[JGibson]

Originally Posted by Rich Iwaszko

Bay Hill is not an extremely difficult golf course, BUT, it plays so. The why of it is what makes any golf course difficult, Long Rough and Fast Greens. You shouldn't see any 20 under scores because of this. And if it rains it may soften up the greens, but, the rough will become more difficult.

So what make a great golf course???? It is very simple, its in the eye of the beholder.

I have seen a lot of so called great golf courses and have come to the conclusion that most are not so great. Just big hype and political connections.

My gauge for a great golf course, is one you would want to play everyday. And Bay Hill does satisfy that criteria for me. So when your judging golf courses, ask yourself, would I like to play this everyday?? In a lot of cases you wouldn't.

As an aside, I had a chance to play in a Pro-Am at Bayhill with some folks from the Villages. The driving range was full and I spotted an empty stall on the far right hand side of the range tee. I scurried down to it, dropped my clubs, and saw a man standing there. I asked if someone was using the space and he said YES. I saw no one! I asked him if he would be back soon and he said NO! I was stumped! He looked at me sternly and said, " Thats Mr. Palmers spot." I moved back down the range and smiled and thought, We owe Mr. Palmer at least that!

Are you attending this weekend?