Orlando, Florida

[Groucho Valentine]

  On 1/25/2017 at 3:00 PM, David in FL said:

Eagle Creek is pretty close to there, or are you looking for something different since you've played it before?

Another different option (again, can't speak to current conditions) is Royal St Cloud in Kissimmee.  Links style course, fairly priced, but again, this time of year as a popular snowbird course, pace of play can be a challenge...

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I played at St Cloud a few years ago. Three Nines if i recall. I liked the layout alot, mostly because it didn't have any freaking houses on it. Its not really a true links style track, though. You have to play the ball up alot. I didn't like Eagle Creek at all. 

Edited January 25, 2017 by Groucho Valentine

[jetsknicks1]

  On 1/25/2017 at 3:21 PM, Groucho Valentine said:

I played at St Cloud a few years ago. Three Nines if i recall. I liked the layout alot, mostly because it didn't have any freaking houses on it. Its not really a true links style track, though. You have to play the ball up alot. I didn't like Eagle Creek at all. 

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Thanks Groucho, I'll check it out. I'm surprised you didn't like Eagle Creek, I've played there several times and have always enjoyed it.

  On 1/25/2017 at 3:00 PM, David in FL said:

Eagle Creek is pretty close to there, or are you looking for something different since you've played it before?

Another different option (again, can't speak to current conditions) is Royal St Cloud in Kissimmee.  Links style course, fairly priced, but again, this time of year as a popular snowbird course, pace of play can be a challenge...

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Thanks Dave, I actually like Eagle Creek a lot but like you said, I just played it lol.

[jsgolfer]

  On 1/26/2017 at 12:47 PM, jetsknicks1 said:

Thanks Groucho, I'll check it out. I'm surprised you didn't like Eagle Creek, I've played there several times and have always enjoyed it.

Thanks Dave, I actually like Eagle Creek a lot but like you said, I just played it lol.

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I really liked Eagle Creek as well, in fact I went back and played it again after our TST round.

I've played Royal St. Cloud a couple of times as well, I always enjoyed it and my Dad likes it as well.  

[Groucho Valentine]

  On 1/26/2017 at 1:09 PM, jsgolfer said:

I really liked Eagle Creek as well, in fact I went back and played it again after our TST round.

I've played Royal St. Cloud a couple of times as well, I always enjoyed it and my Dad likes it as well.  

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Its a really nice course, just has some annoying holes. But I think i just hate 18. Thats such a dumb and contrived hole. Pete Dye inspired nonsense. Especially after 17, which i remember being a really strong hole. 

[Gator Hazard]

  On 1/26/2017 at 1:51 PM, Groucho Valentine said:

Its a really nice course, just has some annoying holes. But I think i just hate 18. Thats such a dumb and contrived hole. Pete Dye inspired nonsense. Especially after 17, which i remember being a really strong hole. 

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Think I actually parred 18. I did like the way it came back in to the clubhouse, was a beautiful layout. 

[jsgolfer]

  On 1/26/2017 at 1:51 PM, Groucho Valentine said:

Its a really nice course, just has some annoying holes. But I think i just hate 18. Thats such a dumb and contrived hole. Pete Dye inspired nonsense. Especially after 17, which i remember being a really strong hole. 

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17 was a good par 3, fairly long over some water.  

  On 1/26/2017 at 1:53 PM, Gator Hazard said:

Think I actually parred 18. I did like the way it came back in to the clubhouse, was a beautiful layout. 

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I birdied 18   

[Groucho Valentine]

  On 1/26/2017 at 1:53 PM, Gator Hazard said:

Think I actually parred 18. I did like the way it came back in to the clubhouse, was a beautiful layout. 

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  On 1/26/2017 at 2:00 PM, jsgolfer said:

17 was a good par 3, fairly long over some water.  

I birdied 18   

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I tripled it the first time i played it and doubled it the other time. Probably why i hate it...

[David in FL]

  On 1/26/2017 at 1:51 PM, Groucho Valentine said:

Its a really nice course, just has some annoying holes. But I think i just hate 18. Thats such a dumb and contrived hole. Pete Dye inspired nonsense. Especially after 17, which i remember being a really strong hole. 

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Low handicappers tend to not like that hole.  A relatively short par-5 with a huge amount of risk associated with going for the green in 2.  Easy 5 if you play it in 3 shots.  It can get messy if you don't though...

Overall I like the course.  The par-3's in particular are very strong.

[jsgolfer]

  On 1/26/2017 at 2:07 PM, David in FL said:

Low handicappers tend to not like that hole.  A relatively short par-5 with a huge amount of risk associated with going for the green in 2.  Easy 5 if you play it in 3 shots.  It can get messy if you don't though...

Overall I like the course.  The par-3's in particular are very strong.

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I think @kpaulhus did just that, went for it in 2 and hit it in the water.

[Groucho Valentine]

  On 1/26/2017 at 2:07 PM, David in FL said:

Low handicappers tend to not like that hole.  A relatively short par-5 with a huge amount of risk associated with going for the green in 2.  Easy 5 if you play it in 3 shots.  It can get messy if you don't though...

Overall I like the course.  The par-3's in particular are very strong.

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I agree. I liked all the par 3s on that course. I dont like blind tee shots and i think thats another reason that hole annoys me. 

[David in FL]

  On 1/26/2017 at 2:14 PM, jsgolfer said:

I think @kpaulhus did just that, went for it in 2 and hit it in the water.

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He's lucky.  It's a real shallow green.  The water short is better than OB long.  Then things get really ugly...  

[kpaulhus]

  On 1/26/2017 at 2:27 PM, David in FL said:

He's lucky.  It's a real shallow green.  The water short is better than OB long.  Then things get really ugly...  

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My 5 iron got up high in the wind and I had to hit a cut to shorten it some and ended up landing pin high in the water right. Still a cool hole and for sure risk/reward. I enjoyed the course. On 17 I hit my ball in a front right bunker and holed out for birdie. Needed a birdie on 18 to shoot 79 and ended up with a bogey for an 81. Not bad IMO for the first time seeing a course. 

[David in FL]

  On 1/26/2017 at 3:10 PM, kpaulhus said:

My 5 iron got up high in the wind and I had to hit a cut to shorten it some and ended up landing pin high in the water right. Still a cool hole and for sure risk/reward. I enjoyed the course. On 17 I hit my ball in a front right bunker and holed out for birdie. Needed a birdie on 18 to shoot 79 and ended up with a bogey for an 81. Not bad IMO for the first time seeing a course. 

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Not bad at all!  

Par 73 too.  Breaking 80 is a big deal for me on that course.  Of course, breaking 80 is a big deal for me on most courses!   

[CarlSpackler]

The PGA Merchandise Trade Show is right here in our backyard, but I can't go because I'm not a buyer/seller of golf thingies. 

[jsgolfer]

  On 1/26/2017 at 3:42 PM, David in FL said:

Not bad at all!  

Par 73 too.  Breaking 80 is a big deal for me on that course.  Of course, breaking 80 is a big deal for me on most courses!   

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It was a fun course for me, 78 the first time I played it with the birdie on 18 (I birdied all of the Par 5's on the back) and then a 76 the second time I saw it along with playing back a set of tees.  

Edit: But I forgot my wonderful display of putting that first day, NOT, 6 three putts (ugh)

[CarlSpackler]

  On 1/26/2017 at 5:55 PM, jsgolfer said:

It was a fun course for me, 78 the first time I played it with the birdie on 18 (I birdied all of the Par 5's on the back) and then a 76 the second time I saw it along with playing back a set of tees.  

Edit: But I forgot my wonderful display of putting that first day, NOT, 6 three putts (ugh)

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I would rather not discuss scoring on that course from the easy tees. Freaking +18 with quadruple on 18. I started out good with a 3-putt bogey on 1 (that's not the good part) followed by 4 pars. Then I had a triple, par, bogey, double. The back had a few doubles and the quad. I can't wait to go back and get some revenge on that place. Good news. my medical issue is improving. Bad news. It's going to be cold and blustery this weekend. 

[jetsknicks1]

  On 1/26/2017 at 7:04 PM, CarlSpackler said:

I would rather not discuss scoring on that course from the easy tees. Freaking +18 with quadruple on 18. I started out good with a 3-putt bogey on 1 (that's not the good part) followed by 4 pars. Then I had a triple, par, bogey, double. The back had a few doubles and the quad. I can't wait to go back and get some revenge on that place. Good news. my medical issue is improving. Bad news. It's going to be cold and blustery this weekend. 

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Lmao. Glad you're feeling better buddy. I played with the same golf ball all damn day until my approach on 18 went into the drink. 

[CarlSpackler]

  On 1/26/2017 at 7:10 PM, jetsknicks1 said:

Lmao. Glad you're feeling better buddy. I played with the same golf ball all damn day until my approach on 18 went into the drink. 

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