Crave1208

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one of my friends is the assistant pro at the island

yes i am referring to G, he said it was a greystone member but wouldn't tell me any names

one of my friends is the assistant pro at the island and he said they found out who it was and told him to never come back. he also said he reached out to other courses in BR and told the staff that guys name

Chris Burkstaller at the island has my vote, he taught me when i was younger and anytime I need a tuneup, I go see him. I think he is pretty active on tigerdroppings

Couldn't speak any higher of Casey, he is a great guy and knows a hell of a lot about the game. He is in the PGA program so he's definitely an expert of the game!

There should be nothing less than 3 people on a tee time on FRIDAY-SUNDAY.

Singles aren't allowed at my club on weekends cause it actually hurts pace more than helps it. Yes 5somes are typically slow, but a single or 2some on a weekend morning are the ones who will be causing the pace issues.

KELLY- I've played Kelly Plantation so many times with my brother and dad when I've gone down there and it's always in good shape. I have never played it and been disappointed. the green fees are steep sometimes, but I typically have my home course's golf pro contact them and get a discounted rate.

Never played regatta

RAVEN- It was an absolute pleasure to play last time I was there, they had just had a ladies professional event there the week before and the course was immaculate. I would play it again even at $150+++

WINDSWEPT- I played windswept dunes on my way back from the PGA Show in January and it was in phenomenal shape considering it was winter time. I would go back, i 'wasnt too impressed with their range though. They didn't overseed the range tee so it wasnt the best hitting area, not really something to complain about though.

Never played Emerald bay

Indian Bayou- never played it but heard it's always fantastic


BURNT PINE- You didn't mention this one but it's a private course in the subdivision near raven and the other courses, but back to mentioning your home courses head pro... he contacted them for us and we were able to go out there and play. Was an amazing facility and they were very hospitable.


DONT PLAY BAYTOWNE
DONT PLAY THE LINKS
DONT PLAY SEASCAPE

When i get past hole 2, i think about how hard 5-12 are going to be especially when the wind is blowing. I think holes 5-12 at the island will make or break your round. :banghead:

Played thursday at the island, greens have some poa annua on them but other than that the greens rolled good, course is in pretty good shape. need some rain tho, firm fairways, atleast my ball rolls further :dude:

gnats are bad out there in the summer i've noticed, couple times ive played this winter though i havent noticed any gnats at all.

If i had to guess, the greens will probably be a little faster on the weekends with maybe a cut and roll but i know they are overseeding and not stressing them too much yet so they can ramp it up for the tournament when the time comes.