Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The Devil's Triangle at Mahogany Run

St. Thomas USVI boasts just one golf course. But, with a track like Mahogany Run, you don't need more. Those of you who know me are aware that my golf prowess, on a scale of 10, is somewhere around 2. And that's being kind!!!!

So imagine me entering the Devil's Triangle, a three hole "gotcha"! If you're unfamiliar, anyone getting through holes 15, 16 and 17 without losing a ball receives a certificate in the clubhouse. Well, I took the pressure off myself right away when I pulled my drive on 15 into the beautiful Caribbean Sea! That was totally expected but what ensued was definitely not envisioned... I completed the 3-hole maze without losing another ball - in fact, without even taking a penalty the rest of the way. Maybe that's because the pressure was off!

I'm generally not a fan of Caribbean golf, but Mahogany Run is a greatly improved course over that of 5 or 6 years ago. Overpriced for sure, but that's just the way it is everywhere in the sub-tropics.

I'm happy to give you free advice if you're headed south for a spring golf escape!

Cheers,

Dick