Magnolia Green Golf Club
This combo Nicholas & Clark design makes a fascinating experience. The driving range, putting and chipping practicing facilities are amazing – top of the line. The greens are challenging, undulating and rarely flat. The fairways were typically wide open, with well placed bunkers scattered throughout. Green side bunkers were large and deep. The condition of the fairway bunkers could be improved – and the management team has a plan to address this. Speaking of management – they have it going! It’s a great team and they have programs to keep 38,000-40,000 visitors per year coming back.
The 18th hole – a mid-length, par-4 with a receptive landing area – is Magnolia Green’s signature hole. A downhill second shot into a well-protected green sloping back to front gets your attention! There are more bunkers than necessary – but this Nicklaus design is a must play – before they take out some of these bunkers. This course is quite friendly to the left to right shot maker.
Marc Desisto is the detail man, knows the golf business, creates his own rating system and teaches Callaway fitters across the country. His team is amazing. We appreciated hearing about the goals to clean up the bunkers (noted below) and work at continuous improvement on the golfer experience.
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