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Conference 7.286::golf

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781.0. "Burlington, VT" by EUCLID::WARFIELD (Gone Golfing) Tue Oct 03 1989 19:42

I am going to be visiting some in-laws in the Burlington Vermont area this
weekend.  Does anyone have any recommendations on courses to play?

Larry
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781.1A GREAT CITYJUPITR::RUGGWed Oct 04 1989 14:2010
    
    
       Two suggestions....Quiniaska G.C., and Rocky Ridge. The Ridge
    isn't as well kept as Quiniaska but has a fun layout.  Enjoy!
    It's so much fun to play golf without fighting the crowds.
    
    
                                        Paul
    
    
781.2KwiniBTOVT::HOGANPWed Oct 04 1989 16:058
    
    
     Try the Kwiniaska Golf Club. It is pretty long and in real good shape
    right now. I am a member and would be interested to hear, if you play
    there, what you thought of the course. Look out for the par three's on
    the back and the fifth hole. Good luck and have fun.
    
    pete
781.3ALLVAX::DIAMONDNo brag, Just fact.Wed Oct 04 1989 16:316
    
    Take the ferry across Lake Champlain to Plattsburg. Just south of
    Plattsburg on rt 9 is the 3rd Oldest Golf course in the US (Bluff
    Point). Nice course. Very long, 3 par 5's over 550 yds.
    
    Mike
781.4OBRIEN::KEVINCustom Clubs & RepairWed Oct 04 1989 16:589
My home course is the CBurlington Country Club.  It's an original
Donald Ross design and right now is in very good shape.  It's
normally private but is open to the public now for a "walk on"
charge of $35.  You can not get a tee time but afternoons 
after say 2 it's empty.  I don't know what your schedule is like
but I might be persuaded to play along.  (Then the cost is $20)


					KO
781.5EUCLID::WARFIELDGone GolfingMon Oct 09 1989 15:3322
Just a quick note to thank everyone on their suggestions for places to play
near Burlington.  Over the weekend I took up Kevin on his offer to play
Burlington Country Club.  (I have a weak spot in my heart for Donald Ross
courses.)

I loved the course.  The typical Ross design, small greens, (pretty fast too,
though Kevin says they are a lot slower than this summer), the need to play
bump & run, make for a very good test of your skill.  Kevin was a great host.
His knowledge of the course and the correct strategy easily saved mE 5-6
strokes.  (It could have saved me more if I hit the ball where he told me
to more often.)

An added benefit this time of year is the view.  The course is a the top of
a hill overlooking the valley.  With the foliage at peak color the scenery
was spectacular.

Thanks again for your recomendations.  We will be visiting my sister in law
often while she completes her program at UVM.  I plan try your other 
recommendations in the future.

Larry