Jersey Golfers

[gioguy21]

> @Crooksc17 said:

> > @gioguy21 said:

> > played Architects last weekend, Flanders yesterday evening. if the weather holds true - we should have a really awesome spring for greens and fairways.

>

> How was architects? Playing later this week for the first time. Play mostly at Neshanic Valley.

 

I'll be at architects Sunday- greens were bumpy but overall the course was in pretty good shape

[umassgolfer]

Anyone planning to get out this weekend? Haven't booked anything yet but definitely have the itch.

[Twism86]

Not this weekend but next week. Things are starting to get greener out there!

[gioguy21]

playing 36 tomorrow i think

[cpeck]

man the tics are bad this year. played 18 today pulled 2 off out there. ( wasn’t in the woods) and 1 off my daughter just now.

[golfer07840]

> @cpeck said:

> man the tics are bad this year. played 18 today pulled 2 off out there. ( wasn’t in the woods) and 1 off my daughter just now.

 

where were you playing?

 

And btw, stay the heck away from Minebrook this year. What a freaking disaster that place has become. They need to shut the place down for a year and fix half their fairways with new turf (they won't).

 

I won't be going back this year. Which is a shame, it's a mile from my house.

[cpeck]

@golfer07840 i played farmstead that day. but it could be from my yard i do live in the middle of no where lol. they don’t have a practice area besides putting so i hit some short pitches before i go out. . yeah thanks for the tip on minebrook. i’ve been in the walking mood all season been playing mostly farmstead, a few times at skyview and maybe 4 times at high point country club.

 

my vacation is now over so back to only playing 9 after work once or twice a week if i can.

[Noles]

I played Forsgate (Palmer) today and it was enjoyable. Had its share of open holes and tight ones as well. Greens were still coming back from aeration but were not terrible. Fun round.

[golfer07840]

I was up at Crystal Springs on Monday having dinner and two guys came in and said Wild Turkey is in fantastic shape. I'm playing Crystal Springs tomorrow, I'm sure that's in good shape as well. However, it's been cart path only all season.

 

This rain won't go away. Anyone here been on the Crystal Springs course this spring?

[cpeck]

was out at farmstead this afternoon, played lake/club view with another member on here. course is very very good shape considering all the damn rain.

 

with that said, anyone plan on or have you played in the men’s tuesday night league at ballyowen? looks to be 50 sign up 35 a week 2 player teams and a free beer!

[WillMK5]

I played Scotland Run yesterday morning. I think it's a pretty good options of the NJ suburbs outside of Philly. They took down 800 trees which should really help air flow and keep the greens in better shape moving forward.

[golfer07840]

FYI, Crystal Springs is in EXCELLENT condition, considering the weather we've had. Greens were punched 2 weeks ago, so still recovering from that, but all in all in good shape. There are certain holes where you can see them repairing all the damage from last year, should be all fixed up by mid-summer.

[Virtualconcats]

I'll be playing Scotland Run, Ballamor, Twisted Dune and Blue Herron over Memorial Weekend. I'm wondering which wedge bounce I should bring. I expect the Atlantic east coast would be have more moisture in the grass and sand as compared to Northern California. I play with a 10* bounce now. What do you guys think?

 

[cpeck]

bring rain gear and waders at this rate it’s still winter here. 38 degrees when i left for work this morning. rain the last 3 days.

[jcocca]

Hey guys, Im brand new to this site. I generally play Renualt winery, Mays Landing CC, Blue Heron Pines, Harbor Pines, Atlantic City County Club, and I used to be a member at Hidden Creek. Id love to meet guys who play In the area as non of my friends really golf.

[cpeck]

isn’t that always how it goes. same here i found a few good friends out on the course. @jcocca

[buckrogers71]

> @Virtualconcats said:

> I'll be playing Scotland Run, Ballamor, Twisted Dune and Blue Herron over Memorial Weekend. I'm wondering which wedge bounce I should bring. I expect the Atlantic east coast would be have more moisture in the grass and sand as compared to Northern California. I play with a 10* bounce now. What do you guys think?

>

 

Thats a nice rotation. I'd think that your 10* should be fine. Most places are still kind of hard packed for sand (at least places I've played) been wet here.

[buckrogers71]

> @jcocca said:

> Hey guys, Im brand new to this site. I generally play Renualt winery, Mays Landing CC, Blue Heron Pines, Harbor Pines, Atlantic City County Club, and I used to be a member at Hidden Creek. Id love to meet guys who play In the area as non of my friends really golf.

 

Im in the Glassboro area. I'm assuming you are south of me?

[jcocca]

 

> Im in the Glassboro area. I'm assuming you are south of me?

 

Yea, south east. I’m in Mays landing, egg harbor township area. I just played Valley Brook last night. Which is up that way i believe

 

 

[Kingsley]

Anyone in the Monmouth County area - they are trying to start a mens league Thursday nights. Courses are great and its a good excuse to get out during the week

 

 

[golfer07840]

Anyone here played Galloping Hill? We are having an outing there next Wed the 12th and I've never played it. Just wanted to know what to expect.

[Jersey golfer]

Gallopping Hill is very hilly. It used to be nicknamed Goat Hill. Not overly long and it was in decent condition end of last year. Haven't played there this year but heard conditions were good.

[longballjs]

I play in the galloping hill men’s association every Sunday and have won the club championship twice (got to brag a bit). The greens this year are as good as they have been in the 9 years I’ve played there. We’ve stimped them twice and got 11 both times. Not bad for a course that is among the top round total courses in the state. There is a water problem that is becoming worse every year especially the last two wet years. Much of kenilworth and Union drains into the property. The 12th hole is constantly flooded, even days or a week after rain. From 150-200 is either water or mud. Talk is in a year or so 11 will turn to a par 4 and 12 a par 3. Otherwise, it is an up and down course, some uphill approach shots, downhill tee shots, won’t get much roll in the fairways.

1 hit the club to get you to 100 yards.

2 is as you see it, add 10 yards to approach shot for uphill.

3 approach shot always plays 7-10 longer even though appears flat.

4 watch tee as it points you cockeyed and the ball is above your feet for a righty

5 add 12 yards for uphill, there is a massive ridge from the center of the left edge to the center of the green and to the front. If the flag is right, your. It’s should be right or long. If flag is left, take dead aim but don’t be long.

6 tight par 5, fairway is key

7 elevated green, add at least 10, do not go long of green

8 if you are long and can hit high, can cut much of hole off going over trees, if not try to land something just right of tree in fairway (200 out) and will roll forward and left.

9 fairway is key, uphill approach anything short of front edge is rolling back 5-10 yards.

10 if long you can go over trees and have a wedge in, if not 230-240 with fade. Big slope in center of green

11 par 3, usually long, ridge runs front right to back center

12 if dry make sure you hit fairway, marsh left and right. If wet, tees are up and hole plays 290 let it rip.

13 220 along tree line gets you 140, you can take driver over trees but a block likely gets wet and a hook may find trees

14 I think hardest holes on course. If long and get over big hill in fairway, can have 100 in. If not anywhere from 150-200 in. Green very front to back and right to left, with ridge front to back up the center of green

15 downhill par three, green breaks Right to left.

16 marsh left, trees right. Green back to front, any wedge on left 2/3 of front of green is likely coming off

17 is a short par 4, you do not want to be above or left of the flag, very sloped green. Best miss of green is short right with uphill putt.

18 par 5 if you can bomb down the right edge of fairway, there is a speed slot which will give you 20-30 yards of roll.

 

Have fun, hope the beer cart finds you there, they tend to always hit use coming to or going from the turn, where there is a window before the 10th tee.

[golfer07840]

@longballjs Thanks for the scouting report. Looking forward to playing it.

[longballjs]

Sunday greens were firm and fast, and I meant right to left for the 14th green

[golfer07840]

Greens at Galloping Hill were concrete. Fairways were dry and running. I liked the front 9 better than the back 9. For the outing the course was playing very short. Overall, good course. However I wouldn't drive the HR or so to get there and pay the out of county rate.

[longballjs]

If I were from nw Jersey I'd be all over Berkshire Valley

[gioguy21]

> @longballjs said:

> If I were from nw Jersey I'd be all over Berkshire Valley

 

goin there today after work. boom

[gaffs]

> @golfer07840 said:

> Greens at Galloping Hill were concrete. Fairways were dry and running. I liked the front 9 better than the back 9. For the outing the course was playing very short. Overall, good course. However I wouldn't drive the HR or so to get there and pay the out of county rate.

 

Just discovered Galloping Hills having moved to NJ in March. I have played it for the last two Fridays and it has been great.

[gaffs]

> @longballjs said:

> If I were from nw Jersey I'd be all over Berkshire Valley

 

Agree. Great track. The first few holes are tough.