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Golfer Bob
White Hall
2008-11-11
$31 (cart included), played on Tuesday, November 2008 at 10am
Our group of travelling seniors plays here about once or twice a year, when the winter rates kick in. Played for $34 11-11-08, with the Tee Time Book, which is an excellent price for this outstanding golf course.
Greystone is the crown jewel in the Baltimore County course system, and ranks with the very best public courses in this part of the state, especially at the winter price. Layout is very challenging, with wonderful vistas, and the sense that this is a round to savor (even if one is not playing well).
Design is memorable, with no two holes looking at all alike, and almost perfect employment of the rolling terrain: one has the sense that the architect did not move any dirt, just mowed the grass on what God put in place. Design is such that golfers of all skill levels can find a suitable tee, and really enjoy themselves. Tee boxes are generally medium large, and most are flat, with a few not quite level. Fairways are all generously proportioned in the landing areas, with no trick shots required. Greens are medium large and almost all are contoured to some extent. Bunkers are plentiful, and it is a rare player who can go the whole round without hitting at least a few of them.
Conditions today were excellent, although the greens were a little slower than their usual summer speed. The course is walkable, although there is some elevation change, and in a few cases, a long hike from green to the next tee.
Practice green and driving range are available. The carts have GPS, which is a real help. The clubhouse is a hilltop edifice, with a commanding view of the course and environs. Has a nice pro shop, a good sized snack bar, and meeting and banquet rooms. Staff is excellent: professional and hospitable. The course is somewhat remote, but the signage is good from the main roads.
I did not rate this course as vacation worthy, as there is no suitable lodging nearby, but it is very much worth a trip. Highly recommend.
Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Best course in the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Staff, Clubhouse, Pro Shop
$31 (cart included), played on Tuesday, November 2008 at 10am
Our group of travelling seniors plays here about once or twice a year, when the winter rates kick in. Played for $34 11-11-08, with the Tee Time Book, which is an excellent price for this outstanding golf course.
Greystone is the crown jewel in the Baltimore County course system, and ranks with the very best public courses in this part of the state, especially at the winter price. Layout is very challenging, with wonderful vistas, and the sense that this is a round to savor (even if one is not playing well).
Design is memorable, with no two holes looking at all alike, and almost perfect employment of the rolling terrain: one has the sense that the architect did not move any dirt, just mowed the grass on what God put in place. Design is such that golfers of all skill levels can find a suitable tee, and really enjoy themselves. Tee boxes are generally medium large, and most are flat, with a few not quite level. Fairways are all generously proportioned in the landing areas, with no trick shots required. Greens are medium large and almost all are contoured to some extent. Bunkers are plentiful, and it is a rare player who can go the whole round without hitting at least a few of them.
Conditions today were excellent, although the greens were a little slower than their usual summer speed. The course is walkable, although there is some elevation change, and in a few cases, a long hike from green to the next tee.
Practice green and driving range are available. The carts have GPS, which is a real help. The clubhouse is a hilltop edifice, with a commanding view of the course and environs. Has a nice pro shop, a good sized snack bar, and meeting and banquet rooms. Staff is excellent: professional and hospitable. The course is somewhat remote, but the signage is good from the main roads.
I did not rate this course as vacation worthy, as there is no suitable lodging nearby, but it is very much worth a trip. Highly recommend.