Golf....anyone ever play Old Works in Anaconda, MT?
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Only 7705 from the tips? I prefer a course that might challenge me…
Those views look ridiculous.
Those views look ridiculous.
Did you ever play Pine Hill before Trump bought it? Used to make some of the Public lists, and thought it was still pretty underrated. And it was relatively reasonable at the right time.
Anaconda and Philipsburg (all west of Butte) are nice. Make sure you look at water tests in the area! My wife and I are also looking at that area or the Bitterroot valley south of Missoula for a little down the road.
While we're on Anaconda.....Wifey and I are flying into Bozeman early evening, grabbling a rental car, and heading towards Missoula. I was thinking about where to stay in Anaconda that is close to downtown so we can grab some food and beers at Smelter City Brewing. Doesn't need to be extravagant, just clean and close. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Mid to late August
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Yes, I played it a couple years ago. It's an interesting course and I would recommend it if you are in the area. You probably know it was built on the site of an old copper smelter. It was an EPA Superfund site until it was reclaimed with the golf course built over it. The course winds around through remnants of the old smelter especially on the front nine. The most interesting feature is the waste bunkers. These are big bunkers of black slag, a waste product from the smelting process. It is like hitting out of a bed of volcanic cinders.
The course wasn't in as good of condition as I expected which isn't to say it is bad condition but when visiting a course considered a destination I expect it to be immaculate. There were some bare spots on a few fairways and the greens could have been better but is wasn't bad. Overall I would recommend it as an interesting and unique round.
Yes I am aware of its history as a superfund site.
dusaooiubred to hear that it was nit in Kristine condition. But I think they are getting some Atlantic Richfield money so hope they use that for upgrades.
It has to be a bit tough since they have to rely on out of staters for a good portion of their revenue. You only get them for a short time
I have been a long time monitor of this board and its predecessor but I seldom comment. But this thread is particularly interesting because as one of the Atlantic Richfield people responsible for the creation of this golf course as part of the remediation/restoration of this site I felt the need to weigh in. It is an amazing solution to an environmental problem. Hope you all enjoy playing on it.
ARCO (Atlantic Richfield) did the reclmation of the entire area. A good friend of mine was the project manager overseeing the construction of the golf course. He told me tht NIcklaus had vey little involvement with the site. Occasional fly ins to check on progress. Of course he had a group of engineers develop the actual earthworks plans.
Played it about 8 years go. Has some interesting holes and scenic venues. The traps are black with slag from the old mines. I enjoyed the course and would p[lay it again if I ever get back there. Definitely play it if you get the chance.
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