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Ira Fishman

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OT--Patios
« on: November 07, 2023, 03:40:38 PM »
I know that we have had this thread before, but we are sitting on the patio overlooking the 18th at Mid Pines on a spectacular Carolina day. Difficult to think of a better 19th hole venue.


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cary lichtenstein

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2023, 10:10:27 PM »
Pebble Beach, Augusta, Whistling Straits,
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Matt Schoolfield

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2023, 02:33:17 AM »
Do I really need to shout out Gleneagles SF? There is patio with a quasi-bar overlooking the 9th/18th which leads to hilarious cheers and jeers as folks take on the brutal tiered green.

You haven’t really played there until you’ve been heckled for falling short putting up the mackenzie and then rolling back, past where you’re standing, and off the green. But putting one close will get you a standing ovation.

Tommy Williamsen

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2023, 02:44:18 AM »
I am kinda partial to this view from the porch at Musgrove Mill.


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Mark Pearce

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2023, 07:29:16 AM »
I have a very vivid memory of sitting outside the bar at Saunton, as the Sun was setting many years ago.  Spectacular.


The outside seating at Crail can be pretty good on a nice evening.  Surely CPC is in the conversation?  I am very fond of the patio area at Elie.
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Adam Lawrence

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2023, 08:49:44 AM »
I can't look beyond Woking.
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Jeff Schley

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2023, 10:06:52 AM »
For not having an ocean view, I really thought for the expansive views Piping Rock was great.  It is long and narrow, but overlooks the huge old polo field.

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Jon Claydon

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2023, 10:45:54 AM »
Lots of great ones with many different vibes, but for views it's tough to beat Old Head on a sunny day and for intimacy it's tough to beat Dunes Club. 

Sean_A

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2023, 11:23:27 AM »
I can't look beyond Woking.


There is nothing like incorporating the house amenity areas with the course. Woking does it about well as well as well can be.


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Thomas Dai

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2023, 11:32:28 AM »
Westward Ho!/RND.
Honourable mention: Kington.
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Rob Marshall

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2023, 11:45:49 AM »
The Park Club patio is amazing view of 18.
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Kevin_Reilly

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2023, 12:09:55 PM »
Do I really need to shout out Gleneagles SF? There is patio with a quasi-bar overlooking the 9th/18th which leads to hilarious cheers and jeers as folks take on the brutal tiered green.

You haven’t really played there until you’ve been heckled for falling short putting up the mackenzie and then rolling back, past where you’re standing, and off the green. But putting one close will get you a standing ovation.


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J_ Crisham

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2023, 01:12:55 PM »
So many special ones but I've always been partial to Shinnecock as the sun is setting over the course

John Bouffard

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2023, 01:58:02 PM »
The patio view at TPC Jasna Polana is beautiful.

PCCraig

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2023, 02:52:13 PM »
There are so many great places. Mid Pines is pretty darn good.


Ben's Porch at Sand Hills? Wonderful.


Sitting behind the 9th hole at WBYC having a drink watching balls roll down the hill toward the hole is fun.


The covered patio between the pro shop and locker room at Shoreacres...delightful.






I think I'm realizing I enjoy 19th holes more than I typically like the preceeding 18?!  ;D ;)
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Dan_Callahan

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2023, 05:01:49 PM »
There is no experience like hitting a second shot into 18 at Caledonia on a weekend afternoon. The patio is jammed with overserved bros on mancations, and the chirping is ruthless and constant. Oh, and the view from up there is pretty nice, too.

Paul Carey

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2023, 05:41:15 PM »
Bulls Bay is pretty special.   

Doug Bolls

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2023, 05:54:31 PM »
Arcadia Bluffs looking out over 18 and Lake Michigan

Tim Martin

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2023, 06:49:58 PM »
Kiawah Ocean Course
Sebonack GC
Woods Hole GC

Wayne_Kozun

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2023, 11:41:43 PM »
The couches at Cabot Cliffs

Tommy Williamsen

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2023, 01:11:54 AM »
Arcadia Bluffs looking out over 18 and Lake Michigan


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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #21 on: November 09, 2023, 01:21:55 AM »
An October view from the patio at Ballyhack is pretty nice.


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Where there is no love, put love; there you will find love.
St. John of the Cross

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Cal Seifert

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2023, 06:03:42 AM »
National Golf Links of America during a sunset


Woking


Mid pines


Are my favorites I’ve seen.

Dan_Callahan

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2023, 09:45:59 AM »
National Golf Links of America during a sunset





Last fall, on a perfect October afternoon.

Lynn_Shackelford

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Re: OT--Patios
« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2023, 04:14:52 PM »
On a nice sunny summer day, Wallasey Golf Club in England and Kilspindie in Scotland provide a comfortable setting and great view of the 18th green.  The empty pint glasses pile up.  In particular Kilspindie is right on top of the situation.  No attorney, insurance provider, architect nor operator in America would allow such proximity.  Still it seems to work.  I would post some pictures but this web site has never made that easy for this lazy contributor.
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