Alwyn Downs Golf Course

Right when you pull in you immediately find out its under new management from the enormous signage out front. In my eyes, that can be either good or bad...

I arrived fairly early so I could check out the grounds since it was my first time at Alywn Downs GC.

The golf course is neighboring to a small airstrip which was pretty unique. The sound of the planes didn't distract at all. You can see the airstrip on hole I want to say 6? maybe 7? We didn't get to see a plane land or take off but you get the jist.

The clubhouse - The clubhouse is being renovated. They have a full bar and the guy there was very knowledgeable about the history and reconstruction of the course. He told me that half of the course is being turned into real estate (subdivisions) so they are cutting the course down to 9 holes. I joked that it BETTER turn into a CHAMPIONSHIP 9 hole course with the money they'll make from the real estate.

The course - NOT great shape. I can't beat around the bush, the course was in pretty bad conditions. The rough was THICK, the roots and trees were extremely over grown, many dry patches on the greens and the holes were miserably cut.

Another unique thing on the course was that on one of the holes, it lines up directly with a cemetery. A huge cemetery to boot, so if you're slice is wild...you might be searching for your ball with the lost souls of Marshall.

All and All... it was worth the trip for $16, go check it out before they turn into a 9 hole course!

This course is in pretty good shape right now. Not crowded, so you can play at your own pace most of the time. Greens are slick, and in good condition. Course has very few hazards, I think 2 water and a few sand. Sand bunkers suck, need a lot of new sand. Overall, a nice course that is easy to score on.