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Tuscaloosa, AL

Ol' Colony

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enragedmullet
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Experience: 12.5 years 115 played 79 reviews
2.50 star(s)

A stroll at Ol' Colony 2+ years

Reviewed: Played on:Nov 18, 2017 Played the course:once

Pros:

-two pin placements, long & short. Short is great for beginners, long adds a great challenge for more experienced players

-variety in lengths, mandatories, obstacles, open vs. wooded

-easy to navigate, plays a loop, good signage, decent baskets

-scenic, located at well-maintained country club, garbage cans at some holes

-free to play and use the clubhouse amenities

Cons:

-no benches

-natural/carpet tees

-seems to favor RHBH a bit, and some holes are a little too straightforward, basically shooting at a basket in a field w/ no obstacles

Other Thoughts:

-I could see how wind would be an issue on some days - many of the holes are playing across an open field w/ little in the way of cover/shade. I can also see how the grass might get a little long in the summer.

-Check out the clubhouse - it has restrooms and a concession stand selling snacks a drinks including beer (they ask that outside drinks aren't brought in)

- Ol' Colony balances out Bowers Park pretty well. Bowers has everything you're looking for in elevation and difficulty while Ol' Colony is a nice easy round. Hike vs. stroll. The course has been coming along for a couple years. Looks like more improvements are being made and still to come. I have to imagine concrete tees are on the list of things to do.
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