Wow! What a course. What a challenge. Donald Ross's masterpiece is a truly amazing experience. So amazing that I don't have much else to say that many people haven't already said. So instead of trying to come up with a new angle on this gem I'm just going to post some of my favorite pictures.
Grades (where 1 is significantly below average and 5 is significantly above)
Scenery: 4 stars
Design: 5 stars
Condition: 5 stars
Practice Facilities: 5 star
Experience: 5 stars
Click here for a more detailed breakdown of how I think about course ratings.
At the heart of Northwood is a really fun experience. It's not going to win any awards but if you give it a chance and try to see the silver lining you can have a really great experience. Enjoy the task of thinking your way around a quirky course and test your game against an atypical test.
