BobbyDGolf

I used to drive by Halifax all of the time but never thought about playing the course. I was pleasantly surprised by it.

We played the blue tees, which was 6700 yards. That is longer than I am used to but there is a lot of room to keep it in play despite narrow fairways.

Not every hole is a driver hole, but will still demand a long second shot in. There also seemed to be a bunker on the left side at about 240-250 yards. This is problematic for a lefty hitting a cut.

The approach shots were more than fair which is good because they were often with mid to long irons. The par 3s were also long, one being 222 yards that day.

The greens are in really good shape. They are receptive but fast and sloped. Hills and grain matter. We all really struggled with speed.

This course could certainly be a good tournament prep/host. Some of the amateur events I play in bring about the same problems I had here.

Went into playing Green Hill blind with a buddy. Didn't know anything about or anyone else that has played it.

I had a lot of fun. The most impressive part was the elevation changes. Uphill, downhill, and side are all in play. You can be a little wayward off of the tee and the course will bring the ball back for you. Although, it could go the other way too.

The course plays firm and fast. I was getting an extra 20+ yards on tee shots but approaches played the same. The greens were receptive and inviting to go after. There may have been blind tee shots but not really on the approach.

These were also some of the fastest greens I have played this year. They roll true but speed control is paramount.

Pinehills is one of my favorite golf experiences. The staff is helpful and treat everyone like they are members at an exclusive country club.

The Jones course plays firm and fast. The ball bounds down the fairways and there is plenty of room to hit it. The one concern is that the fairways are plateaus which will repel wayward shots.

The greens are firm, fast, and true. They are really fun to putt and they seem to fall. Some slopes to the greens but nothing too daunting.

This course is one of the best experiences in the state. Regular price of $125 is probably still worth it but you can also get in after 1:30 for $80 which is exceptional value.

Bay Pointe is a forgiving golf course. I hit a fair amount of bad shots that didn't get penalized. I started playing the blue tees but moved to the the whites after joining up with another single.

The construction is also done on the 5th and 6th holes and they are ready to go.

There are two weak holes on the course. #2 is a par 4 that plays way too long. Moving the tees up would be helpful. #7 is a par 3 that is maybe only 85 yards to the middle.

There are a couple of holes that are drive-able for someone in the 250 yards range, making for a fun decision. On the other hand, it feels like 5 of the par 3's all play to the same, or similar, distance.

The greens are sloped, receptive, and true but slow(er). The strategy is to go right at the hole with some speed.

Bay Pointe is going to be best for a fun, relaxing round of golf. There is not a ton of trouble to worry about and there is space to miss. There is room to hit the driver but you don't have to at the same time.

Despite the length not being an issue, I do not know if I would play the blues when I go back. Most holes are fine but a couple seem like the tee box doesn't really fit.