Bolduc Park open house & yard sale will launch drive to fund disc golf course in memory of Chris Daigle

GILFORD — The Bolduc Park Association is holding a pair of fund-raising events to support construction of a disc golf course in memory of the late Chris Daigle of Laconia, an avid disc golfer who passed away at age 34.

Bob Bolduc, the founder of the park, said yesterday that the new course will consist of a practice tee and nine holes, all par threes and fours, ranging in length from 165 feet to more than 400 feet, placed along the cross country ski trails. Disc golf consists of tossing Frisbees into racks — or "holes on poles." The park will be the third to open in New Hampshire.

On Saturday, June 6, the park will host an open house from 8 a.m. to noon featuring free golf as well as instruction in disc golf by Dennis Grzywacz, a professional player and teacher.

Between Sunday, May 31, and Thursday, June 4, patrons of Patrick's Pub & Eatery who tell their servers they are dining in support the disc golf course will ensure that 25 percent of the cost their meals will be donated to the park. In addition, on Saturday, June 6, the park will host a yard sale to benefit the new course. Bolduc said, "we are accepting donations and anyone who wishes to offer their own wares for sale may purchase a table of $20.

CAPTION: Bob Bolduc (second from right), founder and superintendent of Bolduc Park, is joined by Isabelle Piccola and her mother, Nina, as well as, (from left) Allen Hopkins, Bert Russeau and Dave Nick, all volunteers with the Bolduc Park Association. (Laconia Daily Sun photo/Michael Kitch).