Happy Holidays!

Happy holidays and best wishes for the new year from all your friends at Green Acres Golf Course.


Snow flurries are blowing across the course during the holiday season, the pond has frozen for skating, and watch for the snow drift when approaching the 12th green.

Enjoy the holiday season at Green Acres Golf Course.

Green Acres Golf Course

Recent visitors will notice we've moved a few familiar things around a bit and removed the instructional signs that were here and there around the region.

This is all part our transition to new projects. The golf course will be available for a week or so into the new year. It has been a fun two years designing and maintaining the course.

There are many wonderful things to discover and enjoy throughout the many realms of SL regions. We are happy to have contributed to this world of discovery and that many people enjoyed our two-year project.

Play Games Like A "Poe" Today!

Take our wicked Halloween Haunted "Poe House" quiz about the works of famous poet Edgar Allan Poe.

There's no mystery to it (wait maybe there is).

Just look to the east from the Romantic Times region landing point for the off-kilter house on the hill. Touch the "Poe House" for the 13 question quiz notecard. There's no pit, but don't touch the pendulum.

You can always play golf for free too. Enjoy!

Crimson clouds dance...

Crimson clouds dance ever wary, over the "Poe House" fun and scary.

Halloween 2011 installation in Romantic Times region of Second Life™. Touch the house for "Poe Puzzle Challenge" and test yourself against the questions "posed" about the works of Poe.

It's fun and harmless, but watch out for the murderous monkey (hint).

Butterfly Girl

Kae pauses to observe a butterfly gently flutter near the first green. The WindLight sky settings available in Second Life™ give residents new realizations on their favorite places and activities.

This photo received a Golden Trophy Award on Flickr.

Learn more about how Golf Aruba and Green Acres Golf Course are leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Go golfing with this direct teleport link to Green Acres Golf Course!

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Charlotte's Misty Morning

Morning mist highlights the structure of Charlotte's web. The WindLight sky settings available in Second Life™ give residents new realizations on their favorite places and activities.

Learn more about how Golf Aruba and Green Acres Golf Course are leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Go golfing with this direct teleport link to Green Acres Golf Course!

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Butterflies Are Free

Butterflies have been released at a number of locations on Green Acres Golf Course and Golf Aruba. They are a bit challenging to photograph, clearly each has a mind of its own.

Learn more about how Golf Aruba and Green Acres Golf Course are leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Go golfing with this direct teleport link to Green Acres Golf Course!

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Otter's Tale

The Romantic Times region in Second Life™ provides a "virtually" endless source of viewpoints and detailed situations for WindLight photography. Here one otter appears to offer thoughts to the other as the day begins.

Learn more about how Golf Aruba and Green Acres Golf Course are leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Go golfing with this direct teleport link to Green Acres Golf Course!

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Collaboration and Creativity

One of the many wonderful things about Second Life™ is the collaboration and creativity this new medium encourages.

Today Alisha Matova stopped by with a new sculpted windmill she is just now completing. She had noticed our fondness for wind power and thought we might like a copy.



Alisha's surprise gift is the perfect feature to complete the setting of the ruins of the historic gold mine on Golf Aruba. The setting needed a final touch, and who knows what it might have been had Alisha not thought of us. Thank you Alisha. Your windmill is wonderful.

Learn more about how Golf Aruba and Green Acres Golf Course are leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Quoth the raven, "Look there's ore!"

On the shovel, strong and sturdy, perched the raven, never flitting, still is sitting, looking at the ore of yore.



Posted with a tip of the hat to Edgar Allen Poe. This photo was taken at the site of the historic gold mine ruins on Golf Aruba in Second Life™.

Learn more about how Golf Aruba and Green Acres Golf Course are leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Golfing in the WindLight

The magic of Second Life™ brings golf to a new level of realization with WindLight sky settings. Using the viewer menu for World > Environment Settings > Sky Settings allows residents to select sky conditions from among many presets or to create their own settings.


In the photo above two Green Acres golfers experience foggy sky conditions using one of the WindLight sky presets. The 14th green also features falling rain and a small rainbow that reaches toward the flag.


Golfers can select their own sky conditions to set the mood and even go so far as to introduce new dimensions of enjoyment and challenge to the game of golf.

You can view a portfolio of WindLight photographs at Green Acres Golf Course on Flickr.


Learn more about how Green Acres Golf Course is leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

All In For August!

We are "All In For August" after "Jumping Into July" at Green Acres Golf Course in the Romantic Times [PG] region of Second Life™.


Golfer smiles as her putt reaches cup on 12th green.

Learn more about how Green Acres Golf Course is leading the world in social dynamics virtual golf.

Here's the link to our Facebook page.

See you in Second Life™ everyone.

Stone Bunkers "Looming Large"

Inspired by scenes from the 2011 British Open, the course designer has reworked several of the stone bunkers at Green Acres Golf Course.



Golfers won't miss seeing this bunker from the tee box as they start the back nine. Look for several others that are "looming large." Enjoy!

Charming Video Of Golf In Second Life™

Here's a charming video of Second Life™ residents having fun at golf.

As you will see, Bloodsong Termagant made this video for his mom. Bloodsong's mother is a RL golfer, and as all viewers will recognize, the magic of Second Life™ is that it can take the things you enjoy in RL to wonderful new levels of realization.



It is always fun to see people have fun at Green Acres Golf Course.

Come see what Second Life™ can be.

Delight In WindLight

WindLight brings new levels of realization to Second Life™. Here's a WindLight photo taken on Golf Aruba, our second region just to the north of Green Acres Golf Course.


This WindLight sky setting is called Sailor's Delight.

For more WindLight sky photos from our golf courses just click on the Flickr link on the right-hand side of this page. See you on the "links" and in Second Life™ everyone.

Green Acres Golf Course "Links" to Facebook

Golfers were talking about "links" long before the digital era.


So here's the link to our new Facebook page. Look us up and keep in touch anytime. See you on the links!

Happy July 4th Everyone

Romsey Homewood set off her own fireworks today with a hole-in-one on the 13th green.


Thanks for sending in the great photo Romsey, and congratulations on a great low-scoring round on Green Acres Golf Course today.

Here's to a great 4th of July weekend for everyone!

Jumping July Two-Course Golf Tourney

Just in time for summer fun, it's our first-ever two-course summertime golf tourney.

Play Green Acres Golf Course for your best score in the first two weeks of July, then for the last two weeks jump over to Golf Aruba for your best score there.


There's ample prize money. The top three places for combined scores over 36 holes will divide up $5,000 Linden dollars. And, since the golf gods always smile randomly, the golf ball will be dropped 10 more times to give random $250L prizes throughout the entire remaining field of entrants. Everyone has a chance to be a winner in this tourney. And, of course, golfing is always free here so there are no entry fees.

Turn in your best Green Acres Golf Course score anytime between today and midnight SLT on July 16. Play as often as you like, and turn in your best complete round. Take a screen shot of your scorecard or write out a notecard with results on each hole and total score. Send to Morton Decosta by midnight on the 16th.

Turn in your best Golf Aruba score anytime between July 17th and midnight on July 31st. Again, play as often as you like and send screen shot of best scorecard or complete notecard to Morton Decosta.

The rules of golf are the rules of golf. You know them and love them. But, if you have questions ask any member of our Magical Management Team.

Learn more about Second Life™ and virtual golf games. Visit our website at Green-Acres-Golf-Course.com to learn all about our golf course and the magic of Second Life™.

A Midsummer Day's Magic

William Shakespeare came along about 100 years after King James II banned golf as a distraction from learning archery. "All's well that end's well" however and golf went on to become one of the world's most popular sports and Shakespeare devoted himself to great writing.

And now, the capabilities of Second Life™ and Green Acres Golf Course bring golf to a new level of realization. You can play golf "night or day" with friends from all over the world in a total immersion golf course environment that brings striking visualization to the game.

It's magic!

Here, three golfers enjoy summertime fun at Green Acres Golf Course. One golfer lines up her putt on the 11th green while friends look on.


Nearby the 9th green you will find a club house overlooking the 18-hole course. Below two golfers pause for a dance.


Green Acres Golf Course is truly a magical place to be.

Learn more about Second Life™ and virtual golf games. Visit our website at Green-Acres-Golf-Course.com to learn all about our golf course and the magic of Second Life™.

Lisa Takes A Swing

Three members of the Simpson family played a round of golf today.


Visit our website at Green-Acres-Golf-Course.com to learn all about our golf course and the magic of Second Life™.

You'll also find the link to the Second Life™ website where you can join for free. Sign up for your free avatar, teleport to Green Acres Golf Course, and enjoy great golf games in total immersion virtual reality.

Fore!

The greens are groomed and ready to go!


Visit our website at Green-Acres-Golf-Course.com to learn all about our golf course and the magic of Second Life™.

The Magical Place To Be!

Come see the Green Acres Golf Course exhibit at SL8B. The week-long celebration of Second Life's™ 8th birthday starts tomorrow!


Visit our new website at Green-Acres-Golf-Course.com to learn all about our exhibit and the magic of Second Life™.

Look For Lawna Mower At Green Acres Golf Course

Lawna Mower visited Green Acres Golf Course today. She noticed we hadn't mowed yet this spring and set right to work.


Lawna stopped to visit with Kae and me near near the groundskeeper's quonset hut on the fourth fairway. Look for Lawna here from time-to-time wearing her new Green Acres Mower tag. Thanks Lawna!

Golf Aruba Goes Dutch With New Windmill

The island nation of Aruba one of four countries in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. There is plenty of wind on Aruba, so why not an authentic Dutch windmill?


Look for our new windmill just up the hill from the 10th green on Golf Aruba. The windmill is really hard to miss as you play a complete 18-hole round of golf here.

What's next? Chocolates and gouda cheese? Possibly.

Stop by for golf anytime.

Green Acres Golf Featured in AVENUE Magazine

Read all about Green Acres Golf Course and appreciate all the wonderful photos in the April 2011 issue of Avenue Magazine.

Then, let's all go golfing at Green Acres Golf Course!

How to Play Great Golf in SL

Green Acres Golf Course has rapidly become one of the "really gotta go to" destinations in Second Life.™ You will find it in the Romantic Times region which is G-rated for all to enjoy.

Green Acres is designed on one low-lag region featuring highly scenic landscaping and vistas worthy of the best golf courses. In fact, many golfers say it is the best virtual golf course you can find anywhere, including MS Championship Golf, PS and xBox.


Here's action on the 11th green. One golfer completes her putt, while the other two members of the group offer encouragement. There is no sport quite like golf, and it really fits with the conversation and friendship benefits of the Second Life™ experience.

Expert designers gave this 18-hole course the natural feel of playing classic Pebble Beach in CA and St Andrews in Scotland. The course includes authentic St Andrews Bunkers, Pat Dye retaining walls, and the wind-swept seaside atmosphere of California's Carmel Coast as well as the St Andrews region of Scotland. The 18 holes are unique, some with long fairways, some over water, with rolling hills adding interest.

The landing point brings you in on the sunset coast of the Romantic Times region of Second Life.™ You walk just a few steps to the first tee box to pick up your free golf clubs and the HUD to control them. The instructions are easy, and the HUD will even give you step-by-step instruction if you wish. Helpful golfers are always around to answer questions, too.

Green Acres Golf Course will always be free to play for those who join the Green Acres Golf Group. The course is always open for people who want to play golf. Tournaments are held from time to time, but they are never allowed to interfere with those who would just like to play golf with friends.

And now we also have Golf Aruba Championship Course for you to enjoy. Play 18 great holes of golf at Green Acres and then fly right over to our new Golf Aruba region for 18 more.


Our newly created Golf Aruba course offers you the best championship golf you can find anywhere. Golf Aruba gives you the real feel of playing Tierra del Sol the championship course located on the wonderful island nation of Aruba.

Golf Aruba features unique fairways and greens situated on arrid land swept by strong prevailing winds. This is a challenging classic desert course with long fairways and wicked greens. The first tee for Golf Aruba is in southwest corner graced by palms and you move up the west coast toward the California Lighthouse, a famous Aruban landmark. The island unfolds before your eyes. This is where you really do find the greatest golf. Please enjoy!

Everyone is always welcome at Green Acres Golf Course and Golf Aruba. These are your places for great golf in Second Life™ every day.

Winners - First-Ever SL Two-Course Golf Tourney

It was the ultimate golfer challenge in SL: The first-ever 36-hole golf tourney where golfers played two championship courses.

The results are in, and they really show that when it comes to golf practice makes perfect.

Hearty congratulations go to these great golfers.


Now, its on to the next tourney!

Play both courses all this week and turn in scorecards by midnight Sunday, April 10. Prizes given for low scores on each course, and low scores overall.

Green Acres Classic Golf Course and Golf Aruba Championship Course have rapidly become two of the "really gotta go to" destinations in Second Life.™ Start your great golf games at Green Acres and then fly over to Golf Aruba for more. You will find Green Acres Golf Course in the Romantic Times region which is G-rated for all to enjoy.

Golf and WindLight

We've been seeing more photographers at Green Acres and Golf Aruba.


Here's an elevated look from Green Acres across to Golf Aruba. You can see California Lighthouse on the northwest point of the island.

Golf Aruba Tests Golfers In First Week

It has been a lot of fun this week watching golfers discover there is a whole new region to the north of Green Acres Golf Course.

Golf Aruba - The Championship Course - is easily seen across a small area of water. Aruba is an island nation after all. On Aruba, one of the nation's most well known landmarks is located near the famous Tierra del Sol golf course on the northwest tip of the island.


That's just where you will find the lighthouse on Golf Aruba. It adds a striking atmosphere to views from throughout the golf course. You even see it from Green Acres Golf Course, depending on where you set your draw distance of course.

So, if you've not played Golf Aruba, plan on doing so soon.

Be prepared for 18 holes of unique championship golf here. Aruba's Tierra del Sol challenges golfers with prevailing winds, and so does Golf Aruba. The greens will test you too.

See you on the links!

Golf Aruba Championship Course is Open!

Only two days after coming on the grid Golf Aruba Championship Course is ready for golf! This new course is inspired by the famous Tierra del Sol Championship Course on the island nation of Aruba.

Cloe and Rafe Holder played the first complete round. Kae Sura and Morton Decosta followed soon after and then paused on 18th green for this photo opportunity.


Golfers are welcome to play anytime. We will be adding finishing touches during the coming weeks, including a super-magnificent scorecard HUD that Cloe and Rafe are perfecting now.

Now you can play 18 holes of championship golf on two great courses - Green Acres Golf course in the neighboring Romantic Times region and Golf Aruba Championship Course. Wow, 36 unique holes of great golf!

Welcome golfers! Here's to great fun and friendship in Second Life.

Golf Aruba Coming Soon!

Aruba is a Caribbean island nation known for its white sand beaches surrounded by turquoise seas. The beaches are to the southwest, while the northeast coast features a rocky coast with rough seas.

The climate is moderate with consistently fair skies. Few hurricanes ever venture near. It's an ideal place to find sun and relaxation. Of course, this would include a fine championship golf course near the northwest coast - Tierra del Sol.

Golf Aruba - is a new region just north of Green Acres Golf Course in the Romantic Times region.


Here's the view across the water looking to Golf Aruba in the distance. Look for a championship golf course there soon.

Green Acres Golf Course Milestone - One Year and One Thousand Members

Green Acres Golf Course could be said to officially be one year old today. One year ago, on February 27, Kae and I placed the flag on the 18th green. We also set up the first sign near the first tee box inviting people to join the Green Acres Golf Group.

But...talk about symmetry...today the 1000th person joined Green Acres Golf Course.


Congratulations and thanks to all Green Acres Golfers for helping make this such a special place for people to enjoy golf and friendship.

A very special thanks also to Cloe and Rafe Holder for all they have done to make this such a great place for people to enjoy every day.

Couples Golf Tourney Set for February

February is Couples Golf Tourney Month at Green Acres Golf Course in Second Life.


Cloe and Rafe Holder have planned the perfect February tourney for Green Acres Golf Course. They call it the "Four Hearts Tourney" with couples teaming up to play rounds of golf as foursomes.

Please see Cloe's group notice for all the details. This tourney will run from February 13th to the 20th, so plenty of time to practice.

See you on the links!

Great Golf is Free at Green Acres

Green Acres Golf Course has rapidly become one of the "really gotta go to" destinations in Second Life.™ You will find it in the Romantic Times region which is G-rated for all to enjoy.

The course is designed on one low-lag region featuring highly scenic landscaping and vistas worthy of the best golf courses. In fact, many golfers say it is the best virtual golf course you can find anywhere, including MS Championship Golf, PS and xBox.


Here's action on the 11th green. One golfer completes her putt, while the other two members of the group offer encouragement. There is no sport quite like golf, and it really fits with the conversation and friendship benefits of the Second Life™ experience.

Expert designers gave this 18-hole course the natural feel of playing classic Pebble Beach in CA and St Andrews in Scotland. The course includes authentic St Andrews Bunkers, Pat Dye retaining walls, and the wind-swept seaside atmosphere of California's Carmel Coast as well as the St Andrews region of Scotland. The 18 holes are unique, some with long fairways, some over water, with rolling hills adding interest.

The landing point brings you in on the sunset coast of the Romantic Times region of Second Life.™ You walk just a few steps to the first tee box to pick up your free golf clubs and the HUD to control them. The instructions are easy, and the HUD will even give you step-by-step instruction if you wish. Helpful golfers are always around to answer questions, too.

Green Acres Golf Course will always be free to play for those who join the Green Acres Golf Group. The course is always open for people who want to play golf. Tournaments are held from time to time, but they are never allowed to interfere with those who would just like to play golf with friends.

Everyone is always welcome at Green Acres Golf Course. It is the place for great golf in Second Life™ every day.

New Green Acres Golf Scorecard HUD

There's an up-dated version (3.0) of the Green Acres Golf Course scorecard HUD. You will find it for free at the little sign just to the right of the second tee box.

As always, just touch the numbers to record your scores as you play each hole. The HUD resets itself each time you wear it.

There have been many new plantings of trees and brush here and there around the course. Come anytime for a great round of golf.

Green Acres Golf Course Featured on SL Showcase

Green Acres Golf Course is now featured on Second Life™ Showcase.

Green Acres Golf Course in the Romantic Times region is a place where everyone can discover the beauty, creativity and enjoyment offered by the Second Life™ experience.

Welcome to Green Acres. It is your place for golf every day!