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Steve_ Shaffer

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Another new course for 2010
« on: January 14, 2010, 11:38:07 PM »
Only if you visit Mesquite, NV:

Conestoga GC(Panks)

http://www.conestogagolf.com/Home_528781ac3a2288200adf84252fc.html

Not a walk in the park with these slope/ratings.

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Aidan Bradley

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2010, 12:05:48 AM »


















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Rob Rigg

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2010, 12:12:10 AM »
That looks like golf on Tatooine!

Easier walk than WC? :)
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Justin_Zook

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2010, 12:26:32 PM »
It's fascinating the flow of names from place to place.  A little river in Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania, which happens to also split Lancaster Country Club in two, is now the ultimate name sake of a golf course, way, way, way far away in Nevada. 

Must have been the wagon that bridged the two locations together.
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David Stamm

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2010, 12:57:54 PM »
"The masterful design and creativity of famed golf course designer, Gary Panks...." ::) ::) ::)
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Bill_McBride

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2010, 01:08:35 PM »
Quote from: Rob Rigg on January 15, 2010, 12:12:10 AM
That looks like golf on Tatooine!


"Those aren't the droids we're looking for."
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Anthony Gray

Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2010, 01:23:04 PM »


  I love the contrasting colors and how some of the holes are framed.

  Anthony

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Mike Cirba

Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2010, 01:26:26 PM »
Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 15, 2010, 01:08:35 PM

"Those aren't the droids we're looking for."

 ;D
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Jim_Kennedy

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2010, 02:59:53 PM »
I don't know what could be expected from sites like this, they are surreal landscapes and nothing about them suggests 'golf'.   
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Aidan Bradley

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2010, 03:24:57 PM »
With all due respects Jim, all golf courses have the same in common ----- tee box's, greens, and holes. Wouldn't it be boring if the surrounding environment was the same everywhere,. Vive la difference! I think we are fortunate to have courses in such contrasting landscapes. The aim of the game is still the same, it's just that the "pallette" is different. Wouldn't it be boring if all women looked like Sandra Bullock? How about a fiery redhead, a demure brunette, or the occasional busty blond?
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Kyle Henderson

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2010, 04:16:03 PM »
Quote from: Aidan Bradley on January 15, 2010, 03:24:57 PM
How about a fiery redhead, a demure brunette, or the occasional busty blond?

You just described my Saturday. 8)
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Jim_Kennedy

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2010, 04:32:10 PM »
Quote from: Aidan Bradley on January 15, 2010, 03:24:57 PM
With all due respects Jim, all golf courses have the same in common ----- tee box's, greens, and holes. Wouldn't it be boring if the surrounding environment was the same everywhere,. Vive la difference! I think we are fortunate to have courses in such contrasting landscapes. The aim of the game is still the same, it's just that the "pallette" is different. Wouldn't it be boring if all women looked like Sandra Bullock? How about a fiery redhead, a demure brunette, or the occasional busty blond?

Duh!  ;D Your photos?  ;)

It seemed to me that this course was getting a razzing (first half of my reply) and I don't think that it's very realistic to judge a place like this using the same criteria you might use on a course built in another, more arable, part of the world. This is a totally contrived playground that only exists because it's 'hooked' up to a life support system. (second half of my reply)

It's looks like it's probably fun to play, for the different experience. 
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PThomas

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2010, 04:40:49 PM »
Quote from: Aidan Bradley on January 15, 2010, 03:24:57 PM
Wouldn't it be boring if all women looked like Sandra Bullock?

i can think of worse things Aidan ;)
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Kalen Braley

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2010, 04:49:13 PM »
Quote from: Jim_Kennedy on January 15, 2010, 02:59:53 PM
I don't know what could be expected from sites like this, they are surreal landscapes and nothing about them suggests 'golf'.   

It sure does look like one heckuva fun place to drive my FJ around though!!  ;)

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Steve_ Shaffer

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2010, 05:56:50 PM »
For those unfamiliar with Panks' work:

http://www.garypanks.com/
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Kirk Gill

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2010, 10:06:41 PM »
Auda Abu Tayi !






Ok, not sure where that came from.
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PThomas

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2010, 10:30:37 PM »
green fee til May is $140!
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Rory Connaughton

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Re: Another new course for 2010 New
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2010, 01:30:41 PM »
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« Last Edit: January 31, 2010, 09:46:59 AM by Rory Connaughton »
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Emil Weber

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2010, 01:46:24 PM »
Quote from: Kalen Braley on January 15, 2010, 04:49:13 PM
Quote from: Jim_Kennedy on January 15, 2010, 02:59:53 PM
I don't know what could be expected from sites like this, they are surreal landscapes and nothing about them suggests 'golf'.   

It sure does look like one heckuva fun place to drive my FJ around though!!  ;)



OMG somebody acually drives that car  :o

Nah kidding.
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Mike Nuzzo

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2010, 03:12:19 PM »


Did they really need that retaining wall so the green didn't get too steep?
Those are some flat fairways and greens.

Nice pics Aidan
Maybe it would be better if you didn't make golf courses look as good as you do.

Why would I travel to play this course?
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michael damico

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2010, 03:57:59 PM »
because you were already four wheeling when you by chance stumbled upon a golf course that has 1-2% slopes - reflecting its surrounding environment of course.
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2010, 04:53:09 PM »
It appears you all are "bagging" on this course.

I think it looks like a lot of fun to play.  Interesting shots, tricky greens...I think I would enjoy it very much.
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Kalen Braley

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2010, 05:04:12 PM »
Mac,

If you want my honest assessment, based on the pics that were posted.  It looks like they flattened out all the playing areas instead of leaving some undulation in there for fun.  Now it just looks like any other flat course that just happens to be surrounded by this cool looking terrain that I'd like to take my FJ too!!  ;D

So perhaps an opportunity missed with flat fairways, flat looking bunkers, and flat looking greens.
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Mac Plumart

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2010, 05:06:56 PM »
Kalen...

Solid points.  However, there are a couple of pictures of interesting greens...but I agree with you in general.

Still, I'd play it and probably have a ton of fun!
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Eric Smith

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Re: Another new course for 2010
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2010, 05:22:46 PM »
Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 15, 2010, 01:08:35 PM
Quote from: Rob Rigg on January 15, 2010, 12:12:10 AM
That looks like golf on Tatooine!


"Those aren't the droids we're looking for."

I KNEW IT!!  You really are a Jedi Bill!

Quote from: Mac Plumart on January 29, 2010, 04:53:09 PM
It appears you all are "bagging" on this course.

I think it looks like a lot of fun to play.  Interesting shots, tricky greens...I think I would enjoy it very much.

General Macarthur,

I too would play that course, especially today, in a nanosecond.  Let's go!
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