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AL RENWOD
Alton
2012-03-21
(cart included), played on Friday, October 2011 at 6am
I've long been of the opinion that if Arnold Palmer showed up he would blow a gasket and fire everyone on sight. This is a course, once great, that has been allowed to degenerate to ave. or below ave. standards while the cost is signigicantly higher than other nearby courses that are in much better condition and provide a more consumer friendly experience.
In regard to the course, best to work on your down hill lies. About 80% of the holes required approach shots from down hill lies. If cut and rolled it can be a difficult putting course. Of course, that assumes adequate grass on the greens. Don't count on that.
If you want the Palmer experience okay, but do expect to be treated like a criminal by the club house staff. Expect 6 or even 7 hour rounds (yes, 7 hours one time!). Marshalls/Rangers are easy to find, they are riding through the nearby rough looking for lost balls.
(cart included), played on Friday, October 2011 at 6am
I've long been of the opinion that if Arnold Palmer showed up he would blow a gasket and fire everyone on sight. This is a course, once great, that has been allowed to degenerate to ave. or below ave. standards while the cost is signigicantly higher than other nearby courses that are in much better condition and provide a more consumer friendly experience. In regard to the course, best to work on your down hill lies. About 80% of the holes required approach shots from down hill lies. If cut and rolled it can be a difficult putting course. Of course, that assumes adequate grass on the greens. Don't count on that. If you want the Palmer experience okay, but do expect to be treated like a criminal by the club house staff. Expect 6 or even 7 hour rounds (yes, 7 hours one time!). Marshalls/Rangers are easy to find, they are riding through the nearby rough looking for lost balls.