Boulder Creek and Wooster CC in Ohio - Anyone Played?

[MasonAsher2014]

We have our conference tournament next week and we play at Boulder Creek in Streetsboro and Wooster CC in Wooster. Has anyone been to these courses before and played them?

[iacas]

I have not. I've edited the title to help you out.

[Buckeyebowman]

I have played Boulder Creek and was very impressed. Depending on the tees you play, even a .7 HI should find some challenge. Lots of elevation changes, hardwoods, and water. Hope the weather is good for you, and let us know what you think.

[dave s]

Played both and happy to provide some info. 

Boulder Creek:  Somewhat newer course, maybe built in the last 15 years, I'd guess.  It's always in pristine condition.  Bent grass fairways (mowed to crew-cut height) with large, undulating greens.  Most holes cut from full wooded areas with lots of elevation change and a handful of blind tee shots.  The course is what I'd call a 'target golf' layout.  Miss your spots and trouble aplenty to be found.  Again, lots of tree lined fairways that drop off into 50' deep ravines.  You'll see both uphill and downhill approach shots so choose your clubs wisely. #7 is a par-5 with split fairway (play RIGHT), #8 is an island green par-3, #9 is a wonderful finishing hole and par-4 with 2nd shot all carry over water to a not-so-deep green.

Played with a couple of friends late last season, one of whom brought his 25 year old neighbor who played D2 collegiate golf.  Since we're old geezers, (we have kids his age!) we played from the white tees.  He was hitting irons and hybrids off most tees except for the par 5 holes.  #7, (mentioned above) was driver, 6-iron and an eagle putt for him from the white tees.

Overall, expect an enjoyable round on a really nice, well-kept, challenging public course.  Mid to high handicappers will lose balls in woods, water and ravines.

CC of Wooster:  Definite 'old-school' country club circa 30s or 40s, I'd guess.  It's likely undergone a redesign at some point.  What I remember about it, (played it twice with a family friend member) is the par 4s are long.  Like Boulder Creek, elevation changes add to perceived length and difficulty on the back nine par 4s at CC of Wooster.

The front side is fairly open and relatively flat with mostly straight line holes.  #1 is a dogleg right, but after that pretty straight except for a dogleg right par 5 mixed in.  The back nine is more hilly, more trees and where you'll notice the elevation changes add difficulty.  Back nine greens can offer some diabolical pin placements where 3- and 4-putts can easily happen.  Elevated and severely sloped greens that are fast to begin with can add strokes to the card.  Keep it BELOW the hole on the back nine.

#10 is a par-3.  Elevated tee hitting across a sled-riding hill to an elevated green.  No trouble really, but a tough green to hit and hold!  #11 is a long par 5 that narrows considerably to a postage stamp-sized green that drops AWAY from you.  Easy to fly it, or roll off the back unless you're dropping a SW or LW from the sky into it. #12 is a long par-4 up the hill, flattens out, huge gully in front of a very elevated green that missed right or left, long or short means double-bogey every time. No reasonable up and down for par anywhere around #12 green.

Of the two, I'd rather play Boulder Creek (newer) over the 'old-school' CC of Wooster.  Both are nice courses. Both well-kept.  CC of Wooster is just that old-school design that we've all seen a hundred times where Boulder Creek will really challenge your shot- and decision-making skills.  Very picturesque as well.

Enjoy some of our Ohio golf and let me know what you thought of the courses.

dave

[MasonAsher2014]

On 4/19/2016 at 9:12 PM, Buckeyebowman said:

I have played Boulder Creek and was very impressed. Depending on the tees you play, even a .7 HI should find some challenge. Lots of elevation changes, hardwoods, and water. Hope the weather is good for you, and let us know what you think.

I hope so. I think I will really enjoy it!

On 4/19/2016 at 11:04 AM, dave s said:

Played both and happy to provide some info. 

Boulder Creek:  Somewhat newer course, maybe built in the last 15 years, I'd guess.  It's always in pristine condition.  Bent grass fairways (mowed to crew-cut height) with large, undulating greens.  Most holes cut from full wooded areas with lots of elevation change and a handful of blind tee shots.  The course is what I'd call a 'target golf' layout.  Miss your spots and trouble aplenty to be found.  Again, lots of tree lined fairways that drop off into 50' deep ravines.  You'll see both uphill and downhill approach shots so choose your clubs wisely. #7 is a par-5 with split fairway (play RIGHT), #8 is an island green par-3, #9 is a wonderful finishing hole and par-4 with 2nd shot all carry over water to a not-so-deep green.

Played with a couple of friends late last season, one of whom brought his 25 year old neighbor who played D2 collegiate golf.  Since we're old geezers, (we have kids his age!) we played from the white tees.  He was hitting irons and hybrids off most tees except for the par 5 holes.  #7, (mentioned above) was driver, 6-iron and an eagle putt for him from the white tees.

Overall, expect an enjoyable round on a really nice, well-kept, challenging public course.  Mid to high handicappers will lose balls in woods, water and ravines.

CC of Wooster:  Definite 'old-school' country club circa 30s or 40s, I'd guess.  It's likely undergone a redesign at some point.  What I remember about it, (played it twice with a family friend member) is the par 4s are long.  Like Boulder Creek, elevation changes add to perceived length and difficulty on the back nine par 4s at CC of Wooster.

The front side is fairly open and relatively flat with mostly straight line holes.  #1 is a dogleg right, but after that pretty straight except for a dogleg right par 5 mixed in.  The back nine is more hilly, more trees and where you'll notice the elevation changes add difficulty.  Back nine greens can offer some diabolical pin placements where 3- and 4-putts can easily happen.  Elevated and severely sloped greens that are fast to begin with can add strokes to the card.  Keep it BELOW the hole on the back nine.

#10 is a par-3.  Elevated tee hitting across a sled-riding hill to an elevated green.  No trouble really, but a tough green to hit and hold!  #11 is a long par 5 that narrows considerably to a postage stamp-sized green that drops AWAY from you.  Easy to fly it, or roll off the back unless you're dropping a SW or LW from the sky into it. #12 is a long par-4 up the hill, flattens out, huge gully in front of a very elevated green that missed right or left, long or short means double-bogey every time. No reasonable up and down for par anywhere around #12 green.

Of the two, I'd rather play Boulder Creek (newer) over the 'old-school' CC of Wooster.  Both are nice courses. Both well-kept.  CC of Wooster is just that old-school design that we've all seen a hundred times where Boulder Creek will really challenge your shot- and decision-making skills.  Very picturesque as well.

Enjoy some of our Ohio golf and let me know what you thought of the courses.

dave

Thanks for the input! I'm very excited to play both, looks like rain though!!