Perhaps I had overhyped to my playing partners about Atunyote golf course and the incredible venue that it is. In this instance however, if rain was a contributing factor it was only because the course had been overwatered to begin with. If the conditions could be solely attributed to the weather, I would not feel the need to vent about this. On a course where the par 4's average 390 from the whites, this made the conditions rather challenging for an aging group of mid handicappers. On almost every hole, you were likely to notice water pooling around your feet as you stood over your ball. The bunkers were like playing from wet cement. Balls in the fairway were plugging, and staying in awkward lies rather than rolling into a flatter spot. In addition to the par 3's, 6 additional holes were closed to cart traffic because they were so wet. Atunyote was so wet that it was nearly unplayable. The courses throughout the region are virtually all firm and fast due to a summer of scant rainfall. I live in upstate NY about 80 miles from Turning Stone. The Fazio layout is visually spectacular, and while there is some trouble scattered around the course, it is roomy enough to allow a few wayward shots. My experience on their other 2 courses were wonderful. Let me start by saying that Turning Stone is a first rate golf facility.
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