Had a great time playing with GKers rgm2525, patbrannagan and his friend Robert on Monday at the Golf Moose / Greenskeeper.org Private Course Outing. I was not able to schedule a GK Guru round prior t... Continue »

Had a great time playing with GKers rgm2525, patbrannagan and his friend Robert on Monday at the Golf Moose / Greenskeeper.org Private Course Outing. I was not able to schedule a GK Guru round prior to this event so opted to play instead of hosting a Closest To The Pin contest. I love getting to know everyone better that come to these outings doing a CTP contest but this was a nice change of pace to experience a private golf course I’ve never played before. I’m probably going to be playing/taking photos/reviewing the golf courses more often in coming GM/GK Private Course Outings.

The Huntington Club is formally SeaCliff Country Club. The new ownership changed the name a year ago and has since been reinvesting much into better playing conditions and general improvements. The new owners hired former Head Pro of SeaCliff Country Club for over 15 years Travis Brasher, better known as the Co-Founder of Travis Mathew Apparel, and now Founder of a new golf management company Camaraderie Clubs Management.

It was a great first time playing and golf organizer experience. The staging area is fantastic for any size golf tournament with carts, driving range, clubhouse and practice putting all in close proximity to each other. Their staff had our event correctly staged on time and were very helpful/friendly throughout the day. The golf course is well suited for all skill levels yet certainly not easy. The layout it mostly flat with mature trees, water hazards, small undulating greens, many bunkers, warm weather turf (bermuda/kikuyu) turf and poa greens. Amble room off the tee to grip and rip PROVIDED the rough is cut down. They could quickly turn this course into a beast if they maintained their kikuyu rough a few inches higher. But I’m sure the members would NOT appreciate that – LOL. Take a look at the photos I posted.

The greens were aerated a little over 3 weeks ago prior to our outing so there were still signs of aeration on the greens with mild bumpiness, somewhat inconsistent speeds and inconsistent firmness one would expect. However they still played very well with good speed and mostly smooth. Fairways full coverage and lush. Rough full coverage but cut to only 2 inches making it easy to play from. Tee boxes were in great shape, mostly level with little divot damage. Bunkers were groomed nicely but lower than expected sand quality. Firm, yet consistent and playable. Overall the peak conditions for this course should be in Summer/Early Fall but as of April still excellent.

Highly Recommended to play if you get a chance, join or have an outing at.