Oct 15 - Seems the Flio family always has a good time playing in NH. We find courses are laid back, the energy is calm, and courses are not limited to restricted land areas. Today, the course was challenging yet fair, and staff was so welcoming. My friend Richie who I saw at the Norfolk invited my bro, my Dad, and I to play unaccompanied at his home club Abenaqui. We arrived to an upbeat, friendly, knowledgeable, pro in J. Sheerin. Mr. Sheerin is a very accomplished player with a PGA Championship under his belt and three US Senior Opens.
Weather was cloudy in the high 50s and we had the course generally to ourselves. The pro gave us the lowdown on the course with his notes and set us off on the first tee. Greens were smooth as butter, not fast, but hardly a bump. The fairways and rough were lush. Its a flat golf course with many scattered water hazards and small greens. We enjoyed the layout and loved the scene. We felt like we were playing at our own estate. Its so private it feels like a big backyard with massive homes nearby.
My ball striking was excellent, taking driver off many tees with no fear and attacking flags. I had three bogeys and two birdies to shoot 73. Almost holed out on the par 3 11th with a 5 iron, puree'd. My Dad came alive on the back nine, just missing bird on 15, birdieing 16 (the Dan Brown), and again closely missing on 17. My bro putted lights out, I swear making every putt in the 10-15 foot range. Not sure how he does it. If I did that, I'd be a player!
Its interesting that 17 and 18 provide a completely different design and feel, like you are in North Carolina. I guess these holes were built in the last 10 years after a micro blast destroyed prior holes. I would recommend this course to anyone who has the chance to play it. Fun layout. Great condition. Good staff. And thanks to the Abenaqui legend Richie for making this happen!
Play NH golf,
Kurt
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