Course: Astorhurst
Location: Seven Hills
Directions: On Dunham Road, not far off Rockside Road, I-480, or I-77
Dewsweepers Tee Time Was: 632AM
Astorhurst is a fun, old school golf course that none of The Dewsweepers had ever played before, and one we all really liked. It is an old-school course that only plays out at the tips at about 6,100 yards. But this course makes you play every single club in your bag, as it's dog-legs, short length, tree lined fairways, and incredibly uneven and undulated terrain give you more than you think when you read the card. Not to mention some of the greens are very heavily protected by small, but numerous sand traps, and a small amount of water in very strategic locations throughout the 18.
This is a course that you really don't need to hit a lot of drivers. If you do, and you are not accurate you will take a huge number on a course that you will wonder how. It is exceedingly important that you keep the ball in front of you here, and keep it where you can take advantage of its shorter length. Tough to do that from the trees or gunge.
Beef overall had the the prettiest round of the day, with two birdies and a number of pars. He had a bird on each side, both on par 3's, and 2's on the card always seem to help. A number of pars really had him going, including a great par on the great number 12, par 5, 500 yards, with a remarkable third shot that brought him back from the dead for him to get par. Beef had a tough finish, doubling two of the last three holes, to short circuit his round from going low. 41/43 is 84. Not bad as we learned this somewhat quirky course.
Joe Red played fairly well for much of the round, but Red fell victim to a couple a bad numbers that make it tough to come back from. Red is not a huge iron hitter, and being a long iron player is really beneficial on this course. So Joe had to play many shots off the tee that are not clubs he generally hits with the most confidence. But he hung in here, battling an inconsistent driving day, and a couple penalties, finishing with 91. But he will score far better next time we play here, as this course must be learned.
Tex, had a day that we all have had. The strengths of his game let him down for much of the day. Tex is a fine short gamer and putter, but a few 3 putts, and a tough day with the wedge gave him a struggle. Tex also really got tossed around on number 9, a short par 4 and that really hurt. Tex is still growing with his new driver, and it is helping his game. But today, it was the stuff Tex does well that let him down, and that is tough to come back from.
I kept the ball in front of me all day, no penalties and that was one of my goals. I hit tons of irons today and only a few drivers. My let down today was my second shots. I played fairly well, but most of my first putts were 20 plus feet, and that makes it rough for scoring. Lots of pars and solid bogie's, but they add up. I had a three putt on 10 that didn't help, but overall did what I wanted. Just got to get the ball closer to the hole. 42/42 equals 84
Course highlights? This course in general is so very nice with a whole lot of character, and no two holes the same. Number 2, is a brutal par 4, 450 yards uphill all the way. Loved all of the back 9, as the course tightens and toughens up. Again, this course only plays out at 6,100 yards, but it can be tough. Huge terrain, many downhill drives, and uneven lies. Loved number 8 and 9, great par 4's with the approach on 8 being one of the great seconds shots you'll play anywhere. And the beautiful number 13, gigantic par 4, 187 over a huge gorge. Great golf hole.
Astorhurst. It's nothing fancy in any regard, but it is a fun and entertaining course that we can't wait to play again.
Scores
Beef - 84
Wynn - 84
Joe Red - 91
Tex - 100
Next week, the Dewsweepers play at the wonderful Rawiga CC in Seville!
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