Paul,
I can easily see why some would really enjoy Eagle Eye. The features and contouring is very good and has a very rugged feel. There is also a fair amount of unusual / unexpected undulation and some very good quirk. I've been fortunate to play it a handful of times and have only one gripe and that is relative to some maintenance issues, but you know how I am. The rough at EE is some very rare stuff as well, although not overly penal in length it is like hitting out of velcro. I have no idea how they do it but be prepared to swing hard to extract a shot. A couple of the par 3's are the same hole, some housing is a little close for my taste and some bunkering is a little to much like donut sprinkles for my taste as well but... that's me. All in all a very fine product for being "in town". I think you would really enjoy it from our visits. I would drive over there to play it with you, let's put it that way!
Brian,
Better check your counts, I know that on the day you visited we played 36, although Iwouldn't blame you for trying to forget that double press with Dave during the second round.
i think with a few more plays we might move up the list as well. Very happy to be in the top ten though.
I'm curious how The Thoroughbred and the Heathlands have such appeal. Not meant as a criticism of your list, but I have never really enjoyed them. Please help me understand your view, I might just learn something.
As for Bay Harbor, I think the course and its current status boils down to a really good nine - Links, a unique nine - Quarry, and a yawner third nine Preserve. Arcadia steals the thunder from the good nine as being a better or more linksy display just down the road.
I would offer that Hidden River needs to get some consideration in that list as well. When you consider that the golf porion of the site was originally three flat pieces of land the result is amazing and a fine display of imagination and craftsmanship.
Matt & Jeff,
You really must come for a visit.
Cheers!
JT