Hmmm, I question the selection of Portsalon 17 over N&P. What is so special about Portsalon? I think the hole is very mediocre and not even the best long hole on the course.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/X3hlP5kOFS0?autoplay=1
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Sean I just clicked your link-ended up going right to Orbitz to check airfares..
Mediocre? wow.Where can I find 18 holes of mediocrity like that?
Disregard what I typed below and judge for yourself from Sean's link.
Golf porn. (note on the right is the 2nd hole-I hit it in the creek on 17 from 2 tee (about 150 yards offline)last time I was there in a 45mph crosswind-the same day Garland played)
There's a better par 5 at Portsalon? 8? I like the green and approach yes--#11 is dull, and I've heard you criticize the opening beach stretch as too tight where #4 lies.
Note: I've posted pics of Greencastles 12th on my initial post page 1-(that don't do it justice)
I initially took 17 Portsalon because Portnoo already had 2 on the list (and at the time we were following the rules
17 Portsalon is a hole with a split fairway where if you are going for it in two you have to hug the left side protected by a creek, or you can sling it along where the fairway splits for clever speed shot propulsion. Playing down the higher, larger right side is way safer-with ultimate width, but if you go too far right you are blind from down in 2 fairway. but for those that do go high right or 2 fairway you are greeted with a spectacular view over the second fairway and bay overlooking the crescent shaped beach, especially when the sun is setting, which its bound to be if you been smart and played 36.
As one approaches the green set high at the top of the rise,with a subtle fall off on the left, the same view is revealed.
But given that produces a 5-5 finish, I'd rather go with 17 at Dunfanaghy-a doozy of an angled safe area/green with spectacular proximity and view down to Dunfanaghy Bay and beach-played into a strong prevailing wind
If a max of 2 courses allowed, I'll go with 17 at Portnoo-although it was much more charming when it split by a gate to keep the livestock in/out.