I forgot that I had not played Yale since Sandy hit the Connecticut coast last fall and more and more trees are coming down at Yale, partially due to Sandy. It was not a harsh winter, but compared to last year, we are 2-3 weeks behind in grass growing season. Scott continues to widen the course with tree clearing and green expansion.
Played yesterday with two gentleman in their late 60's, and a younger new member. All of us walked. The one gentleman just had two stents put in in his heart in the last two months, and he had to have an adjustment this past week on one of them by his doctor. Other than getting a ride up to the fairway on #10 from Ray the Starter, he walked the entire day without a word of complaint.
It is a great course, but for me, the place and the people are better. The eclectic clubhouse, the diversity of the members and guest, and the compelling design make it the perfect "home" course for me. On a daily basis, the place pulls in members/golfers from Rhode Island to Westchester, NY and Hartford, CT. Then there are the long distance visitors who are visiting Yale University or just want to play the historic golf course of Yale. The atmosphere is unique to Southern New England, somewhat European in nature. Later in the season maybe we can pick a date on the calendar to get a bunch of us together on a Sunday afternoon.
In the busyness of day to day life, I really appreciate the place, the course, and the people of "The Course at Yale".