![]() Way back in 2000 when I first played there, the par 3 13th was a three tier green that was more than 50 yards deep. The only place the tree removal was even noticeable was in between the 13th green and the 14th tee, and then only because the stumps were still there none of the huge hardwoods that were taken out there were in play, but for both the 13th green and 14th tee, it should make a big difference.ģ. I don't think there was much, if any, change to the playing lines, but I'm sure that air circulation and turf health will be greatly improved. ![]() 1200 trees have been removed, with more to come, though on a property like this, it's hard to tell at a glance. In the past, the range balls were pretty much whatever turned up as lost on the golf course, and they were often in miserable condition that's been changed to decent range balls, which is a nice upgrade, and long overdue.Ģ. The range has been completely regrassed, and there are rolls of hay out on the range as targets, which is kind of a cool look on an old farm. The work they've done inside is really nice, and it's just a much better facility in every respect. The old double-wide that had always served as the clubhouse is gone, and the original farmhouse just to the right is now the clubhouse. Great upgrade of the range and the clubhouse. Here's my take on the good and the bad (or at least questionable.)ġ. I first played Tot Hill right after it opened in 2000 and more or less regularly ever since, so my interest in seeing what an infusion of money could do was pretty high. There is a pretty good summary of what they did on each hole on their website, btw, but it is a true restoration, working from Mike Strantz's original drawings, which they collected from several sources, including Mike's widow, Heidi Strantz Mortimer. All in all, Tot Hill is a good play and worth the drive.I played Tot Hill yesterday for the first time since it reopened a few weeks ago, after being closed for a restoration/renovation project by the new owners. They were in good shape for the time of year, but very fast and severely sloped. We each 3 putted 6 times during our round. We both agreed that the biggest monster here is the greens. We lost 2 each and were playing mediocre, at best. We also found that you aren't likely to lose too many balls if you just trust your yardage guide and play it safe. Other than that, the course flows competently. We began to speculate that maybe the back tees had been extended in recent years to keep Tot Hill among "the top 20 most difficult courses in the USA". The #3 green and #4 tee boxes are INSANELY close to one another, and seem jammed in. We were somewhat surprised however at the cramping of a couple holes. ![]() ![]() The course is still beautiful and unique, with ALOT of elevation change. With Tobacco Road and Tot Hill on the same latitude and just an hour drive apart, it was slightly disappointing. We were a bit surprised to see that the fairways were not overseeded like it's sister course (Tobacco Road) which we had played 2 days prior. There is a nice snack bar and "pro-shop" with some cool and affordable souveniers too. We had a nice chat with the pro prior to being let out and he brewed us a fresh pot of coffee while we waited. I should start out by saying that the staff were wonderfully accomodating and friendly. We only paid $29 each through to play it, so we were able to look past a couple of small disappointments. It was a cold start at 42 degrees, but it warmed up nicely when the sun broke through (around the 7th hole). My cousin Bob and I played Tot Hill on the morning of 02/23/11. ![]()
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