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Dave Marr
Bonham
2008-11-26
$36 (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2008 at 8am
Do yourself a favor and take a road trip to Bonham, TX and play this course. My group and I met there on a Sunday morning, and paid about
$35 with cart to play this interesting, attractive and fun course.
I am not a "links" style fan, but I do appreciate variety, and Legacy Ridge has it. The impressive clubhouse welcomes you on arrival, and raises your expecations on what lies ahead.
The front nine is the links, with the challenge coming from water and grassy hazards placed alongside many of the holes. The fairways
are generous enough for the average player not to worry much, however, an occasional errant shot is probably gone for good.
My favorite part of the round is reaching #10, and seeing a somewhat daunting carry over a large pond right in front of the teeing area.
Within another hole or two, you begin to see an entirely different golf course from the front nine, with elevation changes, many old oaks, and a great park-like setting.
This is a beautiful rural setting, with only a few houses anywhere in sight (for now), and the drive up to Bonham helps to relax you for the round ahead. The staff is friendly, and welcoming, but local Bonham golfers are probably hoping you never make it up to their 18 hole hide-out (for the time being).
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, Ambiance, Pace of Play, Staff, Clubhouse, Pro Shop
$36 (cart included), played on Sunday, September 2008 at 8am
Do yourself a favor and take a road trip to Bonham, TX and play this course. My group and I met there on a Sunday morning, and paid about $35 with cart to play this interesting, attractive and fun course.
I am not a "links" style fan, but I do appreciate variety, and Legacy Ridge has it. The impressive clubhouse welcomes you on arrival, and raises your expecations on what lies ahead. The front nine is the links, with the challenge coming from water and grassy hazards placed alongside many of the holes. The fairways are generous enough for the average player not to worry much, however, an occasional errant shot is probably gone for good.
My favorite part of the round is reaching #10, and seeing a somewhat daunting carry over a large pond right in front of the teeing area. Within another hole or two, you begin to see an entirely different golf course from the front nine, with elevation changes, many old oaks, and a great park-like setting.
This is a beautiful rural setting, with only a few houses anywhere in sight (for now), and the drive up to Bonham helps to relax you for the round ahead. The staff is friendly, and welcoming, but local Bonham golfers are probably hoping you never make it up to their 18 hole hide-out (for the time being).