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On a previous trip to the area some local fellas told me I should play this course, this time thru the area from Daytona to Lakeland I stopped in on a Sunday with no t-time on NFL Opening day so not busy. First the young guy in the clubhouse was awesome, fun conversation and found out he is a Marine( I am a Navy Doc) so we spoke the same language. It was a bit past Kick off of the first football game, he said I could get right on the course, then tells me I had to have the cart no later than 5:00, no exceptions so I could only do 9 holes, bummer I came all the way from Virginia and only 9 holes. OK, off I go had the place to myself, had a great time the track was nice, not the best I ever played but real fun and taken care of. Clubhouse, tee boxes, fairways, rough, traps, and greens are very nice, and I even had a nice conversation with one of the neighbors about the best cake he ever had (he shared with me and I agree it was guud). I got back to the clubhouse went in for a drink and to catch the end of the Bucs game, while watching the game with a real cool guy, mentioned I was traveling and what a bummer it was I didn't see the back 9, turned out he is the GM of the place gave me a Dr. Pepper and said get out there and have fun finishing the course. What a deal, I don't want to give away anyone's rule breaking but I have nothing but great things to say about this great place and the people that care for and manage it. Do yourself a favor if you are in the area and love golf, this is a great time, and sometime next September I'll see ya there.

For a course built in 1951, it's still a great track even with the new technology in equipment, ya really can use every club in your bag, and shape shots like golf should be played. The good condition of the course made for a great day with Magirl. And golfnow makes it a great value, and sometimes most times pairs you up with some great people.