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Ed Homsey
Poland Spring
2015-09-05
Guest (cart included), played on Sunday, January 2012 at 12:00 AM
The weather was miserable when a friend and I insisted on playing the Poland Spring course. We had the course to ourselves, so were able to enjoy the interesting features. As Walter Travis aficionados, we were most interested in seeking out the features that Travis brought to the course in his major remodeling of 1916-1917. 10 of the greens were either rebuilt or newly built by Travis, and he installed 10 new bunkers. So, the course is a very interesting mix of Ross and Travis. Two designers who spent a lot of time together in Pinehurst, and shared similar design philosophies. Poland Spring provides ample challenge with its very interesting terrain and interesting green sites. I hope to get back someday to enjoy the course on a bright sunny day highlighting the beauty of its setting.
Would travel: 120-300 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line:
Price, Pace of Play, Ambiance, Staff, Layout, No Houses on Course
Guest (cart included), played on Sunday, January 2012 at 12:00 AM
The weather was miserable when a friend and I insisted on playing the Poland Spring course. We had the course to ourselves, so were able to enjoy the interesting features. As Walter Travis aficionados, we were most interested in seeking out the features that Travis brought to the course in his major remodeling of 1916-1917. 10 of the greens were either rebuilt or newly built by Travis, and he installed 10 new bunkers. So, the course is a very interesting mix of Ross and Travis. Two designers who spent a lot of time together in Pinehurst, and shared similar design philosophies. Poland Spring provides ample challenge with its very interesting terrain and interesting green sites. I hope to get back someday to enjoy the course on a bright sunny day highlighting the beauty of its setting.