Got out with Chuck (FirstFlightFX-101) on 1/12 as a twosome for a GK match at 11:45. I think this was my third outing here and I enjoy the general flow and contours of the layout. As to conditions, th... Continue »

Got out with Chuck (FirstFlightFX-101) on 1/12 as a twosome for a GK match at 11:45. I think this was my third outing here and I enjoy the general flow and contours of the layout. As to conditions, there was definitely a Winter element but it was still enjoyable. Teeing grounds were fine as to level and adequate coverage. The relative weak point would be the fairways on which, in addition to general tendency towards firm, thinner lies, there were areas hardpan and dirt — extensively on a couple of holes. There were areas of fuller lies but if you have issues with tight lies and take deeper divots, this may not be your course right now. That said, I have a shallower strike and mostly found my fairway lies acceptable and just played through it without much thought as I was focused on execution and my match. Chuck also seemed good with it although he had a couple of episodes in dirt areas on or just off fairway edges, so take it for what it's worth. Rough was rarely punitive and generally easy to play from. There is an abundance of trees lining most fairways and that is where the trouble lurked if you got off line. I missed the bunkers. Chuck was only in one but commented on the sand quality of it and played out well, so the limited experience there was very positive. The greens' surrounding rough was good for chipping, with the lead-up fairways and fringe fairly tight. I usually executed some form of putt at five or more feet from the green surface. The greens were in nice shape and fairly quick, frequently with some contour or slope to make it more interesting. Check-in was smooth, got a senior break on my fee, found some good grass to hit from on the range and the putting green was quick. Just past a wind advisory window, it was a perfect, mid 70's temperature day, starting with minimal breeze and dying to pretty much still through most of the round. Pace was good overall, slowing towards the end of the front nine and beginning of the back, but good otherwise. Although we did not avail ourselves of her services, the service cart woman came around often enough, always with a smile. Less than perfect conditions but enough to recommend it as an overall experience, we enjoyed it.