This course sits right on the edge of the Gulf. The view is outstanding as well as the staff. Unfortunately, being close to the water has its disadvantages from Hurricanes and storms. They have come a long way and are making a great effort to bring the coiurse back to its original charm. We played in early October and had a great time. The course had some rough greeens but very playable. This is a friendly community style course. This isn't Pebble Beach, but you can have fun at a much lower cost!. There is no food available so you need to eat prior or bring some with you.

There are no secrets about the difficulties this grand old golf course has experienced since Hurricane Katrina. There have been periods that the course was not in very good shape. However, at this time, the greens are as good as they have been in many years........and if asked, most golfers would say that the condition of greens is number 1 on the list of what they want most. Most fairways are in reasonably good shape, and in a friendly game with friends, it is easy enough to "roll the ball" if you land in a sandy patch. There are a couple of traps that need attention, but that can be handled by taking a free drop outside the trap, away from the pin. Given the location, the views, the friendliness of the course, the value AND the much improved overall condition, GS deserves a VG rating. For continued improvements and survival, local golfers need to support this grand old course........lest it becomes another memory of your past that you wish you could have back.