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Conference 7.286::golf

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Created:Tue Feb 15 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
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696.0. "Killington Golf Course" by JACOB::SUMMERS () Wed Jul 26 1989 21:51

    This is the first time I've entered a note in the golf notes file so 
    please bear with me.  I did a dir/title before I entered this note just
    to make sure the same question wasn't already asked.  
    
    Has anyone played the Killington Golf Course located at the foot
    of Killington Mountain?   My wife and I responded to one of those ads in 
    the back of Golf Digest Magazine for a weekend of golf and relaxation.  For 
    those of you who are not familar with New England, Killington is a
    major ski resort located in the state of Vermont.  I've been up there a 
    few times to ski, but never thought about going up there to golf.  
    
    I've heard some great things about the course and was wondering if anyone 
    out there in notesfileland has had the opportunity to play it. 
    If I'm not mistaken, I believe the course was designed by Geoffrey Cornish
    (sp?) the same person who designed Stow Acres and Cranberry Valley.  
    I really enjoyed playing both those courses so that's why I'm anxious 
    to play Killington.  
    
    I'd really appreciate any comments some of you might have, good or bad.    
    
    Thanks in advance,
    -phil
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696.1try dir/all/title=killingtonMSEE::KELLEYCustom clubs/club repairThu Jul 27 1989 11:2311
    
    Hi Phil,
    
    A dir/all/title=killington showed note 121.16...
    
    I played up there with my wife 2 years ago. I really liked the layout
    of the course (I thought it had a little maturing to do then). As
    you could have guessed it is quite hilly...!!!! I think you will
    enjoy it... Give us your thoughts when you return...
    
    Gene
696.2Killington Golf CourseBOOKIE::BARBERThu Jul 27 1989 13:509
    Phil,
    
    My husband and I went up and played Killington 2 years ago August,
    it was nice, but it's a new course, and needs to do some maturing.
    Very hilly, and bring a lot of balls!!! Rough was tough, and lots
    of rocks under fairways, because it is so new....but it was still
    fun playing up there.....Enjoy!
    
    M. Barber
696.3Killington - very enjoyableMEMV03::BREENFri Jul 28 1989 15:278
    I also played there once several years ago with my wife.  Bottom
    line was we enjoyed it quite a bit but the course is very difficult
    bacause of the terrain, woods, brooks and in some cases small landing
    areas.
    
    Definitely go by cart.  It is (obviously) a very scenic 18 holes.
    
    Bill Breen
696.4Updates??BRAT::MCCRACKENMon Jul 15 1996 13:286
    This is an old note but I need info.  I may be going up there in
    September.  Has anyone played/stayed there recently?  Any updates 
    will be appreciated.
    
    Thank you,                                                       
    Linda
696.5Killington is FUN!STRATA::BTOWERMon Jul 15 1996 18:2528
    I have played there in June the last 5 years. It is a very beautiful
    scenic course. This year it was in rougher shape than usual. I would
    assume because of the tough winter we had. Snow was still on the top
    of the mountain.(which is not unsual for Killington, but last winter
    was especially tough).
    
    It is a very challenging/unforgiving course. You need to stay in the
    fairways(which is my problem). The rough is very deep in most places
    and if you go too wide you can almost always kiss your ball goodbye.
    You may find it or somebody elses but usually the woods gobbles em up.
    
    We go up every year as a group of twenty and get a package deal. 
    The normal price for 18 holes is 50 bucks. Plus 15 more a person for
    the cart. Not Cheap. But, you WANT to get a cart. You DO NOT want to
    walk this course unless your in olympic type shape. I again assume
    that's why they charge the 30 bucks for the cart. Cuz you'll pay it!
    
    I love playing up there because it is simply gorgeous. The course is
    normally in excellent shape. September sounds like an awesome time
    to go due to the leaves changing then. I would recommend going very
    much. I have always enjoyed playing there. Even when I'm playing 
    badly(which unfortunately happens a lot). We normally stay at the
    Pinnacle Condo's right next store to the 9th hole. They are fully
    furnished(fridge, stove, microwave, Tv, Vcr, porch) two bedroom
    condo's. 
    
                                                Bruce 
     
696.6It has my vote!SCAMP::MCCRACKENMon Jul 15 1996 18:515
    Bruce,
    
    Thank you for the great information.
    
    Linda