We spent yesterday afternoon at Meadow Park in Tacoma. A short course, but they offer 5 tee boxes for golfers at any level (The website scorecard does not show the new tee boxes.)
The front nine is pretty straight forward. The sky-caddie was helpful when you needed to know how far to the end of the fairway or to the water hazard. The course is tree lined with multiple water hazards.
The back nine was a unique experience. Hitting shots through shoots of trees, over a ravine. Being able to shape shots was a requirement if you wanted to score well. Local knowledge is also required.
The greens were consistent and fair. Some of them had drains in the middle, seemed a bit odd. They weren't fast and some of them needed some TLC.
The pace of play was typical, about 4.5 hours. We had a 3-some in front of us so we had the people behind us play along to even out the pace.
Overall I liked the course, we played well on the front (41 & 45), not so well on the back. The course is not marked well, another reason for GPS range finders. The 150-yard pole has a color coded cap that gives you the pin position. The holes are all different and have character. I never asked myself if I had just played this hole?
On a scale of 1-5... (1-not good; 5-nothing better)
Course conditions: 2+, the geese have to go...cart paths need work
Clubhouse: 3, decent facility, pleasant staff in golf shop, nice restaurant.
Range/practice area: 3, Didn't use it, but it is there. Part of the range is covered.
Cost: $36 for 18 holes on a weekend, cart extra
Overall: 2+
Monday, September 12, 2011
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