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[Mike Benham]

Another round of “Name the Golf Course”


#1

Notice the similarities to Augusta?





#2





#3





#4





#5





Bonus photo - #6

[Tom Huckaby]

1 is Lake Merced.

[Kalen Braley]

I only know the bonus one..

The old naval station on Alameda island.  Mythbusters run some of thier "experiments" there from time to time.


#4 - That course in Oregon with the hole in the middle of two giant swells.  I know pretty lame guess.

#3 - Looks very familiar, just can't place it.  Is it a hole at Chardonnay in Napa?

[Phil McDade]

#4 - That course in Oregon with the hole in the middle of two giant swells.  I know pretty lame guess.

Astoria

[Tom Huckaby]

I know you all are wrong about #4, but only because Mike told me what this was before he put it up.  But more importantly,

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, NL WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!

Man does not live by golf alone.  And how appropriate that I interrupt a thread started by a Giant fan to make that proclamation.

[Mike Benham]

#4 - That course in Oregon with the hole in the middle of two giant swells.  I know pretty lame guess.

Astoria

#4 is not Astoria ...

#3 is not at Chardonnay ...

#1 is Lake Merced, # 15, Fortress, a 221 yard par 3

[Tom Huckaby]

Was Kalen right about #6?  And do I get extra points for naming the dog?

Is it Beamer the wonderdog?

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, NL WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!

[Kalen Braley]

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, NL WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!

Damn it Huck.. No one cares about the Dodgers.      

Is it good to see your boys relevant again..how long has it been?  Since Oral Herscheiser in 88?

[Tom Huckaby]

Aha!  I think I got #5

Coyote Creek - Valley course - #12 - dogleg left shortish par 4, swale in the green.  Very tricky angle in this photo, flattening the swale.

And Kalen, I know you bleed Dodger Blue also.

 

[Kalen Braley]

Dodger Blue?  No way man...after they beat my A's in 88, that was it...

Ok back to the holes.

#2 - Just a wild stab in the dark, based on course conditions (the lack therof), the trees, and that hole which is a bunker I'm guessing its Montclair golf course in Oakland.

#4 - I should know this one...as I'm assuming its in the bay area somewhere.

[JMorgan]

I know you all are wrong about #4, but only because Mike told me what this was before he put it up.  But more importantly,

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, NL WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!

Man does not live by golf alone.  And how appropriate that I interrupt a thread started by a Giant fan to make that proclamation.

sark

[Kalen Braley]

#3 looks like something in the Walnut Creek/Concord area.  Oakhurst Country Club?

[john_foley]

LOS ANGELES DODGERS, NL WEST CHAMPIONS!!!!

Huck - I like the theory - set your expectations low and you won't be disappointed later.

[David Panzarasa]

#6 is a Vizsla? 

[Robert Warren]

Kalen,

I have played Oakhurst a few times and don't recognize that hole. However I could be wrong.

[Kalen Braley]

Kalen,

I have played Oakhurst a few times and don't recognize that hole. However I could be wrong.

I was just guessing...never played it myself.  More trying to identiy the area.  And most of the others in that area I have played.  So some quasi elimination logic there.. 

[Jeff_Stettner]

Is number 2 Lincoln Park?

[Steve Pieracci]

#3 is the 3rd hole @ San Juan Oaks.  359 yard Par 4

#4 is the 4th @ Torrey Pines South

#5 is 

#6 Yes, it is Beemer the Wonder dog.

Mr. H.   
I hate the Dodgers.  Leave them out of this discussion please 

[Sandy Barrens Sr.]

1 is Lake Merced.

Mike takes photos from interesting angles-I've played the hole over 500 times and didn't get it right away

[Adam Clayman]

I thought #3 was at san juan Oaks too. But I thought it the par 3 on the back nine.

[Tom Huckaby]

Methinks Pieracci has it right re SJO, as misguided as he is re baseball.  Looking at it now, yep, it's the Freddie Couples dogleg right slider par 4, #3.  It's just another VERY weird angle, taken looking back at the green as one exits via path to #4 tee.  Mike is GREAT at disguising holes in this manner.


None of you have come close re #4, and you are gonna bash Benham when you get the right answer.  Again I only know because he told me yesterday off-line.


And I am very proud to get the name of the dog correct, even if I spelled it wrong.

 

[Kalen Braley]

Tom is #4 a NLE? 

And how about another hint.  Is it found in the bay area?

[Tom Huckaby]

Tom is #4 a NLE? 

And how about another hint.  Is it found in the bay area?

It's Benham's game so only he should answer those.  I just figured he wouldn't mind if I told you all none of you were correct yet.

TH

[Mike Benham]

Stettner has #2 correct, it is the 4th hole at Lincoln Park.

Pieracci is correct, San Juan Oaks for #3

Huckaby is also correct for #5, Coyote Creek Valley Course, 12th hole with a wicked swale bisecting the green




As for #4, it is still active, not in California and east of the Rockies …


As for the bonus photo, it is a Hungarian Vizsla (1 pt for David), his name is Beamer the Wonderdog (1 pt for Huckaby) and it is at the decommissioned Naval Air Station Alamada (1 pt for Kalen).

However, there is a golf course connection with the photo …

[Tom Huckaby]

The golf course connection re #6 is that that is where the long-planned Kyle Phillips course is going to go?

[Kalen Braley]

#4 - I'd say the dell hole at Erin Hills, but there are too many trees around, doesn't look right.

Is there really a course being planned for out there?  Oh baby, they could sure build a stunner out there, of course they would have to bring a bunch of dirt in.  Perhaps when they rip up all the old concrete they could use it to make the base for the containment mounds between holes.    

[Mike Benham]

The golf course connection re #6 is that that is where the long-planned Kyle Phillips course is going to go?

Yes, it is the site of Alameda Point, a huge development that, with the economic uncertainty has not been moving as fast as expected.

Kyle Phillips has Alameda Point Golf Links on his website as a project although I can't see to verify if much progress has been made.



Earlier this month, there was an article in a local rag where the developer is seeking a financial partner.

BizJournal article on Alameda Point

SunCal wants partner for Alameda Point
East Bay Business Times - by Jessica Saunders Staff reporter
Friday, September 5, 2008

SunCal Cos., the second master developer at Alameda Point, is asking the city for permission to bring on a financial partner.

East Coast hedge fund D.E. Shaw & Co. would provide $10 million to help SunCal complete the approval process.

The City Council said it would agree to accept D.E. Shaw as a partner in the project if caveats are put into place that protect SunCal’s management of day-to-day operations. Both the city and the Navy are eager to see action on redevelopment of the 770-acre former Alameda Naval Air Station. The city wants an eyesore remade as a vibrant waterfront mixed-use development and the Navy wants to collect $108.5 million for the land.

While SunCal officials would not give a reason for taking on a financial partner at this early stage, the need for cash could be one reason.

SunCal, which has agreed to pay upfront costs, has been spending a lot of money on the pre-development effort – at least $2.7 million, according numbers provided by the city.
 

[Robert Warren]

Monarch Bay and Metro better hope that Phillips doesn't create a links style gem bordering the bay. Although I sure do!!!

[Tom Huckaby]

Robert - you and me both, bruthah, re the last part.  The views alone there would have to make any course pretty darn fun. 

I wonder though if the others will suffer due to the competition.  I think we have more than enough golfers to support all three.... But in these economic times, who knows?

I just hope said times allow the new course to get built!  Not my area of expertise for sure.  I shall just wait and hope.

[Robert Warren]

Yes we shall. What is the name of the new course just built in the NY area, Liberty National?? They are having the Barclays there next year. If I recall you can see downtown NY across the water. Sounds like it would be a pretty similar situation if the course in Alameda get built, but better!!!! SF over NY any day.