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Michael Whitaker

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Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« on: July 22, 2003, 10:26:18 PM »
I had the good fortune to spend four days at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation in Greensboro, GA this past weekend. What a great facility! It's like heaven on earth. While there I played two of Reynolds courses: Great Waters & The Oconee. But, most importantly, I had the opportunity to play Cuscowilla!!!

Great Waters is an outstanding Nicklaus design... definitely a kinder and softer Nicklaus than I am used to seeing. No sharp edged fairways, broad waste areas, or humped-backed greens. Very flowing and "smooth," with quite a number of beautiful holes along Lake Oconee.

The Oconee, a Rees Jones resort course, was also outstanding. The overall look of the course reminded me very much of Greenville Country Club's Chanticleer... of course, Rees Jones just renovated Chanticleer. But, I was really struck by the similarity of the shape and contours of the bunkers and greens.

Cuscowilla is amazing. I read the review of the course on this site before I left for my trip, and again after I returned. All I can say is that it is so obvious that you are experiencing greatness when you play this course. It is playable for all levels of golfers and yet tests even the scratch player's game. The strategy and challenge designed into this course is brilliant. I can't believe I only live 2 1/2 hours from this course and it took me this long to get there. We have already booked a return trip in November!

If you haven't played Cuscowilla make plans to do so. You will not be disappointed.
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Brock Peyer

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2003, 07:27:20 AM »
I played there in March when it wasn't in the best condition and it was still incredible.  I read the review last night and it made me want to get back again soon.  It is amazing how few people in Atlanta even know about it.  Make a point to get there if you can.
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Robert Kimball

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2003, 09:05:41 AM »
Mike, I am so glad you got to experience that wonderful place. I haven't been there in way too long, I might have to rally the troops to get back there this fall (on a UGA bye weekend).  
One question: I assume that The Oconee is the Rees course that is associated with the new Ritz.  Last time I was in the area it was under construction.  Is it accessable only to hotel guests?
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Michael Whitaker

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2003, 10:28:33 AM »
Rob - You have to be guest at Reynolds Plantation/Ritz-Carlton or be a member to play Oconee. I'm not sure how the memberships are structured. I'm told the guest fee to play Oconee is around $200, which includes a forecaddie. If that is true I can think of 15 courses I would rather play for less money... Cuscowilla topping that list. If you decide to gather a group to play let me know and I'll try and get there.
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Bill_McBride

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2003, 04:32:51 PM »
My wife and I and two other couples are playing three rounds at Cuscowilla the end of October and I can't wait.  We'll of course play 3 guys followed by 3 wives.  The wives can't wait to play with caddies!  The package deal at Cuscowilla is really not bad - as I recall it's something like $175/pp double, which includes room, breakfast, golf and either caddie or cart.  A great deal if Oconee is > $200 just for golf!
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Martin Del Vecchio

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2003, 12:42:36 PM »
Bill, you might want to start practice your putting in a bathtub, or on a marble floor.  When I played Cuscowilla (April, 2000), the greens were the fastest I have ever played, by far.

On the third (?) hole, I had a 15-foot downhiller for birdie, and putted it into the pond in front of the green.  It didn't get much better after that.

I loved the course, even though I shot 90.  That afternoon, we went over to Great Waters and I shot 74.  Great Waters is nice, but it's no Cuscowilla.

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Tiger_Bernhardt

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2003, 02:07:42 PM »
Great Waters is Jack N enough said. Good but not great. Cuscowilla is a superior course in every way. I only wish it was nearer to me.
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Daryl "Turboe" Boe

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Re:Cuscowilla & Reynolds Plantation
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2003, 06:26:23 AM »
I hadn't been out to Cuscowilla since 1998 until yesterday, I remember that I loved it then, but I had forgotten about just how good it was.

Here are a couple pictures from yesterday.  


The approach on the Par 4 9th hole.


The par 3 11th hole.

Althouh there are a couple holes on the back side I do not like as well, overall it is wonderful.  Again just a sensation of walking in a park.
« Last Edit: July 25, 2003, 06:27:19 AM by Turboe »
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