Introduce Your “Home” Course

[Shapotomous 5,053]

@Buster74 I grew up in the area and played Jeffersonville a few times back in the 70's.

[Shankster 33,092]

my home course requires no intro…

”Hello Friends…”

Now that I am awake, and that dream is over… I will update this post later when I choose a “home course” in Oregon.  

[manderson831 31]

Home course is Hamilton Mill Golf Club, suburb of Atlanta, GA. Love the course and can be very challenging. We have a strong MGA membership and many great events throughout the year!! 

https://www.hamiltonmillcc.com/

 

 

 

Edited May 22 by manderson831

[manderson831 31]

[Shankster 33,092]

15 hours ago, manderson831 said:

Home course is Hamilton Mill Golf Club, suburb of Atlanta, GA. Love the course and can be very challenging. We have a strong MGA membership and many great events throughout the year!! 

https://www.hamiltonmillcc.com/

 

 

 

Dang.  That place looks like it is a bunch of fun, and well taken care of!

[chisag 18,754]

... I really have 2 home courses here in Phoenix. I play Aguila almost exclusively in the fall/winter/spring because most courses charge $200-350 for a round of golf. Pre Covid many of these courses on Golfnow/TeeOff could be found for around $49 but the last 2 winters no bargains to be found. Aguila charges $24 to walk with a senior city card at twilite, so I can play 5 straight weekdays for less than one round at another course. Then in the summer I join The Raven for $59 a month and afternoon rounds are $29 with a cart when the temps are 105-115*. The Raven is pretty much all pine trees so plenty of shade to park the cart by the tee or green and not burn your legs trying to sit back down after the group putts out. 


 

 

[cnosil 25,397]

3 hours ago, chisag said:

... I really have 2 home courses here in Phoenix. I play Aguila almost exclusively in the fall/winter/spring because most courses charge $200-350 for a round of golf. Pre Covid many of these courses on Golfnow/TeeOff could be found for around $49 but the last 2 winters no bargains to be found. Aguila charges $24 to walk with a senior city card at twilite, so I can play 5 straight weekdays for less than one round at another course. Then in the summer I join The Raven for $59 a month and afternoon rounds are $29 with a cart when the temps are 105-115*. The Raven is pretty much all pine trees so plenty of shade to park the cart by the tee or green and not burn your legs trying to sit back down after the group putts out. 
 

 

Love the scenery and mountains.  Nothing like that on the east coast where I live;  everything is pretty flat here.  

[chisag 18,754]

2 minutes ago, cnosil said:

 

Love the scenery and mountains.  Nothing like that on the east coast where I live;  everything is pretty flat here.  

 

... Obviously being warm/hot year round was a factor but the views that never get old were also a big reason I moved here. Chicago was also pretty flat and to be fair, the valley that Phoenix sits in is very flat too. But many courses are up against or even in the mountains surrounding the Valley and the views can be spectacular.

[Everardo 77]

Well since @chisagis adding photos  here's the range at my home course.

Also I'm like him and have multiple home courses in summer vs regular season. 

This was my "home" for a week and a half for over 10 years

[WaffleHouseTour 757]

I've got two "home" courses.  One being the Prairie Club in Nebraska (gallery here) that I join a few years ago.  But my home, "home" course five minutes from my home that I joined forever ago is Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City.  There is water to the left of every hole on the front nine (in play sometimes more than others but always lurking) and ponds on three holes in the back.  Local designer.  Built as an investment property as a housing division was built up around it.  But for a long time it was just the trees and farm land surrounding it.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

[MattWillGolf 2,524]

2 hours ago, WaffleHouseTour said:

I've got two "home" courses.  One being the Prairie Club in Nebraska (gallery here) that I join a few years ago.  But my home, "home" course five minutes from my home that I joined forever ago is Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City.  There is water to the left of every hole on the front nine (in play sometimes more than others but always lurking) and ponds on three holes in the back.  Local designer.  Built as an investment property as a housing division was built up around it.  But for a long time it was just the trees and farm land surrounding it.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

The second pic gives a “if you build it they will come” vibe.

[Ohms 99]

Great topic. I have a couple of memberships, but the one I would call 'home' is London Downs in Central VA.

It plays anywhere from 5700 to just shy of 7000 yards depending on the tees. Whites play about 6400. (Par 72)

It has some good elevation changes, but it's walkable- which is a little unusual in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Water is in play one 11 of the holes- especially the island green. It has one drivable par 4 and 3 of the par 5s are reachable in 2 on the right days. The risk/ reward of these shots is well designed, with OB and water making you think twice. 3 of the par 3s have forced carry over water and the other one is 175 yards that feels like it plays 210. The greens are consistent. A little slow right now, but true and can play pretty fast when dry.

The clubhouse isn't big or fancy, it'll hold maybe 40 people fully packed. The food is good- mostly sandwiches. The beer is cheap. The staff is great, very friendly and accommodating. The greens fees are reasonable

The Saturday and Sunday groups are a blast- lots of small bets and banter and lots of every level of players. There's no need to join either- anyone is welcome to play in the group and see if it suits them.

[hawkdriver 39]

Approaching the end of a mediocre 30 year Army Career.....I have played public muni golf all over the country...and even a "sandy" driving range in Iraq.

My home course is Champions Run Golf Course in Rockvale, TN (Middle Tennessee...about 30 miles south of Nashville).  This is absolutely the best Muni that I've ever played and part of the reason is the people that work there....customer service is second to none.

I had the pleasure of actually walking the course with the head Pro - Ray Pearce -  before it was built, when it was still pasture land. I got to "see" where each hole would be laid out.  The course was finished back in 2002 and I've played it ever since.  That is actually my "retirement" job in less than a year....minimum wage and free golf.

From the championsrun.golf website:

ABOUT THE COURSE

Champions Run Golf Course stylistically showcases the natural beauty of Middle Tennessee while showcasing the distinctive mark of its architect, C. Stuart Moore. The 6,900 yard, par 72 layout wraps itself gently around beautiful hardwood trees and picturesque landscape. The championship course features 18 holes, 16 bunkers, numerous water hazards and challenging tee shots. Every hole is unique in its own way. The top-conditioned course provides the perfect measure of comfort and challenge for your individual game. We also have an additional par 3 which we refer to as the 19th hole.

This hole is used when we need to do renovation work or detailed maintenance on one of our original 18 holes. We have 4 sets of tees to fit the needs of all levels of golfers ranging from 5,400 yards to 7,000 yards. We also have the best game improvement area in Rutherford County which includes over 10 acres of driving range area with dual directional tees and over 10,000 square feet of practice putting green space with 2 bunkers for short game practice. We also provide a full service food & beverage operation with a full menu to fit anyone’s appetite.

Our facility was designed to fit the needs of any golfer: The atmosphere at Champions Run is very welcoming to the 1st time golfer and the golf course will challenge the best of golfers from the championship tees. The Champions Run staff takes pride in offering each golfer the best golfing experience available at the fairest rate. You get more for your dollar at Champions Run!

 

[Middler 3,602]

I just play on a nice local muni as a home course, it's not a destination course, so I won't bother with pics even though there are some angles that make it look great. We do play "away" once a week at some nicer courses, but none qualify as home.

[golffun 16]

Home Course    Sandy Run Country Club    Oreland, Pa.  

Ping G425 Max 10.5

Taylormade M6 3-wood 17 degree

PXG 5 wood

Taylormade hybrids   3,4,5

Taylormade m6 irons  6,7,8,9,w 

Ping BECU  PW,SW

Toulon Garage Indianapolis putter

Sun Mountain Bag   C130 and Zero-G 

 

[rore73 8]

Terri Pines Golf Club, located in Northern (Cullman) Alabama, a mile West off I-65, offers an 18 hole challenge with tree lined fairways, hills, lakes, swimming pool, tennis courts, grill, practice green and driving range, and fun for the whole family. Formerly a Country Club, Terri Pines is now open to the public.   Memberships are available for both in county and out of county residents, at very attractive rates.  

[MattWillGolf 2,524]

1 hour ago, hawkdriver said:

Approaching the end of a mediocre 30 year Army Career.....I have played public muni golf all over the country...and even a "sandy" driving range in Iraq.

My home course is Champions Run Golf Course in Rockvale, TN (Middle Tennessee...about 30 miles south of Nashville).  This is absolutely the best Muni that I've ever played and part of the reason is the people that work there....customer service is second to none.

I had the pleasure of actually walking the course with the head Pro - Ray Pearce -  before it was built, when it was still pasture land. I got to "see" where each hole would be laid out.  The course was finished back in 2002 and I've played it ever since.  That is actually my "retirement" job in less than a year....minimum wage and free golf.

From the championsrun.golf website:

ABOUT THE COURSE

Champions Run Golf Course stylistically showcases the natural beauty of Middle Tennessee while showcasing the distinctive mark of its architect, C. Stuart Moore. The 6,900 yard, par 72 layout wraps itself gently around beautiful hardwood trees and picturesque landscape. The championship course features 18 holes, 16 bunkers, numerous water hazards and challenging tee shots. Every hole is unique in its own way. The top-conditioned course provides the perfect measure of comfort and challenge for your individual game. We also have an additional par 3 which we refer to as the 19th hole.

This hole is used when we need to do renovation work or detailed maintenance on one of our original 18 holes. We have 4 sets of tees to fit the needs of all levels of golfers ranging from 5,400 yards to 7,000 yards. We also have the best game improvement area in Rutherford County which includes over 10 acres of driving range area with dual directional tees and over 10,000 square feet of practice putting green space with 2 bunkers for short game practice. We also provide a full service food & beverage operation with a full menu to fit anyone’s appetite.

Our facility was designed to fit the needs of any golfer: The atmosphere at Champions Run is very welcoming to the 1st time golfer and the golf course will challenge the best of golfers from the championship tees. The Champions Run staff takes pride in offering each golfer the best golfing experience available at the fairest rate. You get more for your dollar at Champions Run!

 

I love that they kept the silos. It’s a cool distinctive feature. Great looking course. Thanks for sharing.

[tdc1 24]

Lucky enough to have a very affordable membership that includes two distinctly different “home” courses here in mid-Michigan:  Riverwood Resort (Mt. Pleasant) and The Pines at Lake Isabella.

[Slypanther 11]

May to October, Bear Creek Country Club, Woodinville, WA. 13 miles East of Seattle, WA.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           November to April, Rams Hill Golf Course, Eastern most development in San Diego County. 59 miles.

 

https://www.facebook.com/bearcreekcc                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   https://www.ramshill.com/

[fozcycle 15,421]

On 5/20/2022 at 4:09 PM, Buster74 said:

My Home Course is a public gem here in the Philly suburbs.  Jeffersonville Golf club is an original Donald Ross design that opened in 1931 that is owned and operated by our township.  As I live in the township I am one of the privileged few that can buy an annual pass.  Here are a few of my pics I've taken though the past couple of years.  If you wanna see more profession shots then go here:

https://www.instagram.com/jeffersonvillegolf/

 

 

Nice course Buster…….love your head overs.  You should do a post on them.