A few weeks back, I got in round #7 of the 2009 season at one of my favorite courses, Southview Country Club in West St. Paul. Home of the Tapemark Charity Pro-Am, Southview is always in great condition and has an absolutely superb staff.

There are still a limited number of amateur spots available for the 2009 Tapemark, but I anticipate it will be full by the end of the week. If you are interested in registering, visit their online registration page. I played in this event last year for the first time and it was an experience like no other in Minnesota.

I noticed a few changes this year: the trees surrounding the fifteenth green have been thinned out (see above) and a new back tee has been built on the par-five fourth hole. The shaping is complete and grass is currently being grown in.

Like most private courses in Minnesota this year, Southview is currently offering membership specials. If you are looking for a club to join and want to save some money, give general manager Mark McCahey a call at 651-451-6856.

I’ll be heading back there this week for round #10 – I’m hoping to be caught up on posts for rounds eight and nine by the end of the week…