Where are you playing tomorrow - Chicago (Round2)

[DavePelz4]

Birdied one...shocker.

 

Played VL today. +4, not bad for this time of year. Or anytime for me lately...

Too bad you didn't have time to play the back.

[Scratch2Plus]

HoE Sunday but I cant indulge in the fine Angels Envy unfortunately...

[propman]

Played White Tail Ridge in Yorkville yesterday for the 1st time in my life. Shot my season's best - 83. What a goofy game!

 

Liked the course alot even tho its out in the boonies.

[zer0]

Getting out tomorrow for my first round of the year, gonna hit up White Pines with the wife. Perfect course for first round of the year, especially if you gotta pay for 2.

 

Gonna play Sunday morning as well, not sure where. Hawks game in the afternoon so time is an issue.

[Argonne69]

Getting out tomorrow for my first round of the year, gonna hit up White Pines with the wife. Perfect course for first round of the year, especially if you gotta pay for 2.

 

Gonna play Sunday morning as well, not sure where. Hawks game in the afternoon so time is an issue.

 

I'll be at Sportsman's at 9:33 am. There still one opening if you'd like to join.

[MountainKing]

I'll be at Willowcrest, not my top choice but one of the guys in our foursome has to stay close to the area so it's the only choice.

[MountainKing]

Finally found my driving and iron game today with 10 or 14 fairways and 14 of 18 greens, including 8 of those 14 inside of 10 feet. Unfortunately the amazing putting I had the first 3 rounds this year left me and I made none of those birdie putts. Great day out there anyway, we got around in about 3:30 and the course was in good shape!

[Argonne69]

This is more like it. What a great day to start the season. I was expecting cooler temps at Harborside, but it was downright warm. I may have to dig out the shorts tomorrow.

 

The Starboard course was in playable shape, but nothing to brag about. It was greener than expected. As noted above, the greens were aerated and sanded, so putting was more or less a formality. 'No way to keep the ball on its line. The fairways were slit, but playable. A bit wet, but not overly so. Bunkers are trash. I was told that they would start on the renovation of the bunkers last fall, but talking to the Pro Shop this morning we're looking at another year at least.

 

I was told they are going to aerate the Port course this week, so I'd recommend getting on it tomorrow if you're planning to play, otherwise it'll be a few weeks before the courses are in good condition.

 

Pace of player was slower than I'd prefer, but not totally unexpected at this early point in the season. Finished in 4:40.

 

Had a decent day ball striking, hitting 9 fairways and 10 greens. I had one birdie on #10 after knocking a 9 iron close, but otherwise no real legitimate birdie opportunities. I wasn't expecting much given the layoff over the past few months, so it was just nice to get out there and hit a number of decent shots.

 

Sportsman's tomorrow morning.

[Argonne69]

Another beautiful day on the course. Lol. Is it too early to complain about being too hot. I waled 18 at Sportsman's today. The course is greening up nicely, and they even filled a number of bunkers with fresh sand. Hello? Harborside? Are you listening? The fairways were in nice shape, but the greens were bumpy with moderate speeds. A handful of downhill putts were speedy, but otherwise it was a struggle to get the ball to the hole today.

 

Pace of play was decent at 4:15, although we did get off the tee 15 minutes behind schedule. The rangers were out enforce trying to keep the play moving.

 

I had a rather poor day ball striking, hitting only 5/13 fairways, and 8 greens. Afraid to go left, I blocked a number of well struck shots on the front before I finally got it in gear on the back. Luckily my scrambling saved my butt, and I took advantage of my 3 birdie opportunities, including one on the dreaded 17th. Overall, a very nice early season round.

[Soxfan21]

Played George Dunne yesterday, it was busy to say the least, and the course was not prepared. No cart girls out, no rangers out, only serving hot dogs in the pro shop. One of the guys in our foursome cancelled at the last minute, so we got paired with a single who knows a lot of guys there. He said that the owners really cut back on staff for this season. The course itself was in OK shape. The greens were playing pretty quick, and were surprisingly hard, as even with my wedges I was getting a lot of roll out with my ball. Ended up shooting a 79 which wasn't bad considering it seemed like my group was waiting about 10-15 minutes between shots. I forgot why I didn't like playing on the weekends at Dunne, and this was a nice friendly reminder that if I go back, to prepare for a 5 1/2 to 6 hour round.

[B-Man]

Village Links today. Finished at 11:40. Lots of fairways and greens. Greens were very rough. Not fun at all. Shot a ho-hum +1. 74 ;-)

[Buddha]

Going to PrairieView tomorrow. Customer appreciation week. Free greens fee with cart rental ($16 for 18 holes).

[Waterboy]

Played shepherds crook. First round of the year for me. Don't know what I shot but it was good to get out and play.

 

The smell of the landfill felt remarkably strong today. Hate that wind off the lake.

 

Who knows when I'll play next. At this pace, probably after I drop my youngest off at college. 15 years to go.

 

Should I search for this thread or you think we will be on round 3 by then?

 

Wb

[Argonne69]

Yeah, the greens are really firm. I had quite a few shots this weekend that I thought were golden, but the ball leaped off the back. 'Gotta keep that in mind for a few weeks.

[jimwgt26]

Played shepherds crook. First round of the year for me. Don't know what I shot but it was good to get out and play.

 

The smell of the landfill felt remarkably strong today. Hate that wind off the lake.

 

Who knows when I'll play next. At this pace, probably after I drop my youngest off at college. 15 years to go.

 

Should I search for this thread or you think we will be on round 3 by then?

 

Wb

 

 

Unfortunately, the smell is only going to get worse. They're expanding the landfill around the corner behind the 6th and 14th greens.

[zer0]

Getting out tomorrow for my first round of the year, gonna hit up White Pines with the wife. Perfect course for first round of the year, especially if you gotta pay for 2.

 

Gonna play Sunday morning as well, not sure where. Hawks game in the afternoon so time is an issue.

 

I'll be at Sportsman's at 9:33 am. There still one opening if you'd like to join.

 

Sorry Arg, just saw this today. Ended up skipping yesterday and taking my dog to the park instead.

 

Got out at White Pines Saturday which is fine for a first round of the year, but not much else. Figured I would play the tips since its only 6300, but its deceptive since its a par 70 and there are only 3 par5s. Lots of long par 4s and long par 3s, the course played much longer than 6300 especialy for someone who pokes it 200-210 off the tee. Shot a 92 and was very happy with it. Spent the whole round tinkering with the hybrid swing trying to remember how to do it properly. Started to figure it out a bit as the day went on. Ended up taking 26 hybrid shots in the round. Missed most of them left, only one to the right so at least the miss is consistent.

 

Only got to hit 4 iron shots all day, but hit them well. Chipping and putting were really good for this early, distance was an issue with chipping but ball striking was solid.

 

Shoulder and back were pretty sore later that night and yesterday.

 

I did try one driver yesterday and it went 10 yards further than my 3hybrid, but at least it was in fairway. No point to keep hitting it if I'm only getting 10 extra yards, but with more risk of bad shots.

[zer0]

Played shepherds crook. First round of the year for me. Don't know what I shot but it was good to get out and play.

 

The smell of the landfill felt remarkably strong today. Hate that wind off the lake.

 

Who knows when I'll play next. At this pace, probably after I drop my youngest off at college. 15 years to go.

 

Should I search for this thread or you think we will be on round 3 by then?

 

Wb

 

 

Unfortunately, the smell is only going to get worse. They're expanding the landfill around the corner behind the 6th and 14th greens.

 

 

Guys, the Zion Township has instructed me to inform you that you need to cease and desist referring to the landfill as a landfill. According to the Zion Board of Tourism, the proper term is "the Bluffs of Zion".

[Chicago Lefty]

Village Links today. Finished at 11:40. Lots of fairways and greens. Greens were very rough. Not fun at all. Shot a ho-hum +1. 74 ;-)

 

You must keep score like me....

[wrbush31]

Village Links today. Finished at 11:40. Lots of fairways and greens. Greens were very rough. Not fun at all. Shot a ho-hum +1. 74 ;-)

 

That's my home course. One of the best tracks/layouts in the Chicagoland area, one of the absolutely worst when it comes to maintenance. Between greens being trashed (how so many golfers have no idea about fixing ball marks is beyond me), watering all the wrong places, and the garbage bunker maintenance (I'm hoping they've put rakes in all of them by now), it's getting tough to get my non-resident friends to be willing to pony up and play out here.

[B-Man]

Village Links today. Finished at 11:40. Lots of fairways and greens. Greens were very rough. Not fun at all. Shot a ho-hum +1. 74 ;-)

 

You must keep score like me....

 

Yes. Always post the bad scores.

[B-Man]

Village Links today. Finished at 11:40. Lots of fairways and greens. Greens were very rough. Not fun at all. Shot a ho-hum +1. 74 ;-)

 

That's my home course. One of the best tracks/layouts in the Chicagoland area, one of the absolutely worst when it comes to maintenance. Between greens being trashed (how so many golfers have no idea about fixing ball marks is beyond me), watering all the wrong places, and the garbage bunker maintenance (I'm hoping they've put rakes in all of them by now), it's getting tough to get my non-resident friends to be willing to pony up and play out here.

 

It's been very disappointing since late last year. The greens have been horrendous. Some of the pin positions Sunday morning were insane. The 3rd was literally 8 feet off the center back edge. Crazy stuff. Hope it picks up soon.

[Waterboy]

Played shepherds crook. First round of the year for me. Don't know what I shot but it was good to get out and play.

 

The smell of the landfill felt remarkably strong today. Hate that wind off the lake.

 

Who knows when I'll play next. At this pace, probably after I drop my youngest off at college. 15 years to go.

 

Should I search for this thread or you think we will be on round 3 by then?

 

Wb

 

 

Unfortunately, the smell is only going to get worse. They're expanding the landfill around the corner behind the 6th and 14th greens.

 

 

Guys, the Zion Township has instructed me to inform you that you need to cease and desist referring to the landfill as a landfill. According to the Zion Board of Tourism, the proper term is "the Bluffs of Zion".

 

Whatever they are, they are smelling ripe.

[WindyCitySPN]

Played 9 at Cantigny today. Course is already in great shape as always. They started a new program for under 35 that makes their pricing a little more affordable.

[disk]

After driving past it countless times I played Sydney Marovitz for the first time this afternoon. Punched greens turned what could have been a round of 31 or 32 into an even 36 but my ball striking was just so good today I don't care.

[atn86]

Bowes Creek was in excellent shape yesterday. Still think Bowes is the best value in the Chicagoland area - layout, conditions, practice facilty and experience are hard to beat.

[DavePelz4]

Bowes Creek was in excellent shape yesterday. Still think Bowes is the best value in the Chicagoland area - layout, conditions, practice facilty and experience are hard to beat.

 

Have you played Highlands of Elgin? On a comparative basis, it's above BC imho.

[atn86]

Bowes Creek was in excellent shape yesterday. Still think Bowes is the best value in the Chicagoland area - layout, conditions, practice facilty and experience are hard to beat.

 

Have you played Highlands of Elgin? On a comparative basis, it's above BC imho.

 

It's a toss up. A few really weak holes at HofE. But a few spectator holes as well. Also, I'm a sucker for the member for the day experience. You can't go wrong with either course.

[DavePelz4]

Bowes Creek was in excellent shape yesterday. Still think Bowes is the best value in the Chicagoland area - layout, conditions, practice facilty and experience are hard to beat.

 

Have you played Highlands of Elgin? On a comparative basis, it's above BC imho.

 

It's a toss up. A few really weak holes at HofE. But a few spectator holes as well. Also, I'm a sucker for the member for the day experience. You can't go wrong with either course.

 

Intrigued...what holes are HoE are you not a fan of? Granted some are better than others but I can't think of a hole that strikes me as weak.

[zer0]

Bowes Creek was in excellent shape yesterday. Still think Bowes is the best value in the Chicagoland area - layout, conditions, practice facilty and experience are hard to beat.

 

Have you played Highlands of Elgin? On a comparative basis, it's above BC imho.

 

It's a toss up. A few really weak holes at HofE. But a few spectator holes as well. Also, I'm a sucker for the member for the day experience. You can't go wrong with either course.

 

 

Love BC, but you could say that the whole front nine there is underwhelming compared to the back.

 

Also, I think its at least $20-$30 more expensive than HOE and there's no way its $20-$30 better than HOE.

 

Like I said, love BC but you can't call it the best value in the Chicago area when the real best value in the Chicago area is right around the corner.

[UCBananaboy]

Is Coyote Run a worthwhile place to play?