I had the great pleasure of playing Fishers Island recently with some fellow GCA'ers. I probably have not played as many of the greats as many on here, but I have played Merion, PV, Pebble, etc.
Let me just say that my day at Fishers Island was one of the most enjoyable days of golf I have ever had. The place is flat out SPECIAL. The course is WOLRD CLASS and is kept it WORLD CLASS condition.
For the last week I have not stopped thinking about FI, and all of the very cool holes. I thought the opening hole was a great start to a round, kind of eases you into what you are about to experience. The Redan green on #2 is very cool.
The stretch of 3-7 are as good as any stretch of holes I have ever played. 3 is probably the best short 4 I've ever played and 4 is just such a fun hole.
The Biarrritz at 207 yards into the wind is easily as difficult as #5 as PV.
Fishers Island may not be the best course in the country(though its up there), but if I had to pick 1 course to play for the rest of my life I don't think there is any doubt in my mind Fishers Island would be the choice.
Jason