Prior to the grand opening event for the new South Course, I ran over to the Albright par-3 course (which has gone through its own renovations in recent years) to squeeze in a quick nine. Hardly anyon... Continue »

Prior to the grand opening event for the new South Course, I ran over to the Albright par-3 course (which has gone through its own renovations in recent years) to squeeze in a quick nine. Hardly anyone over there, so I was able to zip through, only catching one older couple on the final two holes.

The course was in okay shape, highlighted by the good greens that were actually comparable with bent grass similar to the new South greens. Just a bit more beat up on this course since they've actually been played. Still pretty nice surfaces rolling at medium speeds. The tee boxes could use some TLC. There are some areas you can tee it up, but they are pretty chewed up. Then, there are tiny mats that they encourage you to use. I just opted to use those. Not the most level, but I was playing so quickly I didn't have time to care. Between the tees and greens is decent grass that is pretty inconsistent in terms of lies. Around the edges are mounds covered with the tufts of bent/fescue similar to the new South Course. Over here, they are cut down much more so you can actually find and play a ball without much delay.

Pretty basic little pitch and putt course with the longest hole being around 140 and most around 100 or less. Some of the mounding and elements they added help it feel like a mini version of the new South. Not a bad way to get some short game practice in.