I would absolutely love to play Bluejack if I can get an invite from any member to play, would gladly host at Houston Oaks in return.
Any members at Bluejack?
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Working on getting there too, it was a great track when it was Blaketree. Really want to see what Tiger did with the place.
I just started a thread requesting recs. I am playing there next month. Will be happy to fill you fellas in and let my member know of your offer.
I'm a member. Send me a PM. Happy to try and set something up. I live a couple of hours away so usually up on weekends. It might take a while to coordinate a time as I already have several trips lined up but definitely willing to see if we can make it work.
It is cool as hell to have ddubb and jja set up stuff like this and give normal joes opportunities To play courses that normally would never get the chance.
Are you playing next saturday at Houston Oaks? I don't know the Texags handles for everyone who signed up.
I'm glad a "normal joe" is someone who also is a country club member....AustinCountyAg said:
It is cool as hell to have ddubb and jja set up stuff like this and give normal joes opportunities To play courses that normally would never get the chance.
95k membership fee?
I will gladly buy someone a round at Olmos in exchange for a round at bluejack.
My brother caddied out there for about a year, he got to play for free every Tuesday.
I always knew I was going to get a sweet golf pic on Tuesday afternoon... and it always made me jealous.
I always knew I was going to get a sweet golf pic on Tuesday afternoon... and it always made me jealous.
Haven't played it since I was a junior hga member at Blake tree. Would love to get out there again one day
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.
Got invited to play out there last year. Fabulous. Cameron Peck was my caddie and he was great. If I wasn't supporting two memberships at clubs I love already I'd join in a heartbeat
Unfortunately I can't make it.
For those who've played Bluejack is it actually a good all around course, or is it just the amenities and tiger woods name that makes it so desirable? I played it when it was blaketree and I loved the layout. Just curious if the removal of the trees and redesign Tiger did take that piney woods feeling away from it?
For those who've played Bluejack is it actually a good all around course, or is it just the amenities and tiger woods name that makes it so desirable? I played it when it was blaketree and I loved the layout. Just curious if the removal of the trees and redesign Tiger did take that piney woods feeling away from it?
In my opinion it's a better layout now, although easier. Blaketree was WILD... And somewhat unfair in places, IMO. While I like hard courses and I like the challenge, Blaketree would even punish good shots. That randomness is now mostly gone and it's no longer rough around the edges (literally and figuratively).
Nostalgically I can look back at Blaketree and gloss over some of that... and I miss some of the holes. Blaketree 9, 10, 16 particularly are holes that I miss. They were all bears, but incredibly rewarding if you did it right.
Some of the routing is the same, some is reversed. I like Tiger's par 3s more than I liked BT's, even though BT #10 was a stunner that no longer exists. Overall, Tiger made it a beautiful, very playable course on the same great piece of land.
One final thought... my favorite thing Tiger did was take the par 4 #12 and chop it down into a 160-170 downhill par 3. He used the same green complex over the lake (Augusta 12ish) and made it an enjoyable hole instead of the complete and total ass-kicker it was as a 495 par 4.
Nostalgically I can look back at Blaketree and gloss over some of that... and I miss some of the holes. Blaketree 9, 10, 16 particularly are holes that I miss. They were all bears, but incredibly rewarding if you did it right.
Some of the routing is the same, some is reversed. I like Tiger's par 3s more than I liked BT's, even though BT #10 was a stunner that no longer exists. Overall, Tiger made it a beautiful, very playable course on the same great piece of land.
One final thought... my favorite thing Tiger did was take the par 4 #12 and chop it down into a 160-170 downhill par 3. He used the same green complex over the lake (Augusta 12ish) and made it an enjoyable hole instead of the complete and total ass-kicker it was as a 495 par 4.
Bluejack has a great feel. Very laid back and playable course. Essentially no rough.
Architecture wise, well above average but not exceptional. The experience exceeds the golf course IMO.
I would not place it in my top 10 courses in Texas. Certainly top 20 though.
Definitely worth pulling a few strings to play it though.
Architecture wise, well above average but not exceptional. The experience exceeds the golf course IMO.
I would not place it in my top 10 courses in Texas. Certainly top 20 though.
Definitely worth pulling a few strings to play it though.
Agreed 100%
Got o mightyJimmy McNulty said:
95k membership fee?
They're competing for members with clubs in the same price range.
They'd be more competitive if they were in a better location like Houston Oaks. It's a great experience but driving FM roads to BFE isn't very convenient.
Username checks out.
Have they built a clubhouse?
249 is gonna run by it when done.
Yep. In the not too distant future it'll be 25-30 mins from the beltway/249 intersection after the Aggie Expressway opens. It's going to be agame changer for that part of the world.
I agree with the above in that the experience is probably better than the course. The laid back, unpretentious attitude is awesome. Really hard to get in the gate and get on the course, but once you're there you have your run of the place.
I agree with the above in that the experience is probably better than the course. The laid back, unpretentious attitude is awesome. Really hard to get in the gate and get on the course, but once you're there you have your run of the place.
It takes me 15-20 minutes from Bltwy 8/249 to Gleannloch. Is this taking a more direct route than 249?
Poot said:
Yep. In the not too distant future it'll be 25-30 mins from the beltway/249 intersection after the Aggie Expressway opens. It's going to be agame changer for that part of the world.
I agree with the above in that the experience is probably better than the course. The laid back, unpretentious attitude is awesome. Really hard to get in the gate and get on the course, but once you're there you have your run of the place.
It is a very unique attitude for a high end club. They are usually blasting music on the range. And there's no dress code at all. You can play in an untucked T-shirt.
Gleanloch isn't the best example because Spring-Cypress is a meat grinder. The majority (or a good chunk, at least) of your 15-20 mins from belt/249 to GL is Spring Cypress.jja79 said:
It takes me 15-20 minutes from Bltwy 8/249 to Gleannloch. Is this taking a more direct route than 249?
Realistically, it'll be 35 minutes, or so, with no traffic and when it's all toll expressway.
I just google-mapped Willowbrook Mall to Lonestar College (North of Tomball)... 16 mins. I know that's not Bluejack, but that's the closest landmark to the current end of the completed expressway that I can find.
It's going to be a game changer.
Regarding the 249 completion...the gates are probably 3 minutes from what will be 249. Guessing 20 minutes past Tomball. Makes it very accessible from anyone on north or west side with beltway access.
In regards to type of course, it's all about how you rate/judge. Pretty open off the tee as has been mentioned but that is oversimplying it as well. A couple of examples. On multiple holes, bunkers are placed on the inside of the dogleg which really is quite different than the norm and it creates much more reward for taking on the bunkering as a risk. Also, generally the more risk you take on the better/flatter lie you get. And then you get to the green complexes. A shot that is good but not precise can get rejected leaving a difficult up and down. Some might call that unfair but obviously there is a premium placed on iron play and short game.
I would liken it to the average viewer watching golf and trying to compare Bethpage Black/Winged Foot/Shinnecock to Augusta National. One looks like an absolute whipping and it is but it doesn't mean Augusta is easy simply because it is open and doesn't look as hard. If you have seen Augusta in person you know exactly how tough it is if you get out of position, the short game isn't on point, etc.
The overall feel and type of course make a round at Bluejack very enjoyable. It doesn't beat you up and if you are hitting your irons well and putting well you will score well.
In regards to type of course, it's all about how you rate/judge. Pretty open off the tee as has been mentioned but that is oversimplying it as well. A couple of examples. On multiple holes, bunkers are placed on the inside of the dogleg which really is quite different than the norm and it creates much more reward for taking on the bunkering as a risk. Also, generally the more risk you take on the better/flatter lie you get. And then you get to the green complexes. A shot that is good but not precise can get rejected leaving a difficult up and down. Some might call that unfair but obviously there is a premium placed on iron play and short game.
I would liken it to the average viewer watching golf and trying to compare Bethpage Black/Winged Foot/Shinnecock to Augusta National. One looks like an absolute whipping and it is but it doesn't mean Augusta is easy simply because it is open and doesn't look as hard. If you have seen Augusta in person you know exactly how tough it is if you get out of position, the short game isn't on point, etc.
The overall feel and type of course make a round at Bluejack very enjoyable. It doesn't beat you up and if you are hitting your irons well and putting well you will score well.
Good commentary. The only defense of the course is the greens...better players playing the proper tees should have longer irons into greens that are well bunkered with lots of undulations. Very easy to three putt.ddub96 said:
I would liken it to the average viewer watching golf and trying to compare Bethpage Black/Winged Foot/Shinnecock to Augusta National. One looks like an absolute whipping and it is but it doesn't mean Augusta is easy simply because it is open and doesn't look as hard. If you have seen Augusta in person you know exactly how tough it is if you get out of position, the short game isn't on point, etc.
The overall feel and type of course make a round at Bluejack very enjoyable. It doesn't beat you up and if you are hitting your irons well and putting well you will score well.
The course is enjoyable for everyone because it's so playable.
I played it last month with a good friend of my family who is a member. What a great course and in perfect condition. No rough to deal with at all unless you really shank the drive which made it a little easier. The par 3 on the back 9 (13 or 14) was set up almost like Augusta and with the BBQ hut there, we had an audience at the tee box.
pudge said:
I played it last month with a good friend of my family who is a member. What a great course and in perfect condition. No rough to deal with at all unless you really shank the drive which made it a little easier. The par 3 on the back 9 (13 or 14) was set up almost like Augusta and with the BBQ hut there, we had an audience at the tee box.
That sounds awesome. Can't wait to play there
can you comment on the member that ran off on his wife with the bartender out there and got stabbed by her and nearly died?ddub96 said:
Regarding the 249 completion...the gates are probably 3 minutes from what will be 249. Guessing 20 minutes past Tomball. Makes it very accessible from anyone on north or west side with beltway access.
In regards to type of course, it's all about how you rate/judge. Pretty open off the tee as has been mentioned but that is oversimplying it as well. A couple of examples. On multiple holes, bunkers are placed on the inside of the dogleg which really is quite different than the norm and it creates much more reward for taking on the bunkering as a risk. Also, generally the more risk you take on the better/flatter lie you get. And then you get to the green complexes. A shot that is good but not precise can get rejected leaving a difficult up and down. Some might call that unfair but obviously there is a premium placed on iron play and short game.
I would liken it to the average viewer watching golf and trying to compare Bethpage Black/Winged Foot/Shinnecock to Augusta National. One looks like an absolute whipping and it is but it doesn't mean Augusta is easy simply because it is open and doesn't look as hard. If you have seen Augusta in person you know exactly how tough it is if you get out of position, the short game isn't on point, etc.
The overall feel and type of course make a round at Bluejack very enjoyable. It doesn't beat you up and if you are hitting your irons well and putting well you will score well.
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ChoppinDs40 said:can you comment on the member that ran off on his wife with the bartender out there and got stabbed by her and nearly died?ddub96 said:
Regarding the 249 completion...the gates are probably 3 minutes from what will be 249. Guessing 20 minutes past Tomball. Makes it very accessible from anyone on north or west side with beltway access.
In regards to type of course, it's all about how you rate/judge. Pretty open off the tee as has been mentioned but that is oversimplying it as well. A couple of examples. On multiple holes, bunkers are placed on the inside of the dogleg which really is quite different than the norm and it creates much more reward for taking on the bunkering as a risk. Also, generally the more risk you take on the better/flatter lie you get. And then you get to the green complexes. A shot that is good but not precise can get rejected leaving a difficult up and down. Some might call that unfair but obviously there is a premium placed on iron play and short game.
I would liken it to the average viewer watching golf and trying to compare Bethpage Black/Winged Foot/Shinnecock to Augusta National. One looks like an absolute whipping and it is but it doesn't mean Augusta is easy simply because it is open and doesn't look as hard. If you have seen Augusta in person you know exactly how tough it is if you get out of position, the short game isn't on point, etc.
The overall feel and type of course make a round at Bluejack very enjoyable. It doesn't beat you up and if you are hitting your irons well and putting well you will score well.
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ChoppinDs40 said:can you comment on the member that ran off on his wife with the bartender out there and got stabbed by her and nearly died?ddub96 said:
Regarding the 249 completion...the gates are probably 3 minutes from what will be 249. Guessing 20 minutes past Tomball. Makes it very accessible from anyone on north or west side with beltway access.
In regards to type of course, it's all about how you rate/judge. Pretty open off the tee as has been mentioned but that is oversimplying it as well. A couple of examples. On multiple holes, bunkers are placed on the inside of the dogleg which really is quite different than the norm and it creates much more reward for taking on the bunkering as a risk. Also, generally the more risk you take on the better/flatter lie you get. And then you get to the green complexes. A shot that is good but not precise can get rejected leaving a difficult up and down. Some might call that unfair but obviously there is a premium placed on iron play and short game.
I would liken it to the average viewer watching golf and trying to compare Bethpage Black/Winged Foot/Shinnecock to Augusta National. One looks like an absolute whipping and it is but it doesn't mean Augusta is easy simply because it is open and doesn't look as hard. If you have seen Augusta in person you know exactly how tough it is if you get out of position, the short game isn't on point, etc.
The overall feel and type of course make a round at Bluejack very enjoyable. It doesn't beat you up and if you are hitting your irons well and putting well you will score well.
Was it the known drug cartel boss that has a house out there on one of the holes?
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