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Arthur Folsom
Pebble Beach
2014-09-19
$76 (cart included), played on Tuesday, September 2014 at 8am
The re-designed Poppy Hills is a gem. The elephant burials have been removed from the greens. Several holes have been re-designed and are more playable. Scarcity and expense of water caused the sand capping of the course and elimination of watered rough. There are substantial waste areas which are there to catch errant shots but really do not interfere with well played shots. The course is in incredible condition when you consider that it just re-opened in April ,2014 after having been closed for a year for a complete teardown. No carts on the fairways at this point can mean somehat torturous walks between the ball and the paths; seems unnecesary since the turf is in excellent condition. The greens are huge, new, and somewhat difficult to putt; probably be more consistent as they mature.
Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course
$76 (cart included), played on Tuesday, September 2014 at 8am
The re-designed Poppy Hills is a gem. The elephant burials have been removed from the greens. Several holes have been re-designed and are more playable. Scarcity and expense of water caused the sand capping of the course and elimination of watered rough. There are substantial waste areas which are there to catch errant shots but really do not interfere with well played shots. The course is in incredible condition when you consider that it just re-opened in April ,2014 after having been closed for a year for a complete teardown. No carts on the fairways at this point can mean somehat torturous walks between the ball and the paths; seems unnecesary since the turf is in excellent condition. The greens are huge, new, and somewhat difficult to putt; probably be more consistent as they mature.