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Matt Rossman

Sedgefield CC
« on: January 12, 2006, 09:13:27 AM »
I might be playing Sedgefield CC this weekend. What can you tell me about it. I know it held the GGO for 50 some years and I'm pretty sure it just went a restoration? If you've played there, let me know your thoughts. Thanks

Nathan Cashwell

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Re:Sedgefield CC
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2006, 07:11:20 PM »
Matt,

Ross designed Sedgefield CC in 1926, he actually planned and designed two courses at Sedgefied (the Blue and the Red Course).  The Blue got built and they started building the Red, but didn't finish it.  The practice field and tennis courts sit on parts of the Red course that they started.  And you can still see an old tee or two in some of the yards along the drive to the club.  I love Sedgefield, Ross routed it superbly (surprise) over your typical rolling N.C. piedmont ground.  The club had their greens rebuilt in the mid 80's (most have lost much of their contours, size, and strategic corners) and all of the spoils were placed behind the bunkers so the bunker's are not as they should be.  However, many of the bunkers have kept their original forms well (at least the faces and sand lines).  They have also added quite a few bunkers to the course especially at the greens.  Ross bunkered Sedgefield lightly using the topography and mounding in place of bunkers at many greens.  When they added the bunkers they lost much of the ground contours and open entries to the greens.  The skeleton is still there and it is very fun to play.  They have not undergone a restoration, but asked us to do a Restoration Master Plan which they voted to implement in the coming year.  The course is very fun to play and I hope you enjoy it.

p.s. great quote from "The Dean", go heels!  

Zack Kelly

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Re:Sedgefield CC
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2006, 09:38:17 PM »
The Sedge as its known in Greensboro, a great track.  What a layout a true Ross treat.  They have a great staff Rocky Brooks the Head Professional is a great guy. and Landon Smith the 1st assistant is one of the best golf pros I've ever been around.  Back to the golf course, a great track with a few of the best opening holes.  Number 2 is a great start Ross really makes you think off the tee, #3 one of the best Par 3's I've played.  Just keep it out of the trees and in the short stuff, and you'll have a great round.
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Zack Quinn Kelly

A.G._Crockett

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Re:Sedgefield CC
« Reply #3 on: January 12, 2006, 09:47:22 PM »
Anybody who quotes Dean Smith is o.k. in my book.  Have a great time at Sedgefield, Matt.

A.G. Crockett
UNC '74
"Golf...is usually played with the outward appearance of great dignity.  It is, nevertheless, a game of considerable passion, either of the explosive type, or that which burns inwardly and sears the soul."      Bobby Jones