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cary lichtenstein

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Mike Strantz
« on: March 16, 2005, 03:35:01 PM »
Any information on how Mike Strantz is doing battling cancer?

I recently had to opportunity to play his redo of Monterrey Peninsula and wanted to let him know what a fine job he did there.
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ed_getka

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2005, 03:59:27 PM »
Last I heard he is not doing so well and declining. :-\ He did a marvelous job at MPCC. Apparently he wasn't doing well by the time he got to the 18th hole and it was finished by his associate. The most interesting thing to me about the course is it has 5 par 3's and 5 par 5's and they are all solid holes. The setting doesn't hurt either. 8)
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Michael Dugger

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2005, 04:06:45 PM »
That is really bad news.  I love Strantz's work.  A true artist.

I hope one day he gets the props he rightfully deserves.  
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TEPaul

Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2005, 04:47:40 PM »
We visited Bull's Bay G.C. (where I believe Strantz lives) a few days ago, a Strantz course in Charlestown, and one of the central characters of the club mentioned just recently Mike Strantz had also developed pneumonia.
« Last Edit: March 16, 2005, 04:48:12 PM by TEPaul »
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Mike_Young

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2005, 04:52:44 PM »
Several of the guys shaping for me had been shaping for Mike for the last several years.  They speak to his wife weekly.  Mike went in the hospital last week with some complications.  Thoughts and prayers with him and wish him the best.
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Robert Thompson

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2005, 05:06:01 PM »
Hey -- I wrote Heidi, Mike's wife, a note a few weeks back and she said he was doing well. That said, Mr. Young is probably more up to speed.

It is an insidious disease.

R
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Mike_Young

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2005, 05:45:25 PM »
Robert,
Jeff Jones, who worked with him was home in Charleston last week and informed me of that.  I have not spoken to his wife.  She obviously would be more up to date than myself.
Mike
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James Edwards

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2005, 05:28:32 AM »
If someone knows his address, maybe we could organise a card with all the names from this international group who want to be part of it with our get well wishes?

Im sure he'd appreciate and get a boost from knowing there is a golf architecture society talking and thinking of him at this time so positively and constructively about the man and his work!

Id sure like to be part of it as I have played two of his golf courses and has developed into one of the top guys I admire the work of..
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wsmorrison

Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2005, 06:34:43 AM »
I don't know his exact address, but I do know he lives on 25 acres of land at Bulls Bay Golf Club in Mount Pleasant, SC.  The address might be 1222 Copper Penny Court, Mount Pleasant, SC  29466 (I looked it up on the internet).  

I was there earlier this week and Col. Larry McKay, who was part of the organizing committee at the club, did indicate that he was not doing well.

Sorry, Tom.  I didn't see your post till just now.
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Mike_Young

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2005, 07:23:44 AM »
Some of you guys figure how to put all the names in one place and I will get a card to him this weekend.
Mike
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James Edwards

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2005, 07:44:10 AM »
Mike,

Yes, I was thinking along the lines of a simple card with

"From all at Golf Club Atlas.com" and then listing say the name of each person - say on this thread or related threads that want to be part of it - and where they come in the world all written by one person, I dont mind offering my services..

It would be a nice touch from a group of people who at the end of the day love architecture - especially what he is doing for it!


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A.G._Crockett

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2005, 08:02:17 AM »
I would like to be included if something along these lines can be arranged; he is a great artist.


Mike,
Thanks so much for the pleasure you have provided me at your golf courses.  From Caledonia and True Blue to Tobacco Rd. and Tot Hill Farm, I've loved them all and smiled my way around as I admired your artistry.  You have my heartfelt wishes and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.
A.G. Crockett
Alpharetta, GA
« Last Edit: March 17, 2005, 11:59:20 AM by A.G._Crockett »
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Greg Holland

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2005, 08:13:11 AM »
In the mid-90s, when I was just starting to play golf and long before I had started reading about golf architecture, I went to Myrtle Beach on a golf trip/bachelor party.  Among the several courses we played was Caledonia, and I loved it.   I even liked number 9 (probably because I birdied it-a rarity in my game). Though I knew little about golf and gca, I knew the course was something special (and it stood in stark contrast to the other courses we played that trip).  It became my favorite course, and as a result, I started studying and reading about gca and golf course architects.  

I too would like to be included on any card.  Thanks.

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Ted Kramer

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2005, 08:40:37 AM »
Pls incude my name:
Ted Kramer

I am a huge fan of his work at Caledonia and would love to be a part of any effort being made to lift his spirits.

-Ted
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cary lichtenstein

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #14 on: March 17, 2005, 08:48:55 AM »
Please add my name and tell him I thought Monterey Peninsula came out great.
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Live Jupiter, Fl, was  4 handicap, played top 100 US, top 75 World. Great memories, no longer play, 4 back surgeries. I don't miss a lot of things about golf, life is simpler with out it. I miss my 60 degree wedge shots, don't miss nasty weather, icing, back spasms. Last course I played was Augusta

JohnV

Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2005, 08:58:17 AM »
Please add my name.  I loved Tobacco Road and am looking forward to seeing his work in Monterey next month.
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Evan Fleisher

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2005, 09:17:31 AM »
Quote from: John Vander Borght on March 17, 2005, 08:58:17 AM
Please add my name.  I loved Tobacco Road and am looking forward to seeing his work in Monterey next month.

Mike...Loved your work at Tobacco Road and am very much looking forward to seeing what you've done at MPCC Shores (having played there about six years ago) in a couple of weeks. Get well soon, our thoughts are with you.
Evan Fleisher
Dubuque, Iowa
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THuckaby2

Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2005, 09:18:49 AM »
JJSE - add me as well - sent you IM.

TH
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Scott_Burroughs

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2005, 09:20:57 AM »
Definitely add me, a big fan.  Like all 5 of the courses of his I've played.
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Michael Wharton-Palmer

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #19 on: March 17, 2005, 09:29:49 AM »
Plaese add my name to the list.
I was fortunate enough to ahve a few trips to the peninsula during the renovation work, and would go running along the road checking out the progress, what a fantastic job he did..please send my regards.
If we can get his personal email adrress we could all send messages, I am sure he would love to read a series of messages from people on this site.

I have always been told by people who are not feeling too well that they can never get too many messages.
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Craig Van Egmond

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #20 on: March 17, 2005, 09:55:42 AM »

Please add me. I love TR and golf architecture needs guys like Mike.

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Lou_Duran

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #21 on: March 17, 2005, 10:20:36 AM »
Please include me as well.  I haven't played any of his courses, but I was the recipient of the package put together for MPCC members detailing Mike's intentions for the reconstruction of the Shore Course.  If the course resembles his drawings to a great extent, it must be great.  Hopefully I'll have the opportunity to experience it in three weeks.
     
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THuckaby2

Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #22 on: March 17, 2005, 10:22:48 AM »
Lou - I got a copy of that package as well... and the answer is it mostly does and it doesn'ta little and in the end it's great no matter if it does or doesn't.  

You'll see... bring the thing with you and compare.  It's pretty fun.

TH
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George Pazin

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #23 on: March 17, 2005, 10:40:16 AM »
Please add my name as well. Mike doesn't know it, but he introduced me to this site. I really liked TR, returned home, did an internet search on Mike and the feature interview popped up.

Adding per James' request:

"Thank you for making the world of golf more fun and interesting."
« Last Edit: March 17, 2005, 11:02:21 AM by George Pazin »
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Mike_Young

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Re:Mike Strantz
« Reply #24 on: March 17, 2005, 10:50:01 AM »
Hey guys,
It is best if you just send to Mike at one of the below addresses either email or written.  
Email:  hwstrantz@aol.com
Mailing address
Mike Strantz
762 Bulls Bay Blvd
Awendaw, SC  29429
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