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« **Reply #25 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:36:21 PM »

Quote from: Anthony Gray on January 17, 2011, 06:17:54 PM

Ardglass is a fine choice Mr McBride.Wine Valley makes my list.

Anthony

I really want to get to Wine Valley.

Did you play Castlerock and Portrush Valley when you were in Northern Ireland? They almost made my list.

« **Reply #26 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:37:56 PM »

Quote from: Jonathan Cummings on January 17, 2011, 06:17:36 PM

Billy Boy - I'm glad you gave a nod to Ardglass. After the recent redo of the ocean holes Ardglass is a step beyond just "good". It's an excellent alternate if you have an extra day while staying at Slieve Donard and playing RCD. JC

What did they do? I was there in October 2007, right after the Walker Cup at RCD.

« **Reply #27 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:40:14 PM »

Quote from: Scott Warren on January 17, 2011, 05:58:02 PM

Bill,

Good list - no room for Huntercombe?

Awfully close. Really close. Is it that accessible if you don't know our friends? I had the feeling it might be a bit more private than many privates, if you know what I mean.

« **Reply #28 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:41:31 PM »

Quote from: Scott Szabo on January 17, 2011, 05:45:43 PM

Any discussion surely has to include Wild Horse in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Not if you haven't been there!

« **Reply #29 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:44:09 PM »

Quote from: Shane Wright on January 17, 2011, 05:40:03 PM

Bill,

The Gorsemen will be in Scotland in August. If we had just one space to fill, do you pick Crail or Elie? Why? How many rounds do you have at each?

Thanks Bill,

Shane

Whichever course has room, Shane, If you have a free day, it would be an excellent and thrill-packed day!

I'm 5/5, love 'em both.

« **Reply #30 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:51:46 PM »

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 06:36:21 PM

Quote from: Anthony Gray on January 17, 2011, 06:17:54 PM

Ardglass is a fine choice Mr McBride.Wine Valley makes my list.

Anthony

I really want to get to Wine Valley.

Did you play Castlerock and Portrush Valley when you were in Northern Ireland? They almost made my list.

Only had time for the big ones Bill;RCD and Portrush.Good thread.I would like to see others post theirs.Nice for discussion.

Anthony

« **Reply #31 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:53:01 PM »

Quote from: Anthony Gray on January 17, 2011, 06:51:46 PM

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 06:36:21 PM
Quote from: Anthony Gray on January 17, 2011, 06:17:54 PM

Ardglass is a fine choice Mr McBride.Wine Valley makes my list.

Anthony

I really want to get to Wine Valley.

Did you play Castlerock and Portrush Valley when you were in Northern Ireland? They almost made my list.

Only had time for the big ones Bill;RCD and Portrush.Good thread.I would like to see others post theirs.Nice for discussion.

Anthony

Glad you caught Ardglass, but those other two are terrific.

« **Reply #32 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:53:20 PM »

Have you played Cruden Bay Bill?

Anthony

« **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:54:02 PM »

Quote from: Anthony Gray on January 17, 2011, 06:53:20 PM

Have you played Cruden Bay Bill?

Anthony

Not yet. I hear you are a fan.

« **Reply #34 on:** January 17, 2011, 06:55:00 PM »

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 06:54:02 PM

Quote from: Anthony Gray on January 17, 2011, 06:53:20 PM

Have you played Cruden Bay Bill?

Anthony

Not yet. I hear you are a fan.

From Who? : )

« **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:23:00 PM »

UK
Prestwick, St. Enodoc, Littlestone, Tenby, Cruden Bay
US & Canada
Wine Valley, Juniper, Sagebrush, Mt. Shasta, Astoria, Rustic Canyon, Wildhorse
Australia & NZ
Portsea, Dunes, Barwon Head

« **Reply #36 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:23:57 PM »

Quote from: Shivas on January 17, 2011, 08:21:54 PM

Bill, this list proves to me that you really need to come up to Wisconsin and play Lawsonia....

I would enjoy that. How far from Madison (where I have a great old golf buddy)?

« **Reply #37 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:27:08 PM »

Since money is no object on Bills list I prefer Erin Hills to Lawsonia and played both on day trips from Madison. Erin Hills fits that Torrey Pines, Pasa list that I don't have.

« **Reply #38 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:55:37 PM »

Quote from: Scott Warren on January 17, 2011, 05:58:02 PM

Bill,

Good list - no room for Huntercombe?

I thought about Huntercombe as well. While it is loads of fun, Huntercombe gives me more of a calm serene feeling. The other courses on Bill's list are more thrilling in their joy.

« **Reply #39 on:** January 17, 2011, 08:58:02 PM »

Another I might add to this list is St Enodoc. It's the total package.

« **Reply #40 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:12:01 PM »

Quote from: Michael Whitaker on January 17, 2011, 08:55:37 PM

Quote from: Scott Warren on January 17, 2011, 05:58:02 PM
Bill,

Good list - no room for Huntercombe?

I thought about Huntercombe as well. While it is loads of fun, Huntercombe gives me more of a calm serene feeling. The other courses on Bill's list are more thrilling in their joy.

Good point. Does the Balcomie have more par 3's that get your heart rate up on the tee than any other course? #3, #6, #13!!, #14, #16!!, #18!

« **Reply #41 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:22:25 PM »

Whoops - Longshadow is an obvious oversight. One fun hole after another. The conditions aren't great, but the golf is.

My 10 becomes a dozen, a 20% bonus for Sean!

« **Reply #42 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:34:08 PM »

Ardglass looks teriffic, but who did those tee boxes? I doubt they are 19th century originals.

http://www.ardglassgolfclub.com/dsp_gallery.cfm

« **Reply #43 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:37:13 PM »

Bill:

I'd be interested in a short listing of courses that just missed your listing.

Can you provide say ten -- no more than a dozen that would fit that request.

thanks,

p.s. both Int'l and domestically

« **Reply #44 on:** January 17, 2011, 10:31:45 PM »

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 08:23:57 PM

Quote from: Shivas on January 17, 2011, 08:21:54 PM
Bill, this list proves to me that you really need to come up to Wisconsin and play Lawsonia....

I would enjoy that. How far from Madison (where I have a great old golf buddy)?

Bill:

You can get to Lawsonia from Madison in 90 minutes -- I know the shortcuts!

« **Reply #45 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:10:08 PM »

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 06:41:31 PM

Quote from: Scott Szabo on January 17, 2011, 05:45:43 PM
Any discussion surely has to include Wild Horse in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Not if you haven't been there!

Next time you come out my way look me up - I'm sure I can round up a couple of GCAers' and we'll make the trek to Gothenburg. You won't be disappointed, I promise you!

« **Reply #46 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Scott Szabo on January 17, 2011, 11:10:08 PM

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 06:41:31 PM
Quote from: Scott Szabo on January 17, 2011, 05:45:43 PM
Any discussion surely has to include Wild Horse in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Not if you haven't been there!

Next time you come out my way look me up - I'm sure I can round up a couple of GCAers' and we'll make the trek to Gothenburg. You won't be disappointed, I promise you!

Can we take the foot doctor?!

« **Reply #47 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:39:50 AM »

Does Pebble Beach make anyone's list?

« **Reply #48 on:** January 18, 2011, 12:47:05 AM »

Here are ten Caledonian courses that are easy to access AND fun to play (time after time) :

Brora
Cruden Bay
Elie
Gullane #3
Kilmacolm
Kilspinsdie
Machrie
North Berwick West
Prestwick St.Nicholas
Shiskine.

The 9-hole course at Traigh is another feel good wee course (as is the 9-hole Bann course at Castlerock in N.Ireland).

Now there's a thread for someone to begin (if it hasn't already been done) - FUN 9-hole courses...

« **Reply #49 on:** January 18, 2011, 02:08:13 AM »

Quote from: Bill_McBride on January 17, 2011, 09:22:25 PM

Whoops - Longshadow is an obvious oversight. One fun hole after another. The conditions aren't great, but the golf is.

My 10 becomes a dozen, a 20% bonus for Sean!

Ace

Cha ching!

BTW - Huntercombe is a very visitor friendly club so long as you stick to 2balls.

Ciao

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