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Anthony Gray

Boring
« on: January 22, 2011, 09:14:23 AM »

  What is the most boring premier golf course you have played?

  Anthony

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Brian Marion

Re: Boring
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2011, 09:30:32 AM »
The Slammer and The Squire at The World Golf Village

So boring I don't remember anything about it other than the feeling that I wasted some good time and money there.
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Richard Hetzel

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Re: Boring
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2011, 09:33:29 AM »
I would have to say Bay Harbor in Michigan. OK, but certainly did not live up to all the hype about it.
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Boring
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2011, 09:50:12 AM »
Cruden Bay 


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Mike Hogan

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Re: Boring
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2011, 09:53:20 AM »
For me there are 2 that really stand out Half Moon Bay Ocean course for the site very boring.
The other course is Sand Pines in Florence Oregon.
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Anthony Gray

Re: Boring
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2011, 09:58:34 AM »
Quote from: Mac Plumart on January 22, 2011, 09:50:12 AM
Cruden Bay 


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  BASTARD!!!

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Mac Plumart

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Re: Boring
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2011, 10:01:53 AM »
Anthony, interestingly enough that was my call sign in the Marines.  If the shoe fits, I guess.

Seriously, I think Rio Secco has to be up there.
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Anthony Gray

Re: Boring
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2011, 10:03:29 AM »


  Inverness Sucks.

  Anthony

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Jim Tang

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Re: Boring
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2011, 10:28:59 AM »
I'll second Bay Harbor.  The recent renovations at Cog Hill have made it very boring.
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Jud_T

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Re: Boring
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2011, 10:30:28 AM »
I'd agree on Bay Harbor and the new and "improved" Dubsdread, but I'd brazenly throw Torrey Pines into the mix...
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Matt_Cohn

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Re: Boring
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2011, 09:33:18 PM »
I don't know if this is "premier", but the University of New Mexico golf course. There are a very few courses I've played where I started forgetting holes shortly afterwards, but this was one.

Of course, remembering UNM might be all that remains soon, if the news is correct.
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Andy Troeger

Re: Boring
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2011, 09:53:42 PM »
Matt,
What's the news about UNM? I work for the university and don't know of any plans, although I haven't really asked...PM me if you'd rather.

I don't think the course is great, although I'm not sure I would have thought it (or some of the other nominees) as premier in the first place. Dubsdread might be a winner, given its placement in a couple Top 100 lists. 
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Scott Warren

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Re: Boring
« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2011, 10:01:07 PM »
The European Club.

Incidentally, it's no longer in a Google Maps "black hole" since the most recent upgrade. Search in Google Maps for "Ardanary, Ireland".
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Matt_Cohn

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Re: Boring
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2011, 10:12:02 PM »
Quote from: Andy Troeger on January 22, 2011, 09:53:42 PM
Matt,
What's the news about UNM? I work for the university and don't know of any plans, although I haven't really asked...PM me if you'd rather.

That it's way in debt and might close. Google, it's been covered in Golfweek and other places in the past couple of weeks.
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Andy Troeger

Re: Boring
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2011, 10:18:28 PM »
Thanks...I tried searching before I posted but didn't come up until I included GolfWeek. Admittedly doesn't sound good.
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Jason Topp

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Re: Boring
« Reply #15 on: January 22, 2011, 10:30:45 PM »
Torrey Pines South - tough to create a boring course in that location.
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Carl Nichols

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Re: Boring
« Reply #16 on: January 22, 2011, 10:41:40 PM »
Quote from: Scott Warren on January 22, 2011, 10:01:07 PM
The European Club.

Incidentally, it's no longer in a Google Maps "black hole" since the most recent upgrade. Search in Google Maps for "Ardanary, Ireland".

Boring? That's not the word I'd use to describe The European Club.
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jim_lewis

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Re: Boring
« Reply #17 on: January 22, 2011, 10:43:27 PM »
I just can't relate to the question. I've played hundreds of courses all over the world over the past 54 years. I have never been bored on a golf course. When golf becomes boring (just once) I will quit the game.
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Bill_McBride

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Re: Boring
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2011, 11:05:09 PM »
Quote from: jim_lewis on January 22, 2011, 10:43:27 PM
I just can't relate to the question. I've played hundreds of courses all over the world over the past 54 years. I have never been bored on a golf course. When golf becomes boring (just once) I will quit the game.

Ditto, even the 54 years part, give or take a year.

Some courses are more interesting than others, but the fact that you are hitting golf shots while navigating your way around the course means it has to be interesting.

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Anthony Gray

Re: Boring
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2011, 01:10:16 AM »


  I keep waiting for Pinehurst to get better.

  Anthony

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Ted Cahill

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Re: Boring
« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2011, 01:15:37 AM »
Ditto Half Moon Bay Ocean Course- never has less been done with more...LaQuinta Mountain underwhelmed me, as well
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Mark_F

Re: Boring
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2011, 01:26:29 AM »
The Lakes.

It's like a beautiful woman who needs a vaginoplasty.
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Doug Siebert

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Re: Boring
« Reply #22 on: January 23, 2011, 03:37:33 AM »
Quote from: Mark Ferguson on January 23, 2011, 01:26:29 AM
The Lakes.

It's like a beautiful woman who needs a vaginoplasty.


Its not tight enough? ;D
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Scott Warren

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Re: Boring
« Reply #23 on: January 23, 2011, 05:20:13 AM »
Carl:

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Boring? That's not the word I'd use to describe The European Club.

It's a gorgeous spot, for sure, but there are only so many 30-yard-wide fairways with hazards both sides you can look down before it becomes tired.
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Mark Chaplin

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Re: Boring
« Reply #24 on: January 23, 2011, 06:01:42 AM »
Agreed no such thing as a boring course, most disappointing is probably the accurate question but for many of us disappointing US top 100 courses come with an invite from a member and a gentleman would never criticise a hosts club in open forum.

Inverness is a mix, it has one of the best holes I've ever played - 7th, a hole I've played the best - 10th, in three rounds I've stiffed my second shot every round. The most out of place hole ever - 3rd and finally one of the more interesting and atmospheric holes - 18th, especially chipping and pitching at midnight, under floodlights with hickory clubs whilst avoiding the sprinklers.
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