Gman24 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Hi Everyone, I play in a group that gets the opportunity to play multiple courses in and around Central Virginia. It might be cool to post course condition updates to share with each other. IE: Piankatank River Golf Club Hartfield VA Played 5-7-2020 Course is in good condition. Fairways aren't all the way in yet due to cool temps and extra rain. Greens are healthy but were slower (6-8 estimated stimp). Staff is super friendly and helpful, especially in light of the current Covid Conditions. Range grass is in good shape. The putting practice green is healthy, just a little "shaggy" (I guess they are keeping it long due to the cool nights and extra rain). Food was available for take out orders. If you are in the area, I recommend playing Piankatank. Quote Driver: G410 LST 9 +1 Flat w/Tour AD DI 6X Orange 3 Metal: M2 13 degree w/Tour AD DJ 7X Orange Hybrid: 818 21 4-PW: MP 20 w/Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: 50-54-58: Mizuno MP T20 w/DG S400 Putter: Joseph SS303 w/Super Stroke Fatso 5.0 Ball: MTB Black C130 S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNantzsToast Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 5/9/2020 at 10:01 AM, Gman24 said: Hi Everyone, I play in a group that gets the opportunity to play multiple courses in and around Central Virginia. It might be cool to post course condition updates to share with each other. IE: Piankatank River Golf Club Hartfield VA Played 5-7-2020 Course is in good condition. Fairways aren't all the way in yet due to cool temps and extra rain. Greens are healthy but were slower (6-8 estimated stimp). Staff is super friendly and helpful, especially in light of the current Covid Conditions. Range grass is in good shape. The putting practice green is healthy, just a little "shaggy" (I guess they are keeping it long due to the cool nights and extra rain). Food was available for take out orders. If you are in the area, I recommend playing Piankatank. That place is great on Tuesdays! all you can play for the normal price Gman24 1 Quote Tommy Armour 845 10.5* Rogue 3W King F7 5W Sub70 939 3H Lynx Black Cat // King F8 5i-GW Tour-S 54*/12* Adams Tom Watson 58*/8* Tommy Armour 303 Milled Habanero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 It's funny how Virginians divide Virginia. To those of us in southwest Virginia, central Virginia is Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Appomattox. Piankatank would be eastern Virginia or maybe even Tidewater. Most Virginian's in the east and north divide the state north and south. Everyone in SWVA divides the state east and west. It's almost like two different states. Anyway, played Piankatank a couple times with the local high school leading into the VHSL state tournament. I believe it was 2006 and 2010. It was a 5-1/2 hour drive to get there and a little more than 350 miles. We did win the team state championship there in 2010. Ohms and Gman24 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman24 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 48 minutes ago, sixcat said: It's funny how Virginians divide Virginia. To those of us in southwest Virginia, central Virginia is Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Appomattox. Piankatank would be eastern Virginia or maybe even Tidewater. Most Virginian's in the east and north divide the state north and south. Everyone in SWVA divides the state east and west. It's almost like two different states. Anyway, played Piankatank a couple times with the local high school leading into the VHSL state tournament. I believe it was 2006 and 2010. It was a 5-1/2 hour drive to get there and a little more than 350 miles. We did win the team state championship there in 2010. Hey Sixcat, RE: VA Areas: LOL So true. I lived in Appomattox for a couple years, so I understand the sentiment. Hit them well! sixcat 1 Quote Driver: G410 LST 9 +1 Flat w/Tour AD DI 6X Orange 3 Metal: M2 13 degree w/Tour AD DJ 7X Orange Hybrid: 818 21 4-PW: MP 20 w/Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: 50-54-58: Mizuno MP T20 w/DG S400 Putter: Joseph SS303 w/Super Stroke Fatso 5.0 Ball: MTB Black C130 S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, Gman24 said: Hey Sixcat, RE: VA Areas: LOL So true. I lived in Appomattox for a couple years, so I understand the sentiment. Hit them well! I was born and raised in Grayson County smack in the middle of the 1.8 million acre Jefferson National Forest. It's a part of the state Richmond has forgotten and many don't even know exists. People will send there kids to Virginia Tech but never explore the beautiful surroundings outside of Blacksburg. Most Virginian's would never know, parts of SWVA are actually west of Detroit! Most think the state stops at Blacksburg. I'm not complaining, it's just always been a fascination with me. I have found that golf is a microcosm of society in this regard. Folks in North Carolina flock to SWVA to play golf but folks in NOVA and Tidewater won't give it a second thought. Which is a shame because SWVA has some of the best golf you will ever find....anywhere. I would put Olde Farm, Ballyhack, Primland, The Virginian, Draper and Olde Mill up against anyone. I once had a coworker in Roanoke argue that Oak Hill Academy was in Tennessee. It's actually in Grayson County, Virginia and would be significantly closer to North Carolina than Tennessee but he was certain he drove into Tennessee to watch a home game. If you're ever down this way, let me know. Gman24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNantzsToast Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 I hear Primland is out of this world nice Quote Tommy Armour 845 10.5* Rogue 3W King F7 5W Sub70 939 3H Lynx Black Cat // King F8 5i-GW Tour-S 54*/12* Adams Tom Watson 58*/8* Tommy Armour 303 Milled Habanero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingScot82 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Revisiting an old thread... I turn 40 in the spring and a group of us would like to head south (from Pittsburgh) for a golf weekend. Looking for someplace not too far south or east. Small town with golf & breweries are a must. We'd probably rent an AirBnB versus a hotel. No resorts. Some guys are high handicappers so nothing too nice either. Any places you recommend I'd appreciate it. Quote Driver: Wilson Staff Cortex 9* Atmos Blue 6 3 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 5 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 4 Hybrid: TaylorMade Aeroburner Irons 5-AW: TaylorMade Aeroburner HL Sand Wedge: Wilson Harmonized 56* Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite Bucktown 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hedrick Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, FightingScot82 said: Revisiting an old thread... I turn 40 in the spring and a group of us would like to head south (from Pittsburgh) for a golf weekend. Looking for someplace not too far south or east. Small town with golf & breweries are a must. We'd probably rent an AirBnB versus a hotel. No resorts. Some guys are high handicappers so nothing too nice either. Any places you recommend I'd appreciate it. I am uncertain what too far might be for you, but you cannot go wrong with the Williamsburg Virginia Area. Quote Bag C130, 14 way Cart Bag Driver TSR1 Fairway GBB Epic 5 Hybrid Epic Flash 4H Iron 2 iron Irons Launcher HB, 4 through PW Wedges CBX2, 54 & 60 degree Putter Seemore Si1 Putter Ball Titleist pro v1x Other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingScot82 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 That might be pushing it. I guess Northern VA is ideal but we'd venture into the mountains for the right place. Quote Driver: Wilson Staff Cortex 9* Atmos Blue 6 3 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 5 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 4 Hybrid: TaylorMade Aeroburner Irons 5-AW: TaylorMade Aeroburner HL Sand Wedge: Wilson Harmonized 56* Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite Bucktown 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Consider Frederick, MD. A nice smaller town, some good restaurants and pubs, a bunch of good golf courses within reasonable drives. Off the top of my head I can think of Whiskey Creek, Worthington Manor, And Musket Ridge, and I know there are more. Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman24 Posted November 10, 2021 Author Share Posted November 10, 2021 HI, I played a Shamble Tournament at Stonehouse in Toano, Virginia on Saturday November 6. They have struggled with reviews from previous ownership and a poor relaunch with bad greens. They have installed a "shade tolerant" bermuda grass on the greens. The greens are much better and just need some seasoning and continued care and they should be even better. They seem to be investing in the course and amenities. The course design is interesting and challenging, but very negotiable if you plan your shots. The greens fees seem a bit high, but that is probably good to help keep play at a level that gives the greens time to completely set. I recommend giving them a try and giving them feedback once you have played. This course helps create an amazing collection of very different courses in the New Kent and surrounding areas in Virginia. Area Courses: You could plan a golf vacation to rural New Kent, enjoy the wineries and play 6 very different courses. Brookwood Golf Club The Club at Viniterra Royal New Kent Brickshire Kiskiack Stonehouse cnosil 1 Quote Driver: G410 LST 9 +1 Flat w/Tour AD DI 6X Orange 3 Metal: M2 13 degree w/Tour AD DJ 7X Orange Hybrid: 818 21 4-PW: MP 20 w/Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: 50-54-58: Mizuno MP T20 w/DG S400 Putter: Joseph SS303 w/Super Stroke Fatso 5.0 Ball: MTB Black C130 S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Gman24 said: HI, I played a Shamble Tournament at Stonehouse in Toano, Virginia on Saturday November 6. They have struggled with reviews from previous ownership and a poor relaunch with bad greens. They have installed a "shade tolerant" bermuda grass on the greens. The greens are much better and just need some seasoning and continued care and they should be even better. They seem to be investing in the course and amenities. The course design is interesting and challenging, but very negotiable if you plan your shots. The greens fees seem a bit high, but that is probably good to help keep play at a level that gives the greens time to completely set. I recommend giving them a try and giving them feedback once you have played. This course helps create an amazing collection of very different courses in the New Kent and surrounding areas in Virginia. Area Courses: You could plan a golf vacation to rural New Kent, enjoy the wineries and play 6 very different courses. Brookwood Golf Club The Club at Viniterra Royal New Kent Brickshire Kiskiack Stonehouse Definitely a good collection of courses. Played Stonehouse many years ago, but current rates are way too high for the area and I won’t play for that simple reason. Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingScot82 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Anybody ever played Meadows Farms in Locust Grove outside of Fredericksburg? I know its gimmicky but wondered if its worth playing while I pass through in the spring. Quote Driver: Wilson Staff Cortex 9* Atmos Blue 6 3 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 5 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 4 Hybrid: TaylorMade Aeroburner Irons 5-AW: TaylorMade Aeroburner HL Sand Wedge: Wilson Harmonized 56* Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite Bucktown 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightingScot82 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 11/10/2021 at 12:15 PM, FightingScot82 said: Anybody ever played Meadows Farms in Locust Grove outside of Fredericksburg? I know its gimmicky but wondered if its worth playing while I pass through in the spring. UPDATE: played Meadows Farms on 4/29 & 4/30. On Friday my group played the Island and Waterfall nines, then Longest & Island on Saturday. Overall, this is a very fun course. A pessimist might say there are some gimmick holes but most are pretty fun. The longest hole is long but doesn't feel as long as I thought it would. We had a lot of fun playing and would suggest if you're in the area. Management has been outsourced to a local company that also runs The Gauntlet and Somerset Farms. The staff were super friendly. To some the course could be considered pricey - $55 on weekends but there are deals on their site/app to pre-pay for a discount (similar to a hotel). The "restaurant" is more of a snack counter with 6 pack sales. Its pricey - $4 for a thick hot dog. They do have a small cottage on the property that sleeps 8 (tightly) but it looks a bit rough. The upside is that you get unlimited golf while staying. We elected to rent an AirBnB about 20 minutes away. My only complaint is that the course was dry and rock hard - tees, greens, fairways, etc. The greens didn't hold much and rarely did we leave a ball mark, even when our shots checked. Do they not water in VA? This affected play but not the fun. Quote Driver: Wilson Staff Cortex 9* Atmos Blue 6 3 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 5 Wood: Walter Hagen AWX 4 Hybrid: TaylorMade Aeroburner Irons 5-AW: TaylorMade Aeroburner HL Sand Wedge: Wilson Harmonized 56* Putter: Wilson Staff Infinite Bucktown 34" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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