The Old Blue effectively plays to its shortish length. There are about as many uphill shots as there are downhill ones. Roll is a little less extreme, but several holes do have slopes that run away from where you want to be. Roughs are cut short and allow for recovery, although many greens are narrow targets and can be tricky to hit or hold from the short side. The few sharp doglegs favor mostly the draw, although a fade is the shot off several tees. The Blue’s topography is hilly with fairways often lower than the tees and greens, except on two of the reachable par 5s. Several holes may feature a side-, up-, or downhill lie or stance depending on where you place your drives. The green sizes are large and hold very well. Most are bunkered to the sides more than in front. Hole locations are mostly level. Fear isn’t an emotion you will feel much of on the Blue.

The Blue Course has returned to its original clubhouse where a multi-million-dollar update has occurred to bring the facility into the new era. Manoli’s Pizza Company dominates the open-air structure, but so too do a fleet of shops and the course’s own luxe pro shop, which features lavish solid wood built-ins and recessed ceilings and big windows opening up views for all. Expanded parking, new cart staging, and lots of room to roam.