course conditions

[bloisy]

Hi i am down here for a couple of weeks checking out the villages and will try and post the courses i play and my impressions.Sunday mar 4 i played silver lakes exuc,not in good shape 8 par 3`s one par 4.Pretty boring would not play again even if in good shape.i also played hill top decent shape pretty course lots of elevation change 8 par 3`s one par 4.I must say at each course i was a walk on and i was paired with very nice and friendly couples at each course.

[graciegirl]

Hi i am down here for a couple of weeks checking out the villages and will try and post the courses i play and my impressions.Sunday mar 4 i played silver lakes exuc,not in good shape 8 par 3`s one par 4.i also played hill top decent shape pretty course lots of elevation change 8 par 3`s one par 4.

Welcome and glad you are here. Remember that a lot of grass in fairways is still in winter dormancy.

Have you tried the championship courses?

[bloisy]

Hi Gracie I know you are the villages cheerleader lol (in a good way) but I am posting my observations.Not everyone wants to pay 39.00 to 57.00 a round here in prime time when the biggest selling point of the villages is free golf for life on the excutive courses.Having said that i am playing championship courses the next 3 days.

[Bogie Shooter]

Even with the conditions as you describe.....I bet it beats London Ont. this time of year!
BTW if you are looking for a non boring course, try Amberwood from the black tees.

[bloisy]

I hope this thread doesn`t bring more attacks of where i live and what course i choose to play.I played Hacienda Hills country club today(tuesday)I played with 3 lovely friendly ladies.I played by calling the course the same day and asked for cancellations(i would not recemend doing that during prime time)The course was in very good shape,very senic,lots of bunkers and lateral water.The course is very playable,many tee choices.I played as a resident member and it was 42.00(well worth it)I shot the best score here helped by an eagle on the last hole.ps i forgot to say the greens were undulating and rolling quite well.My score was 77.

[red tail]

Even with the conditions as you describe.....I bet it beats London Ont. this time of year!
BTW if you are looking for a non boring course, try Amberwood from the black tees.

or pelican !!!

[ajbrown]

I hope this thread doesn`t bring more attacks of where i live and what course i choose to play.I played Hacienda Hills country club today(tuesday)I played with 3 lovely friendly ladies.I played by calling the course the same day and asked for cancellations(i would not recemend doing that during prime time)The course was in very good shape,very senic,lots of bunkers and lateral water.The course is very playable,many tee choices.I played as a resident member and it was 42.00(well worth it)I shot the best score here helped by an eagle on the last hole.ps i forgot to say the greens were undulating and rolling quite well.

I for one appreciate folks posting on conditions of courses. I had read in another thread Hacianda was in good shape. I am playing there Friday. In case you are not already aware, here is a thread where folks comment on championship courses if you want to post there or even take a look.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/golf-216/golf-course-conditions-35360/

I am not aware of a thread where folks comment on the conditions of exec courses.....

PS. Congrats on eagle!!

[graciegirl]

I hope this thread doesn`t bring more attacks of where i live and what course i choose to play.I played Hacienda Hills country club today(tuesday)I played with 3 lovely friendly ladies.I played by calling the course the same day and asked for cancellations(i would not recemend doing that during prime time)The course was in very good shape,very senic,lots of bunkers and lateral water.The course is very playable,many tee choices.I played as a resident member and it was 42.00(well worth it)I shot the best score here helped by an eagle on the last hole.ps i forgot to say the greens were undulating and rolling quite well.

I don't think anyone was attacking.

[Barefoot]

Even with the conditions as you describe.....I bet it beats London Ont. this time of year! BTW if you are looking for a non boring course, try Amberwood from the black tees.

I hope this thread doesn`t bring more attacks of where i live and what course i choose to play.

Hey Bloisy, as a fellow Canuck, I just want to say that Bogie was making pleasant conversation, not attacking you for living in Canada!

[hedoman]

or pelican !!!

OH yeah Pelican...or Belmont!

[ncr2482]

I played Hacienda Hills on Tuesday as well The course is in the best shape it has been in the past 7 years (time I have lived in TV) The fairways finally have grass and the greens are soft. However, I should note, the dreaded Hacienda rough is still non-existant and a few spots bordering the fairways are ground under repair. Last summer a great deal of work was done to get the course in better shape and it has certainly paid off. Also played Tierra Del Sol this week...excellent shape as well. It is amazing what some rain can do.

[bloisy]

Hi i played Orange blossum hills today with 3 friendly local gentlemen.We started of the back nine and that is where they said there are the holes like the beartrap(3 difficult holes)They said if you get through there 2 over or less you will have a good day.I was lucky to get through only 1 over.I thought the course was interesting,challenging but not in country club shape.It would be equivalant of a good municiple course at home.The greens were slower than hacienda and did not hold as well.I did not get used to the greens so my score was up missed alot of putts and my chips were not close.I know i should have adapted but i couldn`t.My score was in low 80`s

[graciegirl]

Did you know that the executive courses are rated 1-2-3-4 for difficulty?

Pelican is a four and Sandhill is a one.

You will find a lot of interesting newer courses south of 466.

Tell us what you think of them.

Not attacking. Trying to be friendly and helpful.

Hit 'em straight. ;)

There is a thread on this forum just for posts like yours telling how people find the course conditions.

[bloisy]

Hi today wed i played Orange blossum hills country club.I played with 3 friendly local gentlemen(one even had a home on the 18 hole)We started on the back nine and they say the first 3 holes are like the baretrap(3 famous hard holes)if you get through there 2 over or better you will have a good round.I was lucky enough to go thru 1 over.The course has numerous tee boxes,is challenging making you play most clubs in your bag.The condition would be like a good municipal course at home.I could not get used to the slow greens,I know i as a player should have but when i was chipping and reading putts i was just that little off.I shot in low 80`s

[bloisy]

Thursday i played Nancy Lopez Legacy.I arrived early and had lunch at the pool bar beside the tennis facility and about 100 steps from the golf course.I had a regular hamburger(8.70) and a lemon aid.It was nice overlooking the pool.This golf course is the first one i have been too which gives you true country club experience.Well marked bag drop,fully stocked golf shop,cart attendant.Everyone was quite friendly.I played with 2 ladies our fourth was a no show.We were the first of the afternoon wave.The course was in fine shape.It had multiple tee decks,challenging holes,undulating greens at medium speed.On the last hole(our 18)I hit a decent drive and waited for the green to clear on the par 5.I hit a decent shot pin hi on the left fringe.I drove up the cart path and while i was waiting for my playing companions to hit,i was chatting with a home owner whom showed me he had a big comfortable chair that swiveled so he could watch approach shots and puts,he said he would get up and clap if i made my eagle putt.I made a good putt but read too much break tap in birdie.I hit a couple of hooks,i shanked it (which is rare)and too many missed putts.I shot in low 80`s

[bloisy]

As people have pointed out,they do not like me critizing there golf courses.When i arrived i played the courses close to my rental property.I did not know about the rating of 1,2,3,4. until i played with the couple at hilltop.I also hadn`t swung a club in 5 months because of our weather back home(courses are closed)so i would not have picked amberwood or belmont to start off.I have booked them for later in the week,I will not be playing off the very back tees,i am a medium length hitter who enjoys golf even after 5 knee surgeries and rotater cuff surgery.Hope everyone out there hits it straight and putts well.

[rp001]

I believe this is one of the most aggravating courses here..I like Pelican and Amberwood much more for forgiveness..Truman is truly "target practice"

[graciegirl]

I believe this is one of the most aggravating courses here..I like Pelican and Amberwood much more for forgiveness..Truman is truly "target practice"

I can cuss in five languages on Truman. Give 'em...never mind, Harry.

[bloisy]

Today i played Tiera Del Sol country club.I played with 2 friendly gentlemen our fourth was a no show.The course was in good shape,it had some interesting and challenging holes on the nine i played,then the rain came and our round was washed out.I had 2 birdies,2 bogies and a double to be 2 over.The three of us stopped in the club house had a good lunch and some jugs of beer for a very reasonable amount.(clam chowder was delicious)

[graciegirl]

Bloisy....I think you aren't getting very far SOUTH.....We'd like to hear what you think about Bonifay...or Bacall or Turtle Mound or Redfish Run...or Kilamanjaro....

Go South young man.:)

[bloisy]

12.35 i played Amberwood.I was very apprehensive to play this course after some of the feedback from my earlier posts.But after getting here and looking at the yardages i did decide to play it off the back tees.I played with 2 friendly ladies and a gentleman(2 were in their 80`s)The course was challenging but very playable for me, a medium length hitter.I had the hooks ,i hit it in 5 bunkers,had 2 3 putts.1 birdie(drove the 228par 4 and2putted)one double bogie and shot 3over.(we played in windy conditions)

[bloisy]

259 pm I played Oakleigh which is right beside amberwood.I played with a freindly couple and their 20 something grandaughter.The course was in good condition and challenging.I played it off the back tees.I did not play very well and was 5 over including one double.(it was very windy)

[bloisy]

Today was a rainout.I was booked for Redfish run and Tarpon boil.

[bloisy]

Today i played Belmont.I played with two gentlemen our fourth was a no show.We played off the back tees.The course is in good shape and very playable.I walked the nine holes but it felt like 18 because of the long distances between holes because of water and roadways(crossing over)I played the worst round yet.i did not hit a good iron shot.i had 3 doubles and 1 bogie.7 over

[bloisy]

Today i played Cane garden country club.I played with 3 very friendly gentlemen.This course was very playable with verious tee blocks,some interesting holes and in good condition.I did not play very good and shot in lower 80`s.

[bloisy]

Today i played Mira mesa executive course.I played it with 3 friendly gentleman.We played off the back tees,there are some challenging holes.The course was in good shape,i did not play well 1 birdie,2 doubles 5 over.

[bloisy]

Today i played El diablo executive course.I played with 3 friendly gentleman.We played off the gold tees,this course is all par 3`s.The greens were slow but otherwise in good shape.1 birdie i shot 2over.

[bloisy]

Today i played saddlebrook executive course.i played with 3 friendly gentleman.This is one of the easier courses i played.It is in good condition and is all par 3`s.I did not play well i was 5 over.

[Bogie Shooter]

Should everyone begin posting their scores on TOTV???

[gage405]

I like bloisy's posts. I find them very entertaining.

[cabo35]

We just played Bonifay. It is appears to be starting to reflect the significant golf cart traffic it gets combined with diminished water issues. The fairways are still OK but plan on long rolls on hard surfaces and thinner grass then when we originally played it. My wife loves the extra yards she gets. Water issues seem to have effected a lot of the courses. Played Palmer yesterday. Still in good shape but some signs of lack of water.

[golf2140]

I like bloisy's posts. I find them very entertaining.

About what:police:

[ajbrown]

We just played Bonifay. It is appears to be starting to reflect the significant golf cart traffic it gets combined with diminished water issues. The fairways are still OK but plan on long rolls on hard surfaces and thinner grass then when we originally played it. My wife loves the extra yards she gets. Water issues seem to have effected a lot of the courses. Played Palmer yesterday. Still in good shape but some signs of lack of water.

I enjoy Bonifay, so I wanted to bring my two guests that were visiting on either Sat, Sun, Mon or Tue. I could never get a tee time at Bonifay. Two priority members and two priority guests in request. I always got my second choice, so obviously many playing Bonifay (plus only 18 holes).

I sent an email to my regular Friday group asking if they wanted to play Friday and would they want to go to Bonifay as I wanted to go back. The answer was yes to play and NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO to Bonifay, so it must have really dried out...

I was down at the practice chipping area at Bonifay the other evening and that is still nice at least.

Need some rain.....