Golf Channel - Indian Pond

June 26 - Played at the immaculate Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA. At 6,800 yards, Indian Pond requires some length and good putting. The fairways are fairly generous, but the greens do not leave you anything easy. They are undulating and quick. I had 4 three putts during the round. Overall, I struck it well, specifically my driver. I felt very confident when I committed to my alignment and took away the club low and slow with width and a short backswing (feels about 3/4, but really is close to parallel at top). When my swing gets long, my timing fails and I can get quick.

I hit a few special shots out there, including a punch out cut shot from under a tree with a 6 iron on number 15. I was roughly 130 yards and I knocked it to 5 feet. I made the putt for birdie. Also, hit a beautiful low, draw 8 iron from 120 yards on number 11 to pin high. My drive went down the left side of the fairway and I was blocked out from hitting a normal shot by trees (note again my drive was in the fairway)! Ridiculous. The bad news was I three putted for bogey after a great approach. I three putted 3 out of 4 holes in a row on the back nine (11,12, and 14) and missed an 8 footer for bird on 13. I finished with a miraculous up and down from behind the green on 18 to a back right pin. Huge flop shot.

I shot 78 (+6). My Dad was there to caddy. We enjoyed the golf course and amenities. Indian Pond's clubhouse is enormous and a great spot for a wedding. They had one going on as we played the course. Also, noticed some mansions on the course, particularly a house on the 10th hole. The deck could hold more people than a typical golf clubhouse.

Weather was very good. Sunny and 80s. Would recommend this course to those that have the opportunity. It is private.

To keeping a good tempo,

Kurt