this is a surprisingly difficult little course. by looking at the yardage one would dismiss it as a beginners course, but i am a 3 handicap and i usually shoot 2-3 over par here and the same goes for many other good players.

the greens are small and many are shaped like a turtle's shell, so even with a wedge in hand they can be difficult to hold, especially later in the day when they harden up. the greens roll true and fast by muni course standards, especially considering the amount of play they receive.

the overall condition of the fairways and rough are acceptable for a muni. there are some bad spots but most of the time you will get a good lie.

what is most impressive is how this short, seemingly easy course can defend itself and keep people from going too low. there are 3 par fours under 250 yards (yes par 4s) but 2 have water surrounding the greens which force you to tee off with a mid iron and one is dead into the prevailing wind off the ocean just a mile away. 2 other par 4s are defended each by a huge tree in front of the green. its 2 par 5s are both under 500 yards but are both into the wind and only reachable by fairly long hitters. also the par 3s are as tough as they come... all are over 160 and 3 of 4 are into the wind and 2 have greens like an upside down cereal bowl...

give this tricky little course a try.