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David McGlothlin
Gordonsville
2012-01-12
$61 (cart included), played on Saturday, October 2011 at 8am
Best course in this area. Rates are EXTREMELY LOW if you play early morning or after 2. You will not find a better conditioned course or a more fun one to play for the price. 5 stars on value, layout, staff, and challenge. A must play if you are in the area. Unfortunately, there is not much around the course. You would need to go to Charlottesville, which is a great town, but no other real gems to play. Birdwood is OK, but WAY to expensive. I would stay the night in Charlottesville, and play Poplar Grove the next day. PG is another Ed Carton course in Amherst, which is about 45 minutes from Charlottesville. That way you play 2 of the best in VA in 2 days.
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, Ambiance, Staff
$61 (cart included), played on Saturday, October 2011 at 8am
Best course in this area. Rates are EXTREMELY LOW if you play early morning or after 2. You will not find a better conditioned course or a more fun one to play for the price. 5 stars on value, layout, staff, and challenge. A must play if you are in the area. Unfortunately, there is not much around the course. You would need to go to Charlottesville, which is a great town, but no other real gems to play. Birdwood is OK, but WAY to expensive. I would stay the night in Charlottesville, and play Poplar Grove the next day. PG is another Ed Carton course in Amherst, which is about 45 minutes from Charlottesville. That way you play 2 of the best in VA in 2 days.