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Mike_Cirba

Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #25 on: May 11, 2005, 04:49:18 PM »
Really nice job, Mike.  Well done.

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George Pazin

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2005, 05:20:53 PM »
Another enjoyable read, which is not surprising, as Mike was a joy to spend time with in New Mexico. I can't tell you how much I enjoy reading about someone pursuing his dream.

I'll have comments on the Carthage course tomorrow. :) I certainly didn't envision it when I read the profile years ago, but after reading the writeups on the Sheep Ranch, that it more of what I envisioned The Carthage Club like - less of a formal structure.

Of course, the easiest thing would be to scan the Lido drawings from Daniel Wexler's book and drop it in over the land. :)
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Matt_Ward

Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #27 on: May 11, 2005, 06:43:38 PM »
Great stuff Mike -- I won't hold your comments on Bethpage Black against you.  ;D
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Michael Dugger

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #28 on: May 11, 2005, 07:08:33 PM »
Another cool read.  Just watch, The Carthage Club is going to be a success.  Too many people on the internet nowdays.

Donald Trump, are you a lurker?  
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RJ_Daley

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #29 on: May 11, 2005, 07:57:15 PM »
Mike, what in the world has the Donald to do with Ran's dream?  It seems to me that the Carthage Club ideal has always been the anti-thesis of anything the Donald has been involved with.

Oh, do you mean the money and trappings of Trump branded wealth thing?  Well, Ran probably has plenty of that.  Why Ran's monogramed Carthage Club smoking jacket alone has more class than all the Donald's personalized stuff. ;) ;D
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ian

Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #30 on: May 11, 2005, 08:36:50 PM »
Ran,

Nice interview, more of what I like.

Mike,

Loved your comments on Oakmont, it gave me something to think about. I love that.

I'm suprised to here you are working with Baxter and starting your own business. He obviously is encouraging you. Could you add more detail on that?

Look forward to here of your coming success.

Ian Andrew
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Voytek Wilczak

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #31 on: May 11, 2005, 09:23:39 PM »
Ran and Mike:

Great interview. Can't help but root for Mike Nuzzo's continued success in this competitive field - for it is enthusiasts like himself that make this field fertile!

About Bethpage Black - having played the course numerous times pre-US Open, and having noticed the flatness of the greens, I opined that the pros will eat Bethpage Black for lunch.

Uh, never mind.
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Joe Hancock

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #32 on: May 11, 2005, 09:35:13 PM »
Nice job, Mike.

I enjoy reading all the backgrounds of people in this business. To know where Mike came from to what he is passionately doing now is cool stuff. All experience is good, IMO.

Mike, it was nice meeting you at the Michigan Room at the GCSAA Conference. I only wish we could have yakked for a few more hours!

Joe
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Mike Nuzzo

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #33 on: May 11, 2005, 09:42:55 PM »
T. MacWood - Yes the logo concept was my creation, although I did find that illustration on-line.  I've yet to hear Ran's reaction?  Its influence came from the Carthaginian wars.
I really love how the 18th at NGLA finishes along the clubhouse.  If Beaumont were a blank slate I would have tried something similar, unfortunately at some point in its early years yachting was prevalent, and they aligned the clubhouse to the river and made a mooring.  It would have been really special, kind of like what happened to Shore Acres, but with more water frontage.

Kelly – I had hoped for a comment on the 3200 yard tees, as you’re the last person I’ve read about to incorporate some, and the example I point to for “current trending”.

RJ – thanks – you’re the first person to call me nootz and I feel honored.

Adam – I tried to have a few holes follow the exposed tree line as they look fuller and I’d make sure the street and parking were not in view.  How can you go wrong finishing with two half pars [whatever par is]?

I have enjoyed my rounds and drinks as much as it appears y'all have.

Thank you.
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Tiger_Bernhardt

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #34 on: May 11, 2005, 11:58:26 PM »
Mike great interview. Now that you are famous, are you still taking me out to Beaumont CC to play? lol I look forward to seeing you soon. John
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Mike Nuzzo

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #35 on: May 12, 2005, 12:21:21 PM »
George - some of those holes are pretty wide, but the Lido did cost a fair amount.  I'm looking forward to your comments.

Lou - Ran and I would like to see you putt off a few of those greens, and fortunately there are no trees on the interior of the property.  I will make sure any caddy gives you at least one wrong yardage a trip, just to mess with you a bit.   ;D

Ian - What is wrong with working for someone and starting your own business - just the other day Tom Doak said "you're nobody in the golf business until you have multiple conflicts of interest".  Actually, I've never been an employee of the firm, more like a contractor.

Tiger - hopefully soon Baxter and I will host a local contingent at Beaumont, and yes you're still invited.

Cheers
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Jonathan Cummings

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #36 on: May 12, 2005, 02:07:15 PM »
Well done Nuze!  I particularly like the dart board in your office!  Great interview.

JC
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ian

Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #37 on: May 12, 2005, 04:12:24 PM »
"Actually, I've never been an employee of the firm, more like a contractor."

Now that makes sense.

Many architects start by "taking" a client, and that is why many firms would never be comfortable with an employee also having their own business in the same industry.

I also loved the logo, very smart design.
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Steve Lang

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #38 on: May 12, 2005, 10:23:15 PM »
 8)

Mike i assume you'll someday be famous for the horseshoe design green too..

Blast from the past.. in the piney woods of se tx.. twins or brothers separated?



any gators out there at the beaumont water hazards?
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Paul_Daley

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2005, 05:13:26 AM »
Mike: good going with your GCA interview. All seems to be heading in the right direction for you, and I commend you on your essay in "Golf Archie" Vol. Three. I sense the readership will enjoy the easy-reading tale of how you, and others,
got involved with the industry.  
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Mike Nuzzo

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Re:Feature Interview with Mike Nuzzo is posted
« Reply #40 on: May 18, 2005, 11:58:17 AM »
JC -
Thanks, I do often throw a ton!

Ian - Ran still hasn't commented on the Carthage logo, but a few did at Hidden Creek.

Steve -
There was one gator in the drainage line one day, everyone wound up safe.  No pictures though.  Although that is also the day that Lou likes to talk about seeing the most squarely hit golf ball ever pulled that far left...

Paul -
Thank you, I'm really looking forward to reading Vol. III.

It was great catching up at Hidden Creek with those that are now old friends, and meeting many others ... a few did admit to not reading my interview yet however...  :P

The internet isn't perfect as there are a lot more questions asked in person than this thread would indicate.

Cheers
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