Thats a decent start. I will admit there are some interesting holes at TP south, but lets see how TP stacks up against PD in a head to head match.
1st) PD 1 up. TP south 1st hole is an average muni-esque yawner.
2nd) PD 2 up. Ditto the 2nd hole for TP. PD 2 has some much going on here in terms of strategy and otherwise, I could write a whole page on it.
3rd) PD 3 up. TP at least starts to get interesting here but can't compete with the center fairway bunkering and amazing green complex at PD's 3rd.
4th) Half. Both very fine holes with good views and strategy.
5th) Half again. But only out of pity. The 5th green at PD is full of options and otherwise, but TP 5 is also at least somewhat interesting as well.
6th) PD 4 up. This one isn't even close. TP a boring ho-hum par 5. PD one of the best short par 4's you will ever play.
7th) PD 5 up. Once again, not even a competition. PDs 7th hole can go up against any other hole...on any course.
8th) PD 4 up. This is an interesting hole at TP south. I've heard many talk about the merits of 8 at PD...but I didn't get it. I guess I need to take another look.
9th) PD 5 up. Another ho-hum muni straightaway hole at TP, and another great hole at Pacific. Awesome tee shot, with a tricky approach to the lower green.
10th) Half - Once again being generous here. TP 10 does require some strategy in terms of positioning off the tee.
11th) PD 6 up. World class par 3 at PD...just another long hole at TP thats getting old and repetitive.
12th) PD 5 up. The 12th at TP is a pretty neat hole that requires 2 great shots with some punishment around the green for offline shots
13th) PD 6 up. Another world class hole at PD, doesn't need to be re-stated. While I actually really like the strategy on TP 13, still short of PD shawk and awe.
14th) Half - While I really like this par 3 at PD, 14 at TP has some good qualities including the tricky approach.
15th) PD 7 up. Nothing much going on at TP on this one... Straight fairway then find the green. 15 at PD requires all sorts of obstacles to overcome including the fairway bunker ~60 yards short of the green.
16th) PD 8 up. TP south is just another long par 3. 16 at PD has more strategy on that one hole that I think the entire course at TP.
17th) Half - More generosity here. 17 at TP takes two good shots to score well. PD is also a nice Redan version.
18th) PD 9 up. Not even close on this one John and if I have to explain how hideous that pond is fronting the green then....well
So PD wins 9 up in a landslide. TP does manage to eek out two holes though 8 and 12. I may be convinced to go half on 13, but that would be about it.
How do you see it John??