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Howie Smith
Portland
2009-02-05
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, October 2008 at 8am
The greens on this public golf course are as pristine as any private country club in this or any other area. It is a tree-lined course that penalizes errant drives, but one on which you can score if you are able to keep the ball in play.
With the 405-yard Par 4 tenth hole, as the opening to a challenging back nine, it is a treat to make par and a thrill whenver you make birdie. The drive must be kept under 250 yards to avoid the water hazard that crosses the fairway. For those who only hit it in the 200-yard area, the shot to the green makes the decision to go for it or lay up problematic, because the water is just over 50-yards across & once cleared, the remaining 45-yards to the green is all uphill. Shots that barely make it over the water, frequently roll back into the hazard and require another shot, leaving a minimum of 145-yards to the green, depending on where you decide to drop.
Would travel: 120-300 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Better than average course for the area, Ranks with the best in this price level, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, Price, Ambiance, No Houses on Course, Pace of Play, Staff, Clubhouse
Member (cart included), played on Sunday, October 2008 at 8am
The greens on this public golf course are as pristine as any private country club in this or any other area. It is a tree-lined course that penalizes errant drives, but one on which you can score if you are able to keep the ball in play.
With the 405-yard Par 4 tenth hole, as the opening to a challenging back nine, it is a treat to make par and a thrill whenver you make birdie. The drive must be kept under 250 yards to avoid the water hazard that crosses the fairway. For those who only hit it in the 200-yard area, the shot to the green makes the decision to go for it or lay up problematic, because the water is just over 50-yards across & once cleared, the remaining 45-yards to the green is all uphill. Shots that barely make it over the water, frequently roll back into the hazard and require another shot, leaving a minimum of 145-yards to the green, depending on where you decide to drop.