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Dan Kelly

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #25 on: October 21, 2006, 08:11:48 AM »
Is there some sort of prize for the first publication that spells "Macdonald" right?

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cary lichtenstein

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #26 on: October 21, 2006, 08:43:34 AM »
On a previous thread I stated that I thought Doak whould get the job for the 4th course...I was right on.

I also wrote a thread about "Old White" at the Greenbrier, which I played twice last month. For those of you who do not know, that was a McDonald/Raynor course which has just reopened after a restoration.

For those of you not wanting to wait til Old McDonald opens in 2010, the "Old White" is a fun course with all the classic McD/Raynor greens and holes.

I mentioned as a suggestion for next years Dixie cup, that we do that course, the 9 hole course nearby played with wooden clubs pre 1900, the Homestead's Cascade by Flynn and then drive to Williamsburg and play Strantz's 2 courses there, Royal New Kent and Stonehouse

Anybody like those ideas????????? ;D
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Tim Copeland

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #27 on: October 21, 2006, 09:46:22 AM »
12 designers?!?!!??

Get your change orders ready boys!!!!

Who will build it??  Renaissance??
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PThomas

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #28 on: October 21, 2006, 10:06:37 AM »
Quote from: Shivas on October 21, 2006, 09:31:39 AM
how about "The MacDonald" or "The MacDonald Course" or
" MacDonald's Tribute"

MacDonald's Tribute?  Are you kidding?  That's horrible.

Personally, I'm not enamoured with Old MacDonald, but I could live with "The Evangelist", assuming George would permit it. ;)

"The Evangelist" sounds like a course for born-again Christians ??? :P
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Jim Adkisson

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #29 on: October 21, 2006, 10:09:27 AM »
Paul, that would be "the Rapture"

Concept course...12 designers...I woke up thinking that this is a tough pill to swallow...

Kinda like building a golf resort in the middle of nowhere, where "it always rains" with an unknown archi.

I guess this is right up Mr Keiser's alley.
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Tim Bert

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #30 on: October 21, 2006, 10:40:07 AM »
I don't particularly like the name either, but you know what...

I've never walked away after playing a round at any course thinking, "that course could have been so much better if only I liked the name more."

They've got the reputation and the goods at Bandon, so they could call a course "crap" or "pigsty" if they wanted and people would still line up to play.

At the end of the day, it really isn't about the name.

2007 is tentatively penciled in as my 3rd trip to Bandon, and it looks like 2010 will be the 4th!

Congratulations on landing another great project, Tom!
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RJ_Daley

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2006, 11:09:04 AM »
This sounds like an architects ball.  Any one of them could do the whole thing on their own and do a great job of representing Macdonald.  

They'll need a Godfather to keep focused.  I think they have that wise old sage in George.  It really sounds like this will be more fun than those archies should be allowed to have. ;) ;D

Cary, I think that is a great idea to have that next Dixie Cup at the Greenbrier and associated locations.  I nominate you to head the planning committee.  And keep it affordable!!! ;) ;D
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Joe Hancock

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2006, 12:30:39 PM »
Honestly....

None of you guys really care what the name of the 4th course is/ will be. Nice fodder, but....

Anyway, to keep with already spoken themes....this WILL be the second coming of Christ to the Bandon Resort for most of the worshippers who congregate here. Now, turn in your hymnals..... ;D

Joe
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Chris Burgard

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #33 on: October 21, 2006, 03:01:14 PM »

Will the logo incorporate Golden Arches??

 ;D
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Bob_Huntley

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #34 on: October 21, 2006, 03:10:04 PM »
Quite frankly, I think CB would be choleric over the name.

Bob
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Michael Moore

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #35 on: October 21, 2006, 03:19:30 PM »
Bob -

Don't worry, this group will have it abbreviated to OM in a week, and you can read that as the original mantra of the ultimate reality and be at peace.
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Tom_Doak

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #36 on: October 21, 2006, 03:33:38 PM »
Anyone who doesn't like the name is welcome to make a better suggestion; Mike isn't set on the name but it is the best one so far.  Naming a new course isn't as easy as it sounds.
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ForkaB

Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #37 on: October 21, 2006, 03:43:06 PM »
How about "CB Reborn!"?

Fits with Keiser's recycling theme and Doak's renaissance concept and Bahto's evangelistic bent, and avoids that tricky restoration/remodelling definitional problem in the future.......
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rjsimper

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #38 on: October 21, 2006, 04:00:27 PM »
I'm pretty partial to MGLO
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Anthony Butler

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #39 on: October 21, 2006, 04:31:29 PM »
Quote from: Jim Nugent on October 21, 2006, 01:22:51 AM
I think Old MacDonald is a great name.  Most people will remember it forever, and not in a bad way.  Especially if the course is a standout, which I will lay heavy odds on it is.  

With apologies to the recently closed rock club in the Bowery I submit....CBBD's. :)
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Brad Tufts

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #40 on: October 21, 2006, 04:41:03 PM »
Are we sure Mr. MacD. didn't have any attraction to women with a certain syndrome or two?...if so maybe that could be incorporated into the name..... ;)
« Last Edit: October 21, 2006, 04:41:27 PM by Brad Tufts »
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Michael Dugger

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #41 on: October 21, 2006, 04:47:24 PM »
The Macdonald Course at Bandon Dunes?
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Mike Erdmann

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #42 on: October 21, 2006, 05:44:14 PM »
Recycled Macdonald
« Last Edit: October 22, 2006, 03:56:43 PM by Mike_Erdmann »
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Tim Bert

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #43 on: October 21, 2006, 06:11:12 PM »
It would be pretty sweet to be the guy that came up with the name of the 4th course at Bandon.  That would be a story to tell!

How about:
National Golf Links of Bandon
CBM Dunes
Pacific Golf Links

Let the fun begin...

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Chris_Hunt

Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #44 on: October 21, 2006, 06:15:04 PM »
Congratulations, Tom and Jim and everyone involved.  I look forward to the product and the stories of collaboration.  But what about the project would be considered 'Old?'

New MacDonald would seem more appropriate, or Pacific Golf Links of America or NGLA West or Bandon Golf Links of America or CBML or anything non-nursery rhyme related...
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Bob_Huntley

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #45 on: October 21, 2006, 07:34:52 PM »
Tom,

St.Andrews West G.C.

Oregon National G.C.

The Founders Club G.C.

If I knew more about the terrain I might nominate Blackwell Heath G.C.... a CB family connection there.


Bob



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JR Potts

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #46 on: October 21, 2006, 08:17:25 PM »
CB's Reserve.
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Dan Smoot

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #47 on: October 21, 2006, 08:44:37 PM »
Lido Golf Links to memorilize a great lost links
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Mike McGuire

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #48 on: October 21, 2006, 10:50:07 PM »
iMac is taken.... perhaps iDunes
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Dan Kelly

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Re:Bandon's 4th Course Unveiled
« Reply #49 on: October 21, 2006, 11:05:39 PM »
Quote from: Tom_Doak on October 21, 2006, 03:33:38 PM
Anyone who doesn't like the name is welcome to make a better suggestion; Mike isn't set on the name but it is the best one so far.  Naming a new course isn't as easy as it sounds.


Thanks for the invitation.

I suggest: Macdonald Dunes.

(In time, golfers will end up calling it by its beloved nickname, Old Macdonald -- which, although a terrible formal name, is a fine nickname!)

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