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Sean_A

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2011, 01:30:10 PM »
The mother of all executive courses, even if that moniker seems far from the reality.  PAINSWICK.  A very close 2nd, maybe even preferable to Painswick, SHISKINE.

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« Last Edit: March 24, 2011, 01:33:48 PM by Sean Arble »
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Melvyn Morrow

Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2011, 01:51:27 PM »
O Lord God when you made some in your image you forgot to give them a sense of humour.

Stuff your free speech Ben, let’s just kill those assisting downed pilots for fear that they may not be friendly – you need to loosen up, many are friendly and enjoy a lighter sense of humour than you appear to possess

As for Bill’s comments, he has proved to me that he was not worthy of my efforts when I was unable to meet him some years ago.

As for Tom D, I believe he may smile at my comments noting that there was no way I was being serious.

This has nothing to do with freedom, just your plain lack of humour sprinkled with perhaps a limited lack of basic common sense. Remember you started this.

A great deal has happened re golf and if you are too stupid to notice or even accept, then I question what do you actually know about the game? But before you start, try to understand the difference between a bit of humour and criticism, it may help you from putting both feet in the S~@t.

Have a nice day Ben

Melvyn
« Last Edit: March 24, 2011, 02:06:23 PM by Melvyn Hunter Morrow »

Bill_McBride

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2011, 02:18:51 PM »
Melvyn, Ben quoted from another time when you were being a windbag, not this time.

You said in response:  "As for Bill’s comments, he has proved to me that he was not worthy of my efforts when I was unable to meet him some years ago."

I find this amusing as I have been one of your top supporters on this website, many times telling the nice story of the bottle of Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or you left for me at the distillery.  The Buda Cup crew shared that bottle in a toast to you in a nice pub in Lundin Links.  I have frequently thanked you on line for materials you have generously emailed to me.  We share a deep affection for St Andrews and I have visited the graves of your revered ancestors there.

I have no idea what has caused your cup of bitterness to overflow, but it is unworthy of you.  That's why at times I have suggested you give it a rest.  Your negativity sometimes overwhelms the positives you can offer.

Niall C

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2011, 02:49:08 PM »
A special design of golf course is the "executive" golf course (also known as a "par-3" course). This course differs from standard courses in that the majority of holes are Par 3 holes, with one or two Par 4 holes added and sometimes (though rare) a Par 5 hole. The executive course is designed for beginner or older golfers and those who lack the time to play a round on a standard course.



I am not asking for any Doak 8's, 9's, or 10's.  I am just asking people if there are an special ones out there.

Thanks Peter, thats a new one to me but it does sound fun.

Niall

Chris Buie

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2011, 02:50:54 PM »
Bart Bradley did a great thread on the Grandfather course.  I liked his photos so much I saved them.  Here are a few:










« Last Edit: March 24, 2011, 02:53:25 PM by Chris Buie »

JNC Lyon

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #30 on: March 24, 2011, 03:01:07 PM »
SEAVIEW BAY
"That's why Oscar can't see that!" - Philip E. "Timmy" Thomas

David_Tepper

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #31 on: March 24, 2011, 03:16:13 PM »
The 9-hole Fleming Course at Harding Park in San Francisco might have a little too much brawn to be a bona fide "executive" course, but it is a nice outing for someone looking for 75-90 minutes of golf. It has six par-3's ranging from 140 to 200 yards and three par-4's from 260 to 425 yards. The look and feel of the holes is very similar to the full Harding Park course.   

Ben Sims

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #32 on: March 24, 2011, 03:40:01 PM »
O Lord God when you made some in your image you forgot to give them a sense of humour.

Stuff your free speech Ben, let’s just kill those assisting downed pilots for fear that they may not be friendly – you need to loosen up, many are friendly and enjoy a lighter sense of humour than you appear to possess

As for Bill’s comments, he has proved to me that he was not worthy of my efforts when I was unable to meet him some years ago.

As for Tom D, I believe he may smile at my comments noting that there was no way I was being serious.

This has nothing to do with freedom, just your plain lack of humour sprinkled with perhaps a limited lack of basic common sense. Remember you started this.

A great deal has happened re golf and if you are too stupid to notice or even accept, then I question what do you actually know about the game? But before you start, try to understand the difference between a bit of humour and criticism, it may help you from putting both feet in the S~@t.

Have a nice day Ben

Melvyn


Innocent Mr. Morrow.  I figured as much.  Let's see what all got thrown about in your latest gem. 

1)  Lord God.  Nice name drop. 

2)  Somehow compared free speech to Libyan rebels that assisted the crew of the Mudhen that went down.  It's humorous to me that you think you know the story of that incident.  Whoops, I have no humor. 

3) Said blatantly that Bill McBride wasn't "worth it".  I would find that an idiotic statement at best.

Frankly Mr. Morrow, I may not know much about the game.  At least the game as you see it.  But what separates you and I, is that I do not continually spew negativity towards the game.  I believe it is mostly good.  I have met many fine men through it.  And I believe that any attempt at growing the game--even executive courses (which I still don't think you understand or even care to)--should be discussed with as much love as the venerable links of your forebearers.

In the interest of brevity Mr. Morrow, insinuate I am humorless and stupid all you wish.  This is your right.  But I would be sad if I were you, because even with all of the knowledge and valuable experience possess, you have lost the ability to influence another young mind in golf due to your negativity.
 

Melvyn Morrow

Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #33 on: March 24, 2011, 03:55:37 PM »

Ben

Just grow up, if you can’t distinguish the difference between humour and being serious, then God help you and anyone you try to protect now and in the future.

Melvyn

Pete_Pittock

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #34 on: March 24, 2011, 04:04:09 PM »


The Villages in Flroida boasts(?) 29 executive 9-hole courses. Which begs the question it might be a black hole for executive golf.
« Last Edit: March 24, 2011, 04:14:03 PM by Pete_Pittock »

Paul Jones

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #35 on: March 24, 2011, 09:19:58 PM »
I played Audubon Park Golf Course in New Orleans last week. 4,220 from the tips and Par 62. The course has two par 5's, four par 4's and 12 par 3's. Mandatory carts on paths and the course is in spectacular condition. Very diverse group of patrons. I saw a ton of college kids (The course is located near Loyola) seniors, and regular Joes. The Tulane Womens team was playing there as well.

Great little plantation style clubhouse that was packed at lunch. Definitely worth playing this parkland gem while in the Big Easy!

"Mandatory carts on cart paths" on an executive course?

Count me out!

You can walk the course,  but if you take a cart you are required to stay on the path.

http://www.auduboninstitute.org/visit/golf

Paul
Paul Jones
pauljones@live.com

Rob_Waldron

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #36 on: March 25, 2011, 07:58:26 AM »
Sorry guys. You can absolutely walk Audubon GC. I merely mentioned the mandatory carts on paths along with my conditioning comment. Consistent with the Audubon traadition, the course fatures some spectacular live oaks and flowering trees. A pleasant "Walk in the Park".

Bill_McBride

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Re: Great Executive Golf Courses
« Reply #37 on: March 25, 2011, 09:44:38 AM »
Sorry guys. You can absolutely walk Audubon GC. I merely mentioned the mandatory carts on paths along with my conditioning comment. Consistent with the Audubon traadition, the course fatures some spectacular live oaks and flowering trees. A pleasant "Walk in the Park".

Sorry, Rob, misunderstood your original statement.