| The New
Course
In 1988 the members passed a motion to purchase additional land
adjacent to the club to expand and become an 18-hole course. New
England based golf course architect Phil Wogan designed the new
course. To accommodate the routing of the new holes and maintain
consistency between the front 9 and back 9 of the new design it
was necessary to plow under the original layout. In May 1991 the
new course was opened with great reviews. Since its rebirth it has
been the host of the state Mid-Amateur three times and the state
Amateur once.
Three sets of tees that range from 4738 from the forward tees
to 6650 from the tips give players of all ages and abilities
the chance to play from a distance that will suit their game. The
course is a par 71 with 4 par 3s and 3 par 5s. The front side often
presents players with the opportunity to score well and should be
taken advantage of. The backside is considered to be a greater challenge
with water coming into play on nearly every shot. It is suggested
to bite off only as much as you can handle.
The multiple tees, generous fairways and large receptive greens
will provide players of all abilities with the opportunity to score
well. Regarded as the best greens in the area they are also considered
the most challenging. It is a premium to leave your approach shot
on the proper side of the hole. The Wogan design is a true shot
makers course that is full of risk and reward. Well placed tee shots
on the par 5 10th and 18th holes will give skilful players the prospect
of making 3, however, guarded by ponds and bunkers the second shot
for either hole is not for the faint of heart. |