So, I’d been hearing a bit about “the dunes” lately. Folks saying it’s a decent track, some saying it’s a bit of a beast. You know how it is, word gets around. Decided I had to check it out for myself, get a feel for the place.
First thing, obviously, was figuring out how to get a tee time. You’d think in this day and age it’d be straightforward, but sometimes, man, these places have their own little ways of doing things. I wasn’t about to just show up and hope for the best, not with my luck.
Figuring Out Their System
My first thought was, “Alright, let’s see if they’ve got something online.” Fired up the old computer, did a bit of poking around. Some courses, their online stuff is slick. Others, it’s like stepping back into the dark ages. Luckily, “the dunes” seemed to have a page for booking. Not the flashiest thing I’ve ever seen, but it looked functional. That’s all I really care about, does it work?
So, I clicked on their booking section. Had to pick a date first. I was aiming for a weekday morning, trying to avoid the weekend rush. Less people, usually a bit cheaper too, if you catch my drift. Found a Tuesday that looked good.
Then came the time slots. They had a decent spread. I wanted something not too early, let the dew burn off a bit, you know? Around 9 AM looked perfect. Selected that.
The Nitty-Gritty
Next up, number of players. Just me and a buddy this time, so two players. Easy enough. Some systems get real fiddly here, but this one was okay.
Then, the usual questions: carts, club rentals. We’ve got our own gear, and yeah, we were gonna take a cart. My knees aren’t what they used to be, and “the dunes” sounds like it might have some walking involved otherwise. Clicked ‘yes’ for the cart.
Had to punch in my name, email, phone number. Standard stuff. Always double-check this bit, nothing worse than a confirmation email going into the void because you typed “*” instead of “*”. Been there, done that.
Payment time. This is where things can sometimes go sideways. Some sites want your firstborn. This one was pretty standard, asked for the card details. Put those in, held my breath for a second while it processed. And… success! Got the confirmation screen.
A few minutes later, an email popped up in my inbox. Confirmation secured. Always a good feeling. It had all the details: date, time, number of players, the whole shebang. I made sure to save that, maybe even print it out. Old habits die hard, I guess. You never know when you might need a bit of paper proof.
Final Thoughts
So, yeah, booking at “the dunes” wasn’t too much of a headache, thankfully. Their online system, while not exactly cutting edge, did the job. Just a few clicks, typed in the info, and boom, tee time locked in. Now, the only thing left is to actually go play the course. Hopefully, my game shows up on the day. That’s always the bigger gamble, isn’t it?
Just thought I’d share how it went down. Sometimes these little processes can be a pain, but this one was pretty smooth. If you’re thinking of playing “the dunes,” that was my experience getting a time. Pretty straightforward, all things considered.