by James
Great article!! We just hope the courses stay somewhat affordable.
I do have to say that I feel Tumwater Valley has always been the strong second to The Club at Hawk's Prairie...but only until they started building homes around/through the two seperate courses at Hawks Prairie. It will be nice for the people that will one day live in all of these new homes, but for the golfers that always enjoyed the tree filled landscape, will now lose to the rising demand for housing.
Very well written article!

by Steve
You are right on, James. Thanks for your input. Hawk's Prairie used to be a wonderful escape from the crowd and a quiet walk in the woods. Now all one hears as one plays is bulldozers and air hammers. They are building 1856 homes in the area, two public schools, and a softball park. The Jubilee seniors housing development alone is massive and selling out quickly. I counted 17 Arizona license plates in Hawk's parking lot last time I was there. Seems our friends from the Southwest and found we have a good thing here.

by S. Bridwell
Steve,
You did a fantastic job in your review of our local courses.

by Steve
Thanks for your expert opinion. It is wonderful having a professional writing instructor's feedback. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to respond.

by Norm
Good article. I've only not been able to play in Olympia due to weather,2-3 times during a winter. I've played at Capitol City where the bunkers are filling with water, but the fairways and greens are still not too spongy. Tumwater is a lot better than it used to be, but fairways will still get a little to spongy for my liking in the rain. Look forward to reading more of your reviews, Steve.

by Steve
Thanks, Norm. I am working on another article already. It should be ready soon. Thanks for the great feedback on Tumwater and Cap City. It is always good to get more than one view.