Willbrook Plantation

After some early struggles with the driver, I got it turned around on our back 9. Two goods shots on 1 left me with a testy birdie putt that I turned into a routine 3 putt bogey. I saved bogey at 2 after an embarrassing tee shot. Good thing there was no 'Wanker Wagering' with a present female in the group, because I was close to losing that one. After making double at 3, I decided to stop thinking and just make good swings. Good idea!! Pars at 4, 5 and 6. Brad had the shot of the day on the par 3 6th. 107 with wind in our face, over water to an island green, he hits wedge and comes up short. The drop area is just off the back right side of the green and he hits this little half lob that lands softly on the slope, about 3 feet onto the green.

Thinking it might be close, I stop and watch this thing creep down the slope and fall in oh so soft for your everyday ho-hum par. Beautiful display of touch by him. I make bogey at 7. I hit bad shot, bad shot, great shot for a 2 putt par on 8 and then miss an 8 foot par putt on 9 to finish with a 42.

Overall the course was in great shape and can't thank Kevin McGuire, Willbrook's Head Professional, enough for having us out. The May flies started to get under our skin a bit on our back nine, but if you bring a strong repellent out to the course hopefully you can keep them at bay. There was one green that looked like the seed spreader was clogged up when the over seeded a few months back. It left a tee width line of brown across the green. As we all know, no course is perfect and even with the tough pin placements, I give it a 9.5 out of 10. It is well worth the extra 15 or so minutes of drive time to check it out.

Until next time!!

Chad
Caravelle Golf Director