How Many Acres do You Need?

[Forrest Richardson]

I like Jeff's range...but there are always exceptions.

The Adobe Course at the Arizona Biltmore (6,500 yards) sits on 90 acres. It is a core routing (Wm. Parc Bell), with many parallel fairways — the more efficient from a geometric perspective.

Jack Snyder created 18 holes, par-56 on 49 acres of land — Mountain Shadows also has a short range! — And, if that is not enough, it winds through a resort and housing. We are renovating and updating it:

http://www.golfgroupltd.com/mountain_shadows.html

And, currently we are adding nine holes to an old course. The new land is only 40 acres. Par for the added nine will be 34...and we are currently at 2,600 yards.

These, of course, are exceptions. More land usually produces a better experience...but sites such as Merion are quite constrainted and yet enable a wonderful setting and experience.

[Jim Franklin]

Guy -

I have you on the tee May through April wherever you want to play. Have fun with Mr Taylor this weekend.

[david h. carroll]

Further showcasing the brilliance of Raynor's routing skills, Elkridge sits on under 100acres and your life is not in danger.

Mr. Phelan--thanks for taking my spot on the Mtn Lake trip and we all eagerly await your "evaluation".

DC