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John McCarthy

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Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« on: March 31, 2014, 06:46:04 PM »
I am afraid Suffolk County, NY would probably win this with NGLA, Shinnicock, Bridge,  Sebonack, et al.  But it would not make for a fun discussion.  Plus it would be like cheering for the Yankees.  

Monteray area should also be discussed.  

But I am a DuPage County lad at heart.  Chicago Golf speaks for itself, Butler National is a stout modern course and the Medinah complex has hosted multiple majors (plus a new course coming on line this spring).  

So let's have at it.  

And is there a county that has more great courses per capita than Hooker County, NE?
« Last Edit: March 31, 2014, 10:11:34 PM by John McCarthy »
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Chris Johnston

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2014, 06:49:42 PM »
Franklin County, Ohio?
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DMoriarty

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2014, 06:55:23 PM »
Quote from: John McCarthy on March 31, 2014, 06:46:04 PM
I am afraid Suffolk County, NJ would probably win  . . .

That Chris Christie has got his hands in everything.
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Tim Martin

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2014, 07:26:30 PM »
Quote from: John McCarthy on March 31, 2014, 06:46:04 PM
I am afraid Suffolk County, NJ would probably win this with NGLA, Shinnicock, Bridge,  Sebonack, et al.  But it would not make for a fun discussion.  Plus it would be like cheering for the Yankees. 

Monteray area should also be discussed. 

But I am a DuPage County lad at heart.  Chicago Golf speaks for itself, Butler National is a stout modern course and the Medinah complex has hosted multiple majors (plus a new course coming on line this spring). 

So let's have at it. 

And is there a county that has more great courses per capita than Hoover County, NE?

John-That's Suffolk County New York. Jersey's on the other side of the Hudson. ;)
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John McCarthy

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2014, 07:33:46 PM »
OK, everyone is right.  My auto correct or my fat fingers on my mobile have betrayed me.
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Matthew Lloyd

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2014, 07:38:28 PM »
Quote from: Chris Johnston on March 31, 2014, 06:49:42 PM
Franklin County, Ohio?

+1 on this

As a native I am admittedly a homer, but I think Franklin County is certainly a nominee
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Terry Lavin

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2014, 07:40:03 PM »
DuPage County?
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Joe Bausch

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2014, 07:40:10 PM »
Some people might nominate Delaware County, PA.  Well, however, I think New Jersey County, PA is superior.  The number of excellent Filene's, Buergerking's, etc cannot be matched.

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Chris DeToro

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #8 on: March 31, 2014, 07:44:54 PM »
Unfortunately I'm not really clear where the county lines are drawn or even what county I live in, but how about Westchester County in NY?  There's a few decent tracks there...
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Ed Brzezowski

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2014, 08:26:09 PM »
Joe B is close with Delco as it's known around here but I would propose Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

Ross and Flynn live side by side. Varied topography exists throughout the county. Populated with good courses.
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Mark Bourgeois

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2014, 08:39:12 PM »
Suffolk County.
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Brad Tufts

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2014, 10:06:14 PM »
Essex County, Mass.

-Myopia, Leeds
-Essex CC, Ross
-Salem CC, Ross
-Tedesco, Wogan/Stiles
-Kernwood, Ross
-Bass Rocks GC, Leeds, plus others
-Haverhill CC, Stiles
-Beverly Golf & Tennis, Stiles
-Gannon Muni, Stiles
-Merrimack Valley GC, Ross, but since modified
-Andover CC, Ross among others
-Ipswich CC, RTJ
-Renaissance Club, Silva
-Turner Hill, Hurdzan
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Tim_Weiman

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2014, 10:11:48 PM »
Quote from: Chris DeToro on March 31, 2014, 07:44:54 PM
Unfortunately I'm not really clear where the county lines are drawn or even what county I live in, but how about Westchester County in NY?  There's a few decent tracks there...

Chris,

Does Westchester really offer a variety of both private and public courses?
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Jim Nugent

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2014, 11:58:41 PM »
Coos County, Oregon.
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Chris DeToro

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #14 on: April 01, 2014, 07:35:23 AM »
Quote from: Tim_Weiman on March 31, 2014, 10:11:48 PM
Quote from: Chris DeToro on March 31, 2014, 07:44:54 PM
Unfortunately I'm not really clear where the county lines are drawn or even what county I live in, but how about Westchester County in NY?  There's a few decent tracks there...

Chris,

Does Westchester really offer a variety of both private and public courses?

Nope, I actually can't think of a single one worth noting.  But for the land that covers Westchester County, there's a lot of world class golf
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Philip Caccamise

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #15 on: April 01, 2014, 09:06:41 AM »
Quote from: Tim_Weiman on March 31, 2014, 10:11:48 PM
Quote from: Chris DeToro on March 31, 2014, 07:44:54 PM
Unfortunately I'm not really clear where the county lines are drawn or even what county I live in, but how about Westchester County in NY?  There's a few decent tracks there...

Chris,

Does Westchester really offer a variety of both private and public courses?

Westchester might be the biggest divergence between public and private anywhere. The public golf is pretty terrible.

While still probably the overall winner, Suffolk doesn't have many great public courses either, though. Montauk is really good, Timber Point was a Colt/Alison that really could use a restoration, Tallgrass is excellent (if not overpriced), but that's about it that I could think of that was worth the drive from the City. Correct me if I missed any.

I think Bergen County NJ and Delaware County PA are at least in the conversation for runner up positions.
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Tim Martin

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #16 on: April 01, 2014, 09:15:11 AM »
Quote from: Philip Caccamise on April 01, 2014, 09:06:41 AM
Quote from: Tim_Weiman on March 31, 2014, 10:11:48 PM
Quote from: Chris DeToro on March 31, 2014, 07:44:54 PM
Unfortunately I'm not really clear where the county lines are drawn or even what county I live in, but how about Westchester County in NY?  There's a few decent tracks there...

Chris,

Does Westchester really offer a variety of both private and public courses?




Westchester might be the biggest divergence between public and private anywhere. The public golf is pretty terrible.

While still probably the overall winner, Suffolk doesn't have many great public courses either, though. Montauk is really good, Timber Point was a Colt/Alison that really could use a restoration, Tallgrass is excellent (if not overpriced), but that's about it that I could think of that was worth the drive from the City. Correct me if I missed any.

I think Bergen County NJ and Delaware County PA are at least in the conversation for runner up positions.

Phil-Agreed on Bergen County and think it's neighbor Essex County could also get a mention. A sample off the top of my head:

Essex County CC
 Montclair GC
Mountain Ridge CC
Essex Fells CC
Glen Ridge CC
Crestmont CC
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Kyle Casella

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #17 on: April 01, 2014, 09:22:16 AM »
Coos County...
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Tim Gavrich

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #18 on: April 01, 2014, 09:30:33 AM »
If public AND private golf need to be considered, what about Moore County, NC?
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Michael Blake

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #19 on: April 01, 2014, 09:42:42 AM »
Quote from: Tim Martin on April 01, 2014, 09:15:11 AM
Phil-Agreed on Bergen County and think it's neighbor Essex County could also get a mention. A sample off the top of my head:

Essex County CC
 Montclair GC
Mountain Ridge CC
Essex Fells CC
Glen Ridge CC
Crestmont CC


Ah, my home county.  I agree with you, Tim.
Don't forget:

Rock Spring (Raynor & Banks, KBM)
and 1/2 of the 36 of Canoe Brook is in Essex County

And I'd add the public courses I grew up playing (though not sure what's left of original designs)

Byrne (Banks)
Hendricks Field (Banks)
Weequahic (George Low)
East Orange (actually in Short Hills) (Bendelow)

Hopefully Pat will chime in regarding all the great golf in Essex County.  He's probably still celebrating ND women's nice win against Baylor  :)
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Dan Kelly

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #20 on: April 01, 2014, 11:32:22 AM »
Hennepin County, Minnesota, offers a pretty good lineup, including (in alphabetical order):

Edina
Golden Valley
Interlachen
Minikahda
Minneapolis
Minnesota Valley
Oak Ridge
Spring Hill
Wayzata
Woodhill
Windsong Farm

I wonder which of them is the Designated Hitter....
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Gene Greco

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #21 on: April 01, 2014, 11:36:20 AM »
"..best and most VARIED.."

Please discuss what is second best because nothing compares to Suffolk County.
It's in a league of its own.
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PCCraig

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #22 on: April 01, 2014, 12:08:32 PM »
Quote from: Dan Kelly on April 01, 2014, 11:32:22 AM
Hennepin County, Minnesota, offers a pretty good lineup, including (in alphabetical order):

Edina
Golden Valley
Interlachen
Minikahda
Minneapolis
Minnesota Valley
Oak Ridge
Spring Hill
Wayzata
Woodhill

I wonder which of them is the Designated Hitter....
Windsong Farm

Dan,

I think that's a nice lineup, but I'm not sure I would call those courses varied? 9/11 of them are effectively classic parkland golf courses.
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Chris DeToro

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #23 on: April 01, 2014, 12:17:48 PM »
Suffolk County has a relatively diverse landscape as well.  I'm with some of the others who've commented on the public golf too--if Westchester gets dinged for lack of public options, Suffolk should too, right? 
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Tim Leahy

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Re: Which county in the US has the best and most varied golf courses?
« Reply #24 on: April 01, 2014, 12:37:47 PM »
Monterey hands down for public and private:
Cypress Pt.
Pebble Beach
Monterey Peninsula CC
Spyglass
The Preserve
Pacific Grove
Spanish Bay
Poppy Hills
Bayonette/Blackhorse
Pasadera CC
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