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Tom Doak's Worst Holes - Barbeque the "Sacred Cow"

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Tom_Doak:
Andrew:  What don't you like about any of those holes at Cape Kidnappers?

Chris Burgard:

--- Quote from: Tommy Naccarato on July 15, 2006, 02:25:16 AM ---Chris,
 Don't worry, I'll hunt you down like the dog you are and find you! Nomater if it means crossing an ocean or two!

As far as Mr. Doak's Famous BBQ Dead Duck (the 10th at Apache Stronghold) I'll say that I think it is a severely misunderstood hole by many.

I also think it's exceptional, just like the other 17 holes that compliment it. From the serpintine bunker that leads up the middle creating all kinds of defined avenues of play, it was interesting to see how that hole made me want to try a different route everytime. I felt an instant infinity to this golf hole all the way to the reverse punch bowl green. I have yet to see another green in golf that is similar to it, but that's whe you get when your at Apache Stronghold, warts and all.

So, is it a sacred cow?

I can only hope so!

By far, and I haven't seen the hole grassed or remotely close to finish, his Worst BBQ'ed Sacred Cow is #8 at Seboneck. But all of you knew that going in!
 

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Mr. Naccarato,

You don't have to cross an ocean...but will need your passport!

Given that you didn't name AS #10 in you top Doak holes, I think I'm probably safe for now.

I did like the green site on 10 and loved AS overall, but 10 was the hole I liked the least.

Chris

Chris Burgard:

--- Quote from: John Vander Borght on July 16, 2006, 09:17:07 PM ---I've played Pacfic, Apache and Stone Eagle.  In general I've loved all of them.

My least favorite hole is probably the par 5 #16 at Apache.  It has been a few years, but as I recall, the fairway landing area was way too small.   It is the one green that I can't remember there either, which just might be my fault.  Something about the hole didn't sit well with me in any of the 4 rounds I've played there.  I seem to recall thinking that it would be better if there was an alternate fairway across the hazard that a bigger hitter could go for.

At first I wasn't a great fan of #17 either as the green seemed too severe for that long a par 3, but it grew on me.


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John,

Glad to hear that AS #17 grew on you.

I thought that it was a terrific par 3...despite the fact that I flushed a 3-wood and was left with a nearly impossible 2-putt for par.

Chris

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