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Steve_ Shaffer

Ron Whitten reviews CrossWinds GC, Greenville, SC
« on: January 17, 2006, 03:39:13 PM »
A unique par3 course with 18 holes each designed by a different architect-Rees Jones, T. Fazio(Marzolf) etc. John LaFoy persuaded the architects to design 1 hole for no fee. Anyone ever play here?

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« Last Edit: January 17, 2006, 07:22:28 PM by Steve_ Shaffer »
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Tom_Doak

Re:Ron Whitten reviews CrossWinds GC, Greenville, SC
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2006, 06:18:56 PM »
Sounds like an interesting place.  Maybe I should convince all the guys my age to collaborate on another par-3 course somewhere so we can outdo the old-timers.  [I saw your name on that list, Jeff.]

Couldn't help but notice that Whitten stuck in a plug for Architects Golf Club at the end, with a link, no less.  I thought with all the conflict-of-interest stuff he was supposed to refrain from that.

Michael Whitaker

Re:Ron Whitten reviews CrossWinds GC, Greenville, SC
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2006, 06:39:36 PM »
CrossWinds is located in my hometown. It is a lot of fun and, believe it or not, has some the best conditioned greens in Greenville County. I have several friends who often go there just to practice their putting. During the spring and summer there is a big skins game every Wednesday night... winner(s) take all.

The holes range from 60 yards to 190 yards, so there is a lot of variety. It would be quite a stretch to say you could identify the different styles of the "designers." The one exception could be the ninth hole, which is credited to Pete Dye... the entire front of the green is framed with railroad ties imbedded into the ground, forming a wooden bank: different & fun for this type of course.

CrossWinds has several areas where you have to be on your toes or you'll get beaned... because there are usually lots of newbees playing in the evenings there often balls flying all over the place. But, all-in-all it is a LOT of fun and a great way to work on your short and mid-iron game. And, a great place to take kids to learn the game!!!
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