Okay, so yesterday I finally got around to checking out that Manor Valley Golf Course I’d heard so much about. Here’s how it went down.
First, I booked a tee time online. It was pretty easy, their website was simple enough to figure out, even for a technologically-challenged guy like me. I chose a morning slot because, you know, gotta beat the heat, and I’m more of an early bird anyway.
Getting There and Getting Ready
I woke up early, grabbed my clubs from the garage (where they’d been gathering dust, to be honest), and loaded them into my car. I punched the address into my GPS, and off I went. The drive was actually pretty scenic, which was a nice bonus.
Once I arrived, I checked in at the pro shop. The guy there was friendly, gave me a scorecard, and pointed me towards the driving range. I figured I’d hit a few balls to warm up, since, like I said, my clubs had been neglected for a while.
- Swung a few times with my driver – felt pretty rusty.
- Tried out my irons – a little better, but still not great.
- Finished up with some putting practice – that was probably the best part of my warm-up, surprisingly!
Hitting the Course
Then, I headed to the first tee. The course looked amazing – really well-maintained, with rolling hills and some pretty water features. I teed off, and… well, let’s just say my first shot wasn’t exactly pro-level. It went a bit to the right, but thankfully, it stayed in bounds.
I played through the first few holes, taking my time, enjoying the scenery. I had some good shots, some bad shots, and some truly awful shots. The course was definitely challenging, with some tricky bunkers and fast greens. I even lost a couple of balls in the water hazards – oops!
I did have my moments! There are some really amazing views.
Wrapping Up
After I finished the round, I returned the cart. I grabbed a drink at the clubhouse, and reflected on my game.
All in all, it was a great day out. I did end the day tired, but it was a lot of fun.
