Sunday, May 24, 2009

Hawks Creek and History

Hawks Creek is the course next to the Joint Naval Reserve Base (JNRB) or what was previously known as Carswell Air Force Base.  The course was originally part of the base and was the officer's course.  It has a great stone castle for a club house


 and the old commandant's house is still located within the course grounds.

 So as a military history buff I always find my mind wandering on the course about all those who played here and what became of them.   Also on some days when the folks are out flying at the base it can be pretty noisy :)


The course is a challenge and has some difficult holes for me especially 9 and 18.  I have played here alone on occasions and they usually will not pair me with anyone; I have even been squished between foursomes! 

On this day I shot a 75!  Wow I was so stoked.  (I must admit I play pretty well with my golf partner who is a scratch golfer playing from the back tees.)  Occasionally the pace can be a little slow here as well - and especially if you are playing as a single golfer.  Lots of local veterans play here and many of the volunteers are vets too; they are usually happily surprised to see me out playing and come by often during my rounds to see how I am doing and then we talk about their days in the military.