B-Man’s Review of Birkdale Golf Club on 4/18/10

Birkdale Golf Club

Date: 4/18/10 Sun Afternoon
Overall Rating:

"Worth playing"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 4 1/2 Hours
Cost: $39
Username: B-Man
Profile: Avid Golfer (about once a week)
Handicap: 8
Today's Score: 98
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Enjoyed my round here today. The staff was friendly as always and we moved around the course at a good pace. Although the greens weren’t pretty to look at (looks like they had to treat some areas and there were light splotches on many greens) and still a bit on the slow side (aerated last month), they rolled true and were consistent. The fairways and tees were in good shape and more lush than most courses this early in the season. A few of the bunkers needed to be raked, not just from earlier play, but because they were wet or muddy. Overall, this is a fun course, with many challenging holes but also some short par 4’s and reachable par 5’s where you can be aggressive. It also has a great short game practice area. If I lived closer, this would be a regular stop for me.