We have a mostly unsuccessful course at
Emerald Hills here in the bay area. Well, it depends upon your point of view whether or not it is successful. Here's what it
has going for it:
- fun course with some good challenge
- smack dab in the middle of silicon valley, so the population is there
- beer is available, some crappy food
- manicured, since it's on a golf course
- a fun weekly league with an ace and an eagle pot
- no riff raff, waits, disc chargers, one disc wonders, etc
What it
doesn't have going for it:
- a lot of players. That's because despite it's silicon valley location the elks lodge that runs the place insists on charging regular greens fees which is $15 for
nine holes ($22 for a full 18)
- nice people working there who understand DG
- a decent pro shop
- food that you'd actually want to eat
- a bar open to the public. They have three bars at the lodge but only for members
- it is a bit off in a suburban hilly neighborhood, but not that big of a deal
- only on a 9 hole golf course so a little wonky for tournies
But it has long since reached ROI, so now any $ coming in is pure gravy for the Elks. We need to get better tee pads now though...probably concrete or turf coming. All in all its a fun course, and its in my hometown, so I play quite a bit. Definitely enjoy the peace and serenity it provides but sometimes miss the scene of a golden gate park