I think there is general consensus among those who have played the original at St Andrews, #11 (High Hole Home) on the Old Course, that all the attempts to recreate this hole and the spirit of its varied challenges have been less than successful. I know that the Eden holes on the half dozen Macdonald-Raynor courses I've played haven't been up to the challenge.
For those who have played the Eden #2 at Old Macdonald and have the rest of the background (played the Old Course Eden and some other US efforts at the Eden), what's your opinion? I would love to hear from Tom Doak and George Bahto on this subject!
And of course I am excited about the prospect of a visit out there, most likely in 2011.