A visit to Humewood must count as one of the special experiences in SA, and the value for money compared to other top courses is remarkable. Driving up the road to the clubhouse, standing on the first tee, walking the 18th towards the clubhouse later in the day, these are moments to remember if you have a passion for golf. A step back in time too. I found the links playing superbly, and its dryness was a positive for me. The sandy areas on and off the fairway and the shaggy gnarly rough are what makes Humewood such a naturally attractive place to play. Miss a fairway and you’re in a lottery as far as your lie is concerned. I hope the club always keeps it this way. You don’t want carpeted fairways. However, the greenkeeper could trim the edges of some fairways where grass has thickened.