Conference 7.286::golf

    You might want to try Exeter CC in Exeter, R.I. 401 295-8212
    
    Rich

    
    N. Kingstown G.C. is also nice - at the Quonset Point base.  Laurel
    Lane G.C. is also supposed to be an excellent course, but I haven't
    played there.  Laurel Lane is 7mi past U.R.I. on rt 138.
    

    Laurel Lane is a well kept course with water in fairways. It's
    a bit short, but offers a challenge because of the narrow (at
    times) fairways, traps, and 2-3 holes with water hazards. I
    like North Kingstown (Quonset Point) a litter better. Again,
    it's a *very9 well manicured course with watered fairways. There
    arer 5 par -3's, but the par 5's are fairly long, and many of
    the par fours offer a good challenge. This course was built
    for officer user ONLY when Quonset was in full miltary form.
    
    Get there *early* on the weekends, or be prepared for a *long*
    wait (this goes for Laurel Lane as well).
    
    Cranston CC is also another choice. Nice course, well watered,
    pretty long. Greens are *big* and fast. More expensive ($26 for
    weekend), but it's nice.
    
    	Smitty

    I second Cranston C.C.!! Nice track and real Green!!
    It moves along pretty well, too...
    
    Another course, Country View C.C. in Burriville R.I. ( (401) 568-7157)
    is a nice little course. $22.00 Green fees on the weekend and
    you definately can play it in 4 hours, even on the weekend. It has
    a nice clubhouse and serve breakfast too!
    
    Tom

     In Thompson CT Raceway CC. I'm not sure of the weekend rates. Mon - 
    Fri $23.50 (green fee, cart and lunch). I found the course in fair
    shape, the greens were better than most public courses. 
    
    Roland
    

    Thanks to all - I'll look at these places on a map and pick one.
    After the Father/Son Tourney is over, I'll post something about
    the course we played.  I can't promise to post scores - if they're
    embarrassing, you won't see 'em.
    
    Regards,
    
    Mike (a.k.a. "Bring Your Wedge") Nelson
    
    

    Re:     <<< Note 1746.6 by MSHRMS::NELSON "Mike, MCAx Team (SHR), 237-6193" >>>

    Mike, I  don't  believe  anyone mentioned TPC outside Hartford, where
    the pro tour  has  a tournament.  TPC course ususally let public play
    if thet don't have anything going.
    

    
    Well, we played Laurel Lane in West Kingston last weekend.  It was 
    a pretty good layout, but a bit on the short side (5800 yds) and there
    were a lot of holes with on-the-property out of bounds (a pet peeve of
    mine that wouldn't be such a big deal if I could keep the drive in the 
    fairway!).
    
    We waited for an hour for a tee time - got there at 9:00 and teed off
    at 10:00.  The round moved along pretty quickly and we finished in
    about 4 hours.
    
    Just fyi, greens fees on the weekend were $17, a fair price for a
    decent course.  Thanks to everyone who recommended a site for the
    1993 Father/Son Tourney.  Had a nice time even though I lost my shirt
    to my Dad and father-in-law.
    
    /mike
    
    

    
    I just finished a vacation, and I played Laurel Lane several times. 
    While out there some playing partners recommended that I try Richmond
    Golf Course...  It's only about 1� years old, so I lowered my
    expectations a bit.
    
    VERY nice course.  The nicest in Rhode Island, IMO.  The condition of
    the fairway was unusually good...  the fairways were in better
    condition than some greens in Massachusetts, and the rates were pretty
    reasonable at $22 for 18 on a weekday (no 9 hole rate).
    
    The fairways are all lined with trees, and the sound of golf balls
    knocking into them at regular intervals is referred to by some of the
    locals as "Richmond music".  
    
    Give it a try next time you're in the area.
    
       /jim
    

    Jim,
    
    Can you post directions from I95?
    Thanks.
    
    Rich

    
    
    somehow get to the intersection of routes 138 and 95.
    
    follow 138 toward Hope Valley (West).
    
    you'll go by 2 or 3 ballfields on the left, and then come to a traffic
    light, followed about 100 yards later by a blinking light at Mechanic
    Street.   Turn left at the blinking light onto Mechanic Street.
    
    Proceed 2.7 miles, and turn right.  I don't believe that the road is
    marked, but you'll see some of the holes on the right.  
    
    Go a fairly short distance and turn right again... there are no signs
    but if you've gone more than � mile, then you've probably gone too far.
    It's probably closer to � mile.  Anyway, it's hard to get too lost
    because the golf course is the only thing there.
    
    enjoy!
    
       /jim
       

    Thanks, Jim
    
    Rich