Settling Into Life in the Country

Shortly after returning to Silver Dove Estates, I went to check out and play Wardsville Golf Club.  It is about 15 minutes west of the campground.  They have 27 holes.  Each 9 is named after one of "The Chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore."  I ended up deciding to join after conversations with the co-owners, Laura and Carl.  I also joined the Ladies League that plays on Wednesdays.  I've met quite a few ladies and have already have games set up for Monday's, Wednesdays and Fridays, something I never had at my previous club.  

Alvin and Simon are the older 9's with small greens and well treed fairways.  There are also a few ponds around to make things interesting.  The greens have some contour to them, which can make putting interesting.  Theodore is newer and a little more links style, though the outskirts are treed.  Overall the course is kept in very good condition and the greens run true.  Compared to the courses in Arizona, the bunkers are excellent, though that is not incentive to hit them all the time.  I am enjoying my time at Wardsville very much so far. 

I contacted the London District teams coordinator and will be trying out for their team to play at the Provincials.  They are conducting two qualifying rounds, one at London Hunt and one at West Haven.  Getting to play those two courses for cart fees will be a treat in itself.  I have played West Haven before, but I have not played London Hunt. 

In my travels, I came across a notice for a nearby church roast beef supper.  I had 11 people interested in going, but by the time I was getting the tickets only 5 were left.  I parred the numbers down to the original 5 and we went and had a lovely dinner.  I especially enjoyed the HOT horseradish and Yorkshire pudding with gravy.  On the way out I noticed a sign outside the church across the street for a similar dinner in a couple of weeks time.  I'm not sure I will go to that one.  

I'm enjoying my time in this part of the world.  This weekend will be the busiest so far at the campground as Victoria Day weekend signals the official start of summer.