Author: Dick

I recently had a conversation with someone who had a family member seeking to play golf in every state. He said the golfer only had two states remaining, one of which was Idaho. My response was when he plays Idaho, be sure to play Coeur d’Alene golf course in northern Idaho. I fondly remember this… Continue reading Memories: Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

I played the Seneca County Silver Creek Golf Course on June 29, 2023. This was a delightful course to play. This is a comfortable length course of 5800 yards from white tees. The course was in excellent condition. The front nine is level and pretty open which can help you build confidence in your game… Continue reading Relaxing Stroll

I played the Chenango County, Canasawacta Country Club on June 28, 2023. Yes, that was a busy day as I played two courses that day, traveling for 90 minutes between locations and driving through some of the familiar rolling hills and farmland I recall from decades ago. While named a country club, it is also… Continue reading Thoughtful Club Selection

I played a Sullivan County golf course at Roscoe Mountain Golf Course on June 28, 2023. The course was formerly the Tennanah Golf Course and was renamed under new ownership in 2022. I had been looking forward to this course because of family memories. It was an unexpected joy because of the hospitality and exciting… Continue reading Catskill Mountaintop Course

Last evening, I was chatting with someone discussing golf courses, and he mentioned playing at a Westchester golf club, Doral Arrowwood. I replied that I knew the course and that it was one of my favorite courses since that is where I got a double eagle. So that gave me an opening to tell my… Continue reading Memories: Scoring a Double Eagle

On May 7 and 9, I played two more counties on my quest to play every county in New York. These two public courses have similarities in that they offer unique layouts with changes in elevation and well-maintained greens. Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac, NY is a well-maintained course. The undulated greens make you… Continue reading Public Golf in the Lower Hudson