The courses within a 25 mile radius of your home..are you a homer or a whooer

« **on:** April 25, 2005, 02:48:55 PM »

Simply go to http://www.golfcourse.com/ and search out your home course and when you do you will find an option under course links to indentify the courses within a 25 mile radius of the course you searched. My home course where I have been a member since birth is Lawrence County Country Club and the 11 courses within 25 miles are listed below. I have played all but Deer Run which my brother designed or East Fork and Cedar Brooke which are all par 3 courses...I am a pitiful whooer..this exercise is incredibly enlightening.

11 Courses Found (displaying 0 - 10)
Club (Course) Location

Bicknell Country Club
Bicknell, IN

Cedar Brooke Par 3 Golf Course
Sumner, IL

Deer Run Golf Course
Robinson, IL

East Fork Golf Course
Olney, IL

Hillcrest Hills Golf Course
Vincennes, IN

Lawrence County Country Club
Lawrenceville, IL

Mt. Carmel Municipal Golf Course
Mount Carmel, IL

Oak Glen Golf Course
Robinson, IL

Quail Creek Country Club & Resort
Robinson, IL

Richland Country Club
Olney, IL

Vincennes Elks Golf Club
Vincennes, IN

« **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2005, 02:51:38 PM »

John,

As I mentioned in the other thread, my present address has 77 courses within 25 miles.

My former address (about 25 miles south and closer to Philly) has 147! courses within 25 miles.

I've played about 80-90% of them.

Definite whore.

« **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2005, 02:55:14 PM »

In defense of myself I don't think my brother has either played or seen Deer Run since it was grassed...he designed it for free after I saw the pitiful job they were doing and generously donated his services. Of course we charged full price to install the cart paths...

« **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:10:50 PM »

I only have 7 courses within 25 miles and I am happy to report I have played all 7.

Golfcourse doesn't list the pitch and putt course or the par 3 course, of which I've played both. That makes it 9/9.

They are building a new 9 hole course that should be ready this summer for me to try.

« **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:16:35 PM »

I've played 50% (12 of 24) of my "local" courses, that's more like 12 of the 18 that I'd have any interest in seeing.

Camden Country Club
Camden, SC
Ross course, would love to play it

Charwood Country Club
West Columbia, SC
The course where I learned to play, probably 600-800 rounds there

Coldstream Country Club
Irmo, SC
Played there twice, doubt I'll play it again

Columbia Country Club
Blythewood, SC
My favorite course on this list

Fairfield Country Club
Winnsboro, SC
Never heard of it

Forest Lake Club
Columbia, SC
Never played, it would be nice to play but no big deal

Fort Jackson Golf Club
Fort Jackson, SC
Never played, probably play there one day

Golden Hills Golf & Country Club
Lexington, SC
Never played it

The Golf Club of South Carolina at Crickentree
Blythewood, SC
Great layout, questionable conditioning, played 20-30 rounds over the years including yesterday

Green Hills Golf Course
Lugoff, SC
Never heard of it, out in the sticks somewhere

Hickory Ridge Golf Club
Columbia, SC
Ancient "executive" style course, great practice facilities

Indian River Golf Club
West Columbia, SC
Played there 10-20 times, great greens

LinRick Golf Course
Columbia, SC
Played there a dozen times, only municipal course in the area

Northwoods Golf Course
Columbia, SC
A genuine Dye, (P.B. that is), not as interesting to play as it looks at first sight, probably 20+ rounds there

Oak Hills Golf & Country Club
Columbia, SC
Good rolling property, decent course, played it a couple times

River Side Golf Center
Columbia, SC
Nine-hole Par 3 course and driving range, never been there, built on flood plain

Sedgewood Country Club
Hopkins, SC
Played once, it was a ripoff at $25, aka Sedgeweed they mow the fairways about twice a month (seriously)

Spring Valley Country Club
Columbia, SC
Would love to play there, tricky and fast greens, somewhat tight layout

Timberlake Golf Course
Chapin, SC
Beautiful, played there 10-20 times, at least 25 miles from my house

University Club
Blythewood, SC
My home course, some interesting hole, spectacular conditioning, friendly, affordable dues

WildeWood Country Club
Columbia, SC
Never played there, OK course, wouldn't go out of my way

Windermere Club, The
Blythewood, SC
Never played there, OK course, wouldn't go out of my way, brutally hilly

Woodcreek Farms Country Club
Elgin, SC
The only Fazio in town, I've got to get there one day soon

Woodlands Country Club, The
Columbia, SC
Residential course, looks OK, nothing special

« **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:17:41 PM »

44 of 72

« **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:21:50 PM »

I'm curious why a person wouldn't play a course so close to home...the three I have not played don't have carts which is reason enough for me. So Mike, why havn't you played a course you drive by on the way to work when you have played 700 others...there has to be a good reason.

« **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:27:30 PM »

John,

There are actually two private clubs I drive by on my way to work that I haven't played. I've been in my new house for 10 months and free time has been pretty limited.

If I received an invite to either one I'd be there as soon as I could arrange it, but there are only so many days in a week.

I've played all of the public courses simply because access is easier. I can just show up at 3pm on a summer afternoon, pay my fee, and get in line.

« **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:39:25 PM »

There are several courses in our area that will not allow walking, at least on the weekends when I play. So it's the opposite of John's problem.

As for crappy pasture courses, our area is overbuilt (relative to its population) with middle-of-the-road private courses as well as cheap semi-private ones. I don't have time to spend checking out yet another open field with golf holes upon it, surrounded by scrub and hardpan. I'd rather spend that day playing golf at a decent course.

« **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2005, 04:01:41 PM »

Jeepers

There are 106 courses within the U of M course. Never mind playing those. I have only managed to play 7 of the 13 in Ann Arbor!

Ciao

Sean

« **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2005, 04:36:06 PM »

The Austin area has an exellent group of golf courses (all no more than a 45 minute drive from downtown); I've played 80% of these:

Aquarena Springs Golf Course San Marcos (9 holes)
Austin Country Club Austin
Austin Golf Course Austin (Crenshaw's home course)
Avery Ranch Golf Club Austin
Balcones Country Club Austin
*Balcones Course
*Spicewood Course
Bar-K Golf Course Lago Vista
Barton Creek Resort Austin
*Crenshaw Cliffside Course
*Fazio Canyons Course
*Fazio Foothills Course
*Palmer Lakeside Course
Blackhawk Golf Course Pflugerville
Bluebonnet Hill Golf Club & Range Austin
Butler Park Pitch & Putt Golf Course Austin
Cedars on Bergstrom Golf Course Austin
Circle C Ranch Golf Club Austin
Cimarron Hills Golf Club Georgetown
Colovista Golf Club Bastrop
Clubs of Lakeway Austin
*Live Oak Course
*Yaupon Course
Creedmore Country Club Austin
Crystal Falls Golf Course Leander
Delaware Springs Golf Course Burnet
Falconhead Golf Club Austin
Flintrock Falls Golf Course Austin
Forest Creek Golf Course Round Rock
Golf Club at Star Ranch Hutto
Great Hills Golf Club Austin
Hancock Park Golf Course Austin (9 holes)
Hills Country Club Austin
*Flintrock Falls Course
*Hills Course
Highland Lakes Country Club Lago Vista
Horseshoe Bay Resort Horseshoe Bay
*Applerock
*Ram Rock
*Slick Rock
Jimmy Clay/Roy Kizer Golf Courses Austin
*Jimmy Clay Course
*Roy Kizer
Lago Vista Country Club Lago Vista
Lakecliff Golf Course Spicewood
Legacy Hills Colf Club Georgetown
Lions Municipal Golf Course Austin
Lost Creek Country Club Austin
Morris Williams Golf Course Austin
Onion Creek Club Austin
*North Course
*Original Course
Mustang Creek Golf Course Taylor
Perdernales Golf Club Spicewood (Willie Nelson owned)
Pine Forest Golf Club Bastrop
Plum Creek Golf Course Kyle (Par 3 Course)
Point Venture Golf Club Leander
Quail Creek Country Club San Marcos
Quick Sand Golf Course Wimberley
Riverplace Country Club Austin
Riverside Golf Course Austin
Shadow Glen Golf Course Manor
Spicewood Golf Course Austin
Terra Vista Golf Club Round Rock
Twin Creeks Golf Club Cedar Park
University of Texas Golf Club Austin
White Wing Golf Club Georgetown

« **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2005, 05:03:33 PM »

Quote from: John B. Kavanaugh on April 25, 2005, 02:48:55 PM

...this exercise is incredibly enlightening.

It is obviously 25 miles as the crow flies ... what is enlightning for us Bay Area folk is that a course 25 miles away takes more than 1 hour to get to ...

« **Reply #12 on:** April 25, 2005, 05:43:24 PM »

A mere 67 courses within 25 miles of my home, and though I've played many, I haven't either of our best-known courses: Castle Pines or Cherry Hills. I'm taking my daughter to the Women's US Open this summer at Cherry Hills, and I'm looking forward to walking it. There is one alleged Donald Ross course on the list - Wellshire Golf Club, which is now a City of Denver Municipal layout. Does anyone know if Mr. Ross ever actually set foot on the property?

« **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2005, 05:53:02 PM »

One massive difference between golf courses in the North, Rocky Mountains and those in the South and West: no snow.

I'd really be hacked if I were surrounded by courses that could only be played eight months a year - instead of twleve.

Sheeeyeeesh. $:-\$

« **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2005, 05:59:41 PM »

41 out of 51 for me.

Most of the nine-holers and crappy stuff was back before I had kids, and would play any course, any time...

If it was limited to what I've played in the past 4 years, it'd probably be around 10 out of 51...

Odd fact: 17 of the 51 course start with the letter "S"!

Plus who knew there were two "Villages Courses" near me? I wonder if I can get Nancy Lopez' autograph... Huckaby? Benham? Any idea what this is:

Eighteen Hole Course at Villages Golf & Country Club
27-hole (Private)

5000 Cribari Ln
San Jose, CA 95135
United States (Santa Clara County)
Phone: (408)274-3220
Fax: (408)274-1405

« **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2005, 06:36:17 PM »

Quote from: John Krystynak on April 25, 2005, 05:59:41 PM

Plus who knew there were two "Villages Courses" near me? I wonder if I can get Nancy Lopez' autograph... Huckaby? Benham?

The Villages (a community for those on the back 9 of life ...) is the former home of the one and only Dan King ...

Dan King's Former Home Course

« **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2005, 07:14:21 PM »

My home course didn't even make the list - what does that make me?

« **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2005, 07:27:59 PM »

Quote from: George Pazin on April 25, 2005, 07:14:21 PM

My home course didn't even make the list - what does that make me?

George,

A homeless person??

« **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:01:20 PM »

Hey,

I used to play Foss Park in North Chicago at least once a week with my boss...during working hours of course. It is a real course where keeping it real is the norm..

« **Reply #19 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:07:46 PM »

Quote from: Mike Benham on April 25, 2005, 06:36:17 PM

The Villages (a community for those on the back 9 of life ...) is the former home of the one and only Dan King ...

Dan King's Former Home Course

Wow - you gotta check out that map on the satellite. This facility has to win the "Most Turtle-like layout from 20,000 feet".
It really is shaped like a turtle. I can't wait til I fly over it next time...

Something like this:

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« **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:09:13 PM »

Shivas,

What was the course affiliated with the Great Lakes Naval Base....did it ever get renovated and did you play it when it still was part of the base. I never did.

« **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:14:21 PM »

I had no idea that was where the Glen Club is....if I hadn't moved from my palatial estate in beautiful Waukegan I would been there all the time. What a great addition to the public golf scene. How close is the Glen Club to the lake..

« **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:23:41 PM »

I know where Shoreacres is now...but I lived in Lake County for ten years and had never heard of it until I moved down here. I think they like it that way....I've been to Shoreacres since and it is not the military course I am thinking of...all I can remember is that is was along the Lake. It has been a long time ago for me...but then again when I had to get rid of my Bulls season tickets they were still in The Stadium and hadn't won a championship. I wonder how Foss Park has changed in the last 20 years...

« **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:26:15 PM »

97 w/in 25 miles of my actual home, of those I have played around 20. In the past three years I have played 5 or less.

« **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:26:55 PM »

Shivas

> On a normal day, you can hear the ROTCs marching from Great Lakes still....

Whenever I play Shoreacres, I like to hear this sound, as it is a sound that brings back great memories...

You see, I was born up there at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, not far away, and have always felt an attachment to Shoreacres for this reason.

It must be in the blood....

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