OT: Golf 2.0

[ps241]

Haven't even got the clubs out of the basement. Why would I; golf in March is usually miserable...

Yea I have been going to Golftec but other than that its not happening for me yet for sure.

 

[kylbaz]

Just curious, what does a membership cost at Southwood?

 

[kanadalainen]

Just curious, what does a membership cost at Southwood?

I'm not sure of the fees, but heard that each member must guarantee their access to a 14 ft aluminum fishing boat to paddle through the course.

 

[sipowicz]

Well, first full round of the year over with. A dreadful 98. In my defense, the grass was still close to marshland.

Something is up with my driver though. My 6i flies around 200. My driver was regularly short of 250.

Was that for 9 or 18 holes?

 

[kylbaz]

I'm not sure of the fees, but heard that each member must guarantee their access to a 14 ft aluminum fishing boat to paddle through the course.

I actually don't think it's in that bad of shape.

 

[kanadalainen]

I actually don't think it's in that bad of shape.

I know, its great. I'm just being a jerk.

 

[JetsNut]

Quick question, has anyone here golfed both Elmhurst and PineRidge. If so then which do you prefer over all… comparisons would be appreciated!

 

[JetsNut]

Anyone?

 

[Gil Fisher]

Quick question, has anyone here golfed both Elmhurst and PineRidge. If so then which do you prefer over all… comparisons would be appreciated!

Pine Ridge by a country mile.

 

[John Agar]

Quick question, has anyone here golfed both Elmhurst and PineRidge. If so then which do you prefer over all… comparisons would be appreciated!

Elmhurst is plush & open...

Set up for pushing rounds...

Doesn't challenge you as much with all the clubs in your bag...

Pine Ridge is a purist golfers course...

I prefer Pine Ridge...

 

[Babooch]

Pine Ridge is a great course, challenging to score but fair. a handicap based on scores there will never let you down playing at other courses.

 

[Babooch]

Still no pins in at Bridges, I thought they were usually a place that opens relatively early. I know the creek runs thru that place but don't recall drainage issues or flooding there in the past. Could be wrong on that.

 

[Jets 31]

Quick question, has anyone here golfed both Elmhurst and PineRidge. If so then which do you prefer over all… comparisons would be appreciated!

Was a member at Elmhurst for a couple of years and would have said PineRidge but played Elmhurst last year and they have made some very nice changes to that course, new bunkers . Both are very nice but if i had to pick i would which one to become a member at it would be PineRidge.

 

[JetsNut]

Was a member at Elmhurst for a couple of years and would have said PineRidge but played Elmhurst last year and they have made some very nice changes to that course, new bunkers . Both are very nice but if i had to pick i would which one to become a member at it would be PineRidge.

Thanks for the input. Now I do entertaining ad well. I went a couple of times got the Pineridge clubhouse for dinner after. Found their menu very basic and food wasn’t very good. It looks like the Elmhurst clubhouse is nicer, but how is the food quality?

 

[buggs]

Still no pins in at Bridges, I thought they were usually a place that opens relatively early. I know the creek runs thru that place but don't recall drainage issues or flooding there in the past. Could be wrong on that.

They were supposed to open Friday but delayed to Sunday due to rains on Thursday. They are close but the water is quite high on the creek based on what I saw on Tuesday. I imagine there's extra water hazard out there atm.

It's just so much rain after so much snow. Pretty heavy clays in the area.

 

[ps241]

Quick question, has anyone here golfed both Elmhurst and PineRidge. If so then which do you prefer over all… comparisons would be appreciated!

Pine Ridge is a beautiful Golf Course.

 

[Jets 31]

Thanks for the input. Now I do entertaining ad well. I went a couple of times got the Pineridge clubhouse for dinner after. Found their menu very basic and food wasn’t very good. It looks like the Elmhurst clubhouse is nicer, but how is the food quality?

Elmhurst's food was always good when i was there and they have a very nice clubhouse. For me its more about the golf course though and that's why i would say PineRidge but Elmhurst is alot closer in comparison now.

 

[Jets 31]

They were supposed to open Friday but delayed to Sunday due to rains on Thursday. They are close but the water is quite high on the creek based on what I saw on Tuesday. I imagine there's extra water hazard out there atm.

It's just so much rain after so much snow. Pretty heavy clays in the area.

Same as St.B lots of clay , we have been closed since Wednesday, finally open again today. This weather can go fly a kite , as Scheifele would say.

 

[macmaroon]

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Played Elmhurst last year, beautiful golf course. Haven't played the Ridge in a few years but we are playing them next Monday in putter so I'll know better then haha.

Both are really nice golf courses though, can't really go wrong.

@JetsNut

 

[Huffer]

1st round of men's league last night. I've been doing physio for my back since February and it seemed to hold up pretty well. Definitely felt it when I got home though...

 

[kylbaz]

You guys ever go to crescent wood or harbour view solo? I'm just starting out and wouldn't mind doing a quick short course but don't know if it's mostly families that go.

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

@Jets 31

Playing St. B today, any tips from the local maestro?

I hear you don't have a driving range, so I'm going in cold lol.

 

[Jets 31]

@Jets 31

Playing St. B today, any tips from the local maestro?

I hear you don't have a driving range, so I'm going in cold lol.

Ya no driving range sucks, we have a practice area that you can hit wedges but that's it. The course is in pretty good shape but the rough is US Open long right now because of not being able to cut it from wetness. They will probably be cutting it today. Greens are in good shape and fairly quick. Have fun and let me know what you think.

 

[Romang67]

Had my first good round of the year yesterday. 83 from the tips, couple of birdies, couple of doubles, the rest were bogeys and pars. Didn't lose a ball, which always makes things more doable.