50 States and 50 Capitals Golf Trip

[spider]

Number 44. Raleigh, North Carolina 06/29/2018. I didn't think I could do it with these two states, but I did. I played two states on the June 29. When I got to the course in Raleigh, River Ridge Golf Course, it was 5:15, I went in just to make a tee time for the next day. I was told I could play until 8:30, so since I was there, I went out and played. River Ridge is par 72, 6769 yards, slope 72.4/138, challenging course. The course was beautiful, in great condition, and the greens were the same speed on each hole. More courses should make the effort to set the speed consistently on each hole. It makes a big difference in our scores. I played thru one group on the second hole, and it was clear until number eight, when I caught a group of five.  I didn't play thru because I was playing well, and too often when I play thru I start to rush and hit bad shots. I stayed back and let the group move on. I thought about just playing the the front nine and moving on to Columbia, then I decided to move up to the tee one closer and play the back with just my irons. When I got to hole ten, there were two groups on the hole. I played hole ten with my irons and left for Columbia. I really enjoyed this nine and didn't want to ruin all the good images with bad shots by over playing. I took my 42 and left.

     

[Shindig]

This continues to be one of my favorite threads to read anywhere on the internet.  It feels like being along for the adventure and every now and then, I have a question mid-post but it gets answered within the same post, like this:

9 hours ago, spider said:

Jimmy has a regular partner, but today his partner was at the beach with his wife (not Jimmy's wife). 

Great writing and awesome trips so far.

[spider]

Number 45. Columbia, South Carolina 06/30/2018. I Played Linrick Golf Course. from the back tees it's 6941 yards, slope 73.5/138. I played forward of that 6263 yards, slope 70.3/127. I didn't feel like taking on nearly 7000 yards.This course was similar to the last course in I played in North Carolina because they are part of the same region, hills, slopes, trees, water and greens. I started alone ahead of the other groups. I was caught by another solo golfer, David. I told him to play through because I was taking pictures and he was playing quickly. I soon caught him on the fourth hole and we played the round together. David was playing a practice round, preparing to take money from his friends the next day. We played well, for the most part, and David helped me navigate the course. This was another good quality course, and according to David, one of the best values in the area. The name (Lin Rick) is the combination of the two founders. Score 43-44 = 87. 

 

[spider]

Number 46. Atlanta, Georgia 06/30/2018. I played Wolf Creek Golf Course, my second state of the day. This course was long and tough from the back tees at 7069 yards, slope 73.2/143. Too tough for me, so I played forward 6656 yards, slope 71.2/138.  I had high hopes for this round, based on my morning round Linrick, but hope wasn't enough. I was missing fairways and the rough was no joke. I was playing alone, loosing balls, almost lost my putter by leaving it on the side of one of the greens. I made the turn and now I'm waiting on a group of three. Things were going so badly with my balls, that I chipped a ball in the hazard practicing on the tee box. I hit another ball in the hazard with a great 7 wood from the rough. On hole 15 I hit my last ball into the water on the right. Wolf Creek sent me on my way to Montgomery. No score to see.    

[spider]

Number 47. Montgomery, Alabama 07/01/2018. I played the Lagoon Park Golf Course, 6413 yards, slope 69.6/117. I needed a less challenging course after Wolf Creek in Atlanta. I played a nice easy round and kept the ball in play. 45-40, hope restored. The pictures will explain the name, Lagoon.

[spider]

Number 48. Tallahassee, Florida 07/02/2018. The last capital on this road trip, I played the Hilaman Golf Course, 6304 yards, slope 70.7/123. This was a good round to to end the road trip on, to wind down as I head home. My game is better and even though I've just played golf in 25 states in 23 days, I'm ready to play more. A totally great experience the people and the places. Two states remaining, Hawaii, later this year, and Alaska next year. 43-43 for an 86.  

[dennyjones]

Your journey is so cool.   I'm happy for you and very jealous at the same time.👍