If you could only play either True Blue or Caledonia which would you pick and why?
I can only sneak one round in that far from where we're staying.
Thanks!
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My group stays central, so like you I only plan 1 far South course.
True Blue has a range, which you can use if playing Caledonia, if
that is a must. While both are Stranz designs, TB has a Pete Dye look,
while Caledonia is more of a country club look.
Both are winners, but I feel Caledonia would be preferred by more of
a group. The drive into Cale can be nice enough to break the tie.
If you are a 36 hole group, play Cale in the AM and get a replay rate
at TB.
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Appreciate all the insight and was leaning towards Caledonia anyways. Will have to play true blue next time!
@artmbgolf thanks for the reply. How much time is needed to go to range at TB from Cale but still have enough time to hit some putts and chips at cale?
I am a TB person but I also love Caledonia.O me Caledonia is more a shot makers course that you really have to think about each shot. I do like that the range is a TB which is more convenient.
I don't think you will be upset at either one.
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@artmbgolf thanks for the reply. How much time is needed to go to range at TB from Cale but still have enough time to hit some putts and chips at cale?
When you drive down 17 and enter the road to Cal/TB you pass TB first, so TB
is not out of the way. From TB to Cal it's only about 5 minutes.
If you are not booked yet, check the tee times on the Cal/TB site, to see what
is available. They are popular. That may affect your choice.
If driving an hour to get there, it can be more relaxing to play PM.
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Played Caledonia on 03/12/2025, this place is always impressive; the drive in with all the live oak canopy, views from #18, the greenside porch from the grille room, the spicey seafood chowder at the turn, the fun practice area, and so many interesting holes. The fairways & tees were in excellent shape; the greens - not so much - as they were bumpy, thin, lightly top dressed, and not top quality (it's what you expect for this venue). Not sure if Mother Nature caused an issue here with the adverse weather back in January. But, it's still a real fun place. Definitely my choice over True Blue. It's often ranked #1 or #2 for a resason.
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Only played three holes at True Blue before being rained out. Will play it again this fall (as well as Caledonia) so I'll go with Caledonia by default since I've played all 18.
I played caledonia today and was a little disappointed in the conditioning but not the layout. Especially at the rate they charge. The two guys i played with say true blue is in better shape.
Layout and scenery is great though. I think i only hit my driver on the par 5s and a couple par 4s. Definitely requires some thinking so you dont end up in a bad spot.
The bunkers were on awful shape, my muni has better maintained bunkers. Some greens your ball would pick up so much mud on a putt there would be a ring of mud around ball.
