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Steve_ Shaffer

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Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« on: April 24, 2016, 06:57:31 PM »
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Mike Sweeney

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2016, 07:26:29 PM »
Steve,


As one of the few that has actually PLAYED Walnut Lane, I say let's keep running out of money and "LET" more trees fall down.


Sorry, not buying the neighbors report. This is GCA.com and we hate trees :) Some of the best courses that I have played are those with "no money". Should we bring in Fazio to restore a Findley course!!


Less money please and let's have an outing to see who shows up!!

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Steve_ Shaffer

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2016, 07:56:49 PM »
Mike,


The City doesn't have money, the new operator- Friends of Walnut Lane- does not have any either. The course has tried to get other Supers to help out:


http://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/life-style/guides/golf/friends-of-walnut-lane-golf-course/article_e1c08fa0-092c-5fad-9fd5-474baaa063ad.html


Walnut Lane was my home course during my law school years at Temple.  Played there many times. D'Allesandro's became our club house.  ;D


I always had a hammer in my bag so that I could tee it up on the rock hard tee grounds. I'd gladly play there again when I return to the city from the desert here in AZ. I even made a nostalgia trip to Juniata a few years ago.
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Chris Mavros

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2016, 08:00:41 PM »
I play Walnut Lane 1 - 2 times a season and the course could definitely use some TLC, but is playable.  It could certainly use several chainsaws, however.   
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2016, 08:19:01 PM »
The former super at Gulph Mills is now at Walnut Lane.

Fun place.  Needs more TLC.

Pics from last year:

http://xchem.villanova.edu/~bausch/images/albums/WalnutLane/
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Matt Frey, PGA

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2016, 08:32:08 PM »
Walnut Lane is a fine golf course. Yes, it's condititioning and presentation leaves a lot to be desired, but it's a fun course, and a good deal for residents regardless.

It's very overgrown and could definitely use a trim in regards to trees and overgrowth. I haven't played it since last summer, however, the greens were in pretty good shape. When I played the course, it was firm and fast...and very fun. Perhaps people expect a golf course to be bright Augusta green, but I found found the brown tinge to be beautiful.

Room for improvement? Absolutely, but let's not sellout a course that provides a community a great recreational sport at a great price. Plus, the course is a successful First Tee facility.

Additionally, Dalessandro's Steaks is two tenths of a mile from Walnut Lane and only a 5-minute walk...a great start or finish to your WL round!
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2016, 08:41:17 PM »
No pics from our cheesesteak fest!!!   ;)
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Ed Brzezowski

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Re: Walnut Lane GC, Alex Findlay, Philadelphia
« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2016, 11:08:55 AM »
Played it last year and it would be a shame to see it plowed under. Plus the food in the area is great.

I would love to see a bunch of supers go out for a day and clean it up, my guess is they would get a lot of assistance from local golfers.
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We have a pool and a pond, the pond would be good for you.
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