Buddy of mine assists running a Monday-night league at Patriot Golf Course in Bedford, MA. 9-hole track. He runs league with his soon-to-be father-in law who is also the course superintendent. First time meeting/playing with someone in that position. Was an interesting look into the mind of the person in charge of maintaining, updating the course. Every bunker I ended up in was "yeah we installed that one 6 months ago for that exact reason." "Sorry about how hard the sand is, can't do much with all the rain we've had."
I thought the greens were in great condition and rolling well for how wet its been and he was constantly saying "this is about half the speed I want them at." Was like damn, these are fast enough.
Short course. only protection are hazards and fast greens.