Plugging along

Well, last Saturday we played a private course that is offering a great deal on memberships right now. I had played there, but it had been years. The course (Country Club of Mendon) was in great shape and it was nice to play on a course the is always in great shape. They only have 225 members right now so it can never be crowded can it?

I cruised around the front (short and tight) with pretty solid 38, but had 3 three putts. I did make two nice birdies, but two of the three putts were for bogey (I HATE 3 PUTT BOGIES).

The back is much longer and has a ton of water. The 11th hole requires a 250 yard carry from the white tees if you want to hit an iron to the green on this par four. I hit 3 wood off the tee and still had an uphill shot of some 220 yards. NICE HOLE. I of course pulled another amazing about face and shot 45 on the back for 83.

We really enjoyed our round at the club. But alas, we have decided not to join (this year). We have a lot of vacation scheduled over the next 6 weeks and won't be able to put the time into the course to justify the $3000 fee for the rest of the season. That price is less than some local semi-private courses are charging for memberships. That alone is enough to make you think twice about joining a private club.

On the 4th of July I played Victor Hills with an old golfing buddy. He talked me into playing at 6 AM!!! So off I went. I shot 76 with 4 three putts and a double. Nothing to complain about except the putting. I did miss two birdie putts from inside 10 feet and 3 putted a par five after getting home in two (I was about 60 feet out for eagle, so the three putt is somewhat less painful). My driver that I spoke so fondly of in the past has been eratic of late. My power fade has crept back to slice status to some extent. I will have to watch that.