{"id":1148,"date":"2022-12-24T13:02:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T18:02:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theflyerlie.com\/?p=1148"},"modified":"2023-01-05T21:09:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T02:09:50","slug":"stevens-point-country-club-review-course-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theflyerlie.com\/?p=1148","title":{"rendered":"Stevens Point Country Club Review & Course Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SPCC was the second 18 on the first day of our trip. Even if a bit tired, I was very excited to play a course that I had heard such good things about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPCC has an interesting history, as the course was originally designed by Larry Packard. Like many mid century layouts it boasted lush conditions and lots and lots of trees. In the early 2010’s, SPCC found itself apart of the Dupont Imprelis lawsuit. The lawsuit came about as landscapers (and golf course superintendents) were sold herbicide that killed certain species of pines. Imprelis wiped out a large portion of the trees at SPCC, and because of this, they were granted a substantial sum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fast forward to today, and with the help of Craig Haltom, the course has been completely renovated and 3 new holes created. The new course is much more open with sandy blowouts and waste areas now scattered amongst the remaining pines. The new look is quite unique for Wisconsin, and adds something visually to a generally flat property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below I go through my round at SPCC in June of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being a private club, I was expecting the atmosphere to be good, and it certainly was. All sides are lined by trees or native areas, and they do a great job of separating holes with really well maintained (thin) native grasses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only note I would make is that the entrance road is pretty tight to the range and first tee. This is nit picking, but if you’re expecting a resort course experience where everything is separate from each other, Stevens Point does have a spot or two where you are close to the entrance road when playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Absolutely fantastic. This was about as good of condition as I have played. Firm healthy turf, fast greens and playable native areas around the holes. Can’t say enough good things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being the second round of the day, and playing well the first 18, my group didn’t spend much time at the range. For the short time we did spend there, we found a decent sized range with nice turf. A small putting\/chipping green sits very close to the first tee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From what I glean from the satellite image, there also looks to be a short game area just north of the parking lot that looks quite a bit bigger with 2 greens and a bunker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you have a good architect there isn’t a lot to pick on. At SPCC Craig Haltom did a great job with angles and making the players think about which is the advantageous side of the fairway or green to be on. If the player misses that side a substantial penalty awaits them most times. There is also a really nice variety of lengths to the holes. Reachable 5’s, actual drivable par 4’s (#10) and 4.5 par holes like the 6th. It’s a clich\u00e9, but you really feel like you hit all of your clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there was anything to criticize layout wise, I think it’s the par 3’s. While I liked #17, the rest are just okay. #4 and #13 in particular, were just set in areas with very little physical features and only provide intrigue through their undulated greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For around $100, I really think the value is quite good. I’m notoriously stingy when it comes to what I pay for golf, but my round here was memorable in a way that courses in this price range sometimes aren’t. I’ll leave it there as I go into more detail in my final thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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