I had the most unexpected pleasure of touring the Rock Creek Cattle Company golf course with Mathew Dunmyer, the golf course superintendent last week. I must say that the course didn't blow me away as much as finding out that Mat was a fellow graduate from the School of Golf Course Operations in Lake City, Florida. A great turf program, but few superintendents who end up growing cool season grasses.
Ok, I was blown away by the course and the wonderful beauty of the area! A great mix of holes running in all directions. What Mat pointed out to me, and what I found most interesting, was the depth perception and actual distance differences. Without GPS, distance finders, etc, this course will be a HOOT to play. One hole looks like a 4 iron shot and in reality it is less than 160 yards. (yeah, I know some of you will say that your 4 iron goes 160. At that elevation I would venture to say I would hit a 4 iron 215) Another hole looks like a wedge shot and it is 216 yards. At elevation the actual club needed will certainly vary by player. But if you play by feel this course will drop your jaw in a heartbeat!
I applaud Isac, Mat, and the maintenance staff for getting the course where it is today. Great job by the Renaissance crew in building such an interesting course. Tom can comment on the architecture of the place!
Special Thank You to Eric Iverson for arranging my tour!