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Golfer Bob
Littlestown
2008-10-30
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, October 2008 at noon
Our group of travelling seniors plays Quail Valley about three or four times a year, and the course conditions have definitely improved over the last few years as a result of the current owners.
The layout is generally OK, terrain is gently rolling and wooded, especially the front nine. The architect did some very nice things, notably on #9, a long dogleg par 5; #13, an island green par 3; and #15, a very long (almost 600 yards) dogleg par 5 down through a narrow chute of trees, with a creek crossing the fairway about 70 yards in front ofthe very firm green.
The course is walkable. There are some houses on the course, but they are not intrusive at all. Tee boxes are medium large and generally flat. Fairways are pretty wide, and are quite playable. Greens are medium sized, are VERY hard and putt fast: I find it very difficult to get a long shot into the green to hold because they are so hard. Bunkers are about where they need to be, not an excessive number of them.
Played here 10-30-08, and the course was in very good shape, with the exception of the bunkers, which were very hard, with only a thin layer of playable sand.
Pro shop and snack bar are in the lower level of an old barn: picturesque, but a bit on the small side. Worth a trip to play, but it is a long way out in the country, so make sure you have directions before setting off. Also, the course gets LOTS of outings (and they do a great job with them), so call ahead to make sure you can get on.
Would travel: 20-30 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Average course for the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, Pace of Play, Staff
$21 (cart included), played on Thursday, October 2008 at noon
Our group of travelling seniors plays Quail Valley about three or four times a year, and the course conditions have definitely improved over the last few years as a result of the current owners.
The layout is generally OK, terrain is gently rolling and wooded, especially the front nine. The architect did some very nice things, notably on #9, a long dogleg par 5; #13, an island green par 3; and #15, a very long (almost 600 yards) dogleg par 5 down through a narrow chute of trees, with a creek crossing the fairway about 70 yards in front ofthe very firm green.
The course is walkable. There are some houses on the course, but they are not intrusive at all. Tee boxes are medium large and generally flat. Fairways are pretty wide, and are quite playable. Greens are medium sized, are VERY hard and putt fast: I find it very difficult to get a long shot into the green to hold because they are so hard. Bunkers are about where they need to be, not an excessive number of them.
Played here 10-30-08, and the course was in very good shape, with the exception of the bunkers, which were very hard, with only a thin layer of playable sand.
Pro shop and snack bar are in the lower level of an old barn: picturesque, but a bit on the small side. Worth a trip to play, but it is a long way out in the country, so make sure you have directions before setting off. Also, the course gets LOTS of outings (and they do a great job with them), so call ahead to make sure you can get on.