I was lucky enough to have played this course on 02/26 & 02/27, and what a great time it was.
I apologize for the late review, but suffice it to say, I've been a little busy.
This is a priva...
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I was lucky enough to have played this course on 02/26 & 02/27, and what a great time it was.
I apologize for the late review, but suffice it to say, I've been a little busy.
This is a private course and I accompanied one of my good friends that has been a member for over 20 years. Let me tell you, this is the life. I haven't had to opportunity to play at a private course, and these guys are treated like royalty (so was I for that matter).
Everything about this experience makes me want to be a member at a private club. From the spotless locker rooms, customer service and sheer camaraderie.
The course is beautiful. It's at the top of a neighborhood and doesn't seem to be very impressive until you get into the parking lot.
The club house is well situated and there is a door right outside of the sixth hole, where you can stop and get some quick lemonade or water, use the restroom or even get some cocktails. Because it's private, no one seems to be in a rush. Meaning, we walked in, ordered some drinks, chit chatted with other members and got back on the sixth hole. All the while, no one was pushing or upset, because they were right behind us doing the same thing.
Most of the members walked with carts, and they were good enough that it didn't matter because they hit once to my two shots. Because this course is so old, est. 1899, the green from one hole is very close to the tee box of the next. Unlike most courses, where you have to drive a ways to the next hole, this one allows you to almost park at the next tee box as you get your putter for the current hole.
The golf carts had USB chargers, GPS, ball washers and coolers. Some of the nicest carts I've used!!!
The greens were a little fast at times and in great shape. Because there is a pride of ownership, the divots are fixed and rarely in the way.
The tee boxes are in very good shape, of course they have some damage but again, the pride of ownership makes it so they are taken care of.
The sand traps were in great shape and nice soft sand caressed your ball if you were lucky enough to land in one.
The driving range was smaller than average and was built on a hill. One of the coolest driving ranges though, because you could place your tee in a rubber slit and it simulated placing it in grass. That's the first i've seen of this. Of course unlimited balls, but these guys were just there to warm up and dial in a few clubs. No real practicing going on.
In speaking to my friend, they cut down a lot of the trees that lined the fairways. At times, there was some openness to the holes (which if you have a slice like me), you endanger other on the adjoining hole.
There wasn't a cart lady that I could remember, but that didn't matter. The group I was golfing with got thirsty and they called the clubhouse and had drinks delivered!! It was awesome.
There is a full service snack shack at the intersection of several holes, but you have to get to 9 before you reach it. It's like its nestled in a 3 or 4 hole intersection.
The first 6 holes are the most beautiful in my opinion. They are at a higher elevation and so you get some really nice views.
The wildlife was awesome!! I have never seen a gaggle of turkeys on a course before (other than the guys I golf with haha). Much like the swans on any course, this one has turkeys!! At one point, two of the males started arguing and flexed their regalia of feathers for all to see. It was neat.
Finally, one of the coolest things on this course was the garage nicknamed "For the Boys". On the sixteenth hole, if you find yourself thirsty, pull up on the cart path, type in the code and there is a cart garage with a fully stocked fridge with name brand anything you want. Leave a few bucks and help yourself to literally any beverage you may want. I made myself a Kettle One and Redbull out of shear principle.
That about covers it. It was an amazing experience and one that I can't wait to have again.