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G Jones

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Peachtree
« on: March 19, 2007, 01:29:21 PM »
Hi,

I was just wondering, as a big fan of Bobby, whether anyone has any photos of Peachtree? I'm dying to see what it looks like!

thanks,
Gordon
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Steve_ Shaffer

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2007, 02:27:44 PM »
You can order  a video of Volume 11 of Shell's Wonderful World of Golf- Snead v. Boros at Peachtree in 1967- from amazon.com
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Anthony_Nysse

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2007, 04:20:40 PM »
Pics will be hard to come by-Pretty tight lipped place! That's part of the appeal! ;)

Tony Nysse
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Long Cove Club
HHI, SC
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PThomas

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2007, 04:30:37 PM »
Quote from: Anthony_Nysse on March 19, 2007, 04:20:40 PM
Pics will be hard to come by-Pretty tight lipped place! That's part of the appeal! ;)

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC

are you allowed to take them if you wish Tony?  vs SFGC where you are not

there must be some stories out there of people who took or tried to take some at SF , got caught , and got escorted off?
something else??
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Sam Sikes

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2007, 04:48:19 PM »
There are a bundle of pics at www.golfarchitecturepictures.com

Sam
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Anthony_Nysse

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #5 on: March 19, 2007, 04:54:12 PM »
Sam,
  FYI-Those pics are from several years ago. Peachtree went through an extensive renovation this past summer by TDI International-Greens, tees, bunkers and newly grassed zoysia fairways. Everyone that I've spoken with says that Peachtree is truely a special place. Maybe Cary will chime in with some details...I know he really enjoyed his day there.

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #6 on: March 19, 2007, 05:51:03 PM »
I played Peachtree about seven yeas ago.  Going into the super-understated clubhouse was like stepping back in time.  As you can see from the pictures it is very hilly with holes going up and down, down and up, and across the hills.  It is a very imaginative routing.  When I played it, the condition was not so good.  There were a lot of bermuda runners.  Other than that it was a great day.  We played Atlanta CC the day before and met a president of a fortune 500 company.  He said "there are a lot of us at ACC. But when you play Peachtree you will meet our bosses."  Well we met no one.  We were the only players all day.  If you can get on--do it.  
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Michael Christensen

Re:Peachtree
« Reply #7 on: March 19, 2007, 05:54:47 PM »
dont know if cameras are allowed are not, but I have never seen anyone take pics....just isn't done ala Myopia and a few other places

the real bosses comment is correct....even though most of them are retired and sitting on their pile of money.....very understated club where you will see a Buick as much as a Porsche in the parking lot...not about $$$ really, more about relationships and being born and bred in ATL...
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cary lichtenstein

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2007, 06:24:52 PM »
An outstanding golf course
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Paul Jones

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #9 on: March 19, 2007, 09:21:12 PM »
I was lucky enough to play the course a couple of times on a Monday for a Charity Event.  Here are a couple of pictures:

Clubhouse


Hole 2




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Chris Cupit

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #10 on: March 19, 2007, 09:37:21 PM »
Quote from: Michael Christensen on March 19, 2007, 05:54:47 PM
.....very understated club where you will see a Buick as much as a Porsche in the parking lot...not about $$$ really, more about relationships and being born and bred in ATL...

Your absolutely correct--it would not be "cool" to show up there with a "mid life crisis car"  e.g. porsche.  The real money has no need to impress (or try to) anyone.

The greens are incredible and the new look with the zoysia, bermuda, bent contrast is stunning.  There are a number of blind uphill second shots (#8, #9, #17, #18) that some people don't like but it is an absolute treat to play.  #1 is one of the finest holes anywhere.  #10 green used to be one of the largest greens in the country (on a very reachable par 5)!! and the 12th hole sits in a beautiful little valley--downhill off the tee just short of a diagonal; creek and then uphill to a green carved very nicely into the hillside.

Clubhouse is an antebellum structure and walking on the old floors hearing them "creeeek" as you go up to the lockers is pretty sweet!  Dick Murphy was the longtime pro and now they have John Gerring.  Both are absolute gentlemen and will make you feel very welcome.
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PThomas

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #11 on: March 19, 2007, 09:46:11 PM »
Quote from: Chris Cupit on March 19, 2007, 09:37:21 PM
Quote from: Michael Christensen on March 19, 2007, 05:54:47 PM
.....very understated club where you will see a Buick as much as a Porsche in the parking lot...not about $$$ really, more about relationships and being born and bred in ATL...

Your absolutely correct--it would not be "cool" to show up there with a "mid life crisis car"  e.g. porsche.  The real money has no need to impress (or try to) anyone.


now there's a course for me! ;)
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Marty Bonnar

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2007, 07:02:34 PM »
Gordon,
Setanta - RIGHT NOW! - is showing the Snead vs Boros SWWoG episode from Peachtree!!!!!!!

Hope you see this in time (and have a Setanta subscription).

cheers,
FBD.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2007, 07:08:26 PM »
Sarazen interviews Jones.

I've never seen the extent of Jones' Arthritis (? - Dr V?) before. The cigarette holder and puffing away on screen is fantastically olde-worlde...!

FBD.
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The White River runs dark through the heart of the Town,
Washed the people coal-black from the hole in the ground.

paul cowley

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2007, 08:59:40 PM »
OT....Martin Sama....re your new heading....can you give a  history of Glynn, as per your middle name?
I live in a colonial county named as such, in the former colony of Georgia, which was named by one of the founding and operating trustees....Gen Oglethorpe.

He had to have a reason.

.....and  is the 36" a reference to anything historical as well?....belt size or height, length or girth?

 :)
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Michael Christensen

Re:Peachtree
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2007, 09:28:53 PM »
funny story about that Shell taped at Peachtree....they had to tape it over 2 days...I think due to weather problems....everyone that was allowed in had to wear the same clothes as the previous day....so the continuity of the spectators was the same

I drive by PGC everyday and wish I could join, what a golf club should be...I just have to rely on my friends who can get me on every so often!
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G Jones

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2007, 04:38:00 AM »
damn i missed it :-( Currently in hotels for work and they only have channels in dutch plus bbc world and cnn :-(
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Mark_Rowlinson

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2007, 06:44:26 AM »
There's a photo of No 2 in RTJ's 'Golf's Magnificent Challenge.'  I don't suppose any self-respecting contributor (or one posting under his own name) to GCA would admit to reading it, but on P262 Jones (or his ghost writer) states, 'Peachtree and Augusta National exemplify the best principles of modern golf course architecture.'  Discuss....
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James Edwards

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2007, 06:47:45 AM »
G.Jones,

Peachtree, what an excellent Golf Course and experience.

I visited the course back in August 02 with Cliff Stanfield (a local from Americus Georgia) from this site as part of an organised golf tour of some 37 golf courses up the East Coast from Miami FL to Boston MA taking in the very best architecture.

We both have many many pictures as we studied the course thoroughly.  I would be happy to send you a CD.

James Edwards
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Bill Gayne

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2007, 09:21:46 PM »
Watch Ebay for a copy "The History of Peachtree Golf Club" by Furman Bisher. I bought a copy on ebay for about ten dollars. It's ful of great historical and recent pictures.
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Jeff Doerr

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #20 on: March 23, 2007, 09:41:07 PM »
Quote from: Anthony_Nysse on March 19, 2007, 04:54:12 PM
Sam,
  FYI-Those pics are from several years ago. Peachtree went through an extensive renovation this past summer by TDI International-Greens, tees, bunkers and newly grassed zoysia fairways. Everyone that I've spoken with says that Peachtree is truely a special place. Maybe Cary will chime in with some details...I know he really enjoyed his day there.

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC

Are the pics really old ones on the golfarchitecturepictures site?  They look pretty new - what's changed?

On the cars in the lot comment, I stayed with a southern gentlemen a number of years ago who was retired CEO of ________. He took delivery of a new car while I was there, a brand new, fully loaded...............................Buick.

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Anthony_Nysse

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2007, 01:08:31 PM »
Quote from: Anthony_Nysse on March 19, 2007, 04:54:12 PM
Sam,
  FYI-Those pics are from several years ago. Peachtree went through an extensive renovation this past summer by TDI International-Greens, tees, bunkers and newly grassed zoysia fairways. Everyone that I've spoken with says that Peachtree is truely a special place. Maybe Cary will chime in with some details...I know he really enjoyed his day there.

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC

Jeff,
  I have not had the pleaseure to visit the course. I just know that it was renovated last summer-new bunker complexes, tees complexes, zoysiagrass fairways, new bentgrass greens that were restored. I've heard nothing short of incredible and also the Mr. Shirley (and staff), golf course superintendent, did a great job of getting the course ready, open and playing in great shape.

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC
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Apogee Club
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Joel_Stewart

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2007, 01:35:18 PM »
Its amazing to me that on this web site you can ask about the 4th hole of some obscure course and get 50 responses but nobody has seen or heard about the changes (possibly major) at Peachtree.  I know a member who has asked that I come play it because he thinks its outstanding.   I'm hoping to go out in the next 2 months but trying to set up a round at ANGC as a back to back.
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Anthony_Nysse

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #23 on: March 24, 2007, 01:41:40 PM »
I guess that some courses just like their solitude...I think that it makes it more interesting.

Tony Nysse
Sr. Asst. Supt.
Long Cove Club
HHI, SC
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Apogee Club
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cary lichtenstein

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Re:Peachtree
« Reply #24 on: March 24, 2007, 01:41:59 PM »
Quote from: Joel_Stewart on March 24, 2007, 01:35:18 PM
Its amazing to me that on this web site you can ask about the 4th hole of some obscure course and get 50 responses but nobody has seen or heard about the changes (possibly major) at Peachtree.  I know a member who has asked that I come play it because he thinks its outstanding.   I'm hoping to go out in the next 2 months but trying to set up a round at ANGC as a back to back.

Need a caddy? ;D
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