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GolfClubAtlas.com => Golf Course Architecture Discussion Group => Topic started by: Carl Nichols on July 01, 2010, 10:16:27 AM

Title: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: Carl Nichols on July 01, 2010, 10:16:27 AM
I'm extremely fortunate to have gotten an out-of-the-blue invite to play these two courses in a few weeks.  I've played neither, though I've seen a few holes at Butler (about six years ago).  Anything in particular I should look out for? 
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: Phil McDade on July 01, 2010, 10:22:00 AM
Women -- at Butler -- so they can host the US Open. ;D
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: K. Krahenbuhl on July 01, 2010, 11:00:15 AM
Your ego when you add up the scores.
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: jonathan_becker on July 01, 2010, 11:23:44 AM
Your ego when you add up the scores.

Exactly.

Carl,

It's hard to find two consecutive par 4s that are tougher than #9 and #10 at Butler.   Par both holes and you've accomplished a great feat.  If you birdie either hole, send in your entry fee for Q School.  ;D
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: Tim_Cronin on July 01, 2010, 05:40:33 PM
And if you birdie both, you advance directly to the Tour.

Butler has more holes you can make an 8 on without trying than any other course in Chicago. Medinah No. 3 may be second in that respect, especially if you get cute on the par 3s over water.
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: Mark Smolens on July 01, 2010, 09:02:05 PM
I have no trouble making an 8 just about anywhere in Chicago  :'( (indeed two of them on Tuesday. . .)
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: Carl Nichols on July 01, 2010, 09:10:36 PM
So if you had 10 rounds, how would you split them?
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: PThomas on July 01, 2010, 10:00:45 PM
i thought Butler was much harder than Medinah..played Butler twice - and shittily both times! >:(
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: J_ Crisham on July 01, 2010, 10:36:18 PM
Your ego when you add up the scores.

Exactly.

Carl,

It's hard to find two consecutive par 4s that are tougher than #9 and #10 at Butler.   Par both holes and you've accomplished a great feat.  If you birdie either hole, send in your entry fee for Q School.  ;D
I don't think it's hard to find 2 consecutive holes that are harder-try the 17th and 18th at Butler!These are longer and you have to work the ball. 9 and 10 just require 2 very long, straight shots that land softly. ;)

                Not  a place to play when you are old and short!   Jack
Title: Re: Medinah v. Butler
Post by: Steve Lapper on July 02, 2010, 06:22:23 AM
So if you had 10 rounds, how would you split them?

2 at Shoreacres

2 at Beverly

3 at CGC

2 at The Dunes Club

1 at Black Sheep
 ;D ;)