"Worth playing"
Got out to Springfield as I make my rounds for the updated Top 10 list (coming in May). This course has never left a great impression on me but I tried again to see if I could come to appreciate it. I made some strides in that direction, but a few things keep this course...
Just some general course updates from a long weekend of a lot of golf…
Springfield is in great shape, but the practice green is rolling a heckuva lot faster than the real greens, so don’t be fooled. (There’s also a little bumpiness in 2-3 of the back 9 greens.) One more thing — this course should have a lot more red stakes than what’s out there. It amazes me that they spend so much money on course maintenance, but forget to put down $1 stakes. Frustrating.
Carolina Lakes is in great shape, with one exception. NOBODY seems to rake bunkers or fix ball marks here (except me and my playing partners). A shame.
Eagle Chase was in very good shape and a great value. I do think the course is a little gimmicky, though, with nearly EVERY shot on the course factoring in elevation.
One more note — I’ve heard amazing things about Edgewater but have not yet played it. Several local golfers are saying “best public course in Charlotte area” so I’ll have to check it out soon.
"Worth playing"
Got out to Springfield as I make my rounds for the updated Top 10 list (coming in May). This course has never left a great impression on me but I tried again to see if I could come to appreciate it. I made some strides in that direction, but a few things keep this course...