Week 4

Clyde River Golf Course is located in Clyde River and has 27 holes, split into the Darrach 9 (if you're playing only 9, this is the one that they will tell you to play) and the MacEachern 9 and the Cameron 9 (if you're playing 18).  It is an odd combination of newly created holes with something of a pasture feel, as well as some well-established holes in the woods.  The course is on both sides of the road, and it makes it a little dangerous crossing over and back. 

Conveniently located near to Charlottetown, the course runs along the Clyde River which makes for some nice vistas, although in places the river is quite shallow and mucky.  Despite a forecast which promised 17 degree weather and sunny breaks in the afternoon, we never saw or experienced any temperature above 13 or saw any sun.  However, after the first couple of holes, the temperature was perfect for golfing and there was no rain, although there were some holes (and greens) where water on the grass was a problem.  There appear to be some tee boxes that have been moved or which are temporary.  Some of the distances for holes just don't seem right either, but it is a course in transition from being a18-hole course.  Again, there is no map on the card to let you know where to go to the next hole, or where the hazards are on the hole.  If you don't see or study the map on the sign post at each tee, you are at a loss as far as where you should be going with your shots.  The layout of the course (we played the 18-hole combination, having played the 9-hole several times before) is intended for cart use - it makes a long slog from some greens to the next tee, and especially on the back nine, the holes alternate between uphill and downhill, so that by the time we were done 18, having walked the entire course, we were tired!

The weather kept the number of fellow golfers down, which was a good thing, as there are several places on the course where there is a danger of being involved in other holes play due to the cart paths being near other holes' greens.  This is especially problematic on the newer holes, with few trees to act as a buffer.

Both of us struggled a little with our games, whether it was weather-related, tiredness or just the golf Gods playing with us.

Till next week - when we'd like to have a sunny, non-windy day.

Sorry - no photos this week, I forgot the camera!