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Phil Marshall
Leesburg
2008-03-01
$16 (cart included), played on Tuesday, February 2008 at 10am
Two problems: 1. There is no driving range and no room for one. 2. The state took a corner of the property eliminating a par three. The course is being redesigned to fix this. There are three holes affected on the front nine, two out of play and one par 4 reduced to a par three. Number 2, a par 5, has been moved back and is completely rebuilt with new bunkers and a sculpted fairway. Number 3 is new and a par 3 and to be the new signature hole. Both have the creek in play, although for number 2 the creek threat is greatly reduced. The new holes should be ready for play by July. The management allows you to play 18 by replaying 2 holes.
This course has a history that belays it's current state. Many local golfers won't play it because of its past. I don't know why but this reputation brings out some of the idiot golfers that don't know manners or don't care. So weekends can be trying unless you get there early.
The grounds keepers are spectacular. They keep the course as well as any, including the higher priced courses, and are extremely flexible regarding golfers playing through.
I love playing this course for its challenge and condition. I just wish there was a practice area.
Would travel: 10-20 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, Price, No Houses on Course, Staff
$16 (cart included), played on Tuesday, February 2008 at 10am
Two problems: 1. There is no driving range and no room for one. 2. The state took a corner of the property eliminating a par three. The course is being redesigned to fix this. There are three holes affected on the front nine, two out of play and one par 4 reduced to a par three. Number 2, a par 5, has been moved back and is completely rebuilt with new bunkers and a sculpted fairway. Number 3 is new and a par 3 and to be the new signature hole. Both have the creek in play, although for number 2 the creek threat is greatly reduced. The new holes should be ready for play by July. The management allows you to play 18 by replaying 2 holes. This course has a history that belays it's current state. Many local golfers won't play it because of its past. I don't know why but this reputation brings out some of the idiot golfers that don't know manners or don't care. So weekends can be trying unless you get there early. The grounds keepers are spectacular. They keep the course as well as any, including the higher priced courses, and are extremely flexible regarding golfers playing through. I love playing this course for its challenge and condition. I just wish there was a practice area.