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Joe Bruno
Patterson
2012-10-18
$31 (cart included), played on Saturday, October 2012 at 8am
I play this course at least twice a month. Since it is the more challenging of the two premier courses, it is typically closed Mon-Thu to limit play and give it a chance to maintain its degree of difficulty. The greens are usually quick (11-15 stimp) and true. There are several risk/reward holes but every hole will test the player, starting with the 3rd hole, a mean par 4 that places a premium on driver accuracy. The signature par 5 12th hole will make or break your round - good luck if you use your driver on it! Trees typically do not factor in so much on this course, but the 3rd, 12th, 14th and 15th holes will make you think twice about fairway placement. The par 3's are testy but fair, varying from 118 - 191 yards from the whites. Just make sure you have plenty of balls if you're not so accurate with your shots! For the money, the course ranks #1 in my book.
Would travel: 30-60 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Bargain priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Difficulty, Layout, Price, Ambiance, Pace of Play, Staff, Clubhouse, Pro Shop
$31 (cart included), played on Saturday, October 2012 at 8am
I play this course at least twice a month. Since it is the more challenging of the two premier courses, it is typically closed Mon-Thu to limit play and give it a chance to maintain its degree of difficulty. The greens are usually quick (11-15 stimp) and true. There are several risk/reward holes but every hole will test the player, starting with the 3rd hole, a mean par 4 that places a premium on driver accuracy. The signature par 5 12th hole will make or break your round - good luck if you use your driver on it! Trees typically do not factor in so much on this course, but the 3rd, 12th, 14th and 15th holes will make you think twice about fairway placement. The par 3's are testy but fair, varying from 118 - 191 yards from the whites. Just make sure you have plenty of balls if you're not so accurate with your shots! For the money, the course ranks #1 in my book.