Reviewed by: Jake Foley, Shoots in the 80s, from Bradford Summary: This is the course I grew up on- it is laid out on a large, open expanse of bottomland
at the confluence of the Waits and Connecticut Rivers. It's nine holes proceed clockwise
around the field, with #7 & #8 filling the center. As you can imagine, a hook
is very quickly unlearned, but unfortunately, a fade is ingrained just as quickly.
There is very little touble here, and it is a very short course, but it defends par very well.
With rounded Donald-Ross-type (Say TINY) greens, and some excellent visual deceptions,
par is a good score on ANY hole. #6 is a blind shot to a green sloping away, and while #8 has
a recently installed water hazard waiting to collect that power fade, their are no traps on
the green, and it is still a tough hole. There are very peculiar wind patterns,
due to the town's business district looming on the bank over the course, and #9 can require
anything from a 9-iron to an easy 4. The greens are left shaggy to
withstand a lot of foot traffic, so bring that big stick with you. You will find that the invitation to
jump at the ball on the 8th tee will prove irresistable. A real fun place to play (If you're not left Customer Service: Snacks & sodas, equipment if you need it. Similar Courses Played: Tennis court just resurfaced, even if you take a cart, there's walking involved.
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