SoonerBill

The greens and fairways were pretty good for this time of year but on several tees, the garbege cans were overflowing with a lot litter on the ground all around them. Pretty disgusting. Tee boxes really chewed up. Hard to find any grass. $56 to walk in February is pretty steep. I like to play here but please hire someone to pick up the trash. All greens have two cups which is a great idea so when the group is finished putting, they put the flag in the other one to save the wear and tear near the hole but nobody was doing it. Starter was a nice guy but should have told the groups to alternate the pins when they were done with the hole.

Not a negative thing to say. Greens rolling very well and true. Fairways in excellent shape. Leaves were an issue on some holes but it was after a couple of windy days and couldn't be helped. At the end of the day, a couple of kids were seen on three wheeled motorized bikes whizzing around the back nine. We told the shop and they responded as well as the property maintenance staff to chase them off. Looked like they had hit one green recently and was repaired. Saw two military aircraft flying low and slowly crossing the 6th fairway which was interesting. This course always less windy than any other in the area. Had the course to ourselves starting at noon.

Played here almost exactly one year ago and then crossed it off my list. It was like the grounds crew was on strike. You needed the flagstick in the hole from 15 feet to see the cup. Areas around and in the bunkers unkept with weeds and fairways all chopped up with large areas of fungus. It was a disaster. Took a chance today since no one I know has played here lately. Now it is in superb condition like the old days when it first opened. Greens lightning fast and fairways and bunkers in top shape and manicured well. If you can putt these greens, you can putt anywhere. A very pleasant shock today. Always liked the variety of the layout. Will absolutely return and tell me pals to join me. W. Ryan

Didn't realize it was 6 years since I've played here yesterday. It's a notch below when it opened but the greens are still very fast and smooth, fairways tight and fine and edges around the bunkers are a little untidy but it has a nice variety of holes once you get over the par 4 3rd which is quirky since you have to hit the tee shot a fairly precise yardage or else you are blocked from the green. Tee boxes are aerated and sanded now but other than that, its fine and I would definitely return. I don't really need the royal treatment from the staff like they used to provide in the old days (a big difference now). If you can go up and down here, your short game is outstanding. A nice challenge. Areas more than 10 feet from around the greens on the sides and back could use some work. The cart I had did have the back cover for clubs in case of rain with a large rip across the top and the Velcro didn't work to keep it up so getting clubs out was cumbersome and a tire had low air pressure. Not a deal breaker though. Ranger was nice and suggested to skip the few holes where the school kids were playing and I returned to play them later and then some which was a nice bonus of 8 extra holes. With gestures like that, return business is virtually guaranteed. W. Ryan

We were about to get a Hot Deal from Golf Now. We stopped here on our way up to the Catskills for a long golf weekend at Christmans in Windham, NY. Staff pleasant. Course in good shape and the strong breeze made it very challenging on elevated tees. Landing areas narrow and it would be helpful to have played the course a few times as there several blind shots and elevation changes but the GPS shows where the carts ahead of you are which is helpful. A poor tee shot will probably cost two shots. Can't give it an extremely challenging rating as that is reserved for a place like Montauk Downs. I would say very challenging but the pull down menu has "somewhat".First time here and would come back.