The 16th is a delightful little 346-yard hole with a shelf of a green that you dare not miss right. Again, not imposing, but you'll discover that par is a good score once you assess a putt on that green. The 17th is a terrific par 3 and sets up a glorious finish at the 430-yard 18th. But when I refer to glorious at Belvedere, rest assured I'm not talking waterfalls or railroad ties or hidden hazards. I'm talking about another classic golf hole, just one of 18 at Belvedere.
Belvedere is a semi-private course open for some outside play.
The club has never done much in the way of marketing, but now is letting outsiders know they are welcome. For another couple of bucks you can get a sandwich or a hot dog grilled on a barbecue just behind the little pro shop that sits on the other side of the parking lot from the clubhouse. Soda is in the machine. There are a couple of picnic tables, too. Like I said, no frills.