Golf Channel - Stonebridge

The Golf Channel Am event at Stonebridge CC was held despite rain all day. I teed off at 9am and the rain did not stop for one minute over the 5 hours. And it was coming down hard! The greens held up well and did not have standing water, however, it was hard to find a place on the fairways over the last 4 or 5 holes that wasn't drawing water.

My flight started with 4 players and ended with 3. One player dropped out after 7 holes due to the poor conditions. I did not expect any rain like this whatsoever. I showed up with my umbrella, but no rain jacket or rain pants. Rookie mistake and I paid the price. My body was shivering for most of the back nine and I could hardly make a good move at the ball. I managed to hold it together through 14 and then I ran out of gas....I finished with two doubles and a bogey on my last 4 holes to shoot 81. Besides that, I played very well. My putter was solid, saving many pars. Keeping the ball in play was top priority. I often didn't hit the green in regulation and made up and down. I hit 8 greens and had 29 putts.

My 81 was good enough for an easy victory!

Shot of the day: I holed out from the greenside bunker on 12 for birdie. It was one of two skins on the day. Birdies were few and far between!

It took me a while to stop shivering after the round. I had to change clothes, as my wet golf clothes made me shake even inside the clubhouse.

The golf course was 6,800 yards from the tips. Course conditions were nice. The greens were recently aerated, so they were a little bumpy, but not too bad none the less. I only had 29 putts, so I liked them! Public can play here with a cart for $60-$70. Its a good value, but about 75 min ride from Boston. I would recommend it if you are in the Manchester, NH area.

Positive Energy,
Kurt