elliottlale
Q-School Graduate
Decided I wanted to play on a quality but affordable golf course in the area, that had hosted some top events. Mainly just to see what differences there were and how thy are set up differently, so after a week of scouring the Internet and looking at prices, I decided on The Players.
Anyway, the dive was about 25 mins from me, so decent distance, found it quite easily, although there could be more signage from further out.
I had booked a tee time for 0816, arrived about 0745 and seemed to be the first person there (other than leaning staff into club house).
Had a wander round, got clubs/trolley prepared and wrapped up wam for the round. I think it was about -1 to start and with the wind, must have been a fair bit lower!
After 5 mins the pro turned up, opened up and I checked in.
Tred getting a ourselves planner, but they dint have any at the moment I was informed.
Anyway, out to the first tee, I was obviously they are doing work to the course as there were a few diggers out and about with one right next to the 1st.
Ground was fairly solid, no surprise there, but all seemed ok. I had looked a few times through the holes online, so had a little idea of what to expect from the course, but as ever, seems a lot different in real life.
Started off quite slow with a double bogeys the first. What I did notice straight away was ow quick the greens were!!
Anyway, after a slight error, finally found the 2nd, a short par 3, but with the wind I was still having to take a 7!
The 3rd was a really nice par 4, again a struggle as wasn't sure with distances I needed to carry, but navigated it ok, leaving a longer than preferred 2nd which played really long, straight into the wind over a lake on to a 2 tied green!! Tough!! Haha.
Carried on and my game started progressing slightly, was starting to warm up, only to make a stupid mistake due to course management........this will improve with knowledge obviously!
I won't bore you with hole by hole reports, but safe to say I will def be coming back, was really impressive set up, with some notable holes which in today weather were really tough!!
Seemed like there was plenty of practice facilities around and after the round I popped back into the pro shop to have a nose, some decent gear in there!!! Loads of FJ clothing, shoes amongst the racks, some which look really smart!!!
If you be a chance, visit this course, I can't wait to return, and with my knowledge of holes now, will no doubt improve on my 94! (It was cold, snowy (well flutters of) and a new course!!)
One tip, look into the holes beforehand and take plenty of balls, I went through 6!!!!
Anyway, the dive was about 25 mins from me, so decent distance, found it quite easily, although there could be more signage from further out.
I had booked a tee time for 0816, arrived about 0745 and seemed to be the first person there (other than leaning staff into club house).
Had a wander round, got clubs/trolley prepared and wrapped up wam for the round. I think it was about -1 to start and with the wind, must have been a fair bit lower!
After 5 mins the pro turned up, opened up and I checked in.
Tred getting a ourselves planner, but they dint have any at the moment I was informed.
Anyway, out to the first tee, I was obviously they are doing work to the course as there were a few diggers out and about with one right next to the 1st.
Ground was fairly solid, no surprise there, but all seemed ok. I had looked a few times through the holes online, so had a little idea of what to expect from the course, but as ever, seems a lot different in real life.
Started off quite slow with a double bogeys the first. What I did notice straight away was ow quick the greens were!!
Anyway, after a slight error, finally found the 2nd, a short par 3, but with the wind I was still having to take a 7!
The 3rd was a really nice par 4, again a struggle as wasn't sure with distances I needed to carry, but navigated it ok, leaving a longer than preferred 2nd which played really long, straight into the wind over a lake on to a 2 tied green!! Tough!! Haha.
Carried on and my game started progressing slightly, was starting to warm up, only to make a stupid mistake due to course management........this will improve with knowledge obviously!
I won't bore you with hole by hole reports, but safe to say I will def be coming back, was really impressive set up, with some notable holes which in today weather were really tough!!
Seemed like there was plenty of practice facilities around and after the round I popped back into the pro shop to have a nose, some decent gear in there!!! Loads of FJ clothing, shoes amongst the racks, some which look really smart!!!
If you be a chance, visit this course, I can't wait to return, and with my knowledge of holes now, will no doubt improve on my 94! (It was cold, snowy (well flutters of) and a new course!!)
One tip, look into the holes beforehand and take plenty of balls, I went through 6!!!!
Stood on the tee I thought I was going to go over the ton for the first time in about 20 years.
