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Yes I know it was the middle of March in Pittsburgh. Yes I was happy just to tee it up. Yes I realize Quicksilver summer rates are double what I payed. But still, we’ve come to expect Quicksilver to be a cut above the pack. Sand traps were washed out canyons. What wasn’t washed away was concrete. Greens were a little shaggy and couldn’t even find a garbage can that wasn’t overflowing. C’mon guys, we know it’s still Grapefruit League time, but we hope for better conditions.

Pulled down to the first tee only to be yelled at by the starter that the front 9 was closed for aeration. Not disclosed 2 days ago when booking. Not disclosed when checking in. Not disclosed when hitting balls on the practice range.
Everyone understands greens need aeration, but a little communication and courtesy goes a long way. Golfers respect the course. But respect oughta go both ways.

A buddy and I played Fort Cherry on a scalding hot but sunny and gorgeous summer day. Friendly starter got us off early and we enjoyed a great round. The course gets a lot of play, but the tee boxes were well maintained and divots were all filled, lots of COLD water which really saved the day, and overall conditions were most enjoyable. Even the portajohn was clean on #13. Greens were very nice and consistent. The electric carts have GPS which was a great help. The pub offered cold draughts and the perfect setting to savor my victory. We'll be back.

Hard to beat Linden Hall for a $10 hot deal, on a picture perfect August day. Very cooperative and pleasant staff. Got right out and finished in just under 4 hours. The dreaded nats, which used to ruin a round by flying in your eyes when you were trying to putt, were only present on #1 and #2, and not in previous amounts (spraying?). The greens were consistent. The grounds were immaculate. I'll be back.

In spite of lousy weather (it actually hailed on us on #7) my foursome enjoyed a pleasant outing at the Uniontown CC. We had the course to ourselves and played at our own pace. VERY FEW yardage markers made for a lot of guessing. Restaurant and snack bar were closed, making chips, peanuts and Gatorade the only option at the turn (in the pro shop). Some pretty holes, and the back 9 offers a relaxing vista of the Laurel Ridge. Great value via GolfNow for regular guys who are not cc members.

My wife and I drove up from Pittsburgh last minute, prompted by your fantastic bargain on GolfNow ($10 for 18 w/ cart). Got there 20 minutes before our tee time but could not find anyone, and I mean anyone from the facility. The restaurant/bar/pro shop are all in the same big room and I stood there for literally 10 minutes holding my receipt and NO ONE was there! Finally, with daylight evaporating, I simply loaded our sticks on an idle cart and set off. Never saw a marshall, starter, anyone. I've been golfing for 35 years and that's a first.