a quiz to start your day

« **on:** April 19, 2005, 09:10:36 AM »

good morning all

I am REALLY having a hard time waking up today, so I thought that a few of you might be having ther same difficulty, so I thought this question might help you (or something like that):

I believe Mr. Doak only gives 4 holes in The Conf. Guide his "!!!" rating: without researching which are they?

bonus points: are there any others you think should get !!! as well, esp for courses built after the book was published

a good day to all

pt

« **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:24:33 AM »

Redan at north berwick

17 at NGLA maybe?

« **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:27:16 AM »

the Redan is correct Sam

« **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:28:19 AM »

I think the Road Hole might be one.

He's also high on his own #6 at Stonewall.

« **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:30:41 AM »

Road hole is another...2 left

« **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:31:33 AM »

#10 at Riviera?

« **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:35:25 AM »

#12 or 13 at ANGC?
#16 AT CPC?

« **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:37:45 AM »

sorry gents, the last 2 are incorrect

« **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:40:02 AM »

Cruden Bay - #4
Royal Country Down - #3
Rye - #7
Lahinch - #4

hmmm...mostly frontside holes.

« **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:41:28 AM »

Alps at NGLA #3

« **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:41:50 AM »

Paul,

I am sorry to inform you that in the original 1988 first edition that Doak sent out as Christmas presents to his friends Cypress 16 is indeed !!!...

« **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:44:01 AM »

John -- you got me!

I have one of the ltd editions of 1000 from 1994, and one of the glossy ones with color pictures. etc.

still 2 more left ...

« **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:46:49 AM »

The Road Hole at St. Andrews
The Duel Hole at San Francisco Golf Club
The Redan at North Berwick
#9 at Royal North Devon (Southward Ho!)

« **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:47:21 AM »

14th at Dornoch
8th at Pebble Beach

« **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2005, 09:57:24 AM »

The Duel Hole was my next guess, I know it was at least 2 !!

« **Reply #15 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:02:15 AM »

Adam got the last two --with a TINY mistake: it's WESTWORD Ho!...and if you knew them from memory that's really good

I'd love to hear what others Tom D. might add to this esteemed list...

« **Reply #16 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:04:13 AM »

Paul--

Thank you for the correction....I was trying to remember the name of the course and hole and I wasn't totally sure of the exact name.

« **Reply #17 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:07:21 AM »

Quote from: Paul Thomas on April 19, 2005, 10:02:15 AM

Adam got the last two --with a TINY mistake: it's WESTWORD Ho!...and if you knew them from memory that's really good

I'd love to hear what others Tom D. might add to this esteemed list...

Actually, Paul, it's "Westward Ho!".....

« **Reply #18 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:12:36 AM »

Don't forget the 4th at Cruden Bay...which SPDB didn't, sorry.

« **Reply #19 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:18:22 AM »

thanks Rich...I TOLD you I was having trouble waking up!

John -- I have never even seen the edition you are referring to...

« **Reply #20 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:22:14 AM »

I think TD would have to give sincere consideratiom to #13 and/or #15 at Pine Valley

« **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:24:45 AM »

I was talking with someone who considers #15 one of the weakest holes at PV.

Similarly, I've heard one person call #14 one of their favorites and others call it the weakest.

« **Reply #22 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:52:05 AM »

Whomever you were talking to is clearly mindless..#15 is one of ..if not the best long par five on the planet..weak?

?
what is this person thinking..or perhaps he is just unable to play the hole

« **Reply #23 on:** April 19, 2005, 10:56:06 AM »

are there any holes at Sand Hills that deserve to be in this elite group?

« **Reply #24 on:** April 19, 2005, 11:01:33 AM »

I think that there are a few at Merion that would be worth considering, notably # 11-16-17-18...all great holes IMHO

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