[David_Tepper]

The Meadow Club, north of San Francisco, would be on my short list.

[Joel Zuckerman]

What are the odds it took all the  way to the 80th post for someone from this erudite group to mention the world's finest course, Pine Valley.

I will take this semi-mystical haven, within it's own Township, with a magnificent clubhouse, staff, food, locker room, and one of the greatest and most memorable golf courses in the world... from now until doomsday.

[Patrick_Mucci]

Joel,

That's a difficult challenge, a very difficult challenge, day in and day out.

How many times have you played PV ?

[Joey Chase]

Garden City gets my vote as well. I just hope to see it someday after the new 12th hole.

[David Amarnek]

In my mid-fifties, so I'll take Gulph Mills for my time in the US and Sunningdale for the UK.
For the clubs just as much for the courses!

[Ronald Montesano]

Joel,

That's a difficult challenge, a very difficult challenge, day in and day out.

How many times have you played PV ?

+1 for Joel.

Since there are two sets of tees (http://sugar.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/sugar7/event/sugar728/course/pinevalley/actual.htm) one can play the course from a manageable length until age 70. Since we are dreaming and this is a private bastion, no one will tell you that you cannot tee it up at the front of the tee deck, or even invent your own tee deck if a carry is too intimidating to effect.

On the advice of my lawyer, I am bound by law to declare that I have played Pine Valley 365 times (or zero, I forget which one is correct) and that a difficult challenge is a wonderful way to live out one's golfing life.

FOR TIM MARTIN:

There are many courses on which I could play out my days in happy repose. Most of them would be selected for nostalgic reasons, as they would remind me constantly of rounds that I played there, in my youth. Webhannet in Maine, Putterham in Massachusetts, Taconic (somewhat famous) in Massachusetts, Kebo Valley (played there on honeymoon with wifey, one of two rounds she has ever played) and on and on. I'm not sure if I'm being sucked in by the beautiful, bodacious starlet when the girl-next-door is the obvious choice. This is beginning to read like a Taylor Swift song.

[Joel Zuckerman]

I have visited the holy land of Pine Valley three times, and probably played the big course five or six times, a couple rounds on the short course also....

[John Handley]

Call me a homer but I'd take the Cal Club.  At least if I have to be realistic.  If I am dreaming then I'd probably go with Cypress Point in the U.S. and Royal County Down non-US.

[Patrick_Mucci]

Since there are two sets of tees (http://sugar.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/sugar7/event/sugar728/course/pinevalley/actual.htm) one can play the course from a manageable length until age 70.

Ron, there are three (3) sets of tee markers, championship, regular and Seniors.
To play the Senior tees your age and your handicap have to total 75.

From the regular tees there aren't many golfers age 70 who can handle that golf course, especially when it's wet.
So I don't know what "manageable" length you're referring to.

Since we are dreaming and this is a private bastion, no one will tell you that you cannot tee it up at the front of the tee deck, or even invent your own tee deck if a carry is too intimidating to effect.

At PV, they will tell you where you can and can't tee it up from.

On the advice of my lawyer, I am bound by law to declare that I have played Pine Valley 365 times (or zero, I forget which one is correct) and that a difficult challenge is a wonderful way to live out one's golfing life.

Playing PV every day will shorten your "golf life" considerably.

I'd suggest a course more commensurate with your golfing abilities 

[Ed Brzezowski]

No love for Merion East??  This will keep this thread going until 2013

[Ronald Montesano]

I hear Merion West is more fun than the East.

[Michael Goody]

I have to say NGLA. I'm scheduled to play Merion East in a month for the first time in almost 20 years, so that might move back to the top of my list (it was the course of my dreams in childhood). In England, Swinley Forest. Couldn't see myself bored with any of the three and neither NGLA nor Swinley are brutally penal in my opinion. I think if you told me I was sentenced to life at any of: Piping Rock, Pasatiempo, MPCC Shore or Teeth of the Dog, I'd be ok with those fates as well.

[Dan Smoot]

It will be Pacific Dunes. I will keep moving forward, keep the ball low and be mesmerized by the challenge and view.  I dont know how I could continue to walk the Trails finish at an advanced age.

[Mac Plumart]

In this scenario, are we paying greens fees and/or dues?

[PThomas]

In this scenario, are we paying greens fees and/or dues?

no sir

[hhuffines]

#2

[Mac Plumart]

It would be AWESOME to be able to play #2 with out worrying about costs day in and day out for your entire life.  I would enjoy that very, very much!

[Jim Tang]

Give me Pacific Dunes!

[Joe_Tucholski]

It would be AWESOME to be able to play #2 with out worrying about costs day in and day out for your entire life.  I would enjoy that very, very much!

I think Pinehurst becomes an even more attractive option when considering costs.  Is there a better value anywhere in the US?  Purchasing a house and membership fees are very reasonable, lower than any comparable course I’m aware of...and a mutt like me can join.

[Ed Brzezowski]

I hear Merion West is more fun than the East.

That is Correct, it's a fun track to play. Usually do West first then East.

[Bruce Leland]

Speaking strictly from the rota I have played, I'll take MPCC.  Would never tire of the course or scenery.

[Paul Jones]

It won't be Royal Lytham & St Anne - too many bunkers for me.

I would pick Cypress Point - you get to play in the dunes, woods and along the Bay.

Paul

[Duncan Cheslett]

I plan on playing Reddish Vale for the rest of my life anyway, and much as I love visiting other courses it wouldn't be the end of my world if I couldn't.

The more courses I play the more I value what I've got at home!

[Dan Moore]

Of the places I have played I think Jack Crisham has it right in Chicago though Old Elm would be exceptionally enjoyable.  Desert Forest for US winter golf.  Deal and Sunningdale Old in England and Royal Portrush in Ireland.  All courses that would still be walkable and fun when I hope to be able to shoot my age.  Hmm, three Harry Colt courses. 

[Mark Pearce]

Count me as another vote for Royal Dornoch.

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