Today, I went to play golf up in Laurel, MD. We played at Patuxent Greens Country Club. It is a 6,294 yard, par 71, semi private course with plenty of wildlife (it received Audubon certification as a wildlife sanctuary in 2002) roaming around. We saw herons, squirrels, geese, ducks, turtles, a rabbit, some large fish, and a bunch of woodchucks (that Ji thought were otters).
I played the most solid round of golf I've played this year. I shot a 96, which isn't fantastic, but with no full service driving range, it's a little difficult to get all warmed up while playing. Ji got beat up by the bunkers, and Z got badonked by all but one tree he hit.
It's a relatively easy course, with a few dog legs and tree lined fairways. We played the twilight time (3:00 PM on Sunday) for $37.50 per person. That is very cheap for a course like that. It was extremely well kept, and reminded me a little bit of Blue Mash. I lost three balls just because I had monster drives where two of them landed in the water and one bounced and rolled right on through the fairway. Seems like I made the two in the water, I hit them just a tad bit too far right. One of the greatest things that I've finally figured out is how to hit my driver. Of course, it may be that I quit smoking, so I'm healthier? Regardless, I enjoy golf more so now than I did before. My game is getting better and better, which I'm happy about (obviously). My goal this year is to break 90.
I think my only complaint about today would be that the course is so flat. There were no hills that I can remember, and very few knolls to speak of either. I'd definitely go back to play there, so maybe I'll join their Honors Club. It might be worth it.
Posted by yakuza at June 19, 2005 10:42 PM | TrackBackChuq didn't mention that he played the cart path as much as his two girlfriends on prom night. The trees did blow - I'm burning one on Arbor Day this year...
Posted by: Z at June 20, 2005 03:20 PM