Revisiting Aronimink

[mike_malone]

I was asked to share my thoughts after playing Aronimink today since they did so much work on the course.


I think the holes look more individualized now and while the manufactured look is not my style the course has a championship feel about it.


The tree management is outstanding. I thought Philly Cricket took too many out and barely looks like a parkland course now. Aronimink struck a nice balance. Some views through the course are spectacular.


I enjoyed the tee work. Number 10’s new angled tee was a pleasant departure from the rectangular boredom of so many courses. I loved the new angle on 17.


The integration of green and tee added on 12/13 I think was engaging.


The fact that it was overcast and sometimes raining made the sight more pleasing than a bright sunny day.


The good company and competition added to a favorable feeling. Dan Boerger’s friendly greeting put off my critical game.

[Dan Boerger]

Thanks for your thoughts Mike. Great comments ... and I fully agree with you about wholesale tree removal. Don't know if you recall it, but the run up to #4 used to really pinch in. The wider and more original opening is better, IMO. Also, the expanded landing areas on #16 are really welcome by me.


Hopefully you won your match.

[Ed Brzezowski]

Playing it Friday, lets see if we agree. Personally I like the sun out but that's a personal choice.

[mike_malone]

Ed,


America’s guest is at Shinnecock today.

[mike_malone]

 The greens are the standout championship feature and they are framed nicely by the new work.

[Ed Brzezowski]

Ed,


America’s guest is at Shinnecock today.

Take a few pics of 11 if you could please.

[Nate Oxman]

I played the pre-Hanse Aronimink probably half a dozen times, and other than the greens, was never super impressed. I would much prefer both Rolling Green and Gulph Mills over Aronimink, with a split for each being 8-2, easily.


Mike, I know the RG bias might make your assessment impossible, but what do you think the Hanse work would do to my 10-round split??

[mike_malone]

I played the pre-Hanse Aronimink probably half a dozen times, and other than the greens, was never super impressed. I would much prefer both Rolling Green and Gulph Mills over Aronimink, with a split for each being 8-2, easily.


Mike, I know the RG bias might make your assessment impossible, but what do you think the Hanse work would do to my 10-round split??

I play RG everyday and Aronimink once a year.