Name That Course/Hole~New York state version COMPLETED

[Mark Saltzman]

29: The Park CC - Hole 3

34: Mill Creek - Hole 8

[John Foley]

#32 - Ivy Ridge #3

I feel like I should know all of the rest but this AM I not nothing

[Ronald Montesano]

#32 is not Ivy Ridge, but the club would be honored to be held in the same esteem as this joint.

[Brad Tufts]

#32 is #13 at Crag Burn...

[Alex Lagowitz]

31 - Cornell RTJ course hole 5

[Alex Lagowitz]

Actually just realized that 31 is NOT hole 5 at Cornell, but geez there are some major similarities.  I haven't played enough golf in the region to know the course, but I'd be surprised if it wasn't RTJ's hands.

[Philip Caccamise]

Great job on the quiz Ron.

This is driving me crazy because I know I've played #28, 30, and 31 multiple times but I can't put my finger on them.

#36 certainly looks like #10 Bethpage Black looking back from the red tees on 11, but the extra bunker short is throwing me off.

[Philip Caccamise]

Also, the pic from Bethpage Green must be at least 7-8 years old, because they made the landing strip between the two bunkers into one continuous bunker. I drove the green once (windy and warm day, haha) and the guys on the green said it bounced up the strip and almost went in the hole. Can't do that anymore!

[Ronald Montesano]

Also, the pic from Bethpage Green must be at least 7-8 years old, because they made the landing strip between the two bunkers into one continuous bunker. I drove the green once (windy and warm day, haha) and the guys on the green said it bounced up the strip and almost went in the hole. Can't do that anymore!

#11 is a par three, about 170 yards long. Are you thinking of a different hole?

[Ronald Montesano]

HINT HOLE # 7: This hole is at a mainland, eastern NY course, not near any metropolis. It was in DESperate need of renovation and two fellows did a FINE job using their WIT.

[Kevin Lynch]

HINT HOLE # 7: This hole is at a mainland, eastern NY course, not near any metropolis. It was in DESperate need of renovation and two fellows did a FINE job using their WIT.

That's what I suspected. 

It's Copake, but I'll need to study an aerial to get the hole.

[Kevin Lynch]

HINT HOLE # 7: This hole is at a mainland, eastern NY course, not near any metropolis. It was in DESperate need of renovation and two fellows did a FINE job using their WIT.

That's what I suspected. 

It's Copake, but I'll need to study an aerial to get the hole.

Found it!  Number 14?

[Ronald Montesano]

No, but close. #14 is the one I holed out on for deuce...workers behind the green went crazy and Tim Martin had a big smile behind his terminator sun glasses.

It's actually #3, if I recall correctly. 3 and 13 are awesome parallel holes, running downhill...lots of fun.

Next hint comes around noon today (Wednesday).

[Philip Caccamise]

Also, the pic from Bethpage Green must be at least 7-8 years old, because they made the landing strip between the two bunkers into one continuous bunker. I drove the green once (windy and warm day, haha) and the guys on the green said it bounced up the strip and almost went in the hole. Can't do that anymore!

#11 is a par three, about 170 yards long. Are you thinking of a different hole?

Ah yes. #12. My bad.  90 degree dogleg right. Forgot about the actual #11, which I shouldn't because it always gives me fits!

[Ronald Montesano]

HINT HOLE # 28: This hole is not an original at this course. It is one of five new holes at a really neat western New York course. The tree removal behind the green revealed the view of the train trestle. Of course, to hit the bridge with a ball you'd need a little SPRING in your swing..

[Kevin Lynch]

HINT HOLE # 28: This hole is not an original at this course. It is one of five new holes at a really neat western New York course. The tree removal behind the green revealed the view of the train trestle. Of course, to hit the bridge with a ball you'd need a little SPRING in your swing..

Another photogenic 14th hole at Springville Country Club.  

Only played 9 holes of this course back in 1987, but the gorge should have given me the hint that I needed to start looking.

Am I missing something on these 9 holes or did you pick ones that you know I'm not familiar with? 

[Ronald Montesano]

no personal slights intended.

[Ronald Montesano]

HINT HOLE # 30: This hole is found on one of two courses that make up a 36-hole complex. The course avails itself of the ups and downs inherent to the region. In fact, you could call the course an institution of sorts. The architect worked on the Pittsburgh Field Club and the Augusta National. All it takes is a little zen (or is it spelled xen?)

[Philip Caccamise]

HINT HOLE # 30: This hole is found on one of two courses that make up a 36-hole complex. The course avails itself of the ups and downs inherent to the region. In fact, you could call the course an institution of sorts. The architect worked on the Pittsburgh Field Club and the Augusta National. All it takes is a little zen (or is it spelled xen?)

Hill Course at Chautauqua Institute. I thought it was #12, which is the only hole I remember having a pond on the dogleg, but I remembered it as a dogleg right? Been 15 years since I played there.

[Ronald Montesano]

Not #12, but you are very close.

[Kevin Lynch]

Think it's #10 looking at the aerial and scorecard.  The pond in the right of the photo is pretty small.

Glad I'm not missing courses I've visited.  

So, puling out the Xen Hassenplug designs?  Are we going to see any Tennis Schreckengost holes?  

[Ronald Montesano]

HINT HOLE # 31: This hole is a William F. Mitchell design and is the only one of the fourth nine not found in western New York. A little bit of Dirty Dancing gets you to the course, but finding the hole might be a challenge, as the joint is currently between owners.

[Kevin Lynch]

HINT HOLE # 31: This hole is a William F. Mitchell design and is the only one of the fourth nine not found in western New York. A little bit of Dirty Dancing gets you to the course, but finding the hole might be a challenge, as the joint is currently between owners.

I may not have traveled as much as you, but I think my research skills are improving.

Looks like Kutsher's Country Club in the Catskills.  Not sure of the routing, but looks like it might be #16.

[Ronald Montesano]

HINT HOLE # 35: Before he left for Carnoustie in 1953 (kind of a big event), Ben Hogan teamed with Sam Urzetta in a match he lost to Toby Lyons and Jay Hebert at this golf course. Here is a photo of the four of them.

[Kevin Lynch]

HINT HOLE # 35: Before he left for Carnoustie in 1953 (kind of a big event), Ben Hogan teamed with Sam Urzetta in a match he lost to Toby Lyons and Jay Hebert at this golf course. Here is a photo of the four of them.

You're killing me with all these WNY Courses I haven't played. 

I'll give someone else a chance to name the course, but I'll ask - is this a Willie Park or William Harries hole?