Just played in Carolina’s Father-Son at Southern Pines CC. I agree it needs to mature as any course that’s been renovated does. My son and I both absolutely love what the architect has done that will make SP one of the premier Ross renovations ever. Not sure renovation is really the right word. The original layout had great bones and a true Ross feel but it was obviously not intended to be a #2 Or Seminole like experience. I’m sure Ross was working with a limited budget on a great piece of land.. The redo has shot values that remind me of #2,#4, and Mid Pines. Shot values are what DR designs are all about. Can’t wait to play it again.
Jim that’s an excellent review of a course I love mainly because it’s a true Ross. Your closing paragraph is spot on, the course needs at least two grow in seasons. Tell me the par 3, third hole isn’t one of the hardest par 3s in Pinehurst. You also were correct about the yardage, looks short on the score card but plays much longer. I always walk when playing there and love every step. Thanks again for a nice article. Hope you enjoy CFCC today, little early in the season for our grass but it’s coming along. Cheers, Sid
Just played in Carolina’s Father-Son at Southern Pines CC. I agree it needs to mature as any course that’s been renovated does. My son and I both absolutely love what the architect has done that will make SP one of the premier Ross renovations ever. Not sure renovation is really the right word. The original layout had great bones and a true Ross feel but it was obviously not intended to be a #2 Or Seminole like experience. I’m sure Ross was working with a limited budget on a great piece of land.. The redo has shot values that remind me of #2,#4, and Mid Pines. Shot values are what DR designs are all about. Can’t wait to play it again.
Thanks Butch for your insight. If invited back, I hope to play another round at Southern Pines when the renovations have matured.
Jim that’s an excellent review of a course I love mainly because it’s a true Ross. Your closing paragraph is spot on, the course needs at least two grow in seasons. Tell me the par 3, third hole isn’t one of the hardest par 3s in Pinehurst. You also were correct about the yardage, looks short on the score card but plays much longer. I always walk when playing there and love every step. Thanks again for a nice article. Hope you enjoy CFCC today, little early in the season for our grass but it’s coming along. Cheers, Sid