Last week we played Chambers Bay, host course of the 2010 US Amateur and 2015 US Open. This course is hosting a US Open, enough said...
Chambers is a walking only course. Hire a caddie, it will make your day much more enjoyable. How often do you think you should putt your ball off the green, up a 20 foot slope and back to the green? Hire a caddie.
We had a great day, although I didn't score well. Bethany hit the ball well. The walk tired her out and slowed her swing down and she hit it better, humm...
The course is long but fair. It is links style, I hit very few wedges and lots of running mid-irons. I was in many bunkers, which lead me to many bogeys. The course looks over Puget Sound. We had great weather last week, but I've also played Chambers the rain/snow. Like Scotland, the weather conditions are part of the links experience.
When I asked Bethany how she liked the course she said, "I love the course, but the greens are weird." (See caddie comment above.)
The staff at Chambers is outstanding. They were all very helpful, making it a great day.
On a scale of 1-5... (1-not good; 5-nothing better)
Course conditions: 5 course is firm and fast, drains great. Great views.
Clubhouse: 2 (a real clubhouse still needs to be built)
Range/practice area: 5
Cost: Varies by season and your residence, expensive but worth it!
Overall: 4++
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
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