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Longside Golf Club
Played On 07/14/2020Great course for a relaxed game
I know this course suffers from wet ground during the winter months but you really couldn't fault the condition of it when I played it recently (July). The fairways were nice the rough was tough where it should be. The greens rolled really well. They were not too fast or slow, fairly easy greens to putt on (except the 5th green).
I played off the yellows, the course play very differently off the whites.
The river Ugie meanders through most of the course creating water hazards in many areas. The course isn't long but with out of bounds on the left of the first 7 holes bad hits can be punished. There are quite a few par 3's which I don't view as a positive but not a negative either. Par 3 holes, 5th, 11th and 14th are fun and the others are a bit straight away 180+ par 3's. The one par 5 is broken into 3 by 2 ditches crossing the fairway. A 250+ carry drive might see some benefit but less than that you're in the ditch. Par 4 wise there are some basic holes but they tend all have something to them. Either OB or water. Notable Par 4's would be the 3rd, greenable with a good drive, 7th a big dog leg left with a chance to cut the corner and even look at the green. The 15th is another dog leg right but offers little benefit to cutting the corner. Then the 16th a very drivable par 4. surrounded by bunkers a lay up shot may be a better choice.
The clubhouse was closed due to Covid but I have played the course before and been inside. The clubhouse is welcoming with a bar and kitchen. I don't think the kitchen is available all day everyday.
There are free to use changing facilities and the last time I was there there was a shower too.
Perfect course for an outing or getting started playing golf. Then as you get better the hazards start to come more into play.