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#82 Lake of Isles (North)

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This Troon-managed Rees Jones design is the public course at Foxwoods (the South course is private).  It seems like there are lots of lakes, but from the name it must be a lot of islands in a big lake.  The cart path crosses water over lots of wooden bridges, and goes past a lone tombstone in the woods The rough is lush and high, and caused a few very high scores.  The fairways are wide enough, but lined by dense woods.  I had occasion to search for a ball once, and came out with both pockets and both hands full after only seconds of searching, and leaving a lot more behind.  I've never seen so many golf balls except in a golf shop or on the range. There are tee shots with forced carries, even when not over water and the greens are elevated and well-bunkered. A difficult test, with severe penalties for bad shots.  Worth playing again, though. More pictures .

I know these guys

The American Century Championship   is a golf tournament for pro athletes in other sports.  Two of the guys I have walked with in celebrity Pro-Am tournaments are in the top 4 today:  Mark Mulder is leading, and Ray Allen is in 4th place.