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Off topic rant. The JK, great list. I've been to about three of those places. Whispering Pines is one I want to see.
Hey Sandy, what's up? I've heard the same thing about Whisper Rock.
Kinloch is worthy of its high ranking. It's a quiet place most nights, a club where golf is king and people go to play and practice. A first class place to bring a small group and stay.
Bandon Dunes Resort has to be considered one of the all time greats, doesn't it? Greatest resort facility in the world? I just passed through, two Macdonalds with Trails, please. Old Mac from the back tees in the afternoon wind, 85-86. Played OK; I'm not as good as I used to be, but believe me, it is hard and fun from back there when the wind is blowing fifteen.
I've had epic moments these last few years, ones where I knew they were once in a lifetime events. So lucky. Some of that is private, and much of it depends on being with friends.
I'm happy to debate what constitutes "experience", but nothing beats playing the course and having a place to talk about it afterwards. That's the way basketball is. Run around, bang each other's brains out on the court, and afterwards have a beverage, and enjoy that elated tired feeling, when you competed and laughed together.