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Scott_Burroughs

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Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« on: January 09, 2009, 03:14:42 PM »
This course was a pleasant surprise (to me), given (I think) it was the first Hills course I'd ever played, and Hills himself had been there within the last few years to re-do his own design.  It was a nice public gem, like World Woods, in the middle of 'nowhere'.  Lots of waste areas (not all parallel to playing lines), a number of central fairway bunkers, strategy, & some killer greens.

The mound fronting the long par 4 7th green:


From the side:


Bad pic of a terrific par 3 (#8) w/a well-sloped green:


Tee shot on par 4 9th, w/centerline bunker:


Par 4 10th, w/split fairway (upper & lower):


Par 4 12th, w/bunker left side of fairway, guarding optimal line in.  Right side of fairway has blind/semi-blind shot over right waste bunker high lip:


Somewhat Dye-like green to par 4 15th:


Wide fairway second shot on par 5 17th, left side of fairway is optimal angle:


From the right side of the quasi-Biarritz green on #17:


We spend a good 15 minutes trying all kinds of putts on this green (I feel bad I can't recall for sure, but I think that's [L-R]: Steve Hyden [?], John Mayhugh, and John Goodman):


Par 5 18th, w/centerline bunkers & more:


Wildly undulating green, w/spine running front front to back:


John Mayhugh's pics of Dunes can be found here:
http://golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,37030.msg758586.html#msg758586

Richard Boult


John Mayhugh

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2009, 11:13:58 AM »
Thanks for posting the pics Scott.  You didn't mention how enjoyable the ride was.   ;D

The guy putting is my buddy Beau (doesn't post on GCA).

Mike Hendren

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2009, 12:00:21 PM »
Scott, John et al

I'm finalizing a trip to the area in March with four rounds split:  2 @ Pine Barrens, 1 @ Rolling Oaks and 1 @ Dunes of Seville.  Would you agree?  I've only played Pine Barrens.  Thanks

Mike
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Wade Whitehead

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2009, 06:59:23 PM »
Thanks for the photos.  I'm playing Pine Barrens next Sunday, 36 at The Dunes on Monday, then Bardmoor in St. Pete before flying out on Tuesday.  The Dunes really does look better than I expected (though the friend hosting us has talked about it for a while now).

Michael: Pine Barrens and Rolling Oaks are both fantastic.  Each has been discussed in various previous GCA threads.  Enjoy!

WW
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John_Cullum

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2009, 09:21:18 PM »
I have a fairly open dance card if anybody needs an escort.

Mike H, I would say that's a pretty reasonable lineup
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Kyle Harris

Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2009, 09:22:44 PM »
Sarge/Mike,

Think you could squeeze Brooksville CC in there?

John Mayhugh

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2009, 09:59:52 PM »
Scott, John et al

I'm finalizing a trip to the area in March with four rounds split:  2 @ Pine Barrens, 1 @ Rolling Oaks and 1 @ Dunes of Seville.  Would you agree?  I've only played Pine Barrens.  Thanks

Mike

Those were the only three courses that I played on the trip and it sounds like you have the courses broken down correctly.  Pine Barrens was the best of the bunch.

Next time I'm in Brooksville, I have to give Brooksville CC a try.

John_Cullum

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2009, 09:45:28 AM »
Sarge/Mike,

Think you could squeeze Brooksville CC in there?

You know me Kyle, I'll go most anywhere. But that is good advice for someone who has seen Pine Barrens before, as I recall Mike has. Maybe Bogey should sub BCC for the second go around at PB
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Kyle Harris

Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2009, 09:52:34 AM »
Sarge/Mike,

Think you could squeeze Brooksville CC in there?

You know me Kyle, I'll go most anywhere. But that is good advice for someone who has seen Pine Barrens before, as I recall Mike has. Maybe Bogey should sub BCC for the second go around at PB

I agree and the second nine is as good as anything at World Woods.

Bogey,

Have you seen the short course at World Woods? It's a great way to kill 45 minutes...

Scott_Burroughs

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Re: Photos of The Dunes GC (FL) from Dixie Cup '08
« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2009, 01:29:44 PM »
Thanks for posting the pics Scott.  You didn't mention how enjoyable the ride was.   ;D

I did a fair amount of walking anyways, given we weren't allowed to.  Essentially 'free' caddies!

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The guy putting is my buddy Beau (doesn't post on GCA).

Right, now I remember.  Losing my memory in my old age....and that was the beginning of a looooong week.

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