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Old South Golf Links
Played On 07/15/2022Old South Gem
First timer here. CPO but understand with all the recent rain. Greens were slow as well do to rain. Several had some unhealed after June aeration. Need to play a second time as the blind holes were a little confusing. We’re not on Tour do enjoy the game. You’ll enjoy this course and staff is awesome.
South Shore Golf Course
Played On 08/19/2016Disappointing Revisit
This is my favorite layout on Staten Island. I haven't played here in a couple of years so I decided to give it a go today. Weather was 89* and sunny.
Front desk folks are very good, professional and friendly. Best part of the round.
1st Tee: Course was full with a steady of players. I was a single and manager to get in line with two other gents. A fourth showed up and we played together with three carts. Very disorganized first tee. Every group had three or more carts. Inefficient use of resources and assets.
Pace of play: A lot of what I would call "Choppers" out in the beautiful weather. A lot of Seniors playing also. Those groups hate losing balls so they search every nook and cranny looking for that $1.50 Top Flite causing a long wait between shots. Round from 1st tee check in to finish was 5 hours, 20 minutes.
Course condition: Tees were not mowed and turf was sparse. Looking around, there are few greens that get sufficient light to support proper turf growth. Lots of crab grass, sand and bare spots on the tees. Fairways had lots of turf of various sorts but were in need of mowing. Rough was plush and someone was mowing. Greens were in fact green. Very slow and again not much speed. Don't suspect the mower heights were set for medium to fast greens.
Final thoughts: New carts were a big plus. Again, today was hot and humid and there was not a drop of water anywhere on the course. You bought bottled beverages at the first tee before you teed off or when you made the turn. Nobody in their right mind would venture to drink from the two sketchy moldy and unclean fountains if you could remember where they were.
This is a city owned, privately operated concession. While I love the layout, it is geared for the recreational golfer and senior citizen. If you want to play real golf and enjoy your efforts, look elsewhere.
Hunter's Creek Golf Club
Played On 07/07/2016HIDDEN GEM
Found this gem after looking at the cost to play at Disney where we were vacationing. Had my 8 year old grandson with me to play.
Love playing in heat and early July in Florida is no exception.
Staff at Hunters Creek is top notch, professional and attentive to the customer. Matt, Andy Andrews, Jarod Bishop and the the unnamed cart attendant and bartender all made our day memorable. We will be back.
Also worth mentioning is that the course supports Junior Golf which s a definite plus and reason to play with your kids.
Once on course, we played at our own pace and aside from the super out spraying weeds, we were on our own. Only saw two other twosomes.
With the advent of measuring devices, which I don't use, my only real comment is that the lack of yardage on sprinkler heads or the availability of a yardage book hindered a really good round score wise. I was pretty close using the available markings (100, 150, 200 markers). No need to pay for cart based GPS.
Course routing through the residential areas is great. Unless you're a shankapotomus, the houses do not come into play. Great way to find a home on a golf course though.
Considering the high heat and humidity, the fairways and tees were in very good condition. Greens weren't slow and were rather hard and firm making them reasonable quick . A good thing.
Bottom line: As you read this, you can figure out that I liked the course. I think it has come back from what I heard was a rather low rating. I've given the course a high rating and consider it a hidden gem and an easy 10-15 minutes from Disney.
Hi brijack515,
Thank you for playing at Hunter's Creek Golf Club, and thank you for the 5 star review. We are humbled by your kind words and thorough review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed our staff as we find them to be our most valuable asset. We support junior golfers, and we are pleased to hear that you and your grandson enjoyed your round. We hope the next time you are down in Florida you will come back to see us again.
Best Wishes,
Hunter's Creek Golf Club Management
We appreciate the 5 star review and the mention of our great golf course and staff. Keep Old South on your list of "must play" courses.