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Bill_McBride

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #275 on: December 07, 2011, 07:45:41 AM »
Quote from: Mark Chaplin on December 07, 2011, 07:32:24 AM


Bill is there a second New Zealand golf club in England?  I played a very nice one yesterday in Surrey!



Did we cross a border I missed?   ;D
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Mark Chaplin

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #276 on: December 07, 2011, 08:23:24 AM »
Several - Suffolk is north east of London past Essex. Good courses there are Purdis Heath, Aldeburgh and Woodbridge.
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Michael Goldstein

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #277 on: December 07, 2011, 08:23:57 AM »
Chappas, yes my friend although that is a thing of the past as it is nearly 2012 now... Time flies.
Unfortunately my list has barely changed from this thread in August, with the exception of NSW, The Lakes & Stockton. Hopefully will get back your way in 2012.
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Chip Gaskins

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #278 on: December 07, 2011, 08:51:01 AM »
Royal Melbourne
St Andrews Beach
Kingston Heath
Barnbougle Dunes
Lost Farm
New South Wales
Fishers Island
Winged Foot
Sleepy Hollow
Yale
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Ian Andrew

Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #279 on: December 07, 2011, 09:23:03 AM »
This is typical for an architect ...

Last week of of October

Pacific Dunes
Old Macdonald x5 (6 rounds - 3 days)

Cherry Hill x2 (2 rounds - one day)

Early August

Maple Downs
Highlands Links (18 holes in work boots w/ rental clubs)
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #280 on: December 07, 2011, 09:26:29 AM »
Highlands Links (18 holes in work boots w/ rental clubs)

Ian, that sounds pretty neat!
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Dave Givnish

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #281 on: December 07, 2011, 09:50:46 AM »
1. Desert Forest
2. Desert Highlands
3. Pebble Beach
4. Golf Club Scottsdale
5. Pasatiempo
6. The Preserve
7. Cypress Point
8. San Francisco GC
9. Farmington - VA
10. Kinloch - VA
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Tom Birkert

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #282 on: December 07, 2011, 10:09:32 AM »
Quote from: BCrosby on December 06, 2011, 12:14:26 PM
Tom Birkert wins this on the strength of his US courses alone. Wow.

A hat tip to Bill McBride on his English courses. Interesting group. A man of discerning tastes.

Bob

Bob,

It's not winning, it's the taking part that counts! My colleague on the trip would probably have a more impressive recent list as he was able to complete the trip whereas I had to return home for an emergency.

The atmosphere at top US courses is, in my experience, so welcoming, and that is due to the Members.

We have a different model in terms of access over here, and it's lovely to experience the different cultures.
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #283 on: December 07, 2011, 10:21:04 AM »
I agree that it isn't "winning" with the most impressive list.  To me, this thread could be a great conversation starter especially in regards to certain great trips and/or hidden gems. 

-Like Lou's mention of Tallgrass.  I'm no expert at this architecture thing, but whoever designed that course has some talent.  That course is well designed and worth playing for sure.

I love stumbling across hidden gems, both in regards to courses and holes.  Adam Clayman told me to continue to play courses regardless if the masses rate them high as I just might find a cool hole and/or course.  He's right.  At The Phoenix Golf Links in Ohio, I found a few really neat holes in the middle of the course...they were fun to play and interesting.  And the 6th hole at Olde Stone resulted in one of my biggest laughs on a golf course with that big ol' hidden bunker in the middle of the fairway. 

Anyway, that is just how I see it.  If someone who's played a lot of golf courses and seems to have similar taste as I do plays some random course that I haven't heard of and likes it...maybe I'll give it a whirl.
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Lou Cutolo

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #284 on: December 07, 2011, 11:07:40 AM »
Mac,

Gil Hance designed Tall Grass

Lou
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #285 on: December 07, 2011, 11:27:19 AM »
Thanks Lou.  But I should have put a smiley or winking icon or something.  I knew it was Gil and was being a goof ball.  Another poor attempt at trying to be funny from me.  Sorry.
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Jim Colton

Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #286 on: December 07, 2011, 11:35:24 AM »
I don't mean to brag, I don't mean to boast. But this last ten is like hot butter on your breakfast toast:

Pacific Dunes
Bandon Trails
Old Macdonald
Somerset Hills
Trump Colorado
Prairie Landing
Cantigny
National Golf Links of America
Colorado Golf Club
Castle Pines
« Last Edit: December 07, 2011, 05:07:04 PM by Jim Colton »
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Bill McKinley

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #287 on: December 07, 2011, 03:19:18 PM »
1. Canterbury Golf Club
2. Muirfield Village Golf Club
3. Fairlawn Country Club
4. Firestone Country Club (South Course)
5. Merion Golf Club (East Course)
6. French Creek Golf Club
7. Oakmont Country Club
8. Sand Ridge Golf Club
9. Acacia Country Club
10. Barrington Golf Club
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Ross Harmon

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #288 on: December 07, 2011, 03:24:59 PM »
This is everywhere I played in 2011... with# of times (if more than 1), from order of course visited most recent to oldest.

Broken Tee, Englewood, CO (x5)
Ballyneal, Holyoke, CO (x5)
Riverdale Dunes, Brighton, CO (x4)
Ridge at Castle Pines, Castle Pines North, CO
Maxinkuckee CC, Culver, IN (x10+)
Mystic Hills, Culver, IN (x2)
Buffalo Run, Commerce City, CO
Cog Hill Dubsdread, Lemont, IL
Dye Fore, Casa de Campo, DR (x2)
La Romana CC, Casa de Campo, DR
Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo, DR (x3)
The Links, Casa de Campo, DR
La Cana, Punta Cana, DR
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Jeff Shelman

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #289 on: December 07, 2011, 03:28:05 PM »
Here is an updated list from me. From newest to oldest.

Old Chatham Golf Club, Durham, N.C.
Greensboro Country Club (Farm), Greensboro, N.C.
Southview Country Club, West St. Paul, Minn.
Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington, Minn.
Rochester Golf and Country Club, Rochester, Minn.
Eau Claire Golf and Country Club, Altoona, Wis.
Northland Country Club, Duluth, Minn.
Big Fish Golf Club, Hayward, Wis.
Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights, Minn.
Edina Country Club, Edina, Minn.

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Sven Nilsen

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #290 on: December 07, 2011, 05:48:36 PM »
Quote from: Ross Harmon on December 07, 2011, 03:24:59 PM
This is everywhere I played in 2011... with# of times (if more than 1), from order of course visited most recent to oldest.

Broken Tee, Englewood, CO (x5)
Ballyneal, Holyoke, CO (x5)
Riverdale Dunes, Brighton, CO (x4)
Ridge at Castle Pines, Castle Pines North, CO
Maxinkuckee CC, Culver, IN (x10+)
Mystic Hills, Culver, IN (x2)
Buffalo Run, Commerce City, CO
Cog Hill Dubsdread, Lemont, IL
Dye Fore, Casa de Campo, DR (x2)
La Romana CC, Casa de Campo, DR
Teeth of the Dog, Casa de Campo, DR (x3)
The Links, Casa de Campo, DR
La Cana, Punta Cana, DR

Ross:

What's your take on Mystic Hills?
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Mark Chaplin

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #291 on: December 07, 2011, 07:47:00 PM »
Goldie is 2012 when you get a proper job?? We'll have a beer or two and a few games if you get over next year, just remember some street shoes! Don't forget Dickie Laurenson is also still in London.
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Michael Baldwin

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #292 on: December 07, 2011, 08:26:26 PM »
Mostly Chicago area public courses with the exception of a charity outing at Medinah and a honeymoon round in Costa Rica.

Tango Mar Beach and Golf Resort - Tambor, Costa Rica
Coyote Run GC - Flossmoor, IL
Medinah CC (#1) - Medinah, IL
Glenwoodie GC - Glenwood, IL
Mystic Hills GC (x2) - Culver, IN
The Warren Course - South Bend, IN
Jackson Park GC - Chicago, IL
Hunter's Ridge GC - Princeton, IL
Ravisloe CC - Homewood, IL
Stonewall Orchard - Grayslake, IL

Sven,

I'm not Ross but, I enjoyed a 36 hole day at Mystic Hills in August (played The Warren Course the next day).  Definitely a tale of two very different nines.  The dramatic terrain and wild greens were a nice departure from the flattish courses around Chicago.  My only complaint is that I used the same club on three of the four par 3's.  We solved that issue on the second round by moving up a tee on 3 and 17. 

The value was exceptional.  The casual, family run, vibe was great.  We had between round hot dogs with the Super who was quite proud of the whole operation.  I'm planning on going back at least once next season.

 
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jonathan_becker

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #293 on: December 07, 2011, 08:29:27 PM »
Michael,

Wow!  Including myself and one other GCAer, I figured no one else on this board had been to Tango Mar
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Michael Baldwin

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #294 on: December 07, 2011, 08:44:15 PM »
Jonathan,

I thought I would be the only one!  We spent the second half of our honeymoon at Tango Mar.  The golf course is one of the quirkiest I've ever played: criss-crossing holes, the smallest green I've ever seen (#2), horse tracks on the greens, and a couple free-range dogs who joined me for a hole (until they realized I didn't have any food to give).  Not surprisingly, I had the whole course to myself.

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jonathan_becker

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #295 on: December 07, 2011, 08:56:03 PM »
Michael,

I didn't get to play it because I dislocated my shoulder the night before.... but here's a shot for you of my buddy, Carr.  Man, I still can't believe someone else has seen this place!

« Last Edit: December 07, 2011, 08:59:48 PM by jonathan_becker »
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Matthew Sander

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #296 on: December 07, 2011, 09:13:25 PM »
Jonathan,

You're burying the lead my man...dislocated shoulder? In Costa Rica? That sounds like the stuff legends are made of...
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jonathan_becker

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #297 on: December 07, 2011, 09:20:12 PM »
Matthew,

I can assure you that major injuries in third-world countries are not recommended. 

PM sent!
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #298 on: December 07, 2011, 10:08:48 PM »
Quote from: Brian Sheehy on December 07, 2011, 09:59:38 PM
Old Macdonald
Bandon Dunes
Bandon Trails
San francisco golf club
Olympic club
Berkshire Red
Royal Cinque Ports
Strandhill
Donegal
Sligo

The highlight of this ten and of my golfing life to date? The Bandon courses - absolutely incredible place - believe me, the Americans can do links golf!  I thought I had seen some nice places but Bandon takes the biscuit for me. As a whole that is. 36 at Pacific Dunes tomorrow. I think I will be coming back here for many years to come.

That is a strong statement from an Irishman (I have that right don't I?).  What was your favorite of the Bandon mix?  Well, wait until you hit Pacific Dunes before you answer.
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Greg Ross

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Re: Your Last Ten
« Reply #299 on: December 07, 2011, 10:11:55 PM »
Probably not too exciting for anyone, but:
Carolina Golf Club
Cowans Ford
Pine Needles
Mid Pines
Tobacco Road
The Pit
Pinehurst National
Southern Pines
Little River
Tanglewood

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