The reason for my trip. I was farting around on GolfNow and this course popped up. I called and they said they recently opened the course to limited public play in the afternoon. I found a Hot Deal f... Continue »

The reason for my trip. I was farting around on GolfNow and this course popped up. I called and they said they recently opened the course to limited public play in the afternoon. I found a Hot Deal for $40 at 12:30 on 9/28. If I were a hype man, I would say run don't walk to play this course. Old school tree lined golf course in almost immaculate condition. White tees were 6400 yards and it played much longer. Lots of dog legs including a boomerang one on each nine. Not sure what kind of grass was in the fairway but not a lot of roll out, however the ball sat up perfectly on every shot. The greens were all on the small side, smooth and like buttah. Some of the best I've ever putted on. I must have made 10 one putts over six feet, which helped since I didn't hit a single green in regulation. The fairways were all tree lined but not too tight, the rough didn't look very long but it was no bargain. I was in one trap that was short of the green and it was dark and had wet sand but played fine, all the other greenside traps had light white sand and looked perfect. It seems like all the courses on the eastside of the valley have some elevation change that adds to the challenge. All staff were welcoming and accommodating. I called and asked if I could get out early and was told no problem. Chatted and played a few holes with some very friendly members, so the place is not stuffy at all. Only one water hazard and not a lot of fairway bunkers but still a good test of your skills. I had to hit way too many fairway woods. They have a combo set of tees that play 5900 which seemed too short, they could use a 6,200 combo, but that is a personal nitpick. It looked to me that some fairway bunkers were off the fairway or an afterthought, maybe to be grassed over in the future. The members said they put a lot of money into improving course conditions and it shows. I can't say enough good things about the place. Considering the prices I paid to play in the area this course is an absolute steal at $40. Highly recommend. I would check GK for aeration updates for the courses in the area, greens this good with weather this good usually get punched.