Interested to get some thoughts and advice while planning a trip to Chambers Bay, something I hope to do in the next 12 months, and maybe as soon as this fall.
This new thread is posted reluctantly, as I know Chambers Bay has been discussed at length in this forum. But much of that dialogue appeared to be a heated discussion about the course's merits or value as a civic project back around the time of the 2015 U.S. Open.
My interest is primarily in figuring out the best time of year to go, but have some other questions as well. I'll explain my goals as clearly as possible to help any responses - THANKS IN ADVANCE for any tips and suggestions, it's greatly appreciated.
Rounds of golf: the plan is to play 3x (they offer a three round "membership" which I would likely do); not interested in the "Championship Experience" with Home and Gold Mountain included; hope to play those eventually; but would like to get a variety of rounds at Chambers Bay (different tees and starting times) first.
Preferred weather: I'd prefer to play in cooler, cloudier, linksy weather if possible, and don't mind rain at all; does this take June to August off the table entirely?
*** I live on the west coast so as long as tee times are available I can schedule on fairly short notice ***
is 36 in a single day a horrible idea? I don't own a car and walk 10-12 miles per day so a "tough walk" means nothing to me. Though 36 in a day at Chambers might still be a bad idea for other reasons.
Time of day: I'd love to see the course in the late afternoon light at least once; but is pace of play as bad as I've heard in the afternoons? I generally don't mind slow play - especially at a place like Chambers Bay where the scenery is great; but worried that the six hour round rumors can be reality. My hope was to play a daybreak round; a late morning round and an early afternoon round if possible.
Ok I think that's it. Thanks in advance for any insights from those who've made the trek before.