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.