Tetsundo

For those golfers living in Manhattan have not many options to play golf within reasonable traffic time. Probably Van Courtland is the most convenient golf course. This golf course is certainly just like a restaurant you go with jeans, not with a jacket. The first nine holes are a litter longer than miniature golf courses and I can reach at the greens with one shot. But scores are not the subject. The subject is you can find an oasis within 30 minutes from the Manhattan just like the Central Park.

The course have been upgraded recently. Very good for senior gofers and minor golfers.

I have been playing on this course longer than 25 years.Starting with the blue tee,now using the senior tee.My handicap started with 10,now 23.It is a bit sad,but I still enjoy my play here.I am very much familiar with every detail of the course,so I know exactly where to hit with which clubs should be used.But there is one hole I have never made par.The 9th hole.Scientifically you need or must hit a ball from the tee with a driver over 200 yards minimum to get a par,as the remaining distance would be another 200 yards to carry.And still you need an accurate shot to land the ball within 10 yards from the flag.The green is tiny and on the left there is a river.I tried many types of shots,still in vain.

Very flat,narrow,short.May not be a challenging course for a single-handy capper,but very enjoyable for an average golfer.Those golfers who are looking for more challenges should try Split Rock next to each other.