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cary lichtenstein

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I played and stayed at the vast majority of these ;D, I think this is an issue to sell advertising
Live Jupiter, Fl, was  4 handicap, played top 100 US, top 75 World. Great memories, no longer play, 4 back surgeries. I don't miss a lot of things about golf, life is simpler with out it. I miss my 60 degree wedge shots, don't miss nasty weather, icing, back spasms. Last course I played was Augusta

Dan Kelly

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If there are 11 better retreats in this great land than Sutton Bay, I'll eat the state of South Dakota.
"There's no money in doing less." -- Joe Hancock, 11/25/2010
"Rankings are silly and subjective..." -- Tom Doak, 3/12/2016

Tom_Doak

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Seems they really kissed up to the new money here.

The oddest listing to me was Oakmont which I've never thought of as a "retreat".  Rolling Rock Club should be on there somewhere, though.  And I'm surprised Ran has not come out of the woodwork to protest Yeamans Hall's 41st-place finish.

Ray Tennenbaum

;D, I think this is an issue to sell advertising

how could you even suggest such a thing

Steve_ Shaffer

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Las Campanas? This is a residential development. Wanna buy a house?

I agree with Tom Doak on the glaring omission of Rolling Rock Club in PA.
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Jerry Kluger

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Dismal River will be one of the great retreats when it is completed.  2 Nicklaus courses, a clubhouse that has plenty of fun things to do including a bowling alley, a stocked trout pond, fishing in the DR, sporting clays, and some really nice lodging.

Mike Hendren

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I am fairly certain that I am the only native of Ripley, TN to have frequented no less than seven of these fine establishments, proving once again that:  1) Hillbillies have clout;  2) golf is indeed an egalitarian game; or 3) private club is an oxymoron.

Gotta give The Honors Course props for serving Tennents and Victoria National props for letting Barney wear really goofy hats.

Mike
Two Corinthians walk into a bar ....

Mike Hendren

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Also, interesting that The Alotian Club's caddies are so highly rated as the club founders are on record as acknowledging that it is essentially a cartball track.

Mike
Two Corinthians walk into a bar ....

redanman

I stayed in the dorms at Pine Valley - reminded me of my college days - I never really viewed them as being a plus. Now the rest of the experience was right up there with the best - but the dorms?

The lack of ass-kissing (both ways) has always been one of the highlights of Pine Valley - always very egalitarian.  The Spartan accommodations have been upgraded a notch or two to their detriment.  The simple single beds and basic dresser reminded why you were there - for the golf, not that other crap.

I've been to a bunch of these listed and arse-kissing factor which seems to have determined (as the infamous "tradition points" for golf courses) final resting places has been glaringly omitted.

A great retreat has golf, good unpretentious food, better whisky and a comfortable bed, does not have tipping nor any hordes extraneous helpers and never loses sight of the single fact why you are there.

Places that treat an L.A. electrician the same as a CEO have it just right.

Tom Huckaby

"A great retreat has golf, good unpretentious food, better whisky and a comfortable bed, does not have tipping nor any hordes extraneous helpers and never loses sight of the single fact why you are there.

Places that treat an L.A. electrician the same as a CEO have it just right. "

I gather that's how Pine Valley is... but you also just described Sand Hills.... where a San Jose peon project manager was certainly treated the same as any CEO.

I just wonder one thing though... of course this is great coming from the perspective of the San Jose peon... I just wouldn't expect most CEO's to get it.

And odds are there are way more of that ilk giving input to the GD list.  I'm just glad at least a few others recognized fine wine and spirits.

 ;D

« Last Edit: February 16, 2007, 10:23:36 AM by Tom Huckaby »

Tommy Williamsen

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 I had some trouble with this ranking.  The way it was set up the most expensive clubs got the nod.  Sage Valley for instance comes with a butler in each cabin and a wine list that would make any five star restaurant blush.  I am not certain that it makes a better retreat because of those two things.  Where can you have the most fun.  Let me mention two that did not make the list.
Sand Hills is a great place for golf junkies.  The steaks are good and the feel is down home.  You get called by your first name by everyone.  Ben's Porch is the best place to put you feet up between nines or eighteens.  The rooms are decent but understated.   Sand Hills is a great place for golf junkies.

Let me mention two that did not make the list.
Sand Hills is a great place for golf junkies.
Stonewall:  Two excellent courses, wonderful ambience, Good food, low key and just a great place to be.

Musgrove Mill: unpretenous is the by-word.  The food is like mom's, the course is excellent and the service makes you feel as though you are at your folks.  The short game practice area maybe one of the best in the country. The cabins are comfortable not luxurious, but the wine is mediocre.  But ask for anything and you will get it.  Barbara the general manager will buy any kind of meat and fixings you want, any wine your hearts longs for etc.  I have been bringing friends there for years and everyone leaves feeling it was one of the best golfing experiences of their life.
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