GolfJunkie302 Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 There's this course is play a lot, The Home Course, which host US Open local qualifying every year. I think the course rating is 76.4 from the tips. Chambers Bay is also pretty hard, 75.6. Sahalee CC ('98 PGA Championship) is 74.6. There are a couple of harder ones, but I couldn't dig up the scorecards... Sent from my SM-T580 using MyGolfSpy mobile app MGoBlue100 1 Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webz59 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Merion in Ardmore, PA Bulle Rock in Aberdeen, MD Tobacco Road in Sanford, NC Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthboundEventually Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 The Ocean Course at Kiawah. Played the Dye tees (6,450 yds.). We played as a twosome, both 7-8 handicaps and both shot mid-90s. As we're coming down 18 bumming out about our scores, the caddy tells us we shouldn't be too disappointed. Most of the people he caddies for don't break 100. Small consolation, but still a memorable experience. Also, Old Corkscrew in Estero, FL is an under-rated monster. It's a Nicklaus Signature design, open to the public and well worth a visit. Update - I had the chance to visit The Concession (Bradenton, FL) earlier this year. I was a spectator at The Concession Cup between top amateurs from the US and British Isles (including Ireland). The Concession is always rated as one of the top course in Florida and it deserves the rating. I now refer to Old Corkscrew as the "poor man's Concession." They're both Nicklaus designs and both well east of I-75 (i.e., middle of nowhere), neither has any significant housing in view, and they're both very difficult. Of course, conditioning at The Concession is better. MGoBlue100 and gaussman1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Played a few on the list that people have mentioned. Toughest I have played by far is The Shattuck in Jaffrey, NH. Best described as target golf; there is hazard short, long, left and right on every shot. Bring a lot of golf balls and do. Or expect to break 80, even if you are a single digit handicapper. Best described by my college teammate, "there should be a sign on one that says welcome to hell, and when you finish 18 another one that says thanks for visiting hell." Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_gal Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 For me, it's the Ocean Course at Kiawah. I played it in what they told me was the most common conditions, steady wind coming in off the ocean. The first few holes are a little way off the beach, and I got off to a decent start, but then the holes turn and run along the beach with the ocean to your left for about 9 or 10 holes in a row. The greens there just repel shots that come in from the wrong angle. I typically cut the ball, and with the left to right wind, I had no chance. I was a 5 index at the time. In the entire round, I made exactly one bad swing, I had only one 3-putt and shot 85 from the middle tees. It isn't just that the greens repel the ball, it's that plus the fact that when your ball gets rejected, it always ends up way below the surface of the green in all sorts of interesting places. I do not believe for a second that I could have broken 100 from the tips. MGoBlue100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo_Erickson Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 played pga west stadium 2 weeks before the tournament from the blacks. greens were firm and rolling around 11... nuff said Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using MyGolfSpy mobile app MGoBlue100 and FOREball 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pff1217 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Just seeing this thread for the firs time and it's some great reading. I've played a lot of courses over the years and it's hard to say that one is the most difficult. Shoal Creek plays pretty tough from the tips, they keep the greens usually run like lightening and unless your PGA long tour usually hitting long iron approaches. Also recently played my first Seth Raynor, Charleston County Club, which was the exact opposite of Shoal. Strategy the entire way, short course that requires thoughtful and accurate decisions. The greens were also incredibly fast and so subtle, place plays pure. I've been playing golf for 25+ years and the more I play the more I prefer the later. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 1 Quote Far and Sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanMachine22 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I played Torrey Pines a few years ago right before US Open. High winds, high rough and skinney fairways - brutal scores. I literally couldn't keep a 40 yard wedge on the green. Had to suck it up and take my medicine. I love this game! FOREball and MGoBlue100 2 Quote Driver: Ping G25 10.5 degrees, Tour S-flex 5 Wood - Ping G25 18 degrees, 3 wood shaft, Tour S-flex 7 Wood- Ping G25 21 degrees, Tour S-flex Hybrid - Ping G25 23 degrees, Tour S-flex 4 iron - Ping G2, Z-Z65 shaft, white dot PW - 5 iron- Ping I3, Z-Z65 shaft, white dot 56/60 degree - Ping M/B wedge, Z-Z65 shaft, white dot All with I3 gold gripsPutter - Nike Core Method Drone 44†(aka “The Assassin). Golf Ball - Pro VI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I played Torrey Pines a few years ago right before US Open. High winds, high rough and skinney fairways - brutal scores. I literally couldn't keep a 40 yard wedge on the green. Had to suck it up and take my medicine. I love this game! Picked up 2Torrey Pines logo shirts yesterday at my club for less than $10 apiece......they resell over prints and miss printed logged shirts from Bermuda Sands and the logos on these were perfect. I'll never get to play it, but have always revered the course. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I've never really played any of the major courses, always stuck to the blue collar clubs...but I guess TPC Tampa Bay is the hardest I have played. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I've never really played any of the major courses, always stuck to the blue collar clubs...but I guess TPC Tampa Bay is the hardest I have played. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Bayou from the tips is tougher than TPC Tampa - Foz - perhaps you should try it next time we play. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy fozcycle 1 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaussman1 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I've played both of those. I think Wolf was far tougher. At least the day I played it. Super windy and not a flat fairway to be found.I'm personally not a fan of Wolf Creek at all. Yes it's difficult, but I also thought it was poorly designed and intentionally tricked up. I'd rather keep losing money at blackjack than leave Vegas to drive up there again. Quote Rogue SZ 10.5 *NEW* Fujikura Pro Green 65 X Rogue 15 degree Evnflow Blue 6.5 Back in the Bag Z765 4-G Nippon Modus 120 Stiff 54 and 60 Amazing Grace Ass Kicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Bayou from the tips is tougher than TPC Tampa - Foz - perhaps you should try it next time we play. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thanks Rev, I was gonna list Bayou Club as one of my hardest, alongside Lake Jovita. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy revkev 1 Quote Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGoBlue100 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I'm going to say The Club at Savannah Harbor. Played it several years ago within a few days of the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf having finished. The rough was over ankle deep, and the greens were perfect (i.e. faster than !!) The Judge on the RTJ Trail in Prattville, AL makes the list too, along with Arcadia Bluffs in Michigan. DawgDaddy and palvord 2 Quote "Where'd it go?" "Right in the Lumberyard..." Gen 2 0811 XF 10.5* Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6x Gen 2 0211 15* 3W Mitsubishi Tensei Raw Blue 65-S Tour B JGR 15* Fairway UST ProForce V2 7F5 76g X-Flex (These two are gonna fight it out in early "24 to see who stays in the bag...) Tour B JGR 19* & 22* Hybrid UST ProForce V2 90g X-Flex Tour B JGR HF-2 irons (5i - PW) KBS Tour 130x CBX Wedges (50, 54, 58) TT Dynamic Gold 115 Wedge Shaft MATI Mamo Putter 33" Super Stroke Football League 3.0 Slim Hoofer Camo Stand Bag Precision Pro Nexus Rangefinder FAN! PRO Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Played a few on the list that people have mentioned. Toughest I have played by far is The Shattuck in Jaffrey, NH. Best described as target golf; there is hazard short, long, left and right on every shot. Bring a lot of golf balls and do. Or expect to break 80, even if you are a single digit handicapper. Best described by my college teammate, "there should be a sign on one that says welcome to hell, and when you finish 18 another one that says thanks for visiting hell." Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Played there years ago and never wanted to go back. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy MGoBlue100 and nixlix26 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 PGA National. The bear trap is no joke. Played the bear trap from the pro tees and managed to bogey my way through it. Didn't really like the course, or Florida golf, in general. bullldog and DawgDaddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I'm going to say The Club at Savannah Harbor. Played it several years ago within a few days of the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf having finished. The rough was over ankle deep, and the greens were perfect (i.e. faster than !!) The Judge on the RTJ Trail in Prattville, AL makes the list too, along with Arcadia Bluffs in Michigan. I agree with Arcadia Bluffs. For me it had everything to do with never having to hit shots onto greens as fast as that before. Quote In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvivantva Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 I played Royal New Kent a couple times, once as a scramble, and didn't think it was too crazy. The Cascades course at The Homestead has always beat me up. I've never shot a decent round there. I think the slope rating is only in the 130s, but its tough. I played a course on Maui once back before I could break 100 when I was on a cruise, and I recall running out of balls when I put my drive in the drink on 18. Tobacco Road is definitely on my bucket list. I've been trying to get my Myrtle Beach group to go for years now. True Blue in Myrtle Beach, Tobacco Road in North Carolina and Royal New Kent in Virginia for me are three of the hardest I've ever played. When I lived in Maryland I played Links at Gettysburg and Whiskey Creek which are demanding. Here in Georgia, The Highlands at Arrowhead, Bradshaw Farms and The Frog are courses you need your A game for. One other was Branson Creek in Missouri. I believe they are renovating the course and will call it Buffalo Springs after the work is done. Really beautiful golf course and demanding. Quote Titleist 913D2 Ping G2 3W Ping G2 3H 18*, 4H 22* Mizuno JPX900 Cleveland CBX 56, 60 Odyssey White Hot RX #2 Snell MTBX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I haven't travelled much, but Quail Hollow here in Boise is no slouch! Lots of elevation changes, blind shots and the greens are very difficult to read and navigate...I love it! https://www.quailhollowboise.com/course/course-map/ https://www.quailhollowboise.com/course/course-scorecard/ Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hula Rock Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Ko Olau in 30 mph trade winds. Lefty78 1 Quote Driver: M3 Tensei CK Pro Blue3-Metal:: GBB EPIC, FujiKura Pro Green 5-Metal: F-7, FujiKura Pro Irons: MP-18 SC, KBS Tour 120 Wedges: RTX-3 52 - 56 - 60Putter: EVN-Roll ER-5 Ball : Tour B XS Range Finder: Busnnell Tour-X, Garmin S20 Follow me: @Hula_Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808nation Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Another vote for Kaiwah ocean course, if its a little windy your in for a long day... in a close second, Teeth of a Dog and Ko'olau ....+1 Ko'olau Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote WITB: Driver: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* Hybrids: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & Vapor Flex 4 hybrid Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron M2 Newport Ball: Black & Pro V1 Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpb4f Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 The (now sadly closed) Prince course in Kauai in the wind. Beautiful course, but really tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixlix26 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Played a few on the list that people have mentioned. Toughest I have played by far is The Shattuck in Jaffrey, NH. Best described as target golf; there is hazard short, long, left and right on every shot. Bring a lot of golf balls and do. Or expect to break 80, even if you are a single digit handicapper. Best described by my college teammate, "there should be a sign on one that says welcome to hell, and when you finish 18 another one that says thanks for visiting hell." Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy yupThis course was a nightmare growing up in NE Golf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOREball Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 At the moment my course list isn't that long outside of Southern California. But, the first one that comes to mind in the Palm Springs area is the Stadium Course at PGA West (which some of you have mentioned). You can get in trouble real quick out there, especially if you play around when they are hosting qualifiers or other tournaments. Out in the San Diego area, obviously Torrey Pines can eat you up and spit you out real quick. Then there's also Mt. Woodson in North County San Diego. It has some crazy rock formations, and elevation changes that you have to really watch out for. Rickp 1 Quote Titlesit 917 D3 9.5 | Diamana D+70 Titleist 910 Titlest 915 TaylorMade Tour Burner 4-PW Cleveland 56 Cleveland 60 Scotty Cameron Futura 5.5m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zg628 Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 The Straits Course at Whistling Straits. Wasn't very windy but the approach shots left zero margin for error. Iron play was a bit off and I doubled my way through the place. Rickp 1 Quote XR16 9* Fujikura Speeder 565 Stiff Flex RazrX Black 3W/5W Stock Shaft Regular Flex RazrX Black 24* 4H Stock Shaft Regular Flex XR16 5i True Temper Steel Shaft RazrX 6i-GW True Temper Steel Shaft Forged 54* True Temper Steel Shaft Mack Daddy 2 60* True Temper Steel Shaft Queen Bee #8 33" Super Stroke Mid Slim 2.0 Vessel Matte Gray Player Stand Bag w/ Black True Spec Golf logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 yup This course was a nightmare growing up in NE Golf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk The Shattuck killed me Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Playing it tomorrow Jack Frost National tight course with lots of elevation changes and holes are so far apart you'd walk 12 miles in 18. Sent from my SM-G950U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I am adding the lower course at Baltusrol to my list. The USGA is having an event there in a few weeks so the rough was just crazy when I played it last week. Just under 7,000 yards for an outing and not one hole was a breather. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Charli and Rickp 2 Quote WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* Ltd. HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60 TX Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Stadium course at PGA West hands down. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Half Moon Bay Ocean course..... sand traps in the middle of fairway, because, well, why not ????? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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