Play days 02.14.20 & 02.15.20
09:20am tee time & 10:00am shotgun respectively. Both days were a beautiful sunny day in the mid to high 60s. The wind came around 02:00pm on Sunday but mostly 6-9 mph... Continue »

Play days 02.14.20 & 02.15.20
09:20am tee time & 10:00am shotgun respectively. Both days were a beautiful sunny day in the mid to high 60s. The wind came around 02:00pm on Sunday but mostly 6-9 mph before that.

It was a Team Play match that I was lucky enough to have been a part of- I was on the away team but I knew most everyone- many friends in both teams, making it a great two days of visit and a Saturday match though we got our b-hinds kicked :-) CCC team played well. ...and we didn’t.

Anyway, this old course held its own during the competition with its good conditions despite the two 15 inch snow they had during two grand holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas, covering the grounds for more than two weeks each time. I’d say the current conditions right now is pretty darn good!

The fairways are in lush good shape- a little on the dry side now so the ball ran pretty good.

The bunkers (green side) where I was in a couple different times or more had sand and they were well preped- they all looked good but the fairway bunkers lacked the sand (making it easier to get out of I think).

A few teeing grounds like on #2 was thin and had mostly been that way Or I’ll just say grass stays weaker around the trees it is under from that spot. #11 & 15 has the uneven grounds- watch where u tee it or use it to your own advantage. There were a few other tees that weren’t quite green in color because of the cold weather, but it’s really okay it has good grass coverage- dormant.

The greens were surprisingly smooth and fast- rolled very true and it also held good shots in- everyone loved it as I hear positive comments at different times on other’s conversations. (I know , I can’t help it :-) A couple of the greens had some work being done along the top edges if I remember but out where it didn’t play. The greens played fabulous and better than it looks in mixed coloration, again, from cold weather and type of mixed grass.

The meals were well prepared and quite tasty and the generous members’ open bar was awesome for the day’s event. Win or lose, it was fun with plenty of great camaraderie being had on that fun day.

The good staff and services at the dining were excellent and the pro shop staff were never behind. I’s were dotted and tees crossed in preparing the whole day with their expertise in all aspects of services and our needs. New range balls, carts with names, cards were well marked with handicaps and all. Very professional and official and it’s just nice to have that in a group match.

In addition, there were a few old trees that had been down and some new ones are in replacement. The trees around the par 3 #11 and par 5, 12th are being trimmed up top (yes!) you can hit high shots again when the wind is down.

Come visit this old school Billy Bell, Jr. design. It’s away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and city with a truly enjoyable experience.