In spite of the results, I do want to submit the results of the NCAA Regional at the Pete Dye River Course at Virginia Tech.
http://www.golfstatresults.com//public/leaderboards/team/static/team_players_2608.htmlIt was quite an experience. Due to heavy rains prior to the tournament, the Pete Dye River Course was "shortened" to 7,450 yards. (I was told the course was once listed at 8,200 yards, but they have since abandoned about eight back tees. Even still, it's currently listed at a length of nearly 7,700 yards.) Undaunted by the challenge, the boys played well, but they will be the first to say their underachieved. Of the six locations for the NCAA regionals, this was the only venue where the winning score was over par. And that's was with three days of ideal weather.
We do take a measure of pride in the fact that Yale team kept pace with many of the other 12 teams in the field, all of which were southern schools that offer athletic scholarships. The team was lead by out-going captain Tom McCarthy with rounds of 75-73-73 (five over par total), placing him tied for 17th.
There's no question the facility was impressive and the river and local scenery splendid. I personally didn't see much variety in the shapes, sizes or contours in the greens.