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Review on 03-24-2012, Cape Fear National
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Wow. What. A. Course.
This course just screams out "elegant" from the time you hit the bag drop. Even the course signage is in waste bunkers, giving you a taste of what's to come.
What stood out most is the course's exceptional conditioning. Tee boxes were perfect. I mean perfect. Fairways were perfect. They got a lot of rain Sunday night (we were CPO, and some of the ground was squishy) and the fairways were lush. But the ball sat up beautifully on them and one could not find a spot in the fairway (other than divot marks) where one didn't have a perfect lie. The greens? Perfect. Not a blemish. According to the starter they were running at an 11. They were quick when we started, and lightning when they dried out. But so true and smooth - no meandering, no bumps/jumps.
The layout is fantastic. Routed through marshy areas, with beautiful links-style landscaping. The starter described it as tough but fair, and I think that's an apt description. It's difficult, but there are no shots where you simply cannot find a smart place to play to.
Of the five courses we played (River's Edge, Glen Dornoch, Tiger's Eye, Leopard's Chase and Cape Fear) this course was the unanimous favorite of everybody.
This is the kind of course you plan your trip around - it's that good.
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Review on 03-24-2012, Tidewater
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Played Tidewater today round 1 of 11
There were thunderstorms and severe storm warnings.. but we got a lot of wind but after 16, it moved in and we had to pull the plug.. They put me out with two guys from NY.. one of whom was from Ireland and should have been a comedian.. The guy in the cart with me worked for Edwin Watts and played golf in college and for a while on various tours.. I was pretty intimidated by that.. I played awful on the front.. no tempo and no technique,, settled down on the back and was actually pleased with how I played..
I thought the course was in great shape.. the greens were very fast and true... the fairways were decent & the bunkers were tough,,, They were a little hard, I thought.. but were in good shape. bottom line Tidewater was what I always expect from Tidewater.. Great golf that isn't cheap.. Great staff.. friendly & helpful.. POP 2:15 front nine and on the same pace for the back when the lightning chased me off after 16..
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Review on 03-17-2012, The Glens and Wizard
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Wizard:
10:44 start time. Sunny and warm. Kudos to the course staff for being especially helpful to the newly arrived and freshly discombobulated.
Fairways were fabulous and thick, greens on the front 9 were in very good shape and seemed fully recovered from recent aeration. Greens on the back 9 are still a little bumpy but a few more days is probably all they needed. Rough hasn't started to grow in yet, but the dry hairy shag that is there is still a bit of a menace. I can't imagine what that stuff is like when its growing! The wind kicked up during the back 9, making the final holes considerably harder. The finishing holes on the lake made the round, even with the added difficulty of a stiff breeze.
I loved this course, especially as an opener. I found it very balanced: plenty of opoportunities to score well and just as many chances to inflate one's score. Front 9 was slow, but that was mostly our play and not the fault of folks in front of us. I blame it on the rust. I would play here again in a heartbeat and my partners agreed. The only other negative I would note is the ridiculous club house exterior. The interior is perfectly lovely, but the external faux castle thing is truly awful. Finally, a deck overlooking the 18th hole would seem a natural choice in such a pretty setting.
Interlude:
After an hour killed at Buffalo Wild Wings down the street we picked up our 4th member at the airport and started north. Stopped at Flamingos on 17b for dinner. Three of us had an amazing open faced prime rib sandwich and our 4th was just as happy with his oyster po' boy. Good lucky find.
Headed north on 17 to rondezvous with remainder of group at Villas at Heather Glen. Last year this same group did the Glen's group golf package (Possum Trot, Shaftesbury Glen, Glen Dornoch, Heather Glen) and we loved it so much we just did it again. Condos at Heather Glen are nice, if unremarkable. Only complaint is the screened in porch is a little tight for more than 2 people, but this is a minor quibble at most.
3/18 - Possum Trot
First tee time: 8:30
Replay tee time: 1:15
Possum Trot is considered the lesser sibling of the Glen's Group courses. This is a fair assessment, but it's a mistake to dismiss Possum Trot as merely a starter course. After being unimpressed last year, I was forced to re-evaluate this year. The course layout is actually very nice, with a few very interesting holes. It IS a strong starter course as most fairways are wide enough to forgive errant tee shots, but there's also enough challenge to keep you awake. The greens are currently in excellent shape (very different from last spring) and putts were rolling very true, The fairways are the current weak point, as they show signs of heavy traffic and are thin in many spots. We played here on a Sunday and the place was packed (had to wait 45 min to get out for our replay) so I would guess the grounds crew just has not been able to keep up with the level of play on both the fairways and the greens. I'm certainly glad they're focusing on the greens. Last year Possum rated a 6 out of 10; this year they jumped up to a 7.5.
3/19 - Shaftesbury Glen
First tee time: 8:30
Replay tee time: 1:15
Shaftesbury is the course that is hardest for me to review. There is no argument that it is beautiful and in excellent shape. The elevated greens and cavernous bunkers are a true and distinct challenge. The clubhouse and staff were all very nice. But I do not love this course. My primary objection to it is its sameness. Having played it 4 times in 2 trips I must admit I find it rather boring. Most holes are just variations on a single theme (straight as an arrow, elevated greens, deep bunkers) with a few notable exceptions (holes 8 & 9). This is a course for being long off the tee and then being artistic in one's approach shot. If that suits your game, then you will love this place. If it does not then you may find yourself in for a long day. I rate it 8 out of 10.
3/20 - Glen Dornoch
First tee time: 8:45
Replay tee time: 1:45
For my money, Glen Dornoch is the best course I've ever played in Myrtle Beach (we generally play the north end of the strand), surpassing other favorites such as Thistle, Crow Creek & Tiger's Eye. I had been salivating about our return to this little slice of Eden and I was not disappointed in the least (except in my game). Conditions here were near immaculate, with the exceptions being several streaks where the greens were a little burned out. These were few and far between, however, and never once interfered with play. It was just visually disruptive. The clubhouse and staff are very nice, and why wouldn't they be given where they are? The view along the intracoastal is worth a little extra time to soak in from the back porch.
This course demands the best of your game if you are going to score well with many forced carries that require careful club selection (too long is as bad as too short). The 16th hole is epic and the 17th is just downright nasty, with a tree obscuring your tee shot to this par 3 on the water. You can either try to hang a fade over the marsh or hit to the hill on the left, leaving you a second shot from 30 feet above the green. Bogey feels like an accomplishment on that hole. At the end of the day, you may feel a little beat up, but you'll be happy about it all the same. 9.5 out of 10.
3/21 - Heather Glen
First tee time: 9:15
Replay tee time: 2:15
Another tremendous course, with the added benefit of being right out our back door. After the stern test of the previous day, Heather Glen came as a welcome respite, if only a mild one. There's plenty of challenge here to keep the heart pumping, but there is more room to make a mistake, especially once you "get" how the course is laid out. Take the time to plan the hole and this course unfolds nicely. Play carelessly and it will eat your lunch and send you crying home to mamma.
Conditions at Heather Glen were excellent. Lush fairways, smooth greens and well tended bunkers. I spent a lot of time in those bunkers, but I got out with one shot each time so I have nothing to complain about. I loved the way the holes varied from wide open on one, to twisting doglegs on the next. The split fairway 7th(?) on the White course (the 2nd of 3 nines) is just gorgeous, and the finishing hole on White is terrific. What a wonderful way to wrap up our trip: par 5, approach over a lot of water, uphill and over a large bunker. Often with earlier finishers sitting on the back porch watching you come in. Much drama, much fun, a great deal of variety and a chance to hit every club in your bag. Absolutely one of my favorite courses on the north Strand. 9 out of 10.
And that's it. My 8th trip to Myrtle was arguably the best one yet. Not one clunker from the courses, the weather or the trip mates. I call that a trifecta. See you next year!
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Review on 03-14-2012, Legends, Blackmoor and Tradition Club
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Moorland- Conditions were outstanding. Weather was mid 80s and sunny. This was the theme for the next 8 days. Fairways had excellent coverage and the greens were smooth and medium speed. Pace of play was 4:35 and very enjoyable. Saw the cart girl 4 times. What a way to start a golf trip. After golf, checked in to my youngest daughters apartment( she moved to MB in December) for the next 2 days. She loves playing golf and the next 2 rounds were spent playing with my favorite golf partner. Dinner that night was Angelos. They love their steaks as much as I do and it did not disappoint. Went to Martins to look around and found that Thursday night they have FREE food and FREE beer. Great shopping while drinking.
Friday- Blackmoor- 9:20 something t-time- I purchased a 3 golf lesson package for her with a female pro there. I saw her in the video clips showing drills in emails from MBN and thought it would be a great experience. Being she was taking her lessons she wanted to play there. We were paired with a retired couple from Virginia and had a great time playing with them. Course was in very good condition. Greens were quicker than Moorland the day before and the fairways had ample overseed. Pace of play was 4:05. Everything moved along smoothly. We never waited on anyone and no one waited on us, even though the course was full. Saw the cart 3 times.
Saturday- Tradition- 8:25 t-time- This is a course I wanted to play for quite a while after reading about it here. Daughters boyfriend joined us for this round. This course did not disappoint. Tee to green it was in immaculate condition. Greens were the best of the week and the fastest of all played. Fairways were plush, not just covered. Pace of play was 4:20. Would definitely play this again.
Sunday- Heathland- Last 2 T-times of the morning session. Heathland was in very good condition. Fairways had good coverage and the greens were smooth. Speed was very inconsistent at all Legends courses for the week. Front nine seemed very slow while the back were much quicker. Because we are a varied bunch on skill level, we played skins on the par 5s and closest to the pin on the par 3s. This seemed to work fairly well. Played all rounds at about 6200-6300 yards. Pace of play was 4:30 and moved well. Saw cart girl 4 times. Dinner was at T-Bones in Murrells Inlet. How can you beat AYCE Ribs for $21.00. they lost money on our group. 2 guys tried to keep up with me, but 3 ½ racks later the lost.
Monday- Parkland- Again had the last t-times of the morning. Brian got us the exact times we wanted. After reading of the horror stories of pace of play, this round fit right in. 5:10 to play. Course is in excellent shape and is long, even from the green tees. I can not seem to understand why it takes so long to play. It could be the amount of sand on the course and the level of golfer playing. With the deal legends is offering, everyone wants to play there. We saw rangers out that seem to be trying to move play along, but it was backed up every where we could see. I am not overly concerned about p.o.p as I could be working. Saw the cart girl 4 times. Our group thought this course was a couple steps above Heathland. Dinner that night was at Tilted Kilt at Broadway. Excellent burger and scenery.
Tuesday- Heritage- Last t-times of the morning. Course was in excellent condition with the greens rolling smoothly. Fairways had excellent coverage. I love this course and so did the others in our group. This became their new favorite because of layout and scenery. Breakfast was much better than I remember from last year. Saw cart 4 times and the Pace of Play was 4:35. They have GPS in the cart(handheld that they charge $2 to activate). Dinner that night was pizza and wings from Pizza Romano behind our condo. Food was plenty and excellent.
Wednesday- Oyster Bay-Last t-times of the morning. Met Brian(aka Big Tuna) from the board. He told us they had previously had sanded the greens 2 days earlier. It did not affect putting, just appearance. One of the guys in our group was really looking forward to playing here from people telling him about the course. He was very disappointed. This course has and outstanding layout, but the condition needs some TLC. This is the poorest condition wise of the legends 5 and has been that way the last 3 years I have played it. Dont know if I would play it again until conditions improve. Saw the cart girl 5 times and Pace of play was 4:20. Dinner this night was at Angelos. Took the group there and the buffet and steaks were enjoyed by all.
Thursday- Moorland- Next to the last 2 t-times(Brian boo booed J) This became our groups favorite as the conditions, layout and everything else were outstanding. Other than the hiccup at OB, I think I did a pretty good job building up the courses for the week as they were concerned. Saw the cart girl 4 times. Pace of Play was 4:20. My daughter got to play with us this day as one of the guys flew home a day earlier for his gf surgery. My daughter was my main partner last year. My highlights of this trip was watching her par 16, hit a 9 iron to 4 on 17 and par it and bogey 18. I cant wait to play with her again. Dinner that night was at Drunken Jacks in Murrels Inlet. Some one they had heard playing there before was playing again so we went for appetizers and drinks.
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