Did anyone play the new Longleaf course today?

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Old 09-29-2018, 05:39 PM
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Default Did anyone play the new Longleaf course today?

If you did, how was it?
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I am playing it on Monday. I will report back.


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Just finished 6 holes, became too dark to play safely. It will become challenging as it matures.

If you are a walker, it’s along way to each hole, and no where to cut through.

The rain backed everything up and there were 4 groups behind us when we stopped.

Course seemed to play longer than it looks. Water levels were down, when they become full, they could be in play. The par 4 was nice, turf is still new, and walks like you have a spring in your step. Could be difficult to hit off.

Unlike Red and Grey Fox, there are homes around entire course, not occupied. The bugs were out in full force so bring your spray.

One thing we noticed was the drone of the turnpike. Not really noise, but background noise.
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Just played it this afternoon. Very pretty course.
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Playing Longleaf Sunday afternoon...
Can't find directions for the starter shack anywhere.
Anyone know?
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Playing Longleaf Sunday afternoon...
Can't find directions for the starter shack anywhere.
Anyone know?
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Take Fenney Way past pitch and putt, on your left, past the dog park on your right, until you see the course, parking is on the left, as well as the starter shack. You are in Desoto.
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Played yesterday from the black tees and found it a reasonable challenge for even better golfers which will be more difficult as the landscaping matures. Good practice for your 160 to 170 yard shots and a few longer. Our wives enjoyed it and found it fair for them.

We all found the staff very friendly and helpful.
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Played yesterday from the black tees and found it a reasonable challenge for even better golfers which will be more difficult as the landscaping matures. Good practice for your 160 to 170 yard shots and a few longer. Our wives enjoyed it and found it fair for them.

We all found the staff very friendly and helpful.
I would add to the staff kudos for the staff at Red/Gray Fox. They are super helpful, friendly, and attentive. They make it a pleasure to go south to play!
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Played it Saturday morning. Great course lots of tee box choices challenging course Par four has a BIG oak tree in center of fairway Water not in play on most of course now. will get more difficult as water level rises Turf is new and plays that way. Greens are good and challenging Staff excellent
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Played yesterday from the black tees and found it a reasonable challenge for even better golfers which will be more difficult as the landscaping matures. Good practice for your 160 to 170 yard shots and a few longer. Our wives enjoyed it and found it fair for them.

We all found the staff very friendly and helpful.
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I would add to the staff kudos for the staff at Red/Gray Fox. They are super helpful, friendly, and attentive. They make it a pleasure to go south to play!
And why wouldn’t the staff be as you found them.....they are our neighbors.
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And why wouldn’t the staff be as you found them.....they are our neighbors.
Funny, but I said to my wife yesterday that the staff was exceptionally friendly. From the starters to the ambassador, to the people running the putting and chipping contests.
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