Best Bang For Your Buck in the US

[Steve_ Shaffer]

Matt Ward selects his 10 choices...Black Mesa, Rustic Canyon, etc


http://www.back9network.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=28400&ATCLID=205497341

[Bill_McBride]

This must be a first:  it's very hard to argue with Matt about those choices.  It's a great list. 

[Mac Plumart]

Looks like a solid list.

In the Southeast, Arrowhead Pointe and Aiken deserve mention.

[Bill_McBride]

Looks like a solid list.

In the Southeast, Arrowhead Pointe and Aiken deserve mention.

Haven't played Arrowhead Pointe, but Aiken for sure, and Longshadow should be in there too. 

We met up with California private club members at Reynolds Plantation and played Great Waters.  In spite of the shabby conditions at Longshadow the next day, they strongly preferred Longshadow over GW.   I'm sure LS is in much better shape now with Mike in charge.

[Dan Kelly]

Are we sure this is Matt Ward, pardner?

When did he become "M. James Ward"?

P.S. You know that old fortune-cookie "game" where you read the fortune and add "... in bed" at the end?

I'm finding myself adding "pardner" to the end of each review. I like them so much better that way. Everyone's a critic!

[Adam Clayman]

Kudos to Matt for his much improved writing.

Pacific Grove belongs, but, I guess "Bang" in Wardian terms translates to CR and rating.

[Sean Leary]

Kudos to Matt for his much improved writing.

Pacific Grove belongs, but, I guess "Bang" in Wardian terms translates to CR and rating.

Adam,

Pacific Grove is a nice value (especially for the area) but do you really think the course as a whole is at the same level as these courses? I certainly would not put it in this class....

[Tom Ferrell]

Great list.  But I think Commonground *has* to be on it for it to be complete.

[Ben Kodadek]

Can't be Matt...there was inclusion of a FL course.

[Joe Bausch]

Can't be Matt...there was inclusion of a FL course.

Could be Matt.  No Pennsy course.   

[Terry Lavin]

I guess it is Matt, but the lack of an "!" in the title of this thread is a missed opportunity, indeed.

[Michael Blake]

Are we sure this is Matt Ward, pardner?

Of course it's him.  Black Mesa is mentioned first in the article. 

Nice to see Archie's Twisted Dune mentioned.  Very fun course.
What time does the Crump Cup start next month?  Maybe a group trip to T.D. afterwards is in order if there is time?

[Patrick_Mucci]

This must be a first:  it's very hard to argue with Matt about those choices.  It's a great list. 

Agreed

[Sven Nilsen]

If this were a list of 20 courses, what would you add.

I'll start with Links of ND, Rochelle Ranch, Angel's Crossing, The Warren Course and Vista Verde.

[David_Tepper]

Didn't Pinon Hills in New Mexico used to be a regular on that kind of list?

[Garland Bayley]

This must be a first:  it's very hard to argue with Matt about those choices.  It's a great list. 

Agreed

Patrick,

How many of the subject courses have you played? Can you legitimately comment on this topic?

[astavrides]

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[Bart Bradley]

Caledonia comes to mind.  Kiva Dunes is a possibility.  Yes, Pinion Hills is a course that in the past was always mentioned on such lists.  The Mines in Grand Rapids and Wild Horse are obvious omissions.

Bart

[Sean_A]

As usual, folks want a 10 list to be for 20 courses.  Thats the where the crunch of personal opinion comes in. 

Ciao

[Sven Nilsen]

Caledonia comes to mind.  Kiva Dunes is a possibility.  Yes, Pinion Hills is a course that in the past was always mentioned on such lists.  The Mines in Grand Rapids and Wild Horse are obvious omissions.

Bart

Bart:

Wild Horse is on the list.

Sean:

I suggested expanding the list to 20 not because I disagreed with those listed in the article, but rather to be a bit more inclusive in the discussion.  The more conversation on this topic the better, unless we're trying to keep some of those gems still in the hidden category.

[Sean_A]

Caledonia comes to mind.  Kiva Dunes is a possibility.  Yes, Pinion Hills is a course that in the past was always mentioned on such lists.  The Mines in Grand Rapids and Wild Horse are obvious omissions.

Bart

Bart:

Wild Horse is on the list.

Sean:

I suggested expanding the list to 20 not because I disagreed with those listed in the article, but rather to be a bit more inclusive in the discussion.  The more conversation on this topic the better, unless we're trying to keep some of those gems still in the hidden category.

Sven

Matt was probably lucky to have the space to list 10 courses. 

Ciao

[Joe Bausch]

Caledonia comes to mind.  Kiva Dunes is a possibility.  Yes, Pinion Hills is a course that in the past was always mentioned on such lists.  The Mines in Grand Rapids and Wild Horse are obvious omissions.

Bart

Bart:

Wild Horse is on the list.

Sean:

I suggested expanding the list to 20 not because I disagreed with those listed in the article, but rather to be a bit more inclusive in the discussion.  The more conversation on this topic the better, unless we're trying to keep some of those gems still in the hidden category.

Sven

Matt was probably lucky to have the space to list 10 courses.  

Ciao

His list is really 12 courses, no?

[Tim Martin]

Caledonia comes to mind.  Kiva Dunes is a possibility.  Yes, Pinion Hills is a course that in the past was always mentioned on such lists.  The Mines in Grand Rapids and Wild Horse are obvious omissions.

Bart

Bart:

Wild Horse is on the list.

Sean:

I suggested expanding the list to 20 not because I disagreed with those listed in the article, but rather to be a bit more inclusive in the discussion.  The more conversation on this topic the better, unless we're trying to keep some of those gems still in the hidden category.

Sven

Matt was probably lucky to have the space to list 10 courses.  

Ciao

His list is really 12 courses, no?

Does he do an executive list too?

[Chris DeNigris]

In the Valley of somewhat overpriced golf I'll 2nd Vista Verde but I'd put Southern Dunes a notch above for value.

Lulu for $58 all day gives PA an entry 

I haven't played it but isn't Montauk Downs worthy?

[Tim Martin]

In the Valley of somewhat overpriced golf I'll 2nd Vista Verde but I'd put Southern Dunes a notch above for value.

Lulu for $58 all day gives PA an entry 

I haven't played it but isn't Montauk Downs worthy?

Chris rings the bell with Lulu. A fantastic option and to get it around twice for $58 is truly a bargain!