French River Golf Course

This was a surprisingly awesome place to play a round of golf away from the wannabes and the snooty golfing crowd that is so often evident. Too bad Linda Dushcene only played two holes. Once you pass the second hole the vistas open before you and you’re literally taken back to a time when golf courses demanded accuracy and shot making. Reminiscent of golf when we were kids when it was for fun. My girlfriend is just learning the game and this place was perfect because there weren’t groups of impatient golfers trying to complete the course in record time. We had a wonderful time playing, laughing and learning how difficult golf really is. With somewhat untamed fairways, mowed properly and postage sized greens that demanded accurate shots I was surprised at how well that I played. The opening hole is a very short par 5. Thinking automatic birdie is something you’re going to get over when you see the size of the green. There’s two par threes at 210 yards and another at 190. Not an easy feet on any golf course. Add the wind and the distraction of the views and you’ll appreciate just how good your short game is if you manage a par. I would challenge anyone that thinks that they’re good at this game to shell out the few pennies required to play here to beef up their game. Linda must have felt like she was stealing something because of the price but I can tell you that for the price you get much more than you paid for. That’s not the case in most island golf venues. Once she and her playing partners decided that they had been “taken” for their twenty dollars they obviously couldn’t see the forest for the trees. As a matter of fact there really aren’t any trees to worry about and to take away from the raw beauty that awaits those that can see it. Go play here for all of the above reasons and then go visit the Sou’wester pub in New London to talk about how demanding this course was and how your game needs some skill sharpening. I really can’t think of a way I would rather spend an afternoon in such a beautiful part of the island saving my pennies for an appetizer apres golf. Oh and the staff was warm and friendly but I’m sure they could be somewhat defensive about their property when someone comes and beats them up about it. I don’t blame them one bit Linda. Cheers!❤️

My wife..who's a beginner...and I had a very fun afternoon..and the price was very reasonable

Actually a pretty cool course and cheap!

A great spot to walk and golf