Lives
Mechanicsville, VA, USA
Handicap
15-19
Age
35-44
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once every three months

About

Played the mini-tours after graduating from college; entered the PGA Professional Management program. Realized the golf business was not for me and eventually became the GM & VP of two automotive dealer groups then opened a technical writing and editing consultancy before retiring at age 36. Was shot in a hunting accident and lost five fingers and and a piece of my abdomen. After very hard work, I am an 18 handicap from the senior tees and I am even more passionate about the game.

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.8
3.8
Total 8 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

8 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
6
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
3
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
07/02/2013
Last Review
07/30/2015

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Kilmarlic Golf Club

Played On 05/21/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Interesting Design

Course was in excellent condition. The staff was friendly but in a forced and robotic way. Good practice facilities. The layout was a little too Mickey Mouse for me but land constraints likely contributed to said design flaws. It was strange to play a par-3 that was longer than one of the par-4's. There is no course on the OBX that is worth a $100+ green fee (including The Currituck Club) and Kilmarlic is no exception. But, overall, Kilmarlic is a fun-albeit tight-course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Holly Ridge Golf Course

Played On 05/19/2015
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A Goat Wouldn't Graze Here

I paid $100 for me and my wife to play on ant hills and crab grass. Fairways are indistinguishable from rough. Greens were in decent shape but stimped at about an 8. I left a valuable in the cart and called the course when I realized what I had done. Staff did not bring it inside deciding to rather leave it on a bench outside and not surprisingly it was stolen. This course needs to be razed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy

Sea Scape Golf Links

Played On 04/15/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Not worth the money

This is a $45 course masquerading as a premium $100+ course. Staff acts like you are bothering them. Tight course with lots of native grasses and water waiting to accept your offerings. Some nice views.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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The Federal Club

Played On 04/08/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Should be on "Best in State" list

Near-perfect conditions. One of Palmer's best designs. Will become an elite club once the permanent clubhouse is completed. Superb practice facilities. Greens are lightning fast but true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Hanover Golf Club

Played On 03/09/2015
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

A Ruined Gem

The new design is an abomination and disgraces the legacy the old design spent 46 years building. The driving range is a joke and aesthetically appears forced. The signature par-3 is gone. The best par-4 in central VA is gone. When I saw the new 12th and13th holes, I puked. This course used to be a diamond in the rough and a true joy to play. Now, it's just depressing. Thanks HM!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

The Homestead Resort - Old Course

Played On 10/15/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Historical & Beautiful

It's a rare treat to tee off of the oldest continuous use tee box in America. That is how you begin your round on the first hole. The course is lush, green, and well-maintained. The layout is unique with expected elevation changes. Be certain to study the layout because their is trouble in areas you can't see. The green speeds were inconsistent but in superb shape. I'm pretty sure I heard Sam Snead's ghost tell me I sucked.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb Value

The Hollows is a superb value. The three nines are always in good condition and their greens may be some of the most underrated in the area. They are quick, possess subtle breaks and generally role true. Despite the lack of any stunning landscapes, the designers adeptly created a diverse array of holes many possessing conspicuous individuality. My only demurs are the attitude of one of the elderly, part-time shop employees and the frustrating fact that only about one in three GPS systems work in their golf cart fleet.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy

Fox Hollow Golf Club

Played On 01/10/2013
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Memory Lane

I played the Florida mini-tours and was a pro at Saddlebrook Resort from 1996 to 1998. Of all the courses I played during those two wonderful years, Fox Hollow was my favorite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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