Played at Primland this afternoon and I thought the place was outstanding. Someone mentioned the unique routing and yes there are 5 par fives and par threes. I thought the par fives were really strong. I played from about 6500 yds and maybe I just had a real good day, bit I didn't think it was as hard a driving course as others on here have mentioned. There were some visually intimidating carries, but the only carry that seemed excessive to me was on 18 (a really stout par 4).
If wild greens are a crutch, then Steel must have been limping badly after this course was built. I don't travel to as many courses as many of you guys, but I know I had never seen such huge undulating greens. They were still in recovery from aeration so I didn't get the full experience but I would think in the summer/fall they would be scary.
For those who like unique features on a course, right behind the 17th green was a mileage marker sign with the mileages and directions to cities around the world. Don't know the story behind it, but I thought it was really cool. Wished I had my camera.
If I had to nitpick about the place, I thought the rough around the bunkers should have been mowed down. The green surrounds expanded out for quite a while providing chipping areas and just gave the course a really clean look, but then the bunkers were surrounded by thick grass.
Overall though an outstanding course. Great service and what little I saw of the lodge it really looked like a five star hotel. I think for those who can find Meadows of Dan VA (and it ain't easy to find) it would be an excellent addition to the Ballyhack outing or Dixie Cup.