Lineup Check

Posted by: @rugbygolf

Coming down this weekend for a 5 day trip.

Anything I should know about conditions at the following to make a last minute switch?

Pine Lakes

Long Bay

Kings North

Grand Dunes

Thanks in advance.

You must have the Prime Time card. I'll be interested in the responses to this as I have guests coming down and we'll be playing Pine Lakes, Kings North and Grand Dunes next week. I live in Long Bay and can tell you the course is in decent shape overall. Bunkers aren't in very good shape. Inconsistent depth of sand and footprints, which seems common at many courses since folks seem to have forgotten how to rake bunkers post pandemic. The greens have some Poa but putt well and a speed somewhere between 9-10.

Only course you have that could cause you trouble is Long Bay if the rains they are calling for on Thursday are correct, it's a course that just does not drain well.  The rest of your line up is solid.

Since Grande Dunes is closing soon I wouldn't be surprised if they cut back on maintenance and the greens get a little ragged. Easy to reduce spending there when you're about to rebuild them.

Probably not an issue yet, though. More likely to be a concern in a month or so.

@rugbygolf : I would feel personally pretty safe playing those four courses.

Wishing you a wonderful time!

Played Pine Lakes this past Friday afternoon.  Spectacular golf course.  Both the fairways and rough are over seeded. The rough was a few inches thick so be prepared to pay a penalty if you miss the fairway but no telling what it will be like by the time you arrive.  Greens were  pretty slow but great shape so I recommend spending some time on the putting green before your round.  There is no range so putting and chipping is your only warmup. 

Played Kings North today.  Great shape and one of the top 2 courses we payed since we arrived.  20 to 30 mph winds made it very difficult.  Wind was straight into our faces on the gambler so needless to say it was 3 good shots to reach the green.  Green side bunkers have perfect soft sand and great to play out of as I found out first hand more than once today.   Watch out for 18.  Water on the right is in range off the tee.

Enjoy your stay. 

I like your lineup, it is one i would be happy to play if i was in MB with you.