travaden

As usual the course is beautiful, but greens are on the way out. While they still rolled true, there were lots of bare spots. Bent grass suffers in the summer heat.

Staff unfriendly and clubhouse was a little difficult to locate. I was surprised that no GPS was on the carts, and no picture overviews on scorecard. So, first time around some holes are a shot in the dark. Par 3's can play a little long. I recommend white tees for 15 plus handicaps. Greens are excellent and very fast. Overall course conditions are top notch. The place is a little shop worn and could use paint and landscaping. Layout is long, and would not be good idea to walk.

With a top rating for the courses in Alabama, I thought this would be a can't miss. I called the staff the day before I played to learn of course conditions. I was told it was in great shape, and would be worth my time to drive over from Georgia.

I was saddened to find that the greens were in terrible shape. Staff , layout and other conditions were good, but , with poor greens the experience was muted.

It might be worth a drive, if they get the greens in shape.

Tees, fairways and greens were in good shape. However if you were not 'down the middle', rough was overgrown, and traps were in poor conditions. It is ok for a quick round on a hot deal, but not worth full price.

The only drawback to this round was that it was not posted on the course website or the golf now reservation list that the greens had recently undergone aerification.

Course is well maintained and would be wonderful to play when the greens are back to normal.

The staff was eager to greet me and help with the bags etc. in as effort for a tip. However the clubhouse staff was disorganized and never paired me with my golf now group. No marshal was present and several singles went off. I finally joined another single. The driving range was included but we hit off mats.

We played through a group of six and several players behind us quit the round. The half way house was closed. The course does not turn at the clubhouse, but it does not allow outside beverages. I have never played there when the stand was open on number 10 .

The fairways are great, but the rough cuts in at some unusual spots leaving good shots with a difficult lie. The greens had some bad areas and were covered with fertilizer. Some traps had good sand and others were filled with a heavy beach style sand. That make it hard to adjust from trap to trap.

The weather was great and the views outstanding.

Needless to say at the end of the round ample staff was there to get another tip to unload our carts. This course has dropped from a must play to average.

Several members of the staff were eager to greet me and get my clubs etc. I am sure that effort was for a tip. The clubhouse was disorganized and said they had lost the pinsheet?

The driving range had us hitting off mats.

There was no marshal and several singles went off. I was never paired with my golf now group and finally joined another single. We played through a group of six and several behind us just quit the round.
The fairways were in great shape, but the rough is cut in ways that does not reward good shots. It centers the fairways in places that are unexpected. The greens were covered in some type of fertilizer making putting difficult. They also had some bad spots.
The views are always great and the weather made it a good day. However , I would say this course has dropped from a must play to average.

Over the years, I have played here a number of times. It is usually a good value. However, today the greens were in very bad shape. I would pass on this one until conditions improve.

Course has some tricky holes but greens are very good. Several areas need some attention (i.e. traps). The course will play long from the back tees. I would suggest white tees for the average golfer.

Course conditions are beyond excellent. If this is your first time to play, be prepared for blind shots and areas where local knowledge is key. Some holes have a bad design. Overall it is a wonderful place with great greens and friendly staff. I will go back again.

I understand the course is under new management. I could see efforts to upgrade. If the work continues, it will be a wonderful destination. It is very 'hilly' , so be prepared for challenging lies. There are several tee choices for all skill levels.
It is not worth the weekend rates, but weekday rates are fair.
I have heard the restaurant is very good but is only open for dinner. I found this frustrating as I often like to eat at the course before play.

Starter was very nice but pro shop did not offer a warm reception. The greens needed some attention.

Best course I have ever played in over 40 years of golf around the world.

One of the best courses I have ever played at any price!