Friday we went golfing late in the day on the South Suburban executive course (a little par 27 short 9). Dad and I and Doyce went first, with Katherine in tow; Margie, Jackie, and Mom followed behind.
I had one of my best games on that 9, ending up with a 37 — including three pars and a couple of birdies. Nothing over a 5, no hole blow-ups. Lost two balls, found two. A lot of luck, but my game was remarkably steady. Huzzah.
The ladies had a fun time, too, especially since some of us guys (I) weren’t there rushing them along or giving them unsolicited advice.
Tommorow the guys go out for 18 at Lone Tree, where I’ve not played before. (The lady-folk are going to find something fun to do.) One review:
The Lone Tree Golf Club offers a challenging championship course designed by Arnold Palmer. Started as a private country club in 1985, the 7,012-yard course opened to the public in 1991 and now surrounds a 45,000-square-foot clubhouse, which includes guest suites, cafe, pro shop and pool, as well as tennis courts and a fitness room. The fairways are wide and forgiving, yet most are rolling and sloped presenting challenging lies with every shot.
“Wide and forgiving” is good …
And here:
The Lone Tree Golf Course is one of the most outstanding golf course values in the Denver Metro Area. Home to numerous Colorado Section PGA events and other state amateur events, Lone Tree is one of the best conditioned courses around. Designed by Arnold Palmer, this well bunkered 7054 yard layout, offers manicured, undulating greens, and spectacular views of Denver and the front range.
It also mentions water hazards on 11 holes. Eep.
Tell me about that “wide and forgiving fairways” thing again?
Here’s a much longer review. Sounds … like we’ll have a challenging time.