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Brian Clark
Litchfield
2017-05-08
$16 (cart not included), played on Sunday, May 2017 at 1:30 PM
I rated this 9 hole layout based on the rural area its located, local built and minimal funding to operate. Played here about 7 years ago in July and the fairway/greens conditions were much better. The layout is very flat with good yardage (3,172 / Par 36) with the small greens and wind being your biggest challenges. Number #6 is a par 5 (464yd), dogleg left that has two (2) trees in the middle of the fairway blocking your 2nd shot. I cut the corner 2nd loop over the LH woods with a cut 5w that put me 60yds off the front, strange hole. Pretty much a 100% mowed course with no real fairway separation that would have made it more visual pleasing and challenging. Forced 100-150yd carries can add a lot to a basically flat layout and changing its simple appearance. Played 18 holes (Double loop) shooting 43/40 w/34 putts on a sunny windy (10-15mph) day in Litchfield, MI paying $18 (walking) in 3hrs and 15minutes at a enjoyable pace.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
$16 (cart not included), played on Sunday, May 2017 at 1:30 PM
I rated this 9 hole layout based on the rural area its located, local built and minimal funding to operate. Played here about 7 years ago in July and the fairway/greens conditions were much better. The layout is very flat with good yardage (3,172 / Par 36) with the small greens and wind being your biggest challenges. Number #6 is a par 5 (464yd), dogleg left that has two (2) trees in the middle of the fairway blocking your 2nd shot. I cut the corner 2nd loop over the LH woods with a cut 5w that put me 60yds off the front, strange hole. Pretty much a 100% mowed course with no real fairway separation that would have made it more visual pleasing and challenging. Forced 100-150yd carries can add a lot to a basically flat layout and changing its simple appearance. Played 18 holes (Double loop) shooting 43/40 w/34 putts on a sunny windy (10-15mph) day in Litchfield, MI paying $18 (walking) in 3hrs and 15minutes at a enjoyable pace.