Chant72’s Review of Monroe Country Club on 4/5/13

Monroe Country Club

Date: 4/5/13 Fri Morning
Overall Rating:

"Great course"
Conditions: Good - normal wear/tear
Pace: 3 1/2 Hours
Cost: $21
Username: Chant72
Profile: Frequent Golfer (about once a month)
Handicap: 16.0
Today's Score: 96
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The best $21 you can spend in the Charlotte area. Front nine by Ross and back nine by Tom Jackson of Cliffs at Glassy fame. Would have been a blast to play in its prime. Though not quite to the level, reminds me a bit of Bethpage in that the bones are there – the course could be a state gem if given the right funding and attention. This is not meant as a knock on current conditions, which are generally good – especially given the time of year.
The front nine fits a lot of character into a little space, working hilly terrain and finishing with four holes near the lake. The back nine has a more modern feel, is much longer but keeps tradition with classic-feel raised, and often guarded, greens.

Comments (1)

DrSchteeve
at 4/5/13 6:39pm
Don’t forget Tom Jackson also designed Eagle Chase, Olde Sycamore, and Cheraw State Park courses. Honestly, I don’t care for the Jackson back nine at Monroe CC – seems a bit vanilla – but I love Eagle Chase and like Olde Sycamore.