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Gentle but breezy short course in Clearwater area, with good greens that are slightly elevated. little water comes into play, and you get to play in all directions, making the wind a definite factor. definately aa beginners course.

This state park off US 52 is a steal this time of year. With Pinehurst charging peak season prices, this is a reasonable option. Greens were superb, pace of play outstanding. Bunkers are hardly ever good in these kind of systems(state parks), but this way a joy, and we come here often. We easily played 36 holes in six hours, and one of us is almost 73.

Look forward to coming back !

This seaside links is beside the Great Northern Hotel. It's 3 cliff side holes offer stunning views of the beaches., with putts that can be altered by the wind.

If you choose to walk, invest in a motorized pull cart, or be in excellent condition. Several holes have difficult climbs.

Don't let this short yardage fool you into thinking this little jewel will be a pushover. Over 150 years old, the course record is only 5 under. Strong wind is prevalent most of the time, and you're playing up and down thru the links. Missed fairways and greens leave difficult recoveries.

This golf course is affiliated with the casino, and is a beautiful beast.Elevation changes, tree lined, water, large, contoured greens. High handicaps will be miserable. and in for a long day. Ability to work the ball both ways while keeping it in play will enjoy the challenge.

Well conditioned beauty.

It this State Park course was easier to get to, it would be packed with players. As with most state park courses, the bunkers are rough(stones), but otherwise, this is a jewel. Beautiful, challenging, elevation changes, windy, large greens.

MAKE AN EFFORT TO PLAY HERE..

Golf Now Hot deal made this a nearly empty course available on a hot, steamy Memorial day afternoon..

Greens complexes challenging, and Florida breeze adds to difficulty. Litle water in play unless you're really bad.

Among its many accolades, this US OPEN qualifying site is a bear. Hilly, breezy, firm and fast greens, and thick rough.

Choose the correct tees, or you're in for a long day eating humble pie.

This is one of Pete Dye's early designs, situated along the shores of Oak HOllow Lake. Generally small, sloping greens, rarely do you get a flat lie in the fairway.

Check your ego, if you shoot twice your handicap, you played pretty well.

You won't be overwhelmed with the beauty of the course itself, but it sits above Roanoke among the Blue ridge Mountains, which are always on the horizon. Large, fast greens will test your approach putting. Hilly, but most slopes aren't too severe.

This State Park is a jewel and bargain. Bunkers are not very good and full of rocks, but the layout is both beautiful and challenging.

Golf groups on their way to Myrtle Beach stop here often to break up their trip.

Hot deal tee time of July 4 was a bargain. Greens had recent been plugged, but were relatively smooth.

Outstanding conditioning otherwise, but keep in mind, this is a beast. Jumps on you quickly on the first two holes, only a couple of breather holes.

High handicaper's nightmare!

Much surprised we were able to play after heavy overnight and morning rain. Cart path only wasn't a problem, as we were both old and slow, but the course wasn't crowded until the afternoon as we were leaving.

When you stand on the tee boxes, your options are clearly laid out on most holes.

With the wet rough, we were clearly over matched, but I'd welcome the chance to return.

Check in made us feel welcome.

This Donald Ross jewel , with the Hot Deal rate, is a must play for serious golf lovers.

Expect wind, or at least a steady breeze, deep but playable bunkers.
If you're a fan or Donald Ross, don't miss this one.

Played here after Final Four. Excellent conditions, several forced carries, WINDY.

Will return if back in area!

Friendly clubhouse personnel both welcomed and treated us like a guest. Easy access in Roanoke suburbs.
Senior friendly, but greens are challenging, especially most par 3's.

With two high handicapers in tow, t47his hot deal tee time did not allow us enough sunlight to finish. But what a treat! Only hope to be able to return some day.

Large, relative flat greens, with a couple of exceptionally sloped and difficult ones. All were fast.
Desert area, but course fairly well maintained, including bunkers.

Glad we took the time to travel to this jewel of a course. Have read about it for years, and it was well worth the effort to get there. Elevation changes, ravines to carry, some water and creeks. Played in back to back days, wind major factor first day, but still had fun.

Looking for an excuse to return.

This Knoxville area tract has an unimpressive clubhouse and limited snack bar, but the course is a well conditioned jewel. First class golf carts with quality GPS system.