Played this course for the first time in 18 years this weekend (9/20/08). Course is drying out for the overseed, so I don't think it's fair to "rate" the course. The course is in much better shape t... Continue »

Played this course for the first time in 18 years this weekend (9/20/08). Course is drying out for the overseed, so I don't think it's fair to "rate" the course. The course is in much better shape than many of the city muni courses right now. This one which used to be called Arthur Pack, now Crooked Tree . . is operated by the county. It's a pretty pedestrian muni. The practice facilities are excellent. The putting green is large, the driving range is roomy, and there's a nice bunker to work on sand shots. Course is pretty flat and roomy. There are some doglegs, but mainly on the back 9. The front has several holes that run side by side, so quite a few folks were playing from the "wrong" fairway. There are several water holes, but only #1 is "hidden" and can cause trouble on a blind shot. There are a lot of fairway bunkers right and left at about 225Y off the tee boxes. The greens are large and bunker-protected. There's some undulation in the greens, so it's different than a lot of muni's in that aspect. The back 9 was far more interesting than the front 9 as far as shot placement. The price is right, the service at the counter was very good. This course is worth a play . .it is in much better condition than the city-operated muni's . . but it won't fool anyone into thinking it's anything more than a pedestrian layout.

0600 Tee Time and was able to walk ($25) this fairly level course without melting by 1000 when we were finished. I live near this course and drive by it weekly, and the rains have greatly livened up t... Continue »

0600 Tee Time and was able to walk ($25) this fairly level course without melting by 1000 when we were finished. I live near this course and drive by it weekly, and the rains have greatly livened up the fairways and greens. There were a few ball marks on the greens that were slow to recover but that is because they are a little soft and hold well. Any backspin will definitely work on them. I was fortunate enough to test out the sand and even with the recent rains the crew is doing well to keep the traps fluffy and not packed down. It may be a little pricier than other nearby course's specials but it IS a county course and the cost is worth the well-maintained facilities.