I really hope this course is a success. It is a little far for me to be a member, but the courses in the mid to north Island all seem to be Les Furber designs. I play at Morningstar, which is okay. For me, it doesn't have any goofy holes that drive me nuts, and not too much housing.
What are your thoughts on some of the courses Nanaimo and north?
Will,
I grew up in Qualicum playing Morningstar for years. How can you not tell me 12 isn't a goofy hole?? Maybe it was my draw growing up but both the landing area and green are what I deem unfair. Overall the layout is ok with 4-7 being solid holes (again 6&7 catered to my draw) and a great pair of finishing holes. Sure was fun playing the tips back when 7000 was a test.
Since your from that area, what are your thoughts on the tracks up there?
I personally enjoy Qualicum's 9 hole track far greater then anything up there. From when I first learnt the game to this day and age, I always have fun playing it.
Storey Creek is probably my next favorite course up there. A lot like the Star but more secluded with one bad hole #11. The 3 and 5 pars are strong like Morningstar with a few more stronger par 4's perhaps. Too bad the owners have never been able to keep the condition up.
Nanaimo is also pretty good. Not to long but just right.
Glacier Greens is always fun for me to play. Holes 9-13 are weak but the front and finishing holes are a good challenge off the tee and coming into the greens.
Crown Isle is one of my least favorite courses on the Island and since playing it last in 2000, I understand the hole course is lined with homes which is ok as they are off the fairways a ways but still, not the greatest scenery.
Eaglecrest.....not even going to touch this sad thing, tis a shame the korean couple bought it as it's fair better suited for housing.
Sunnydale and Comox are also a riot to play because of their length and greens, especially with the dome shapes greens at Sunnydale.
Things don't get much better down south. Colwood and Victoria are the only courses I play consistenly down here as they are some bad tracks, OV, Glen Meadows, The marketing tool known as Bear and Uplands.
12 is goofy, but doesn't drive me too nuts as I tend to draw as a lefty, and I can just hit a 4 wood to 150. The landing area is a little tight. 9 actually drives me a bit crazy, as I find the tee shot too restrictive. It is very target-style.
The Qualicum course is lots of fun. It plays a little short in today's world, but I get out on it a few times a summer. I just moved here, and haven't played Crown Isle yet, but I have heard it is surrounded by housing. I am in no hurry to drive up Island to play it. I did play Storey years ago, and only really remember the setting as being very pleasant. Glacier Greens sounds like a nice course - doesn't seem to try as hard.
I am looking forward to playing Victoria. I haven't played any of the courses down there, although I have heard good things about Duncan Meadows. I am just adjusting to Island life, so hopefully this summer I will do some more exploring.