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Drove 2 hours to play Grand View. The course is very unique. I've played scores of courses and there are very few that compare.
The course is short but doesn't play like it. Course layout demands accurate iron play from any tee instead of your traditional "grip it and rip it" approach on most courses. It was my first time but the starter was helpful in offering advice, the cart GPS were fist rate, and markers were sufficiently placed.
The elevation changes are severe on several holes making club selection crucial.
The views throughout the round are spectacular, the grounds were replete with local wildlife, and the course was extremely well maintained.
We played on a nearly empty course as the Steelers had a home game and the weather was wet. Despite a few moderate downpours, the greens stayed firm, the fairways (recently aerated) did not bog down and there was no standing water anywhere.
Lunch buffet was available to golfers at $12 paper person to boot!
We will be back and hopefully get good weather out next trip in.

Back 9 is more challenging but not torturous for mid-level golfers. Great elevation changes throughout the course. Fairways are ample, fortunately, because the rough can be deep and the well placed bunkers are frequently in play. Play smart and know the layout to avoid nasty surprises and you'll fall in love with this course!