"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". This old adage spins a modern political correctness that beauty can be found everywhere.
The belief is a noble thought. Most golfers can always find some appreciable characteristic in every golf course we play, but sometimes we're lucky enough to play a course that exudes beauty in every facet of its nature.
Baywood Greens Golf Course in Long Neck Delaware is a perfect example; beautiful is the only way to describe it, from tee to green!
Once you arrive at the property, the first thing you notice are the colorful surroundings. Everything is accentuated by an unimaginable multitude of flowers and colored foliage that is more reminiscent of a botanical garden than a golf course. The array of color paints a mesmerizing scene blending flawlessly with the meticulously manicured course for an unforgettable golf experience.
But beware, just because the course resembles a delightful walk in the park, doesn't mean it plays like a walk in the park. The course is a good test of game, demanding the golfer's total effort and attention.
The design has a great mix of shot-maker par 5s, forced carry par 3s and risk/reward par 4s, demanding attentive course management. A yardage book is recommended and will make a world of difference in your score if used wisely.
One of the dominant keys to success is hitting fairways off the tee. I know it sounds like a cliché and is a good motto at any course, but it's a must when playing Baywood Greens.
The rough was thick and lush, making approach shots difficult. If you hit good shots you're rewarded, and if you hit errant shots you're punished. It's a basic law of the game Baywood Greens strenuously enforces.
If you do stray from golfer to flower garden pedestrian, allowing the picture perfect scenery to take you out of your game, don't expect to post a good number. It's always good in life to to stop and smell the roses, just don't do it too often at Baywood Greens.
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Favorite Hole: The hole we liked best at Baywood Greens was the long, scenic and memorable
425-yard par 4 number-14. The hole is long when compared to most par 4s but offers
two options of approach from the tee.
You can drive the island fairway to shorten the hole, leaving a more direct shot into the green or you can play it to the right as a long dogleg left.
If you go for the island fairway make sure you're hitting the ball straight that day. This approach requires an exact shot.
Most should probably go the conservative route and bomb it away to the right. It might not be as exciting as going for the island fairway, but your overall score might be a few strokes less in the end.