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| - Once upon a time, when in high school, I was a hell of a golfer. I played multiple times daily, and could shoot high 60's low 70's on a regular basis. Well, those days are long gone and I only get out once every 3-4 months or so. I don't mind paying a lot to play a nice course because I hardly ever play. Monday was about my 15th trip to Troon North, and it has been spectacular every time until now.
It is absolutely obvious that they are hurting. In December, on a nice day, they had 17 tee times, ouch! Because of a lower amount of play, they aren't spending as much on maintenance and are not manicuring the golf course like they have in winters past. Patchy grass, sandy greens, long fairways, etc. They are playing 90 degrees now, which is something they NEVER do in the winter. It has always been cart path only from October to May to preserve the grass. Well, if the grass isn't as expensive, you don't have to be so hard up to preserve it.
It's still three stars because it is an amazing track, has beautiful views, and is a great facility. The service is always nice enough, but never the same quality of Grayhawk, Talking Stick, or any other top tier courses. The gorgeous cart girl on the front side brought us half price Miller Lite and amazingly I had 4 beers for $12 including tip. That is pretty penomonal for a golf course. The chicken salad wrap was the most dried out, crumbly, piece of junk sandwich I've ever had, and was $8 :-(
Hopefully the economy picks up soon and they can get back to being the 5 star experience they have been every time I have been there before now. Here is to hoping.
P.S. shooting a 91 is pretty painful for someone who used to be 20 strokes better than that. Troon brings out your highest scores, no matter what.
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