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Scott Warren

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Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« on: July 07, 2009, 05:36:42 PM »
The forgotten little brother? Why do I never read anything vitriolic about its birth?

PCCraig

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Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 06:02:06 PM »
That's next week.
H.P.S.

Kyle Harris

Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 08:17:18 PM »
All the fun golfers know Merion West is where it's at.

...and I'm being serious - that's one fun fun fun golf course.

David Stamm

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Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 08:19:24 PM »
It's no more jealous than Blue, Red and Green at Bethpage.... ;D
"The object of golf architecture is to give an intelligent purpose to the striking of a golf ball."- Max Behr

Mike_Cirba

Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 08:24:26 PM »
Well David, you do have to admit that the Green course is by nature envious... 

Karl Kocher

Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 08:38:34 PM »
Holes 12, 13 and 14 are the three best short hole combo there is!!

Karl Kocher

Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 08:51:09 PM »
Sorry, meant 6, 7  and 8....

Joe Bausch

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Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 08:56:52 PM »
Sorry, meant 6, 7  and 8....

"Quirky Corner" is the name some have given it, and it really is a wonderful three hole stretch.
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DMoriarty

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Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 09:02:52 PM »
I've a feeling that there is plenty to talk about regarding the origins of Merion West, but I prefer to burn my bridges one at a time.  
Golf history can be quite interesting if you just let your favorite legends go and allow the truth to take you where it will.
--Tom MacWood (1958-2012)

Michael Dugger

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Re: Is Merion West jealous that no one argues about it?
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2009, 10:08:35 PM »
Don't forget Torrey Pines!!!
What does it matter if the poor player can putt all the way from tee to green, provided that he has to zigzag so frequently that he takes six or seven putts to reach it?     --Alistair Mackenzie--