Greystone Golf Course
What characteristics make up a great course? Is it the quality layout and design? How about good practice facilities with first class amenities?
For some it might just be a combination of all at a reasonable price. Well if you're one of the "some", then you need look no further than the Greystone Golf Course in White Hall Maryland.
Opening
in 1997 the course was
designed by Joe Lee - golf course architect of Doral Resort's famed
Blue Monster.
The course is nestled among the rolling hills and farmland
just fifteen minutes north of
Baltimore. The secluded location gives
the impression of being miles away from the city, yet at the same
time, conveniently located and accessible for Baltimore county residents. Greystone offers a individualistic style and class
all its own.
With over 140 feet in elevation change the course
presents a variety of lies and slope angles for approach shots.
The highest point on the
course is a large knoll perched as thrown for the majestic
clubhouse. The clubhouse restaurant and patio provides an expansive
outlook
of the entire course, including views of 14 of the 18 holes of the
course.
The bent grass fairways, greens and tees weave like a tapestry among
the seven ponds and eighty plus sand bunkers conceiving a most
impressive golfing venue.
What separates Greystone from
other courses is it's ability to give the
golfer an array of different ways to attack the course and capitalize on scoring.
Yet at the
same time the course stands guard to check against over aggressive
play. With strategically placed bunkers, water hazards and blind shots, Greystone only rewards those smart enough to give the proper respect
the course deserves. The design is truly unique
and unlike any other in the Mid-Atlantic.
 Amigos
favorite Hole:
The
402-yard Number
7 Par 4 was our choice of favorite at Greystone. Labeled "Beauty
and the Beast", the hole requires two exact length shots to have
any attempt at birdie or par.
When contemplating your tee shot, refer to the course
guide club selection assistance. Depending upon the tee set
you're playing, longer hitters will require a long iron of fairway
wood to position themselves with a reasonable approach shot to
the green.
Once safe and in the fairway, you're left with a very
testy second shot over a pond to the green.
When most think pond the shot doesn't seem to menacing, but with
nearly 140 yards of carry over a pond to the green located just on
the other side, it is one of the most difficult approach shots anywhere on the course. Like most all the greens on the course, number 7 slopes from back to front and if safely on the green after two you should have a run at birdie or well-deserved par to place on the scorecard.
Review Date:
06/19/2004
Course review ratings are conducted on a five point scale. ( 1 = Double Bogey 3 = Par 5 = Eagle)
Tees:
Perfect conditioning and with a variety of lengths the course sets up well for all playing abilities. There is a big difference in length between the white and black tees especially on the Par 3's.
Fairways:
Fairway perfection in every aspect. The immaculately cut rolling bent grass fairways set up each contour of the fairways to visually shape each hole.
Rough:
Two cuts of rough are present beyond the fairways. The first cut is mildly discernable from the fairway and the second cut is thicker and more punishing. Even though the second cut will require additional shot selection analysis, it doesn't pose any extreme challenge and is manageable even for us average golfers.
Traps:
The course is very well bunkered both in the fairways and around the greens. Unfortunately for us the prior week presented the area with heavy down pours and effected some of the bunkers adversely.
Greens:
Excellent greens with dominate slope from back to front on all holes. The large and demanding surface of the greens present subtle breaks with moderate true pace. Like all good greens it has the perfect balance of challenge and playability.
Amenities:
Excellent facilities including nice range and practice area. The clubhouse is first class and the outdoor pavilion is available for large groups and outings. Large putting green sits just below the clubhouse and large chipping area is also available.
Staff Services:
The staff was extremely helpful both before and after our round. The starter was very informative giving any and all information about the course before our round. The marshal was extremely helpful not only minding pace but stopping by a few times to offer his local knowledge and recommendations on how to play certain holes.
Pace of Play:
At 4 hours and 28 minutes we made excellent time on a course that was busy during our round. No wait on any hole.
Overall Average:
4.8, Birdie Course
Outstanding Course, must play recommendation
We would like to thank Mr. George Hale of the Baltimore County Revenue Authority for welcoming us out to conduct the course review.
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Location:
2115 White Hall Road, White Hall MD 21161
Tee Time Phone:
410-887-4653
Course Type:
Public
*The opinions expressed in this course review are those of the individual reviewer(s) and do not reflect the editorial opinion of
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