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MCirba

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Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« on: May 25, 2019, 05:59:43 PM »
What Is the best club/course combo in the United States?


I'll start...


OAKMONT
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2019, 07:44:56 PM »
I'll go a different direction. We all know about the Oakmonts, Winged Foots, etc. I'll go with Hidden Creek in NJ.
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Dan Herrmann

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2019, 08:10:23 PM »
Why Hidden Creek?   


I certainly enjoyed the golf course.  Is it a cultural thing?
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2019, 08:15:10 PM »
Quote from: Dan Herrmann on May 25, 2019, 08:10:23 PM
Why Hidden Creek?   


I certainly enjoyed the golf course.  Is it a cultural thing?


I just loved the entire feel of the place from the course, grounds, clubhouse, staff, and members that I met.
There are a bunch of other places I could have mentioned. I used to belong to Four Streams outside DC. I loved everything about it.
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Dan Herrmann

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2019, 08:16:55 PM »
Nice!   I was very impressed by our Muccifest out there a while ago    Great vibe. 
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Mike Sweeney

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2019, 08:18:55 PM »
Quote from: Tommy Williamsen on May 25, 2019, 07:44:56 PM
I'll go with Hidden Creek in NJ.

There is a reason it got sold to The Dormie Club!!

Club = "an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity."

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/club

I would nominate:

1) Public - Philly Pub Links @ Cobbs Creek:

https://www.phillypublinks.com

William Flynn course, they raise money for golf scholarships https://www.phillypublinks.com/scholarship.htm, and they host and play lots of great tournaments - https://www.phillypublinks.com/history.htm

2) Private - United States Naval Academy Golf Course:

William Flynn course, they raise money for golf scholarships, they host and play lots of great tournaments, and they defend the United States Constitution :)

Cirba is a golf snob !!  :D 8) :-X ;)
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David_Madison

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2019, 11:49:01 PM »
Maybe not in the US but certainly in North Carolina... Old Town Club - fabulous golf course and the golf vibe is wonderful...comfortable, low key but very golf savvy
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Cal Seifert

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2019, 11:59:23 AM »
Quote from: David_Madison on May 25, 2019, 11:49:01 PM
Maybe not in the US but certainly in North Carolina... Old Town Club - fabulous golf course and the golf vibe is wonderful...comfortable, low key but very golf savvy


I second that.  Had a wonderful fall day there and the members and staff were nothing but kind and fun to be around. Seeing the course in the late fall when its running firm and fast made for a phenomonal day.
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Jay Mickle

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2019, 12:38:38 PM »
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Don Mahaffey

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2019, 12:54:30 PM »
Certainly no right answer...but I’m partial to the clubs that have long standing dictatorships in place like:
Sand Hills
Champions
Friars Head. 


Something appeals to me about a club/course theme developed and implemented by a skilled owner with a strong golf background.
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Peter Pallotta

Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2019, 01:04:28 PM »
I wish I knew.
But I came across the Bob Hope quip about Cypress Point:
'Cypress Point recently had a membership drive -- they drove out 40 members'.
That must be a great club-course, except only for a very few.



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Bill Charles

Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2019, 02:20:12 PM »
Quote from: Mike Sweeney on May 25, 2019, 08:18:55 PM
Quote from: Tommy Williamsen on May 25, 2019, 07:44:56 PM
I'll go with Hidden Creek in NJ.

There is a reason it got sold to The Dormie Club!!

Club = "an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity."

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/club

I would nominate:

1) Public - Philly Pub Links @ Cobbs Creek:

https://www.phillypublinks.com

William Flynn course, they raise money for golf scholarships https://www.phillypublinks.com/scholarship.htm, and they host and play lots of great tournaments - https://www.phillypublinks.com/history.htm

2) Private - United States Naval Academy Golf Course:

William Flynn course, they raise money for golf scholarships, they host and play lots of great tournaments, and they defend the United States Constitution :)

Cirba is a golf snob !!  :D 8) :-X ;)


As I stated in the other thread....  the Dormie sales pitch :(
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Tom Birkert

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2019, 04:46:06 PM »
The Cal Club would have to enter the conversation in my humble opinion...
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Tim Leahy

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2019, 07:58:52 PM »
Olympic Club. Two courses. Spectacular practice course. Great clubhouse. History.
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Chris Mavros

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #14 on: May 26, 2019, 09:42:12 PM »
A few stick out for me, in no particular order:


Merion
Garden City
Congaree
LedgeRock (I mean, I am a member there so I'm partial but one's club should feel that way IMO)
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Robert Mercer Deruntz

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #15 on: May 26, 2019, 09:43:57 PM »
West of the Mississippi, Wilshire combines a great course with a really great membership.
On the East coast, Winged Foot is the ultimate golfers club
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Pat Burke

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #16 on: May 26, 2019, 11:16:22 PM »
Quote from: Robert Mercer Deruntz on May 26, 2019, 09:43:57 PM
West of the Mississippi, Wilshire combines a great course with a really great membership.
On the East coast, Winged Foot is the ultimate golfers club


Was going to post Wilshire as well.
Good members, cool old course, well taken care of, and good pro and staff.
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Tal Oz

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2019, 01:40:53 PM »
Three of my favorites have already been mentioned: Cal Club, Wilshire, Winged Foot

Cal Club: might be a recency bias, the onsite lodging, the late night bar hangs, or the absolutely spectacular course. There was such a great atmosphere to the whole place. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this view? https://imgur.com/czBUyKX

Wilshire: I've been fortunate to play here dozens of times and the course is fun walk right in the middle of the city. That clubhouse and THAT patio is the perfect place to kick back with a stiff drink and watch the sunset. Never once have I felt as an outsider. LA gets a bad rap for being an uppity city, thankfully Wilshire avoids that entirely.

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Joel_Stewart

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #18 on: May 27, 2019, 02:13:52 PM »
Quote from: Tom Birkert on May 26, 2019, 04:46:06 PM
The Cal Club would have to enter the conversation in my humble opinion...


I read an article the other day that said the 3 best memberships in California are Cal Club, Madison Club and Lakeside. Fantastic memberships, like a fraternity. 


I'd add Maidstone to the list. To me the private ocean beach, pool, grass tennis courts, kids program, two golf courses is a great summer club.
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Jerry Kluger

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #19 on: May 27, 2019, 03:56:08 PM »
A number of years ago Anthony Kim was asked if he could play any course for the rest of his life what would it be - he said he would choose the muni course he played and learned the game because it was most important that he be with his buddies. I agree that the enjoyment of the company is more important than the quality of the course.  I want to know that I can go to the club at most anytime and get a game with someone who will be enjoyable to play with. There are many top notch clubs with really good courses but there is very little play so you have to bring others with you.
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Alex Miller

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #20 on: May 28, 2019, 01:17:03 PM »
Quote from: Joel_Stewart on May 27, 2019, 02:13:52 PM
Quote from: Tom Birkert on May 26, 2019, 04:46:06 PM
The Cal Club would have to enter the conversation in my humble opinion...


I read an article the other day that said the 3 best memberships in California are Cal Club, Madison Club and Lakeside. Fantastic memberships, like a fraternity. 


I'd add Maidstone to the list. To me the private ocean beach, pool, grass tennis courts, kids program, two golf courses is a great summer club.


Depends on how fratty your tastes are  ;)  BUT I was up there with Tal and can say that Cal Club is an awesome awesome place!
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PCCraig

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #21 on: May 28, 2019, 01:48:03 PM »
White Bear Yacht Club
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #22 on: May 28, 2019, 01:55:57 PM »
Quote from: PCCraig on May 28, 2019, 01:48:03 PM
White Bear Yacht Club


Pat, I almost mentioned WBYC. If there is a club in MSP/SP area I would want to join it is WBYC. The other might be Somerset Club. You're a fortunate man to be at such a great club.
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Bill Seitz

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Re: Best Club with the Best Course in the U.S.
« Reply #23 on: May 28, 2019, 02:12:42 PM »
Quote from: Cal Seifert on May 26, 2019, 11:59:23 AM
Quote from: David_Madison on May 25, 2019, 11:49:01 PM
Maybe not in the US but certainly in North Carolina... Old Town Club - fabulous golf course and the golf vibe is wonderful...comfortable, low key but very golf savvy


I second that.  Had a wonderful fall day there and the members and staff were nothing but kind and fun to be around. Seeing the course in the late fall when its running firm and fast made for a phenomonal day.


Thirded.  Outside of my home course, it's probably my favorite course, and the Club was very cool as well.  I felt very welcome there as a guest.
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Bill Brightly

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« Reply #24 on: May 28, 2019, 02:15:02 PM »
A lot of great nominations so far but I have to submit Saucon Valley outside of Bethlehem, PA. Three excellent courses, including the Old Course which will soon host the US Senior Open in 2022 with Phil! (Also has hosted US Am, US Mid Am, US Womens Open and other US Sr. Opens.)


On campus housing, indoor and outdoor tennis, squash, platform tennis, four pools and a 6 hole short course for kids and others to learn the game. Awesome summer camp for kids. Throw in what I have found to be an excellent, friendly membership.
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