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This is a Donald Ross course on the shores of the Long Island Sound. 





It is quintessential Donald Ross, with smallish greens and subtle challenges. 




The land is mostly flat, being at the Connecticut shore, but there are two notable uphill par 3's.




  It really shows off the skills of the designer to make a challenging course with interesting shots on fairly ordinary ground.  It's a shame that it doesn't show up so well in pictures.  And my opinion is definitely colored by the fact that I shot a good score with three of my old golf buddies on a nice summer day.

There is history here, too.  The clubhouse walls are covered with plaques commemorating the winners of the various club championships and other events since 1919, and some of the names are also on plaques in the World Golf Hall of Fame.  Which is another tribute to the designer.





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