点评:The course is improving—albeit gradually. A friend and I played this course frequently when it was newer and in much better condition, and the layout has always been exceptional. Unfortunately, over the years, the property fell into significant disrepair. Given its past condition, it is easy to understand the criticism it has received. At its lowest point, the course struggled across nearly all areas: tee boxes were in poor shape, greens were diseased and inadequately maintained, and fairways were inconsistent and deteriorated.
Fast forward to today, and there are clear signs of positive change. The staff was friendly, transparent, and candid about the course’s previous condition and the challenges it has faced. More importantly, they conveyed that meaningful efforts are underway to restore the course. Unlike some other local facilities, such as Timucuan, there is a genuine sense that management is committed to long-term improvement rather than cosmetic fixes.
During our round, the progress was evident, though uneven. Tee boxes remain in rough condition and require significant attention. Fairways varied from hole to hole, with some areas showing improvement and others still lagging behind. The greens, however, have improved considerably. While not yet top-tier, they are markedly better than in the past—mostly healthy, largely green, and rolling true, despite a few remaining diseased patches.
Notably, for the first time in years, we observed multiple grounds crew members actively working throughout the course, which was encouraging. The presence of a beverage cart was also a welcome addition and something we do not recall from previous visits.
This course has the potential to be among the best in Central Florida. With consistent irrigation, aggressive reseeding, and—most critically—serious investment in rebuilding the tee boxes, it can continue its upward trajectory and work toward regaining its former reputation.
We will be back.
翻译:球场正在逐步改善。我和朋友以前经常来这里打球,那时球场刚建成,状况也比现在好得多,布局一直都很出色。可惜的是,这些年来,球场年久失修,状况堪忧。鉴于它过去的状况,不难理解它所受到的批评。在最糟糕的时候,球场几乎各个方面都存在问题:发球台破损不堪,果岭病虫害肆虐,维护不足,球道也参差不齐,状况堪忧。
如今,球场已经有了明显的改善迹象。工作人员友好、坦诚,毫不隐瞒地讲述了球场之前的状况以及它所面临的挑战。更重要的是,他们表示正在采取切实有效的措施来修复球场。与其他一些当地球场(例如蒂穆夸恩球场)不同,这里的管理层真正致力于长期改进,而不是仅仅修修补补。
在我们打球的过程中,球场的进步显而易见,尽管并不均衡。发球台的状况仍然很差,需要进行大量的维护。球道状况因洞而异,有些区域有所改善,有些区域则仍显不足。然而,果岭的状况却有了显著提升。虽然尚未达到顶级水平,但相比以往已大有改观——大部分果岭健康,绿意盎然,滚动流畅,尽管仍有一些病害区域。
值得一提的是,多年来我们首次看到多名场地维护人员在球场各处积极工作,这令人欣喜。此外,球场还配备了饮料车,这也是我们之前几次来访时所未见的。
这座球场有潜力跻身佛罗里达州中部最佳球场之列。如果能够持续灌溉、积极补种草籽,以及——最为关键的是——大力投资重建发球台,它就能继续保持上升势头,并有望重现昔日辉煌。
我们还会再来的。