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Brian Clark
Augusta
2020-05-15
$26 (cart not included), played on Thursday, May 2020 at 9:00 AM
Due to “Social Distancing” in Michigan it is walking only and what a walk it is. This is a rolling wooded Par 36/36 layout with five (5) tees from 6,628yd/72.7/133 down to 5,087yd/69.4/119. Playing #2 hole Par 4 at 422yds all uphill had me moving from Black/Tips to the Green at 6,244yds. Both Par 3’s #3/#6 were playing 177yds today and missing short or long is your best choice, if not hitting green. The #4 is a 529yd narrow Par 5 with bunkers at every landing area to a uphill finish. The #7 a 490yd Par 5 allows you to gain confidence but stay to RH side to hit tucked LH green. Back 9 starts out with a uphill tee shot on the 555yd Hcp 6 #10 Par 5 that finishes to a hilltop protected green with short being ok. The #12 a 321yd Hcp 18 Par 4 allows you an easy Par if you stay on RH side. The #13 a 183yd Par 3 has a severe LH drop off so favor RH side on any misses. The course relaxes a bit on #17 the 497yd double dogleg Par 5 if you stay in center cut and hit the protected elevated green. Saving the Hcp 2 hole a 435yd Par 4 for last, puts your game to a real test. The downhill tee adds distance but accuracy is need for that 180-200yd 2nd shot and don’t miss right. Enjoyed the great conditions from tee to green and the soft sand traps were a welcomed sight. Ended up shooting 38/41 w/33 putts on this cool and windy day.
Would travel: 60-120 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, Price, Pace of Play, Difficulty, Ambiance, Staff, Layout, No Houses on Course
$26 (cart not included), played on Thursday, May 2020 at 9:00 AM
Due to “Social Distancing” in Michigan it is walking only and what a walk it is. This is a rolling wooded Par 36/36 layout with five (5) tees from 6,628yd/72.7/133 down to 5,087yd/69.4/119. Playing #2 hole Par 4 at 422yds all uphill had me moving from Black/Tips to the Green at 6,244yds. Both Par 3’s #3/#6 were playing 177yds today and missing short or long is your best choice, if not hitting green. The #4 is a 529yd narrow Par 5 with bunkers at every landing area to a uphill finish. The #7 a 490yd Par 5 allows you to gain confidence but stay to RH side to hit tucked LH green. Back 9 starts out with a uphill tee shot on the 555yd Hcp 6 #10 Par 5 that finishes to a hilltop protected green with short being ok. The #12 a 321yd Hcp 18 Par 4 allows you an easy Par if you stay on RH side. The #13 a 183yd Par 3 has a severe LH drop off so favor RH side on any misses. The course relaxes a bit on #17 the 497yd double dogleg Par 5 if you stay in center cut and hit the protected elevated green. Saving the Hcp 2 hole a 435yd Par 4 for last, puts your game to a real test. The downhill tee adds distance but accuracy is need for that 180-200yd 2nd shot and don’t miss right. Enjoyed the great conditions from tee to green and the soft sand traps were a welcomed sight. Ended up shooting 38/41 w/33 putts on this cool and windy day.