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Thomas Kilpatrick
Buchanan
2013-09-10
$26 (cart included), played on Friday, August 2013 at noon
It was obvious that budget constraints were at work - drainage in the fairways were not fixed with non potable water standing. The roughs were allowed to grow to a height where a ball could drop into the Bermuda and not be found while standing right on top of it. The fairways were narrowed to cut down on maintenance. All of these contribute to decreased play and higher green fees. The State obviously needs a person that understands how to condition courses to increase play. Greens need to be converted to Mini Verde which provide an excellent putting surface with lower maintenance.
Would travel: 10-20 Miles, Not Vacation Worthy
Bottom line: I would play again, Average course for the area
$26 (cart included), played on Friday, August 2013 at noon
It was obvious that budget constraints were at work - drainage in the fairways were not fixed with non potable water standing. The roughs were allowed to grow to a height where a ball could drop into the Bermuda and not be found while standing right on top of it. The fairways were narrowed to cut down on maintenance. All of these contribute to decreased play and higher green fees. The State obviously needs a person that understands how to condition courses to increase play. Greens need to be converted to Mini Verde which provide an excellent putting surface with lower maintenance.