Conference 7.286::golf

    
    Two courses that I like are both in Portsmouth.  Portsmouth CC has a 
    couple of real nice holes that extend out into an inlet.  Also, 
    Wentworth-by-the-Sea has a nice little course.  Many of the holes run 
    along the ocean, and you get the feeling your in Scotland.  Both
    courses can get real windy on certain holes.  
    
    
    Dave Hurley

    	Both of the courses mentioned are nice to play, but on a weekend
    non-members can't get a tee time until after 11:30 am. And I believe
    that Portsmouth doesn't take tte time for weekend non-members. Had
    a tee time at Wentworth on Memorial Day and gor rained out, hope
    to play PCC soon. I'll take PCC over Wentworth, FWIW.

    Try Sagamore Hampton, it's a public course with tee times.
    Try East Kingston in Kingston, it's public. Follow 107 west from
    Hampton.
    Try Rockingham in Stratham on 108, it's public.
    Try Exeter Country Club, it's public too.
    
    Dave

    Has anyone out there played at Wentworth by the Sea in Portsmouth???
     I am playing there tomorrow and would like to hear anything you
    can tell me about the course, ie long,short, well mgroomed, small
    greens etc.  A description of the holes would be great.  Any info
    will be appreciated, I can use any help I can get before getting
    on the course.
    
    	Thanks....Mike

     It stinks. Short, dull, not super shape (although the greens are
    o.k. lots of crazy holes - blind, bad pictures etc. a couple of
    good holes on the water, but that's it. I wouldn't play it again
    for free.
    
    --Jack

    
    Mike,
    
    I won't disagree much with .5 although the layout is pretty tricky.
    Back 9 has alot of placement shots, but is short. There are also two
    holes that go out to an island that is mosquito infested. Made for very
    hurried golf. Balls in those woods are not worth looking for. Have a 
    good day, anyway you hammer!!!!
    
    Joe
    

    Thanks for the information,  I just changed my plans to play there
    and am now playing at Portsmouth CC instead.  I've heard some good
    things about that course so I'm hoping it lives up to its reputation.
    	Also have a tee time at FarCorners for Sunday.  Any info on
    these courses would be appreciated also.
    
    	Thanks again for the info, if theres one thing I hate its going
    to a new course you are psyched up for and finding its a cow patch.
    	Especially at 30-40 bucks a whack!!!!
    
    	Mike
    

    
    Mike,
    
    Portsmouth is great. Of course the only time I've played there I shot
    a 73 so that didn't hurt! Sneaky long but pretty straight forward. The
    first par 3 ( 6 I believe ) if the wind is in your face hit more club
    than you think. Probably an 8 iron for you!!!!! Nice track by the ocean
    and alot of aerobatics from the planes overhead. Par 5 on the back 15??
    you could probably cut the corner and have a 8 iron in. Just don't go
    left or you're dead. Like I said before it's nice so have fun.
    Far Corners is another nice lay out. Placement is the key. Not very
    long but can eat you alive with a miss-placed driver, Keep it in the
    bag as much as possible. You don't need it much. You will on 1,5,8,9,11
    (aim just to the right of the birch tree, pop it, and you've got a 8
    iron to the green, all down hill) 13,18. Toughest par 3 I think I've
    played in number 7. If the tees are back and a little wind in the face
    it's almost a lay up and go for bogey. Keep it straight but no need to
    hit those 300 yd. rockets we all hate you for. Once again, have fun!!!
    
    Joe
    

     Far Corners is great, and from the back is plenty long enough (
    like the previous note, I had 72 there once, so i remember it well).
    #2 plays longer than the yardage, # 3 is an iron off the tee and
    #4 (par 3) plays long too. #5 is 445 uphill and left, but if you
    hit a long draw it'll help (the "good" day I played there i hit
    9 iron in for a birdie). #6 is an iron off the tee, and #7 is a
    GREAT (!!) par three - U.S. Open calibre. #8 plays longer into the
    green, and # 9 is a reachable par 5. The back 9 is pretty good too,
    16 is a fairway wood off the tee, and 18 is sneaky long.
     Also in that area is Crystal Springs - real good!!
    
    --Jack

    
       72 at Far Corners is a great score Jack. Nice going!  For those
      that have played it, you know it is not an easy layout.
    
    -rick_former_member_at_FC

    	Mike,
    
    	How was Portsmouth? I had a tee at Wentworth for Sunday, but
    had to cancel and from the looks of the last few entries, I saved
    myself $35. How much is PCC going for on weekends, now?  Thanks.
    
    
    Keith_who'll_go_and_play_PCC_sometime_within_the_next_month

    
    
    Keith,  POrtsmouth as a nice course but I wasn't all that impressed
    with it on the whole.  Most holes are pretty straightforward and
    don't require a lot of thought.  Got a little boring.  Play was
    very slow (5.5 hours for a 2-some) due to the average age on the
    course being around 75!!!  The wind was really up on Saturday when
    we played which really made things tough.  A couple par 4's into
    the wind I hit driver, 3-wood to the green when it should have played
    driver 7 or 8 iron!!  Really no trouble to get into, things are
    pretty open and easy.  All in all a decent day of golf, shot 76
    which wasn't too bad considering the wind.
    
    Sunday was a real treat at Far Corners,  I really enjoyed that course
    and am definitely going back very soon.  A great layout that really
    requires some thinking before hitting your shot.  You just dont
    walk up to the tee and grab your driver.  Excellent shape and a
    great variety of holes.  Great views and friendly people.  Played
    from the whites and shot 74, went back out from the blues and shot
    77,  the course can really change from the blues.
    
    As for cost, PCC was38.50 with a cart and Far Corners was 27.00
    with a cart.  For my money Far Corners is the place to be.
    
    	Have fun and let us know how you make out....Mike

    I live up on the coast and have played both courses.
    Portsmouth is a long course, Wentworth is short and tight.
    Have always had a great time on both. There are a lot of 
    good courses on the coast.
    
    Dave