Ladies: more to Augusta than Hootie and the blowhards

Ladies, just because you can’t get into Augusta doesn’t mean you can’t golf here. In less than a week, I’ve found several courses that, while not on a par with Augusta National certainly, are well worth your time.

Mt. Vintage is a terrific course and a great value, with fireplaces burning in a century-old clubhouse. The River Golf Club, just across the Savannah River from Augusta, was built on an abandoned railroad yard and illegal dump, and is perfect for ladies, demanding accuracy over ape-like strength. Jones Creek is another excellent course, as is Bartram Trail. Green fees for the most part are very reasonable.

Augusta, Ga. is bigger than most people think, and for the guys, FYI – the fishing is great. Ever caught a 25-pound striper in a freshwater lake? Look for a series of articles on Augusta courses, fishing and other interesting stuff soon on TG.