Let's start with the course review.
The Links @Gallaway
Memphis Tn.
Yardage:
Black 6013 Rating 69.2 Slope 121
Gold 5472 Rating 66.4 Slope 115
Blue 4938 Rating 63.4 Slope 104
White 4453 Rating 60.7 Slope
Cost - $41w/Cart Weekends
$32 w/Cart Weekdays
$18 Walking
They have a practice green but no driving range. We had a 7:20 tee time and they were ready to go. They have a snack bar and the best BLT’s in Memphis. Good tea also. By the time we got through people were waiting to tee off. It was packed. I imagine it is always like this in the spring and summer. Really nothing bad to say about the course.
The toughest hole is Number 9, a par 5 that I had a chance for birdie and made par.
Tee Boxes – The tee boxes are set up well with some grass. Again it’s early in the year but they will be fine.
Fairways - The fairways are decent for this early in the year. Fairly wide and tree lined. We are just now coming out of winter here and all the Bermuda is still brown. Not much rough. I felt like the yardage markers were easy to find and seem to be accurate. There was some good water on several of the holes to keep you honest and I thought it was set up beautifully.
Greens – Again it is early but the greens were in remarkably good shape. There were several ball marks that could be repaired easily. I tried to fix old marks on every hole. I thought the ball rolled the same on every hole, very consistant.
How did I play? I still have a slight twinge in the lower back but felt good overall.
Front nine - Shot a 45. 3 of 6 fairways hit, 3 of 9 GIR and 18 Putts.
I played well on the front with a couple of shots at birdie. I did birdie a Par 3 and that felt pretty good. I didn’t hit my wedges as well as I would have liked but it wasn’t too bad. Mid to long irons was pretty good. Putting was good but could always be better.
Back nine - Shot a 46. 6 of 7 fairways hit, 2 GIR and 17 Putts.
You start with a Par 3 on number 10 and I hit it stiff and sank a 3 footer for a birdie. I drove the ball really well. Iron play was good again. Again, my wedge play with a 52 was very good. I had several missed opportunities.
Overall. We played 18 in 3 hours and 30 minutes. They put 2 guys with us when we made the turn. But it was all good. In my opinion this is a beautiful course. I used to play this course in the old days and they did a remarkable job. The course is not that hard unless you make it hard. In the next couple of months, the greens and tee boxes should come in with nice grass and it will be gorgeous.
9 of 15 Fairways Hit
Only 5 GIR, ouch again
35 Putts and I thought I putted well.
Definitely still some things to work on.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Memphis Area Golf Adventure
Well, here it is. Early spring and it’s just not gonna happen. The weather is bad and the only day it gets decent, I can’t go. So my blog is not starting out like I would have liked it. But again, it’s early in the year and there is still a lot of golf to be played. The doctor said in a couple of weeks I should be able to play some golf, OOPS!.
Not much to say at this point. I’ve been out in the yard with my wedge and 8 iron. I feel good about them but still get a twinge in my lower right back. That needs to just go away.
Hopefully the weather will break and the end of the week will get right.
Not much to say at this point. I’ve been out in the yard with my wedge and 8 iron. I feel good about them but still get a twinge in my lower right back. That needs to just go away.
Hopefully the weather will break and the end of the week will get right.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Memphis Area Golf Adventure
Let's start with the course review.
Orgill Park Golf Course
Millington Tn.
Yardage:
Blue 6408 Rating 69.5 Slope 114
White 6023 Rating 67.7 Slope 110
Red 4676 Rating 68.3 Slope 108
Cost - Winter Rates still in effect $25.00 w/ Cart
Practice Balls - $2.50
They use the green practice mats to hit off of. I do not like them at all. The balls were not just old but completely wore out. Most of them I hit went through the air like a knuckle ball.
The toughest hole is Number 1. A couple of the holes are short par 4's, 334 and 381 yardages. But you have to lay up or try to cut the corner. I can't do it.
Tee Boxes - They were mostly dirt, very little grass and hard as a brick.
Fairways - The fairways were decent. Fairly wide and tree lined. We are just now coming out of winter here and all the Bermuda is still brown. It was very hard to tell the fairways from the short rough. I felt like the yardage markers were hard to find and on a couple of holes, I didn't find them. There was some good water on several of the holes to keep you honest and yes, I did find the water on the front.
Greens - I felt like the greens were horrible. Most were table top fast with pits and ball marks. Dude, if you can hit the green to leave that kind of ball mark on this hard surface, fix it. Just bend over and at least make an attempt!! I tried to fix old marks on every hole. I'm not sure there was a flat surface on any green. Well I didn't find them anyway.
How did I play? Let me start with the excuses first. First time to play this year. My back still hurt just a little. Second swing of the club on hole number 1, hurt my back again. Enough.
Front nine - Shot a 57. 4 of 7 fairways hit, 1 GIR and 19 Putts.
I played about as bad as I could on the back. I could not hit a mid iron to save my life. I hit everything fat. The mind was saying do this, the body was saying STOP IT, you're hurting me!!! I just don't get it. My wedges were like a dream come true. Man, they felt good. I don't know why, it just clicked. Putting was ok but couldn't read the speed.
Back nine - Shot a 46. 2 of 7 fairways hit, 2 GIR and 12 Putts.
Still drove the ball fairly well but would just miss the fairway in the short stuff. Iron play was still atrocious, embarrassing. Fat, fat and more fat. I think it was lack of concentration. Again, my wedge play with a 52 was awesome. I was within 10 ft on most holes when I finally got to use a wedge. I one putted three holes in a roll.
Overall. The course is not that hard unless you make it hard. I did. In the next couple of months, the greens and tee boxes should come in with nice grass and will be nice to play. But I definitely have some things to work on. I was surprised I still knew how to work the ball and the BH-5's are going to be good clubs for me. Right now, the clubs are much better than I am and I can't wait to get there.
6 of 14 Fairways Hit
Only 3 GIR, ouch
31 Putts really turned it on the back nine.
Definitely some things to work on.
Orgill Park Golf Course
Millington Tn.
Yardage:
Blue 6408 Rating 69.5 Slope 114
White 6023 Rating 67.7 Slope 110
Red 4676 Rating 68.3 Slope 108
Cost - Winter Rates still in effect $25.00 w/ Cart
Practice Balls - $2.50
They use the green practice mats to hit off of. I do not like them at all. The balls were not just old but completely wore out. Most of them I hit went through the air like a knuckle ball.
The toughest hole is Number 1. A couple of the holes are short par 4's, 334 and 381 yardages. But you have to lay up or try to cut the corner. I can't do it.
Tee Boxes - They were mostly dirt, very little grass and hard as a brick.
Fairways - The fairways were decent. Fairly wide and tree lined. We are just now coming out of winter here and all the Bermuda is still brown. It was very hard to tell the fairways from the short rough. I felt like the yardage markers were hard to find and on a couple of holes, I didn't find them. There was some good water on several of the holes to keep you honest and yes, I did find the water on the front.
Greens - I felt like the greens were horrible. Most were table top fast with pits and ball marks. Dude, if you can hit the green to leave that kind of ball mark on this hard surface, fix it. Just bend over and at least make an attempt!! I tried to fix old marks on every hole. I'm not sure there was a flat surface on any green. Well I didn't find them anyway.
How did I play? Let me start with the excuses first. First time to play this year. My back still hurt just a little. Second swing of the club on hole number 1, hurt my back again. Enough.
Front nine - Shot a 57. 4 of 7 fairways hit, 1 GIR and 19 Putts.
I played about as bad as I could on the back. I could not hit a mid iron to save my life. I hit everything fat. The mind was saying do this, the body was saying STOP IT, you're hurting me!!! I just don't get it. My wedges were like a dream come true. Man, they felt good. I don't know why, it just clicked. Putting was ok but couldn't read the speed.
Back nine - Shot a 46. 2 of 7 fairways hit, 2 GIR and 12 Putts.
Still drove the ball fairly well but would just miss the fairway in the short stuff. Iron play was still atrocious, embarrassing. Fat, fat and more fat. I think it was lack of concentration. Again, my wedge play with a 52 was awesome. I was within 10 ft on most holes when I finally got to use a wedge. I one putted three holes in a roll.
Overall. The course is not that hard unless you make it hard. I did. In the next couple of months, the greens and tee boxes should come in with nice grass and will be nice to play. But I definitely have some things to work on. I was surprised I still knew how to work the ball and the BH-5's are going to be good clubs for me. Right now, the clubs are much better than I am and I can't wait to get there.
6 of 14 Fairways Hit
Only 3 GIR, ouch
31 Putts really turned it on the back nine.
Definitely some things to work on.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
2010 Memphis Area Golf Adventure
As I begin my golfing journey into 2K10, I have decided to document not only my play, but the golf courses I will play this year as well. My goal is to play a different course every week. I'll talk about the course layout, what kind of shape the course is in and how I played that particular day.
A little about my golfing experience. I started back playing golf last year for the first time in over 20 years. I was down to about a 12 handicap. I am currently about a 20 handicap. I bought a new set of clubs last year, Ben Hogan BH-5's. I really wanted to step up to a set of Callaway X-14's but either couldn't find them or when I did the used clubs cost a small fortune. The BH-5's are almost identical.
Anyway, I'm trying to get the swing back and I hope to make great strides this year.....
I'll keep you posted.
A little about my golfing experience. I started back playing golf last year for the first time in over 20 years. I was down to about a 12 handicap. I am currently about a 20 handicap. I bought a new set of clubs last year, Ben Hogan BH-5's. I really wanted to step up to a set of Callaway X-14's but either couldn't find them or when I did the used clubs cost a small fortune. The BH-5's are almost identical.
Anyway, I'm trying to get the swing back and I hope to make great strides this year.....
I'll keep you posted.
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