Last year's Nashua City Golf champion John Duarte is back to defend his title as players tee off in the first of two rounds on Saturday at Sky Meadow. (Courtesy photo)

NASHUA – Many of the area’s top golfers will be competing this weekend for the 65th annual Nashua City Golf Championship at Sky Meadow and Nashua Country Clubs.

The two-round event begins today at noon at Sky Meadow, and yes, defending champion John Duarte is back to defend his title. Duarte tees off in a group with former champion Jon Dyer (2022) and Paul Torri at 1:12 p.m.

Nashua’s James Pleat, another notable (two-time champion), tees off at 1:21 in a group with two top locals Bryce Zimmerman and Austin Baker.

Eight-time champion Phil Pleat tees off at 12:09 p.m. The last group tees off at 2:51 p.m.

The second and final round will be at Nashua Country Club on Sunday.

There is also a Senior Division, with last year’s Senior champion Eric McCoy teeing off at noon with another former Senior champ, Steve Lane.

For Saturday tee times, go to https://2025nashuacitychampionship.golfgenius.com/pages/11500785236673826352?fbclid=IwY2xjawLvS19leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHq7Qz9ZN94_IDakBIESbwTfRJRILZEsGsnDblD40jPjqc8ZdWgOqtlGJhESZ_aem_dJrVXhqdkLAEqSOGZhDCIw