Conference 7.286::golf

2092.0. "Blissful Meadows, Uxbridge Ma." by PIET09::DESROCHERS (psdv.pko.dec.com/tomd/home.html) Mon Jul 01 1996 08:34

	A few of us played Blissful Meadows on Saturday.  This is a new
	course in Uxbridge, Ma.  The back 9 opened this Spring - I'm not
	sure when the front opened but it's very new.  Within the last
	2 years I'd guess.

	The course was designed Geoffrey Cornish and Brian Silva and, to
	me, it's easily one of their best that I've played.  Much more
	fun than either of the Stow Acres courses.

	This is one wonderful track!  At 6,000+ yards from the white tees,
	it's a bit short and you often don't hit driver.  The par 3's are
	all in the 140-155 range from the whites.  I believe the blues are
	about 6550 or so.  On a few holes, it made a huge difference.

	As soon as you get there, you know you're at a nice place (other
	than the unpaved parking lots).  The clubhouse area is nice and the
	practice green is terrific!  Fast, undulating greens - yes!  The
	scorecards have yardages from the tees to the trouble as well as
	the depth of the greens.  

	The front is obviously in better shape.  It was built on a rocky,
	sandy type of soil so there are a few rough spots on the back.  But
	don't let that stop you from playing there!  

	Each shot seems to make you really think.  While there are no real
	forced carries like New England or Shattuck, it's similar in that
	the course makes you concentrate and figure out each shot.  Almost
	all the holes brought out positive comments.  Chips and putts were
	always a challenge.  Some putts broke 10 feet more than we read.
	Approach shots often curled to the cup or ran far away.  It was
	great to watch someone else's shot, realize what it did, and then
	play for it.

	At $28 to walk on the weekend, I highly recommend it!

	Anyone else play there?  Comments?
	
	Tom
	
	Directions to Blissful Meadows
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	(508) 278-6113  Uxbridge, Ma.
	50 minutes from Marlboro
	
	495 South to the Milford Exit (Rt 109)
	Follow to Rt 16 Uxbridge (Rt 109 merges into Rt 16)
	Follow the Rt 16 signs thru several towns
	Go Under Rt 146
	Half mile and take a left on West St. (Blissful Meadows sign)
	Right at stop sign (Blissful Meadows sign)
	Left at Blissful Meadows sign
	Course is on the right

    Played the course yesterday.  Previous reply is pretty accurate with
    the exception of the condition of the back nine.  I believe they just
    opened the back this spring.  The greens are in pretty good shape but
    the fairways are loaded with small stones.  I don't think they used
    loam or sand in the fairways.  When I repaired ball marks on the green,
    you could definitely make contact with small stones.
    
    The layout is really nice.  There are a couple par 3's on the back that
    are really going to be picturesque.
    
    I would certainly play it again (in about 5 years) once the back has
    developed.
    
    btw:  They run a weekday special.  $30 gets you greens fees, cart and
    lunch.  Call for specifics.
    
    Larry