The par 4, 13th at Overlake Golf Course
Looking for a quick nine in Girard, Pa, we came upon Overlake Golf Course. Overlake gladly obliged as we got there in plenty of time before they decided to call it a night. Apparently, the course sometimes closes early if things are a bit slow. They started us out on the back nine although I had heard that the front nine was the way to go if you were just playing nine holes. Well, we didn’t have much choice in the matter and the back nine was still fun. Hole 13 was a particularly memorable hole. A short par 4 that is reachable from the tee, I put my drive just to the left of the green and made a decent effort of trying to chip it in for eagle. I settled for a tap in birdie. My dad’s cousin wanted to give me the putt but the golden rule is you putt your birdie putts. If you don’t earn it, what’s the point?
Par 3, 14th at Overlake Golf Course
Here’s the par 3, 14th, I went by their yardage and ended up hitting it over the green. The 15th is another reachable par 4 but with a narrow fairway. The 16th is a dogleg par 5. 17 is another short par 4 with water to the front and right of the green. 18 is a dogleg left par 5.
Overlake is a fun little track. A bit short but offers some challenges from the tee. I hope to get back there soon.
[where: 10601 Ridge Rd
Girard , PA 16417-9427]
P: (814) 774-3361