Linwood Country Club
500 Shore Road, Linwood, New Jersey 08221
Yards: 6019, Par 70 (White Tees)
Course Architect: Herbert Bertram Strong
Built/Open: 1921
Website: www.linwoodcountryclub.com
Score: 104 (53 out, 51 In)
Date: August 11, 2008
On a rare Monday tee time playing Linwood Country Club as guests of a member, Linwood Country Club is a private country club just a few minutes outside of Atlantic and Ocean Cities. Dodging the thunderstorms and greenheads (See Buggy Round at Atlantic City Country Club), we got all 18 in while watching storm clouds come and go the entire round with no rain.
I shot a disappointing 104 on this shorter but very difficult course. The shorter length of the course was protected by hidden surprises that first time players of the course like ourselves would not be familiar with. A few holes had sand bunkers and small creeks which could not be seen from the tee boxes or fairways which snatched up what we thought were nice golf shots. As an example, on one hole I pushed my drive a little right in the second cut, took an 18 degree rescue wood and smoked it right down the middle of the fairway…. and into a small creek that ran across the fairway. As for my round, my driving was average, hit a few fairways and lost 2 balls. My short game was a little off, I tweaked my swing a little, for the better, but I need to get use to hitting it more left, so I was pulling most of my iron shots. My putting was good since I like fast greens except on hole 3, which I hit the green and was about 8’ from the hole and looking at a birdie putt, then three putted on the slick green.
From The Web Site: Linwood Country Club is a place where continuity means something. Where long time members are the mainstay and with new members adding more character, it quickly becomes home to everyone. Add a long time staff who knows everyone by their name, it is no wonder that Linwood has earned the reputation of being the "Cheers" of country clubs. The course offers challenges for low handicappers yet provides an enjoyable experience for the high handicapper when played from alternate tees. Realizing that everyone expects something different from their club, Linwood manages to meet and exceed all expectations. The common denominator that everyone gets is first rate service. Great golf, great food, great staff and great members...it just doesn't get any better than Linwood. Ask the members what they like best about Linwood and most will say the course, which is always well kept and offers breathtaking views of the meadows, the bay and of course the Atlantic City skyline.
Course Condition: The course was in excellent shape, tee boxes, fairways and greens. The greens were slick and lighting fast even after a heavy thunderstorm the night before. The rough was cut short and easy to get the ball out of. The course was in excellent condition and the views over the meadows and the Atlantic City skyline were fantastic.
Facilities: The driving range and pro shop was all I really had time to check out. The pro shop was a little smaller than I expected, but fully stocked.
Shot of the Day: Hole 3, Par 3, 160 Yards, hit the green on the fly and the ball stopped within 8’ of the hole, then three putted on the fast, slick greens. Shot of the day, Sort of!?
Suggestions and Comments: This is a shorter course, but there are a few ‘hidden’ hazards, look at a yardage book while playing or check out the course on http://maps.live.com prior to playing.
Golfnerdness: Cash? Do we take cash? Most golf facilities frown upon 5-somes, we had a 6-some playing behind us, its nice to be private. ‘Cheers’ has not been relevant for years.
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008
A Great Day at Scotland Run Golf Club
Scotland Run Golf Club
Route 322 and Fries Mill Road, Williamstown, New Jersey 08094
Yards: 6138, Par 71 (White Tees)
Course Architect: Stephen Kay
Built/Open: 1999
Website: www.scotlandrun.com
Course Information provided by Ryan of PA
Score: 107 (56 out, 51 In)
Date: July 30, 2008
I arrived at the course around 7:30 for 8:10 tee time only to discover that I was entered in the system for the previous Wednesday at 8:10, not sure how that happened since I made the tee time at 12:30 p.m. last wed afternoon. Ok, so they fit us in at 7:50. Great, nothing like having to rush to the first tee box, thankfully not more than a foursome or two were waiting to begin their round shortly behind us.
Once the round began, it was a tale of two cities, the front nine was a mess between not getting off the tee box consistently and finding every bunker on the course to avoiding the constant (and I mean constant) flow of tracking from the on-course staff. I swear there was more traffic on the front nine then the Schuylkill Expressway on the ride into Jersey. The place is well staffed to maintain the beautiful grounds, but come on, for a midweek round of $95 (myself and my fellow golfer each paid $57.50 due to having the tee time golf pass). The on-course maintenance was nothing like you would expect, mowers, pesticide applications, etc.... you name it, it was going on. Nonetheless, I crankily ended the front 9 with a 56.
Second nine was much different, I began to get the ball off the tee and although the short game was tough throughout due to the layout of the links style course, it was much more enjoyable. Additionally, we were treated with the first and only appearance of a beverage cart on the 16th. The 9th hole, par 3 has one of the best views you can imagine with the clubhouse just off to the right. And although the 18th hole is ranked as the 5th most difficult on the course, I can't imagine a tougher hole. 500 + yards from the tee with a dramatic slope to the right, to make things worse along the entire fairway is a lake just waiting to swallow your ball one last time. It is a par 5 with a difficult elevated green and from my eyes it is by far the most difficult hole on the course.
Finally, we both went inside the pub for lunch and enjoyed a very good cheeseburgers along with a beer. The frosted mug was nice and the price was reasonable for the meal.
Overall, the staff wasn't the friendliest and the price of the round was steep, but the course itself outweighs all the negatives and leaves you with an enjoyable experience.
Thanks for the golf info Ryan!
For all your local golf information, check out www.twooverpar.com!
Route 322 and Fries Mill Road, Williamstown, New Jersey 08094
Yards: 6138, Par 71 (White Tees)
Course Architect: Stephen Kay
Built/Open: 1999
Website: www.scotlandrun.com
Course Information provided by Ryan of PA
Score: 107 (56 out, 51 In)
Date: July 30, 2008
I arrived at the course around 7:30 for 8:10 tee time only to discover that I was entered in the system for the previous Wednesday at 8:10, not sure how that happened since I made the tee time at 12:30 p.m. last wed afternoon. Ok, so they fit us in at 7:50. Great, nothing like having to rush to the first tee box, thankfully not more than a foursome or two were waiting to begin their round shortly behind us.
Once the round began, it was a tale of two cities, the front nine was a mess between not getting off the tee box consistently and finding every bunker on the course to avoiding the constant (and I mean constant) flow of tracking from the on-course staff. I swear there was more traffic on the front nine then the Schuylkill Expressway on the ride into Jersey. The place is well staffed to maintain the beautiful grounds, but come on, for a midweek round of $95 (myself and my fellow golfer each paid $57.50 due to having the tee time golf pass). The on-course maintenance was nothing like you would expect, mowers, pesticide applications, etc.... you name it, it was going on. Nonetheless, I crankily ended the front 9 with a 56.
Second nine was much different, I began to get the ball off the tee and although the short game was tough throughout due to the layout of the links style course, it was much more enjoyable. Additionally, we were treated with the first and only appearance of a beverage cart on the 16th. The 9th hole, par 3 has one of the best views you can imagine with the clubhouse just off to the right. And although the 18th hole is ranked as the 5th most difficult on the course, I can't imagine a tougher hole. 500 + yards from the tee with a dramatic slope to the right, to make things worse along the entire fairway is a lake just waiting to swallow your ball one last time. It is a par 5 with a difficult elevated green and from my eyes it is by far the most difficult hole on the course.
Finally, we both went inside the pub for lunch and enjoyed a very good cheeseburgers along with a beer. The frosted mug was nice and the price was reasonable for the meal.
Overall, the staff wasn't the friendliest and the price of the round was steep, but the course itself outweighs all the negatives and leaves you with an enjoyable experience.
Thanks for the golf info Ryan!
For all your local golf information, check out www.twooverpar.com!
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