John,

You think too much.

Is that why Sequent Computers was such a success?

John,

The most famous example is the back nine at Augusta National; 443 545 344

TK

Can anyone think of a so-called championship designed golf course that does not have a par 4 in the last four holes? This isn't just an idle question---I do know of one.

I have little doubt that in this case it was simply a function of the realities of routing----something that in my opinion very few have a real understanding of. In other words, in the mind of the architect it would be a matter of "Where am I with variety and sequence of par holes and how much land do I have left?"

In my opinion, this was one of the primary dilemmas that George Crump saddled himself with.

TomD:

No it wasn't but interesting one nonetheless. The one I'm thinking of goes 3-5-5-3 which is probably a bit odder than Desert Highlands. I suppose the oddest of all might be 5-5-3-3.

John,

You think too much.

Is that why Sequent Computers was such a success?

Garland, it was interesting, in that it kept growing on me.  First there were the 6 par 3s in an 11 hole stretch, but none back to back.  Then I realized that those 11 made a palindrome.  From there I kept adding pairs until I realized it was 17 holes.  For those who don't know, 18 is a par 5.

Tom, I know the one you are talking about.  I believe the Mid-Am was played there a few years ago also.

I think Heidi can safely make other plans.....

Rich, that'll teach me to read responses while drinking a beverage. Now if you'll excuse me, I'll have to clean up said beverage from my desk since I sprayed it everywhere! Hilarious!