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Mac Plumart

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Golf Courses that Matter
« on: March 15, 2015, 12:26:09 PM »
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jeffwarne

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2015, 12:32:38 PM »
Quote from: Mac Plumart on March 15, 2015, 12:26:09 PM
http://golfweek.com/news/2015/mar/13/golf-courses-sawgrass-mission-hills-bandon-dunes/

I thought this was a good read from Golfweek.

In at least several of the cases the best way to use the word "matter" in describing them;
would be "what's the "matter" with golf"? ::) ::).
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Ryan Hillenbrand

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2015, 12:37:16 PM »
Pleasantly surprised to see Oxmoor Valley. This was my first golf trip as a big boy recent college grad and working stiff. i never thought of it as a significant design, although I did enjoy both courses. Brings back memories and sparked my passion for golf travel.
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2015, 12:44:49 PM »
Jeff...

Perhaps...but they did matter...'cause they had an impact.

I love the impact Sand Hills had and Bandon, personally.
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jeffwarne

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2015, 12:53:34 PM »
Quote from: Mac Plumart on March 15, 2015, 12:44:49 PM
Jeff...

Perhaps...but they did matter...'cause they had an impact.

I love the impact Sand Hills had and Bandon, personally.

Those are two courses that matter-in a good way-agreed


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Ian Andrew

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2015, 01:00:47 PM »
I'm a little surprised that the list did not select either The Golf Club or Crooked Stick.
Minimalism sprang from early Pete Dye.



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Mac Plumart

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2015, 01:03:06 PM »
Ian...

I would have added The Golf Club too, but perhaps it super private nature kept it off the list.

Any others you all think should be considered?



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Garland Bayley

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2015, 01:06:39 PM »
Quote from: Ian Andrew on March 15, 2015, 01:00:47 PM
I'm a little surprised that the list did not select either The Golf Club or Crooked Stick.
Minimalism sprang from early Pete Dye.





Remember Ian, it is the last 40 years.

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Mac Plumart

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #8 on: March 15, 2015, 01:07:53 PM »
The Golf Club opened in 1967

when did Crooked Stick?
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Garland Bayley

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Re: Golf Courses that Matter
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2015, 01:10:27 PM »
Quote from: Mac Plumart on March 15, 2015, 01:07:53 PM
The Golf Club opened in 1967

when did Crooked Stick?

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