For my tenth stop on the golf tour of Maryland, I played at the White Plains Golf Course in White Plains, Maryland, just outside Waldorf. The clubhouse was small and the staff extremely friendly and helpful, walking me out to the carts and telling me about the course, particularly that there was little water or sand on the course but that I needed to hit the ball straight as woods were nearby on almost every hole. While I was a little early, they sent me right out by myself though I eventually caught up to other players that asked me to join them. Thanks go out to Tom, Leanne and Quincy. Even though I tried to follow the staff’s advise to hit them straight, I didn’t do very well, shooting a 93.
The greens were in great shape with few ball marks and rolling fast compared to what I’ve been used to so far. There were also much smaller than those at Oak Creek and the Preserve at Eisenhower. The fairways were dry from the lack of rain and no apparent irrigation for them. I frequently hit through fairways, both due to a lack of familiarization with distances on a new course and the dryness causing the low shots to travel further than expected. I punched out a 3-iron from the trees on the 4th hole that traveled 187 yards – something I’d normally expect from one that is well hit from a perfect lie.
And I’m trying out something new. Previous videos have featured me or someone in my group playing on the course and focused primarily on the golf shots. This time I’ve made a companion video focusing primarily on the golf course. For those that have seen my mediocre golf shots and my horrendous putting, this gives you an opportunity to see the beauty and layout of the golf course without the psychological scarring. (I am an old guy with a 20 handicap after all…)
And here’s the evidence…