Ever wonder what it would be like to have your private course?

[boston blackie]

Well that's what it's been like here in western Mass. For the past two weeks I have been playing, by myself, on a completely empty golf course. It's a semi private club, and the members have hung 'em up for the season, so that leaves just me.

 

Let me tell you, it gets lonely.

[Mschumacher]

I dream about it. Every. Day.

[Par-A-Medic]

The biggest majority of my club goes on a couple of golf trips a year and leave the place high and dry. I got in 54 holes one day before getting bored. Good time to make your own yardage book or experiment with different game plans.

[jurr80]

My local public course is still in good shape, but is absolutely DEAD. I have had the privilege of getting one on one rides with the owner, as a consequence of his sheer boredom. He is also an instructor, so it's been a blast getting free lessons in course management.

[Sean2]

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Well that's what it's been like here in western Mass. For the past two weeks I have been playing, by myself, on a completely empty golf course. It's a semi private club, and the members have hung 'em up for the season, so that leaves just me.

Let me tell you, it gets lonely.
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Frankly, I love having the course all to myself.

[Johnny Biarritz]

I enjoy being on the course by myself. I enjoy being there with friends, old and new, as well. And I certainly wonder what it would be like to have my own golf course. I wonder so much that I was actually looking at land for sale just about 30 minutes ago.

[502 to Right]

Lonely? It's a dream come true. I play a lot of fall golf in Wisconsin and I've had many a day where I went at least 9 holes without even seeing another golfer. Mind you the temp was in the 40's but I don't care. Good. Times.

If I was a billionaire I'd have my own course for my use alone.

[richard t]

Are you kidding? lonely? The last time I played I saw 2 guys 4 holes ahead of me and one person 3 holes behind. Course has not gone soft/mushy yet, temps in the 40s, so I hit 2 off the tee and then hit shots from places I usually don't go, things I want to work on, or sometimes just play a 2 ball vs myself. I'm no recluse, but I love just being out this time of year and having the course somewhat to myself. Groundskeeper comes by the other day. I've hit 5 or 6 out of the trap. I'm raking and he says, "thanks for raking." Tosses me 4 all but new Titleist Pro Vs from the cart. This is a very nice semi-privat club and December the after 12:30 PM rate is $20.00 as opposed to the normal $49.00. Gotta love that too. Every day now could be it till spring so hit'em, go get'em and hit'em again!

[Bulle Rock Golf]

We utilize opportunities like these to play some Cross Country on nights after all our daily play is off the course and its still light out =]

[Kadin 25]

I love LOVE...when I am the only one on the course.

[Jim Clark]

I enjoy playing by myself occasionally. But it's more fun with a group and little action on the game. We're still getting quite a bit of play here in northern VA. We're down to one course (our winter course, par 73, 5 par 5's). Weather the past couple of Sats was very nice, the week before that it was poker, that's what we do when the weather isn't so nice. This week looks slightly marginal but probably playable. Have 16 confirmed for a weekly tournament I run.

[Jim Clark]

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We utilize opportunities like these to play some Cross Country on nights after all our daily play is off the course and its still light out =]
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Not sure what Cross Country is. Have been wanting to get up to play Bulle Rock, heard it's great, gonna make the effort this year.

[Bulle Rock Golf]

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We utilize opportunities like these to play some Cross Country on nights after all our daily play is off the course and its still light out =]
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Not sure what Cross Country is. Have been wanting to get up to play Bulle Rock, heard it's great, gonna make the effort this year.
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Cross Country = Combining holes to make even more ridiculous holes. (I.E. teeing off from the par 3 3rd hole tee box over green off the cliff to 4 fairway -- then playing in to 4 green) hahaha

And yes come check us out! It's 18 completely unique, magnificent Pete Dye holes that will humble the best of em, haha.

[Willie Malay]

Best of both worlds there. No one there and no work for you to do On the other hand if you had your own course, you'd be working on it all the time, well unless you could afford people to do it for you, which if you could afford your own course.......well I digress.

[Mountaineer]

Not gonna lie. I would probably have a blast and pack in as many rounds as I can lol. Not having to run into foursomes playing "old people" golf would be a dream come true.

[barkydog1]

I play all the time on uncrowded courses in SoCal. Afternoon is best, soggy days also. But I also play in pretty pristine conditions with few people on the course. It's all about picking your spot and your time-if you want to play a Prime course at a Prime time, be prepared to pay Prime rates with PLENTY of buddies...Got to be smart if you want to golf a lot. I've played 3-18 hole rounds this week, with a cart on nice uncrowded courses for $35 in Ventura County, CA.

[butch33611]

I work nights so I get up around 1pm. By the time I get to club all the early guys are done and the evining guys are not there yet. I've played many rounds alone and never saw a person through the intire round. Great for hitting extra shots and putting practice.

[joeshmo]

I am a member of a resort course but most tourists that come here don't play golf.
I have been a member for 6 years and never had a tee time. Some times there will
be only 10 player all day.
Don't get lonely because we have female caddies.

[stage1350]

How fast can you get around?

I don't mind being in a twosome-foursome so long as we aren't being held up. To never wait on a shot is my dream golf course regardless of conditions.

[tocino]

I love it when the course I'm playing is empty. i usually hit two balls off the tee and will re-do a shot if i miss or if I want to try a different approach.

[theonlybfc]

That's how it is at my club as well. Majority of the members are over 60 so they like to do the early morning golf. In the afternoon I'm usually the only one there. Kinda ere but it's really cool. I like playing multiple balls from tricky spots just for fun to see how I can o in those intuitions. Also love the cross country golf.