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Golfing Carolina Past our Prime


With our clubs we've gone to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine?
Can't you just feel the effects of moonshine?
Ain't it just like these friends of mine
To hit me in the behind? (Fore?)
Yes, we've gone to Carolina past our prime

To be truthful, we are well past our prime. These four senior golfers are off for a trip through the Carolinas. This trip took us through the hallowed grounds of Pinehurst; the TV town of Mayberry; and the scenic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You can join us on this journey through the following golf course reviews...

Pinehurst Resort (The Cradle) - Pinehurst, NC
Knollwood Fairways and Driving Range - Southern Pines, NC
White Pines Country Club - Mount Airy, NC
Willow Creek Golf Course - Vilas, NC
Tega Cay Golf Club (Cove Course) - Tega Cay, SC

   Fairways Less Travelled

As we travel America’s highways and byways discovering 9-hole gems, our goal is to golf the fairways less traveled. Along the way we have found many outstanding courses (Ace) and a few that fall at the other end of the spectrum (Double Bogey). We have experienced what big cities have to offer, and also how small towns work together to support their 9-hole courses. The bottom line is to have fun, explore all areas of this country, and meet awesome people. We have assembled a number of trips that feature golf but also include other activities. Enjoy the journey!

   Where in the World are We?

As we golf the fairways less traveled, we invite you to join us in our travels. If you’re interested in playing with the Always Time for 9 team, please feel free to contact me. Following is our tentative schedule for 2024. As we get closer to these dates, we will share specifics about where and when we will be playing.

2024 Travel Schedule

April
NC/SC/GA/AL
Mary Calder Golf Course - Savannah, GA
Forest Lakes Golf Course - Tifton, GA
RTJ -Highland Oaks - Dothan, AL

May
North Carolina/South Carolina/Tennessee
TBD

June
PA, NJ, MD, ND, SC, MN
Stalker Lake Golf Course - Dalton, MN
Bunker Hills Golf Course - Coon Rapids, MN
Osgood Public Golf Course - Fargo, ND
Springfield Golf Club - Springfield, SD
Northern Links Golf Course - Sioux Falls, SD
Springfield Golf Course - Springfield, MN
Big Little 9 - Cape May Courthouse, NJ
Willow Valley Golf Course - Lancaster, PA
McDaniel College Golf Course - Westminster, MD
Windy Hill Golf Course - Midlothian, VA

July
New Mexico/Colorado
Sunset Golf Course - Longmont, CO

August
New Mexico
NMHU Gene Torres Golf Course - Las Vegas, NM
Truth or Consequences GC - Truth or Consequences, NM
The Lodge Resort and Spa - Cloudcroft, NM
Jal Country Club - Jal, NM
Valle Escondido Golf Course - Taos, NM

September
Washington/Oregon/Canada
Meadowmeer Golf Course - Bainbridge Island, WA
San Juan Golf Course - Friday Harbor, WA
Orcas Island Golf Course - Eastsound, WA
Deception Pass Golf Center - Oak Harbor, WA
Port Townsend Golf Course - Port Townsend, WA
Tapps Island Golf Course - Lake Tapps, WA
Gleneagles Golf Course - Vancouver, BC (Canada)
Overlook Golf Course - Mount Vernon, WA
Manzanita Links - Manzanita, OR
Old Back Nine - Bend, OR

October
North Carolina/South Carolina
TBD

 

 

 
9 Hole Courses of the Year
2023-  Tega Cay Golf Club (Cove Course)
2022-  Eagle Springs Golf Resort
2021-  Hooper Golf Club
2020-  American Classic Golf Club
2019-  Old Brockway Golf Course
2018-  Northwood Golf Club
2017-  Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
2016-  Immergrun Golf Club
2015-  Thornberry Creek at Oneida
Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club
2014-  The Course at Sewanee
2013-  Tomahawk Lake

   9 Hole Courses of the Year

Our Courses of the Year are chosen from any course that is given an Ace rating during that year. The ratings are based on a 60-point scale from the following categories: Shot Value, Design Variety, Memorability, Aesthetics, Conditioning, and Ambience. There are many courses that are worthy but these are the best of the best!
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