The three clubs involved in the Whited Ford Paul Bunyan Amateur Golf Tournament have come up with a way to try to ease the players’ psychological pain of having the last two rounds washed out by rain.

Penobscot Valley Country Club in Orono, Kebo Valley Golf Club in Bar Harbor, and Rockland Golf Club have set aside Oct. 20-21 for a “makeup” for those competitors who were washed out of their second and third rounds.

There will be no charge for those two rounds because the clubs have already collected their fees from the tournament.

“They get to play the clubs they missed, which we all planned,” said Kebo pro Pieter DeVos. “It’s just that Mother Nature didn’t cooperate.”

Stephen Clark of Caribou, who tied for fourth in Division A with a 72 at Kebo on Friday, said Tuesday that the idea sounded good to him, but he wasn’t sure he’d be able to take advantage of the offer.

“It’s a nice gesture for the guys who are closer, but for me it’s hard to say what my schedule will be,” he said.

Clark said he and his friends didn’t expect the clubs to make an offer like this.

“Those who play in tournaments understand that this happens,” Clark said.

For those who can do it, the rotation for the clubs will be the same as originally scheduled for the Bunyan. Division A will play Rockland on Oct. 20, which is a Friday, then PVCC the next day; Division B will go to Kebo, then Rockland; and Division C will play PVCC, then Kebo.

The pros realize the Friday-Saturday setup may not work for everyone. Players unable to play that weekend can contact the clubs they were scheduled to play for possible alternative arrangements. The pro shop phone numbers are: PVCC, 866-2423; Rockland, 594-9322; and Kebo, 288-3000.

Each facility will run a pins-and-sweeps competition each day for the players.

“I’m very pleased the clubs have stepped up in offering players a rain check,” said Bunyan tournament director Skip Chappelle.

“This could be a win-win for everybody,” he added.

The pros, including Keenan Flanagan at Rockland and Colin Gillies at PVCC, had to get this offer OK’d at their clubs first.

“[The clubs] understand the situation and they think it’s a great idea,” said DeVos.

Clark said the rain didn’t sour him or his friends on the tournament.

“We’ll certainly be back next year,” Clark said.

Brianna Rachel Fund for Kids

The fifth annual Brianna Rachel Fund for Kids scramble tournament is scheduled for July 15 at Kenduskeag Golf and Country Club.

Brianna Rachel was the granddaughter of former Kenduskeag owners Ed and Lucille Koncinsky. Rachel was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 4 and died at 6.

The fund honors her wishes by helping children suffering from chronic illnesses. Profits from the tournament are used to provide gifts for children who are undergoing treatment, financial help for parents such as phone cards to stay in touch with family during medical stays, and other nonmedical expenses.

Since Jim and Sandra Poole purchased the club, they have continued to allow the Koncinskys a day to host the event.

It’s a nine-hole, four-person scramble with three divisions: four men, four women, and mixed (two men, two women).

The entry fee is $30 per person, and tee times start at 7:30 a.m. Call 884-7330 to reserve tee times and carts. The rain date is July 16.

Dave Barber can be reached at 990-8170, 1-800-310-8600, or by e-mail at dbarber@bangordailynews.net.