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Les Azevedo
Stevinson
2011-07-07
$21 (cart included), played on Tuesday, July 2011 at 4pm
I have played this course in every condition imaginable; over 3000 times in the last 16 years. I have witnessed golfers having their best day and even more so, golfers having their worse day. The level and type of golf offered here is way beyond most golfers' experience. Playing a course devoid of trees, yet needing to shape the ball leaves most people scratching their heads.
One thing you don't see or hear is that the course isn't fair. Choosing the "right" shot out here is as important as making the shot. If you are in the wide fairways, then you have a good lie. If you miss the fairway, be prepared to look for your ball in "native" grasses and bushes. Oversized greens are surrounded by aprons which putt as good as most greens and can gobble up extra strokes faster then the tee box. Without good distance, approach shots might leave 90 foot putts. The greens have subtle breaks which can be tough to read and speed of putts is always the key to a great round.
The bar and grill staff is the best around and always has been.
The appeal here is great golf in all kinds of conditions. Deals on green fees can be had almost year round and the great course condition varies little.
The practice facility has conditions much like the course and a new teaching facility is being built this summer.
Would travel: 60-120 Miles, Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Ranks with the best in this price level, Best course in the area, Fair priced based on quality and competitive area pricing
Condition of Course, Layout, No Houses on Course, Staff
$21 (cart included), played on Tuesday, July 2011 at 4pm
I have played this course in every condition imaginable; over 3000 times in the last 16 years. I have witnessed golfers having their best day and even more so, golfers having their worse day. The level and type of golf offered here is way beyond most golfers' experience. Playing a course devoid of trees, yet needing to shape the ball leaves most people scratching their heads. One thing you don't see or hear is that the course isn't fair. Choosing the "right" shot out here is as important as making the shot. If you are in the wide fairways, then you have a good lie. If you miss the fairway, be prepared to look for your ball in "native" grasses and bushes. Oversized greens are surrounded by aprons which putt as good as most greens and can gobble up extra strokes faster then the tee box. Without good distance, approach shots might leave 90 foot putts. The greens have subtle breaks which can be tough to read and speed of putts is always the key to a great round. The bar and grill staff is the best around and always has been. The appeal here is great golf in all kinds of conditions. Deals on green fees can be had almost year round and the great course condition varies little. The practice facility has conditions much like the course and a new teaching facility is being built this summer.