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Brian Clark
Columbus
2021-11-18
$26 (cart included), played on Saturday, November 2021 at 10:15 AM
Traveling through the area and found this 1948 Robert Trent Jones Sr. that is run by the Columbus Recreation & Parks. I have to believe, that this is the Crown Jewel of their six (6) city public courses. Even though it's the middle of November, 37 degrees with 15-20mph winds, this course was in mid season form for playing conditions. The fairways had the leaves blown away and the full grass cut just a little longer, but it is November. Tee boxes had the markers removed but you could see how they had four (4) tees set up from 6,536yd / 70.8 / 125 down to 5,046yds / 68.4 / 117 on this Par 35/35 rolling tree-lined course. I only had time for nine (9) holes so I paid my $28 9/cart and headed out on the Front 9 Blue at 3,165yds Par 35.
Starting out on #1 a 392yd dogleg Par 4 was nice with 200-230yd drive to the corner to the narrow elevated green with trap on corner and RH side of the green. The #2 is a 150yd Par 3 that has the narrowest elevated green (6-8yds wide) with traps on either side. The #3 mirror's #1 hole at 400yds with another narrow elevated green, having traps on both sides. The #4 is a straightaway narrow treelined Par 4 at 365yds having a very narrow elevated green bordered by four (4) sand traps. What I have noticed so far is that the course gives you a very playable tee shot view but then tightens up on that approach shot view. The #6 is a dogleg right tee shot on this 410yd Par 4 playing to its Hcp 1 if you stray from the fairway. This trap free green has a small steep front to keep any short shots from bouncing on. The #7 Par 5 at 530yds has a generous fairway but another very narrow elevated green bordered by long sand traps. The #8 is a dogleg right 358yd Par 4 that has three (3) sand traps protecting front and both sides of the elevated green. The #9 a 410yd Par 4 into the wind is one tough with front traps protecting this elevated green. Very surprised by the great conditions this late in the season and look forward to returning a playing the Back 9 (3,371yd Par 35) that is much narrower than the Front 9. Ended up shooting 41 w/14 putts on this cool and windy day.
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area
Condition of Course, Pace of Play, Difficulty, Ambiance, Staff, Layout, No Houses on Course
$26 (cart included), played on Saturday, November 2021 at 10:15 AM
Traveling through the area and found this 1948 Robert Trent Jones Sr. that is run by the Columbus Recreation & Parks. I have to believe, that this is the Crown Jewel of their six (6) city public courses. Even though it's the middle of November, 37 degrees with 15-20mph winds, this course was in mid season form for playing conditions. The fairways had the leaves blown away and the full grass cut just a little longer, but it is November. Tee boxes had the markers removed but you could see how they had four (4) tees set up from 6,536yd / 70.8 / 125 down to 5,046yds / 68.4 / 117 on this Par 35/35 rolling tree-lined course. I only had time for nine (9) holes so I paid my $28 9/cart and headed out on the Front 9 Blue at 3,165yds Par 35. Starting out on #1 a 392yd dogleg Par 4 was nice with 200-230yd drive to the corner to the narrow elevated green with trap on corner and RH side of the green. The #2 is a 150yd Par 3 that has the narrowest elevated green (6-8yds wide) with traps on either side. The #3 mirror's #1 hole at 400yds with another narrow elevated green, having traps on both sides. The #4 is a straightaway narrow treelined Par 4 at 365yds having a very narrow elevated green bordered by four (4) sand traps. What I have noticed so far is that the course gives you a very playable tee shot view but then tightens up on that approach shot view. The #6 is a dogleg right tee shot on this 410yd Par 4 playing to its Hcp 1 if you stray from the fairway. This trap free green has a small steep front to keep any short shots from bouncing on. The #7 Par 5 at 530yds has a generous fairway but another very narrow elevated green bordered by long sand traps. The #8 is a dogleg right 358yd Par 4 that has three (3) sand traps protecting front and both sides of the elevated green. The #9 a 410yd Par 4 into the wind is one tough with front traps protecting this elevated green. Very surprised by the great conditions this late in the season and look forward to returning a playing the Back 9 (3,371yd Par 35) that is much narrower than the Front 9. Ended up shooting 41 w/14 putts on this cool and windy day.