Golf at Nutters Crossing

As my month and a half long winter break is drawing to a close, it has begun to feel like spring in Salisbury. After a post Christmas deep freeze followed by a blizzard in the new year, our town has received its fair share of winter weather that usually spares the Delmarva peninsula. While I predict winter is not completely over, I made the most of this springtime teaser by going golfing with my friends Mason and Chris. I had bought a set of Wilson clubs three years ago, but had not gotten the chance to use them, so this was my chance to finally break them out. In fact, this was my first time golfing at all. The three of us went to Nutters Crossing golf course for our game. It is one of three golf clubs in Salisbury. The other two being Green Hill Country Club and the Elks Club.

Nutters Crossing is also home to a development that shares its name. This is the same case as Green Hill.

The Salisbury University golf club is partnered with Nutters, allowing due paying members to play for free. However, this arrangement was only honored during the semesters, much to SU golf club member Mason's disappointment. However, I wouldn't say $20 for all you can play golf after 1 pm is a bad deal. We practiced on the putt range for a bit, then took two carts and were on our way.

A view of the clubhouse from the course. (not my own picture) It features a club shop with Nutters Crossing branded polos, hats, and sweaters, as well as a restaurant (which I am not sure is members only or not).

Teeing off around 2:20, the boys and I only made it through nine holes before sundown. We ran into some other guys we knew, and keep in mind, only one of us had golfing experience. They call golf the world's hardest sport, and now I know why. Overall, for a first time, I felt I did okay, but then again, who am I to say? However, I did find myself playing better in the presence of country music. Alan Jackson and Toby Keith for the win!

After hole nine, this was our view of the course. Too dark to play on, but a treat for the eye.

Wayfarer Sunglasses (RayBan) Italy
G9 Jacket (Izod Lacoste)
Blue OCBD (Stafford) USA
Sutton Chinos (J. Crew)
Sausage Roll Penny Loafers (Alden) USA

• Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses- See other posts.
• Izod Lacoste G9 Jacket- Bought off eBay for $25. An Ivy (and rebel) staple of the 50s and 60s, and a Preppy one of the 80s, the G9 jacket is famously made by the British company Baracuta. However, they sell for a price comparable to a Barbour and don't go for much cheaper on eBay. So I decided to go with the American Izod Lacoste version (while unfortunately not made in the US). Due to its location of manufacture, it is likely from the 1980s, but could still have been seen circa 1963. Worn by Ryan O'Neal's character Rodney Harrington from the 60s soap opera Peyton Place, the G9 was eventually dubbed the Harrington jacket. Oddly enough, the G9 was worn by yet another Harrington in the famous 80s set Netflix series Stranger Things. When buying a G9/Harrington jacket, be sure to look for a tartan lining. It is one of the jacket's signature elements.
• Stafford OCBD- Inherited from family friend. I have talked about Stafford before on this blog, usually saying good things. This shirt is the reason why. Made in the USA from soft, breathable cotton and giving the perfect collar roll with a tie, it is what other bloggers refer to as Main Street. While of domestic manufacturing, it would have still been considered downmarket and available to the masses. However, I will take it over a Malaysian made Brooks Brothers OCBD any day.
• J. Crew Sutton Chinos- Bought from outlet store in Rehoboth Beach, DE. J. Crew outlets offer two fits of slim chinos: Driggs and Suttons. While Driggs are overly slim and almost too tight, Suttons offer a slim cut pant reminiscent of those worn during the Ivy style heyday. They will be replacing my Tommy Hilfigers as my go-to slim chinos. My logo loving days are beginning to fade.
• Alden Penny Loafers- As I have yet to own a pair of golf shoes, my Aldens did just fine for the day. See other posts.
• For those interested, my clubs are Ray Floyd edition Wilsons. I bought them used at my church's fall bazaar in 2015. Their grips are repp striped in the vein of Brooks Brothers.

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