Took my clubs out of the upstairs closet, wiped off the dust, found my golf shoes and a glove and played golf for the first time in over 90 days.
I have always enjoyed Aberdeen's layout - fun, some tough holes and greens with a lot of slope. This course doesn't get a lot of love from out of towners, but it should. Greens were great rolling a smooth 9, fairways were good. While not a difficult course, their are three difficult par 5's that don't like to give up birdies often.
Couple days later, Quevy and I played Long Bay - this can really be a tough course with impossible pin positions, however, this day the super was in a good mood - and for the most part they were fair. Conditions at LB same as at Aberdeen - smooth greens rolling at about 9.
I recommend both courses - LB for the challenge and Aberdeen for the fun
Golf is just an excuse to drink whiskey and smoke cigars
Happy to see you back on track @UGP!
It's always a pleasure to read your posts!
Take care!
Denis Gilbert
Quebec City, Canada
Great to see you play golf again UGP. After such a long time, do you had rust also in your swing and your game? Just kidding with you of course. I know what you are able to do on a golf course ????
Both courses offers a good value. Nice to receive your updates again concerning some golf course in the area.
''It's just golf, let's have fun''
Good to see you back on the course!
Welcome back to golf and thanks for the reviews!
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After such a long time, do you had rust also in your swing and your game?
What's nice is that I wasn't expecting to score well so I was very relaxed and not upset with poor shots, scraped it around for 75 at both courses - hit it a little better at Long Bay. Biggest issues are set up and rhythm, I was very inconsistent. Bad set up = bad swing. I was surprised at how well I chipped and putted which kept my score in the mid 70's. I'm planning on playing more this week weather permitting - it's cold right now, mornings in the mid 20's.
Golf is just an excuse to drink whiskey and smoke cigars
Played Aberdeen on 11/23, my first loop on this course. The temp was 41 at tee time with 15 mph wind and some gusts to 25 mph. Our group opted for the 5600 gold tee as we knew the ball was going no where with the cold temp. The course was nearly void of any other players. Our 9:00 am group was first off the Highlands nine so we sailed around in less than 2 hrs and when all was done, we played the 18 in 3 hr 20 min. Love the layout here, nice mix of long and short holes. Even from the gold tee, the par 5 holes are a challenge. UGP - you are right about the par 5's as there are a couple that are very challenging. Hole #5 on Highlands is a real test, 503 from the gold, dogleg right and up a noticeable slope with some sly bunkers. Each side has at least one short par 4 to offer up a bonus birdie try. The layout has a lot of humps and bumps which make for some good visuals, awkward lies, but they add some fun to the game. The overseed is in great shape, nice cover and well maintained. The course is located near the Waccamaw River and basin area so when it's wet here, I suspect it stays wet and conditions will necessitate cart path only. The clubhouse is modest but nicely appointed. I thought the pro shop was well stocked with some nice merch. Aberdeen definitely has play-again status for me.
Retired Insurance Broker
Aberdeen is course we enjoy and once down again it is on our to play list.
