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River Marsh Golf Club - Hyatt Chesapeake Bay
Played On 09/03/2017Nice course with fantastic ending
Had an awesome Labor Day weekend! My wife and I stayed at the Hyatt Resort next door and she supported me in going to play the following day after the rain. I actually played two rounds on the same day, The first round (Golfnow hot deal $74 versus $112) with her driving the cart and the next (play it again round $21) alone. The staff was very friendly and professional. I normally try to remember the names to highlight however this time their names elude me.
Before the course, I'll give a little background to help maybe gage based on my background:
10-12 handicap, average drive 280, fairly accurate with my irons and descent putter. I played from the blue tees about 6,300 yds. There weren't too many tricky areas as long as you played more placement shots versus raw distance although there were plenty holes that required it. More pronounced were the number of fairway bunkers. This is the most I've ever played however shot placement proved rewarding. Hole #6 (par 3, protected environment between you and the green), 8 (par 3 water along the right side, 17 (Sweet, sweet, sweet par 3 must hit across the water 190yds & 18 (the bay along the left side however not really in play yet scenic along with finishing the green toward the resort) had the most character to me. Shot 88 the first time then managed to shoot 78 the second. Love the course and plan on adding this to my annual tour. Highly recommended.
Compass Pointe Golf Club - North/East Course
Played On 08/01/2017Awesome course. Looking forward to returning soon!!!
I normally don't review courses however I feel compelled to comment on this one. So chronologically here's my feedback in the short and skinny:
My profile and factors: 13 handicap, high 80 degrees, blue tees and first time playing the course.
Checking in for tee time - The young man who checked me in was efficient and courteous. He welcomed me as soon as I stepped in. His name slip my mind as I was a preoccupied with trying to move on to change and get warmed up.
Starter (Gary) - His enthusiasm and informative approached armed my playing partner and me with everything needed to successfully navigate the course.
The course - Nice and challenging layout yet not too intimidating. It teases you really well from thr tee which I fell for and got me out of my course management strategy. Good gamesmanship. My playing partner on other hand appeared fustrated which only comes down to your confidence in your skills. After each hole this course made me look back from green to tee and make mental snapshots for next time. It kicked my butt on a lot of holes due to first time playing there enticing me to try to cut corners from tee to later discover not much cut back along woodline. I paid for it stoke wise costing an additional 10 strokes all of which I own. If I had to speak on any area for room in improvement would be the greens however I don't put that on the course. It appears as though a lot of players believe checked marks on green magically repair themselves. Can fustrate your play when you miss birdie and eagle attempts. Nevertheless I finished with a mid 80 round. Loved the course and will return soon. Thanks CPGC for a great experience.
Griffin City Golf Course
Played On 03/16/2015Good Valued Course
I've played on several other higher cost/conditioned courses however this course has great value particular to the beginners and intermediate players. With this being a city course I am impressed with the upkeep and maintenance. I really enjoy myself each time I play there even though this time my game was way off. The greens were extremely fast (seemed like 12-14). I was never able to adjust my play however it was great training for me on my approach shots by trying to drop onto the green instead of my bump and run. The putting needed a surgical approach. The fairways are still dormant as other courses and I was able to get some nice rolls. I managed to pull a 323 yrd tee shot and averaged around 280-290 which I was pleased with. In closing this is a really good course for the money. I got it on a hot deal for $13.
Dear Jeffrey,
Thank you for taking the time to share your golf experience. Hope to see you back out on the links again soon.
Michael and Compass Pointe Team