Tomforde

Rather than write a review, the note I wrote to my son after our round should do...

We were really impressed with Quail Hollow and not just because it cost us less than $30 (cart included). It's a fun layout and at barely 6000 yards, the course is short but challenging - more difficult than (our home course) and 1000% better maintained. It is surprisingly well-manicured; fairways and bunkers in very good shape and well-groomed. Greens are fast and putt true. They even have 'weeded' flowerbeds and ornamental grasses scattered throughout.

If we weren't already booked at The Shattuck, I probably would try to convince you to make the 40 minute trip to Oakham!

My buddy and I booked a tee time at Crotched Mountain pretty much on a whim and didn't have very high expectations...but a short ride in the country during foliage season seemed like a fun idea. The drive turned out to be a lot longer than expected (1 hour 20 minutes) but, as it turns out, I'll surely be making it again.

We totally enjoy playing The Shattuck in Jaffrey and found that Crotched Mountain was somewhat similar but it was a lot better manicured. The fairways, bunkers and greens were surprisingly well maintained. If you like Donald Ross courses, you'll love this one. The views were great (check some of the pictures I took - assuming they upload) and the golf was outstanding. Most holes didn't require a driver but they all seemed to require landing the ball in the right place with a 3-wood off the blue tees. Target golf at its best! Undulating, slanted greens make it a challenge but they roll true and make it fun. I think a good sense humor and an appreciation for beautiful scenery would really help those of us who aren't scratch golfers.

We sat on the deck overlooking the 18th green and enjoyed a quick but delicious lunch after our round, The bartender poured my Guinness properly (fill 3/4, rest, finish pouring) so it was a fitting end to a most enjoyable day.

Hopefully we can get back yo Crotched Mountain several times before the snow falls!