It’s official, so book ’em, Dano – the 19th annual Goodboys Invitational has itself a venue. After months of 24×7 work by a blue-ribbon panel reviewing proposals received from a dozen worthy venues from across New England, Portsmouth, New Hampshire‘s dream of once again hosting a Goodboys Invitational event appears to have become a reality.

The choice of this popular summer destination by the sea follows weeks of speculation that the Goodboys were seriously considering a return ten years after the 9th annual tournament was held at Pease Golf Course back in 1999. That year the team of Ben “The Funny Guy” Andrusaitis and Steve “Bone” Piekarski confounded the pundits and experts by routing the field and capturing their only crown as a team.

Unlike in 1999, however, where the ‘Boys spent their weekend in a rather humble motor lodge setting, this year the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth will be the official GB HQ, giving the lads a classy and convenient locale to ease the not-so-insignificant stresses and strains of a Goodboys Invitational weekend.

And the golf? On Saturday it will be a return to Pease G.C., followed on Sunday by a trip to the challenging and picturesque The Ledges G.C in nearby York, Maine. Even with York’s proximity to nearby Kittery (known for its shopping outlets), the only thing the Goodboys will likely be shopping for after a trip to The Ledges – if its reputation stays true to form – will be replacement golf balls!

Nevertheless, a wonderful time should be guaranteed for all. July can’t come soon enough.