Our first day was at Anchorage Golf Course (AGC), 9 miles from downtown. This public course was designed by Bill Newcomb and opened in 1987. Newcomb was based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and most of his golf course work is in that state.

The mid-morning round had an overcast sky, 55 degrees, and 5 to 10 mph of wind. AGC is a small part of a large, heavily-forested park so there is no real estate visible from the course. It is a compact 6,601 yards from the back tees. The terrain is somewhat hilly and all the holes are lined by tall, dense evergreens. Looking east are dramatic views of the nearby snowcapped and massive Chugach Mountain Range (going up to 13,000 feet). There are only 42 bunkers and water comes into play on four holes. A big lake affects play on holes 2, 4 and 5. The greens are medium is size with some movement. A fun course in a nice, quiet setting.

Picture with my friend and host Ed Rasmuson 18th Hole Anchorage Golf Course - State #50

The Odyssey