by Joby
A Must Play's Must Play! Some may call it gimmicky, but this is probably the 2nd funnest and most unique course I've ever played, just flat out outstanding. Dug out of an old sand and gravel quarry, very imaginative and varied layout, some great views. More video game than traditional links, Scotland Run features pot bunkers, railroad tie walls, nasty carries over old sand pits (the chasms on #'s 16, 3, & 5 jump to mind), hitting shots next to rusted-out steamshovels, lots of doglegs, fescue everywhere, and acres of flashed-up waste bunkers with cart paths running right through them. A visual experience, and gamblers will love the risk/reward style. This thing leaves no room for error. Short from the Whites, long from the Blues. Good maintenance, lots of sandy lies, quick greens. #18 is one of the tougher risk/reward finishing holes you'll find. Value is questionable, I have yet to find a course that's truly worth $105 of my dollars without a stripper being involved. Still, in my opinion, better than a similar layout at Golf Magazine Top 100 You Can Play #9 ranked @ World Woods (Pine Barrens) in Brooksville, FL. You'll never forget it. Rating: 10
Best Bar Nearby: Huge new clubhouse features The Highlander Pub & Grill with good food and outdoor tables overlooking the course. Soups are good, wings are passable. Decent upper-class middle-aged crowd on weekends. Also, great bar nearby per Vogey: PJ Wheelins- Right out of lot, next left at light, 1 mi. on right (past hospital is too far).
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