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Jonathan Cummings

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Cool Clubhouse Settings
« on: September 27, 2021, 09:12:49 AM »
Just played Eastward Ho and thought that clubhouse setting was special.  Got me thinking of others.


Shoreacres
Shinny
Indian Creek
Kauri Cliffs
Diamond Creek
Maidstone
Cypress
Gulfstream
Lost Farm
Hogs Head
Ardglass
Pinnacle Point
Gamble Sands


and others.....
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Ally Mcintosh

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2021, 09:26:28 AM »
Crail is one of the first that comes to mind…. Trying to think of other links courses with clubhouses that are directly adjacent to the sea / ocean? Can think of a few that have good long views (Strandhill for one).
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2021, 09:29:26 AM »
Norwood Hills and Beverly. I love an urban setting.


Once while taking a taxi from a casino to Norwood Hills late at night my driver told us that if we wanted to buy drugs he knew someplace much closer.


Edit. My misspellings were above the pail.
« Last Edit: September 27, 2021, 09:52:51 AM by John Kavanaugh »
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Mike_Trenham

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2021, 09:41:59 AM »
Low Country of South Carolina excels at this:


Caledonia
Secession
Bulls Bay
Ocean Course
Old Tabby
Wexford



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Jesse Kodadek

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2021, 09:42:50 AM »
Northland Country Club in Duluth, MN is on a hill that overlooks Lake Superior, which looks more like an ocean than a lake.
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jeffwarne

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2021, 10:34:46 AM »
Quote from: Jonathan Cummings on September 27, 2021, 09:12:49 AM
Just played Eastward Ho and thought that clubhouse setting was special.  Got me thinking of others.


Shoreacres
Shinny
Indian Creek
Kauri Cliffs
Diamond Creek
Maidstone
Cypress
Gulfstream
Lost Farm
Hogs Head
Ardglass
Pinnacle Point
Gamble Sands


and others.....


Shinnecock's clubhouse is an outstanding Stanford White building, but that's not a "setting"
Other than being located in the middle of a Top 5 in the world golf course, on high ground, is it really that great of a setting?
Especially given its proximity to a (now very) busy road cutting right through the property?
Just on the east end of LI, NGLA, Friar's Head, Sebonack and The Bridge are better "settings"


I would also Sleepy Hollow to the list of great settings.
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Jeff Schley

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2021, 11:05:24 AM »
A few standout, but there are a lot of contenders.

Australia - Cathedral Lodge, Lost Farm
UK - Royal Cinque PortsUS - Valley Club, Merion, Austin GC
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2021, 11:18:49 AM »
This picture doesn't capture it as well as it could, but I always like sitting on the deck at Musgrove Mill overlooking nine and eighteen.



« Last Edit: September 27, 2021, 11:22:14 AM by Tommy Williamsen »
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Mike Wagner

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2021, 11:32:56 AM »
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MCirba

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2021, 11:40:50 AM »
Not an official clubhouse per se, but the view from here is pretty special.


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Joe Hellrung

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2021, 02:08:58 PM »
Hudson NationalLookout mountain
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Tommy Williamsen

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2021, 02:12:01 PM »
The views from Nanea and Kukio are pretty special.
Too bad you don't get a feeling of the elevation drop from the pictures.


Nanea
 


Kukio



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David Wuthrich

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2021, 02:19:39 PM »
Quote from: jeffwarne on September 27, 2021, 10:34:46 AM
Quote from: Jonathan Cummings on September 27, 2021, 09:12:49 AM
Just played Eastward Ho and thought that clubhouse setting was special.  Got me thinking of others.


Shoreacres
Shinny
Indian Creek
Kauri Cliffs
Diamond Creek
Maidstone
Cypress
Gulfstream
Lost Farm
Hogs Head
Ardglass
Pinnacle Point
Gamble Sands


and others.....


Shinnecock's clubhouse is an outstanding Stanford White building, but that's not a "setting"
Other than being located in the middle of a Top 5 in the world golf course, on high ground, is it really that great of a setting?
Especially given its proximity to a (now very) busy road cutting right through the property?
Just on the east end of LI, NGLA, Friar's Head, Sebonack and The Bridge are better "settings"


I would also Sleepy Hollow to the list of great settings.


I agree with Jeff, Love Shinny, but the road has ruined the setting!
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John Mayhugh

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2021, 02:22:21 PM »
Brancaster
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Ira Fishman

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2021, 03:14:01 PM »
Kapalua Plantation
St George's Hill
Primland

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PCCraig

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2021, 03:17:01 PM »
Ugh I really dislike threads like this.
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Kalen Braley

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2021, 03:21:57 PM »
Lot of privates so far, which is OK I guess.  ;)

But I love the back patio overlooking the floating green and Lake Coeur D' Alene on a glorious summer day!


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Steve_Lovett

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2021, 03:35:39 PM »
Quote from: Mike Wagner on September 27, 2021, 11:32:56 AM
https://www.sandpointcc.com


I played there last week. It must be high on the list.


Also, my home club, Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, FL
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Dan_Callahan

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2021, 03:50:07 PM »
In Maine, both Cape Arundel and Belgrade Lakes have spectacular clubhouse settings. Arundel might be my favorite, because the clubhouse is tiny and looks down on Grist Mill Pond, which flows through Kennebunkport on its way to the Atlantic. And Belgrade, sitting high up on the hill, overlooking 9 and 18 on one side, and Great Pond, Long Pond and Messalonskee on the other, is pretty great in the fall.
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John Kavanaugh

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #19 on: September 27, 2021, 04:41:04 PM »
Quote from: PCCraig on September 27, 2021, 03:17:01 PM
Ugh I really dislike threads like this.


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Tim Martin

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #20 on: September 27, 2021, 04:54:34 PM »
Kiawah Ocean
Taconic




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Thomas Dai

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #21 on: September 27, 2021, 05:28:04 PM »
Cruit Island. :):)
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Mike Sweeney

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #22 on: September 27, 2021, 07:35:40 PM »
Quote from: Steve_Lovett on September 27, 2021, 03:35:39 PM

Also, my home club, Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, FL


Steve,



We played your course over Labor Day and just loved it, the clubhouse, and the staff. We has some thunderstorms and your staff was incredibly nice to us. Thanks to you and the membership for accommodating us.
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PCCraig

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #23 on: September 27, 2021, 08:07:20 PM »
Quote from: John Kavanaugh on September 27, 2021, 04:41:04 PM
Quote from: PCCraig on September 27, 2021, 03:17:01 PM
Ugh I really dislike threads like this.


I’ve enjoyed watching you grow older.



That makes one of us...  ;)
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Steve_Lovett

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Re: Cool Clubhouse Settings
« Reply #24 on: September 27, 2021, 08:36:16 PM »
Quote from: Mike Sweeney on September 27, 2021, 07:35:40 PM
Quote from: Steve_Lovett on September 27, 2021, 03:35:39 PM

Also, my home club, Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, FL


Steve,



We played your course over Labor Day and just loved it, the clubhouse, and the staff. We has some thunderstorms and your staff was incredibly nice to us. Thanks to you and the membership for accommodating us.




I'm glad you enjoyed the day and I'm happy you were properly welcomed and accommodated. It's a special place that flies under the radar and we kind of like it that way. If you have occasion to be in Jacksonville again, please let me know, I'd be happy to host you.
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