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Brian Clark
Canton
2022-11-12
$21 (cart included), played on Monday, November 2022 at 8:10 AM
Got the 2nd tee time ($25 w/cart) this Monday at 8:10am and in 2hrs and 50 minutes I was loading the clubs back into my car. They had the South 1st (3,197yds) and East 2nd (3,241yds) as the 18 hole loop today, with both playing at Par 36 each. With plenty of scattered trees bordering the rolling and slightly curved fairways, finding short created a little challenge. Leaves were removed from fairways and playable rough that added to the pace of play. The greens were rolling smooth and fast (9-10) despite players not fixing their ball marks as the greens were soft and holding. Sand traps were a little firm but edged very nicely and still had the rakes available. (some courses have removed them already) It seemed that almost all of the greens here were elevated and protected by sand trap or steep front/sides to reject missed shots. The Front 9 (South) starts out with Back to Back Par 4's at 400yds and two (2) Par 5's on #3 (479yds) and #4 (509yds). These holes are both narrow with bordering trees and tough greens. The #7 Par 4 at 349yds protects its Hcp2 by elevating the green, LH/RH sand traps and a creek crossing in front of the green. Having the #9 Par 3 at 183yds as the Hcp 1 hole has this 2 club elevated green with missing left for a kick on, better than right and down the hill. The Back 9 (East) is more open with #3 a Par 5 at 512yds that has two (2) front traps and water right guarding this Hcp 4 elevated green so play three (3) shots for a easy Par. The #7 Par 3 at 223yds with water on the RH side and three (3) traps in the front is their Hcp 1 hole. (Sand is not bad here) Finishing on #9 a 442yd dogleg is a tight uphill Par 4 on this Hcp 2 hole is tough. Great conditions here today but found a few trees that took away from easy pars, such is the endless pursuit of a totally satisfying round of golf. Ended up shooting 40/43 w/33putts and will be working again on position vs. distance next time.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: Better than average course for the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing, Ranks with the best in this price level
Condition of Course, Price, Pace of Play, Difficulty, Staff, Layout, No Houses on Course
$21 (cart included), played on Monday, November 2022 at 8:10 AM
Got the 2nd tee time ($25 w/cart) this Monday at 8:10am and in 2hrs and 50 minutes I was loading the clubs back into my car. They had the South 1st (3,197yds) and East 2nd (3,241yds) as the 18 hole loop today, with both playing at Par 36 each. With plenty of scattered trees bordering the rolling and slightly curved fairways, finding short created a little challenge. Leaves were removed from fairways and playable rough that added to the pace of play. The greens were rolling smooth and fast (9-10) despite players not fixing their ball marks as the greens were soft and holding. Sand traps were a little firm but edged very nicely and still had the rakes available. (some courses have removed them already) It seemed that almost all of the greens here were elevated and protected by sand trap or steep front/sides to reject missed shots. The Front 9 (South) starts out with Back to Back Par 4's at 400yds and two (2) Par 5's on #3 (479yds) and #4 (509yds). These holes are both narrow with bordering trees and tough greens. The #7 Par 4 at 349yds protects its Hcp2 by elevating the green, LH/RH sand traps and a creek crossing in front of the green. Having the #9 Par 3 at 183yds as the Hcp 1 hole has this 2 club elevated green with missing left for a kick on, better than right and down the hill. The Back 9 (East) is more open with #3 a Par 5 at 512yds that has two (2) front traps and water right guarding this Hcp 4 elevated green so play three (3) shots for a easy Par. The #7 Par 3 at 223yds with water on the RH side and three (3) traps in the front is their Hcp 1 hole. (Sand is not bad here) Finishing on #9 a 442yd dogleg is a tight uphill Par 4 on this Hcp 2 hole is tough. Great conditions here today but found a few trees that took away from easy pars, such is the endless pursuit of a totally satisfying round of golf. Ended up shooting 40/43 w/33putts and will be working again on position vs. distance next time.