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David Smith
Lexington
2007-09-01
$41 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2007 at 8am
This Pete and P.B. Dye designed course in Lexington, KY is a great course. The design is pleasing to the eye but also plays well, giving a good variety of layouts and required shots. It's techncially a 'links style' course, with an open layout and fescue grasses in the rough, with large and plentiful bunkers (as expected on a Dye course). The open layout does not make this an easy course as there are a number of subtle design elements that require good shots. Also, if you feel a light breeze in the parking lot, be prepared for a stiff wind on blow on the course. Water in play on several courses, but the number one hazard is the bunkers. This course is a must play for those that live within a 100 miles or so.
Would travel: 60 - 120 miles
Bottom line: Ranks with the best in this price level
$41 (cart included), played on Saturday, June 2007 at 8am
This Pete and P.B. Dye designed course in Lexington, KY is a great course. The design is pleasing to the eye but also plays well, giving a good variety of layouts and required shots. It's techncially a 'links style' course, with an open layout and fescue grasses in the rough, with large and plentiful bunkers (as expected on a Dye course). The open layout does not make this an easy course as there are a number of subtle design elements that require good shots. Also, if you feel a light breeze in the parking lot, be prepared for a stiff wind on blow on the course. Water in play on several courses, but the number one hazard is the bunkers. This course is a must play for those that live within a 100 miles or so.