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Doug Ralston

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Poplar Grove, Va
« on: January 14, 2009, 09:32:04 PM »
Has anyone here played this course? I now have several sources, including two who never agree on any course [it seems], agreeing that this is one of the most fun courses they have played. At 400 miles from me, I want to know a bit more before planning the trip. It is in the mountains of western Virginia. Seen it?

Doug
Where is everybody? Where is Tommy N? Where is John K? Where is Jay F? What has happened here? Has my absence caused this chaos? I'm sorry. All my rowdy friends have settled down ......... somewhere else!

Chris_Blakely

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Re: Poplar Grove, Va
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2009, 09:47:45 AM »
The course is not in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The course is east of the mountains in the foothills - fair amount of elevation change.  They have not built many of the houses yet.  I am not sure if Sam Sneed had anything to do with it or not.  I would guess it was all or most Ed Carton.  I have a ton of pictures, if I can find them, I will post some.

Chris

Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Poplar Grove, Va
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2009, 10:59:09 AM »
I played there the year it opened.  I enjoyed the course a great deal. It is not a "great" course architecturally speaking but it is pretty and enjoyable.  If you are in the neighborhood it is worth a play.
Where there is no love, put love; there you will find love.
St. John of the Cross

"Deep within your soul-space is a magnificent cathedral where you are sweet beyond telling." Rumi

Chris_Blakely

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Re: Poplar Grove, Va
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2009, 11:02:39 AM »
I played there the year it opened.  I enjoyed the course a great deal. It is not a "great" course architecturally speaking but it is pretty and enjoyable.  If you are in the neighborhood it is worth a play.

Agreed, but I thought the par 5 third hole was a solid par 5; I thought the slight drop shot par 3 13th was good, and loved the short / driveable par 4 14th holes.  I am sure there are others, but those holes still stand out in my memory.

Chris

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