Photos on This Page Last Updated October 15, 2019

This Web page contains golf hole pics of North Ridge CC that have been "recently" added to our Website. I put recently in quotes, as I am not sure how often the page will be updated. It depends upon weather/camera-availability when I am on the golf course and other factors. It is intended that the next phase of North Ridge photos will be movies of each golf hole. When will that be completed? I have no idea. None of this is officially part of North Ridge and its projects; I am simply an interested member of North Ridge Country Club who enjoys this topic. Some of the pictures included in this page are also on the primary pictures-of-golf-holes at North Ridge Web page pointed to my this site's navigation page (see the above "About Us, Newsletters, Discussion, Golf Course Pictures' button). The photos/site are purely taken as part of my interest and are shared for others who have a common interest in this matter. Period. If you have pictures of North Ridge CC that you feel would contribute to this site: Thank you, in advance, for contacting me. Regards, Dave Shogren, eMail: Webmaster@NRCCSeniorMensGolf.org ------

Most-Recent Photos (Clicking on any of the photos, below, should show the image in larger-size). -------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Few from the Lakes Course - October 15, 2019 October 15, 2019 A "Reverse Shotgun" 18-holes, carts, with the NRCC SGA group. A wonderful weather-day and the course/golf and photo-taking was fine, as well. Plus, the SGA organizers had a nice breakfast and lunch - with ice cream provided as well. Lakes #4 - Forward Tee Lakes #5 - Forward Tee Lakes #6 - Forward Tee Lakes #7 - Approach / Green Area Lakes #9 Lakes #9 Forward Tee Lakes #9 Third Shot Area 150 yds to Green Lakes #10 - Green Area Lakes #12 - Green Area Lakes #16 - Green Area Interested in all the Lakes Course photos from October 15, 2019? If so, click on the following: ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Few from the Oaks Course Inside Nine - October 13, 2019 October 13, 2019 A wonderful golf/walk Sunday morning on the new Oaks Course. The second time of doing such brings a few comments to mind. If you see me at the club or want to eMail me with your interpretation of the new Oaks: I would enjoy the discussion! I loved the "old" Oaks. I will (I assume) enjoy the "new" Oaks. For now (after two rounds on the Inside Oaks' 9-holes; I have not (yet) played the Outside Oaks' 9-holes) I still love the Oaks golf/walk. Will I enjoy all the changes? Probably not - We see, as time goes on. Perhaps I would enjoy the new Oaks more - if my HCP had remained 8-12... However, for me - now - (up to 20 hcp) the new changes remain-to-be-figured-out. That, of course, is "my problem" and not the course designer's, etc. Again, though: I LOVE the golf/walk and I am glad the new Oaks is still perfect in that regard. Approach shots, now, on the (inside nine) definitely favor left-to-right players/shots. Ok... For me: Just keep in mind "stay left" on my second shots (since all holes, now - for me - are primarily three-shot holes). Rough around some of the bunkers is so long that it is difficult to find close-to-bunker's balls. Could affect pace-of-play until the grass settles (if I understand it, two growing seasons until grass is "settled in"). Bunkers: It seems the "low entry/leave" factor of bunkering was forgotten? I am old... and, my knees could benefit from a low spot entry/leave point of view.... We see, as time goes on. 18th Oaks used to be a lot of players' (that I heard from) was their favorite hole at North Ridge. The new layout "after the corner" may well change that.... We see. I am holding out opinion on Oaks 18th for the higher hcp player (compared with the "old" Oaks). I miss the old Oaks 18th green from a "fun" point of view - and, the old 18th front pin location "birdie"-wise. Oaks 5th photographs well.... however, I miss viewing the Holly(s) near the green. I wonder who or what they bothered... Oaks 17th: It will be interesting how it is "sloped" (USGA-wise) when that comes about. I definitely could live without the "church pew" bunker affect -- however, I understand a lot of people love it. Ok! Just stay right on the tee shot. I "miss" the Bentgrass greens... and, will REALLY miss them in the Winter, I guess. Overseeding (p.s. note: (end of 2029): I have learned, since I wrote this comment: The "new Bermuda grass will not have to be overseeded! Good)", Covering, etc.... We see. I DO love the Oaks course - Just, not sure if I love the changes. We see. Your thoughts? I would enjoy the discussion with you. To do so eMail-wise: send mail to: Webmaster@NRCCSeniorMensGolf.org I will update the above "bullets" as time goes on. I enjoy such discussions. Now - a few recent photos (below): A few on the Oaks Course Inside-9 October 13, 2019 Oaks #1 - Green Area Looking to Oaks #17 and Oaks #2 Oaks #4 - Second Shot 150 Yds Out Oaks #4 - Green Area Stay left on Approach... Try to remember! Oaks #17 - Front Tee Oaks #17 Fairway - View over to Oaks #5 Looking to the right after Oaks #17 Front Tee ----------------------------------------------------------------- Oaks Course "Is Back" - Weekend of September 29-30, 2019 September 29, 2019 Ok! The Oaks Course "is back". The 2019 renovation is past and we move on with the new Oaks Course. I loved the old Oaks Course and I look forward to the weekly golf/walks on the new Oaks Course. Not a lot of photos taken this first 9-hole golf/walk for my wife and I (a 9-hole, "inside nine" morning); I wanted to not bother anyone with my taking photos (much) as we played this first time on the new Oaks Course. I will regularly, now, be adding to this Web page mainly Oaks views. We enjoyed the Lakes Course while the Oaks was closed/being renovated -- but, now: The Oaks will return as our favorite golf/walk (I will not miss the Lakes' Course walk 16th too to 1th tee!). It is nice to be back on the Oaks!!! Oaks Course - Fall - After the 2019 Renovation Oaks..... Getting Started September 29, 2019 Oaks 1st Forward Tee September 29, 2019 New trap on the right; probably not reachable for me. Definitely in-play for longer hitters. Trap on the left was removed. MANY trees removed from view past the green (looking a long-way-down to the Oaks 2nd tee and Oaks 17th green areas). Oaks #1 - Forward (White) Tee Oaks #1 - Front (Black/Red) Tee ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Few -More- on the Lakes Course Lakes Course 13th - Par 5 September 1-8, 2019 As we took our regular Sunday-morning golf/walk including Lakes 13th, I had occasion to take a few photos and save them, below. (Sorry, I neglected to take a photo from the Front tee; I will do that soon)... I will no doubt use one in the 2019 Calendar that I put together. Which of the following? We see.... In any case, Lakes 13th is a favorite-drive spot for many of us. A good start to "Fall Season" golf in our part of the world. If asked, I always respond about when is the "best" time to play golf in the Raleigh area? "September 15 -thru- October 15". We are getting near to that time! Good. Lakes 13th - Par 5 Lakes 13th Back Tee September 8, 2019 Lakes 13th Regular Tee September 8, 2019 Lakes 13th Forward Tee September 1, 2019 Lakes 13th Second Shot Area After a long drive - Some players "go for it".. About 270 yds to the green, about 220 to carry past the lake. September 8, 2019 Lakes 13th Second Shot Area Landing Area For "normal" players I remember the "aiming tree" to the right of the lake. I wonder how many current players remember such? Not important, just a curiosity. September 8, 2019 Lakes 13th Third Shot Area For we "normal" players. Depending upon second shot aggressiveness and pin placement: 150yds -to- 80 yds (uphill a bit) to the green. September 8, 2019 Lakes 13th Green Area One "has to be" on the "correct level" to hope for a 1-or-2 putt. September 8, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Few on the Lakes Course August 18, 2019 A "Reverse Shotgun" 18-holes, carts, with the NRCC SGA group. A wonderful weather-day and the course/golf and photo-taking was fine, as well. Plus, the SGA board had a nice breakfast and lunch - with ice cream provided as well. Lakes 18th Forward Tee August 18, 2019 Lakes 18th Second Shot Area (A cropped photo from the Tee Shot photo) August 18, 2019 August 8, 2019 Another warm day - However: It IS Summer in the mid-South! Lakes 1st Forward Tee August 8, 2019 July 28, 2019 A great morning. A gift, weather-wise. Lakes 2nd Lakes 2nd - Second Shot Area After a VERY nice drive (not mine... I was much short-distance) July 28, 2019 Lakes 2nd - Approach / Green Area July 28, 2019 (A cropped photo from the Second Shot photo) July 19, 2019 Hot - VERY Hot - Temperatures: near 100F. Enjoyed the round, though, and always enjoy these three holes/golf-shots. Lakes 4th Lakes 4th - Second Shot Area After Pushing Drive a Bit Right July 19, 2019 Lakes 4th - Approach / Green Area July 19, 2019 (A cropped photo from the Second Shot photo) Lakes 8th Lakes 8th - Second Shot Area July 19, 2019 Lakes 8th - Approach / Green Area July 19, 2019 (A cropped photo from the Second Shot photo) Lakes 12th Lakes 12th - Forward Tee July 19, 2019 Lakes 12th - Second Shot Green Area July 19, 2019 Lakes 12th - Approach / Green Area July 19, 2019 (A cropped photo from the Second Shot photo) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Clubhouse Area - 2019 Oaks' Renovation-Related June 30, 2019 Progress is VERY apparent, now. Will "it" Make it by Mid-Sept? Stay tuned... Viewing Oaks 18th Approach Area from Clubhouse Deck The green appears to be smaller than before - and, the Three tiers are "gone" as well, it appears. Looking good, though! June 30, 2019 Viewing the Practice Green from Clubhouse Deck This area's ground/grass must be very confused, the number of times over the years this area has been "renovated". Could this time be long lasting? Stay tuned.... June 30, 2019 Not Golf-related - but, I save this for General Information-sake. Recently re-added to the Lounge wall. I like it! Do you remember many of "these" people? June 30, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Oaks 12th - Par 4 June 14, 2019 A wonderful Par-4 that has even become more-beautiful, visually, after the "tree removal" projects of the last couple of years. The photos do not do the view justice - but, give an indication of this quality golf hole. Trying to put it all into one photo/view; Lakes 12th June 14, 2019 Individual Parts of Lakes 12th June 14, 2019 Lakes 12th Forward Tee June 14, 2019 Lakes 12th Second Shot Area June 14, 2019 Lakes 12th Second Shot Area Closer Look June 14, 2019 Lakes 12th Green Area June 14, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Second Shot Area on a Par-5 on the Lakes Front-side June 13, 2019 This golf hole has not changed much over the years - no need for it to change a lot! A true par-5 for most of us; well-protected on all sides and long, on the third shot, is "not good". A fine golf hole. Lakes 5th Second Shot Area Lakes 5th Second Shot Area... (A cropped photo from the one shown to your left). ----------------------------------------------------------------- NRCC Clubhouse Rear-Side Views May 26, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lakes 14th May 26, 2019 Lakes 14th Forward Tee May 19, 2019 A really-good Par-4. From any of the multiple tee locations. The Bermuda will fill in the year-or-so ago Irrigation Lines -- However, this photo serves the hole's driving challenge quite well and is worth saving/viewing/remembering..... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lakes 13th May 19, 2019 Lakes 13th May 19, 2019 The view of Lakes 13th Par-5 -- after a VERY long drive. Or, a missed second shot..... ----------------------------------------------------------------- Lakes 14th April 21, 2019 A Morning Look at this Fine Par-4. Lakes 14th Forward Tee April 21, 2019 Lakes 14th Second Shot (A cropped photo from the Tee Shot photo) April 21, 2019 Lakes 14th Green Area In Match Play: I never give a putt, no matter how short, on this green. The same is true about Oaks 14th pre-renovation. April 28, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Few Looks at the Pre-Renovation Oaks April 3, 2019 We took a walk around a few of the Oaks Course holes prior to the "Renovators" getting to them. It was a nice walk - and, I will be adding some photos here as time allows. Oaks 11 Second/Third Shot Area April 3, 2019 Pre-Renovation Video of this Area on the Oaks April 3, 2019 ---- Interested in an in-progress video as the months move along? In-Progress Video Oaks #11 ---- Oaks 12 Pre-Renovation - Selected Views April 3, 2019 Oaks 12 Back Tee April 3, 2019 Pre-Renovation Video of this Area on the Oaks April 3, 2019 ---- Interested in an in-progress video as the months move along? In-Progress Video Oaks #12 ---- Oaks 12 Corner April 3, 2019 Oaks 12 Second Shot - 200+ Yds to Green April 3, 2019 Oaks 12 Green Area April 3, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Moving Sunday Morning Golf/walks to the Lakes Course For Awhile March 24, 2019 Well, the Oaks Course has served my wife and I well for many years. Now, it (the Oaks Course) is getting a renovation that is taking place from this past week until at least late-Fall 2019. We wish the project well! As a result of the renovation, my/our play will be on the Lakes course. Ok! We used to play the courses equally and we look forward to renewing our Lakes Course experiences. (Note: Over the past few years, the Oaks course dominated our golf-time as it has been a more-comfortable golf/walk as I got older. Of course, we HAVE played the Lakes over the past few years - simply, just "only" when we participated in a tournament/competition and played a golf/cart-riding round. I only mention this as an aside as to why I have only played the Lakes a few times per year over the past few years and this section of this Web-site has up until now been dominated with Oaks course photos). Getting Started on the Lakes Course Lakes 1st Forward Tee March 24, 2019 Two Lakes Second Shot Areas - About 225 yds to Green Lakes 2nd Second Shot Area March 24, 2019 Lakes 17th Second Shot Area March 24, 2019 The view, as with many of the holes now on the Lakes -- and, will be the case on the Oaks after the current renovation has been completed -- is quite open and less tree-lined than I remember it being. Of course, my being a fan-of and luckily participant-of Scotland golf: I love such a view and this view gave me a smile. If one "blocks out" the right-side fairway trees, this morning's view brought back memories of the Eden course in St. Andrews.... always, a pleasant thought/memory. Lakes 16th (New - to us) Front Tee: Upper-level location Although a year-or-so old, this was a new tee location to us. This golf hole and the subsequent walk green-to-17th tee is an example of why golf/walk-wise the Oaks course dominated our play the past few years. Ok! We will take our time during play this Summer in this area of the golf-course and following golf/cart players will, I am certain have patience with us.... I am old, now! Lakes 16th Front Tee Upper-Level Location March 24, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Saying Goodbye to Golf/Walks on the Oaks Course For Awhile March 17, 2019 The Oaks Course) is getting a renovation that is taking place from tomorrow (March 18, 2019) until at least late-Fall 2019. We wish the project well! As a result of the renovation, my/our play will be on the Lakes course. Ok! We look forward to the Lakes. Below are just a couple of photos from today's (March 17, 2019) golf/walk in preparation of "following" the Oaks' Course renovation a bit photo-wise. I will decide how to / where-to put renovation photos as time moves along. Goodbye, for awhile: Oaks Course golf/walks! See you in November 2019 (or so). It will be interesting to watch how these views change as the renovation / tree-clearing / ground re-shaping / bunker removal/replacement/addition takes place. Getting Started on the Oaks Course Oaks 1st Back Tee March 17, 2019 Oaks 1st Approach Shot Oaks 1st Approach / Green Area May 13, 2018 I put this May, 2018 photo here, to show the green and surrounding area as is was prior to the start of the March, 2019 renovation. Oaks 1st Green Area - Tree Clearing has started: View to Oaks 17th green. March 17, 2019 A Week Later - Oaks 1st Green Area Views to Oaks 17th green March 23, 2019 Viewed from opposite side (near Oaks 17th green, looking to Oaks 1st Green) Is this an Oaks 2nd Back Tee in the Making? March 23, 2019 ----------------------------------------------------------------- Getting Started with 2019's Photos January 27, 2019 It has happened that January, 2019 has been a "Sunday-less" golf-weekend time for me (the Sunday weather has not cooperated): Except this morning (January 27). It was a beautiful (even though cool: Started out the round in full-sun, mid-30s F. Wonderful! Still amazing, to me (A Minnesota-born golfer) to be playing at such a temp) start to the 2019 golf-year weather-wise -- and, we even had some good golf-shots! Oaks 15th Forward Tee January 27, 2019 10:00am Clubhouse Front 11:30am January 27, 2019 (The following "Walk Around..." photos are left here just for convenience. They were the final photos saved from 2018. To see all of the "Walk Around" photos from the day, go to the 2018 Photos pointed to at the end of this Web page.) ----------------------------------------------------------------- A Walk Around (some of) the Lakes Course: (Only Lakes #13 Tee Area Shown Below) December 25, 2018 An early-morning walk on Christmas Day. No golf clubs taken along, during the walk. Pure pleasure. Some frosty ground at the start of the walk -- brought forth some special views. Have a good 2019! Lakes 13th View Across To Lakes 16th/15th Dec. 25, 2018 Finish up the walk with a Final View of Lakes #13 Dec. 25, 2018 Lakes #13 Back Tee To see some photos/etc. taken during the 2019 Oaks' Renovation go to: Some 2019 Oaks Renov Photos/etc. Current Year To see other photos (NOT movies) from this Web page go to: 2021 Entire Year To see other photos (NOT movies) from this Web site go to: 2020 Entire Year 2018 Entire Year 2017 Entire Year 2016 Entire Year 2015 Entire Year 2014 Entire Year 2013 Entire Year 2012 Entire Year 2011 October-thru-December, 2011 2011 July-thru-September, 2011 2011 May-thru-June, 2011 2011 January-thru-April, 2011 Fall Photos - September-November 2010 - and: December 26, 2010 Summer Photos - June-August 2010 A Number of Spring Photos - April-May 2010 Oct. 21, 2009 - A Day On The Lakes - Plus Two Misc. 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