGTON — The snow has finally cleared and that means it's time for softball. Unfortunately, it wasn't time for sunny skies as Mother Nature took two teams completely out and dampened the spirits of the others. But the rain did not stop the defending champion Clearly Moguls from beginning another quest for…

By Maxx Steinmetz For the first time in two years the Rutland Roosters rugby football club made the two and a half hour trip to play Saranac Lake's Mountaineers for the home team’s season opener. The shorthanded Roosters had to borrow some Saranac players as well as players from nearby Paul Smith's college. Due to…