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Oak Hill CC East
Oak Hill CC West
Country Club of Rochester
McArthur
Adios
Jupiter Hills East
Apawamis
Saratoga National
Turtle Creek Club
Ravenwood

These are a mashup of Southeast Florida and Western, NY. Of all these courses it’s hands down, the Country Club of Rochester. It’s a Donald Ross that was established in 1895.


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In no order:

- St Andrews Old Course

- Carnoustie

- Oakland Hills South

- Point o’Woods

- Pinehurst #2

- Firestone (north and south)

- Pasatiempo

- Kapalua Plantation

- Bay Hill

- Mid Ocean (Bermuda)

 

Honorable mention:

- Mid Pines

- Arcadia Bluffs

 

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Bandon Dunes
Pacific Dunes
Bethpage Black
Newport, RI Country Club
Newport National
Streamsong Black
Streamsong Blue
Pelican Bay, CA
Devil’s Triangle, St. Thomas
A course in Vegas I can’t remember the name of but maybe the best of them all


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In no order:
- St Andrews Old Course
- Carnoustie
- Oakland Hills South
- Point o’Woods
- Pinehurst #2
- Firestone (north and south)
- Pasatiempo
- Kapalua Plantation
- Bay Hill
- Mid Ocean (Bermuda)



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I was in Monterey for 18 months and never played Pasatiempo. Regret = high on that one 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Pebble Beach

Spyglass

Bandon Dunes

Pacific Dunes

Monterey Peninsula CC Shore

Wolf Creek

Pasatiempo

Torrey Pines South

Kapalua Plantation 

Troon North

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This thread saddens me. Top ten in terms of fun factor.

 

Top 10

 

1. Otsego Country Club

 

2. Belvedere

 

3. Dunmaglaus

 

4. Boyne Courses 4 of them

 

5. Crooked Tree

 

6. Walloon Lake Country Club

 

7. Bay View Country Club

 

8. Sweet Grass

 

9. Charlevoix Country Club

 

10. Black Bear

 

All in Michigan... all north of the 45th parallel...

 

 

 

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@Shankster I want to get to MI to play one of these days! In the summer of course 😉

@THEZIPR23 solid list man! Where in CA are you? I'm heading back to CA next year so Torrey will definitely be added to my list. 

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[mention=69396]Shankster[/mention] I want to get to MI to play one of these days! In the summer of course
[mention=78201]THEZIPR23[/mention] solid list man! Where in CA are you? I'm heading back to CA next year so Torrey will definitely be added to my list. 


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33 minutes ago, mr.hicksta said:

@Shankster I want to get to MI to play one of these days! In the summer of course 😉

@THEZIPR23 solid list man! Where in CA are you? I'm heading back to CA next year so Torrey will definitely be added to my list. 

Fresno, pretty much right in the middle. Works out great as I have a 2 hour drive to the best zip code in golf. Torrey is amazing but you gotta go play Pasatiempo. Hit me up when you come back I would be up for a golf trip. 

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1. The Ocean Course Kiawah Island

2. Kinderlou Forest 

3. Quarry Golf Course, San Antonio

4. We Ko Pa 

5. Tour 18 (Houston)

6. The King and The Bear

7. Orange County National (Panther Lake)

8. World Woods

9. Shepard's Crook 

10. Ballantrae Golf Club

 

That may not be a perfect order but  it's close.  I have several courses that could be in my top 10 that were not mentioned.   

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1 hour ago, THEZIPR23 said:

Fresno, pretty much right in the middle. Works out great as I have a 2 hour drive to the best zip code in golf. Torrey is amazing but you gotta go play Pasatiempo. Hit me up when you come back I would be up for a golf trip. 

Nice! I'm originally from Grass Valley (north of Sac) and I went to college at Cal State Long Beach before I joined the Navy. I'll be in San Diego from 2020 to 2023 so Torrey and Pasatiempo are definitely happening! I'll let you know when I'm back and we'll tee it up for sure!

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1 hour ago, Shankster said:

 


Yes. Summer would be good. Here’s a live look at the current conditions.

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I will quickly add that Point o'Woods in SW Michigan just might be the perfect parkland style golf course.  Robt Trent Jones at his finest.  Former home of the Western Amateur, whose past winners at PoW are a who's who of golf.   Requires EVERY shot in your bag.  Private but play it if you get the chance. 

 

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  1. Palmetto Golf Club (#1 with a bullet!)
  2. Mid Pines
  3. Pinehurst #2
  4. Pine Needles
  5. Southern Pines
  6. Roaring Gap
  7. Greenbrier - Old White
  8. Homestead - Cascades
  9. Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina (formerly known as Quail Creek - played it hundreds of times - just a really fun golf course)
  10. Fort Jackson - Old Hickory

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Love Mid Pines. My 2nd favorite course at Pinehurst after #2. Got my first hole in one there!


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On 5/1/2019 at 11:15 AM, Shankster said:

This thread saddens me. Top ten in terms of fun factor.

 

Top 10

 

1. Otsego Country Club

 

2. Belvedere

 

3. Dunmaglaus

 

4. Boyne Courses 4 of them

 

5. Crooked Tree

 

6. Walloon Lake Country Club

 

7. Bay View Country Club

 

8. Sweet Grass

 

9. Charlevoix Country Club

 

10. Black Bear

 

All in Michigan... all north of the 45th parallel...

 

 

 

Sort of late to this but agree that Otsego Country Club is a fun course - really underrated given all the more publicized courses in the area.  Have you played Belvedere since the 2017 redo?  Last I was there (2015 I think) it was in sort of disappointing condition, especially given the reputation.

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Love Dunmaglas. And The Legend Shanty Creek.


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Sort of late to this but agree that Otsego Country Club is a fun course - really underrated given all the more publicized courses in the area.  Have you played Belvedere since the 2017 redo?  Last I was there (2015 I think) it was in sort of disappointing condition, especially given the reputation.


Yeah. Played it last year. I’d played it years ago in HS, so I don’t have anything to compare it to.

But it was still magical, and the greens were very complex.

What did they change?
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Yeah. Played it last year. I’d played it years ago in HS, so I don’t have anything to compare it to.

But it was still magical, and the greens were very complex.

What did they change?

 

Here's the description from the website:

In 2017, the historic Belvedere Golf Club turned back the clock thanks to a find that has purists and golf aficionados alike looking to experience the fine layout.

In the summer of 2016, the demolishment of an old building in Charlevoix led to the discovery of the famous architect’s original drawings of the historic course. While aerial photos existed from the late 1930’s, there was no actual documentation of the original parkland design with its classic flowing fairways, strategic bunkers and subtle greens.

After 95 years, with the genius of William Watson having resurfaced, the decision was quickly made to begin a restoration that would restore much of what had been lost over the decades.  Under the watchful eyes of golf architect Bruce Hepner and course superintendent Rick Grunch the restoration project will be completed for the 2017 season. Hepner, a former Tom Doak disciple, has been highly regarded in the industry as a specialist when it comes to classic course restorations by legendary designers such as Ross, Tillinghast, MacKenzie and now Watson to name a few.

Hepner and Grunch spent a great deal of time studying the plans and walking the golf course. That led to changes like expanding putting surface areas on many of the holes that were lost over time, and strategic tree removal. The tree removal has opened up the winding creek that meanders through the front nine and brought it back in play in certain areas. Other changes included restoring and expanding lost fairway and approach areas, as well as bringing back lost bunkers. The work has brought back some of the strategies for playing the course that Watson originally intended.

The new design strategies are most evident at the historic 16th hole, a favorite of legendary golfers like Gene Sarazen, who spoke highly of the hole even late into his life. The classic short par 4, known for its well-positioned green set in the hillside, lost some of its green complex over the years, as well as a strategic bunker and fairway approach area on the left side. Hepner has brought the expanded putting surface and left side bunker back in play challenging the golfer up the left side for the best approach angle.

Examples like the 16th hole can now be found throughout the golf course. The restoration has clearly brought the course’s historic strategy and challenges back into play while still maintaining the playability and fun for all levels of players.

Belvedere was recently named 2016 Michigan Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association. The course is also ranked among the Top 10 courses in Michigan.

 

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I've been fortunate enough to play several great golf courses.

 

1. Pine Valley

2. Aronimink

3. Royal County Down

4. Merion

5. St. Andrews

6. TPC Jasna Polana

7. Pinehurst #2

8. Bethpage Black

9. Torrey Pines South

10. Kilmarlic

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Here's the description from the website:

In 2017, the historic Belvedere Golf Club turned back the clock thanks to a find that has purists and golf aficionados alike looking to experience the fine layout.

In the summer of 2016, the demolishment of an old building in Charlevoix led to the discovery of the famous architect’s original drawings of the historic course. While aerial photos existed from the late 1930’s, there was no actual documentation of the original parkland design with its classic flowing fairways, strategic bunkers and subtle greens.

After 95 years, with the genius of William Watson having resurfaced, the decision was quickly made to begin a restoration that would restore much of what had been lost over the decades.  Under the watchful eyes of golf architect Bruce Hepner and course superintendent Rick Grunch the restoration project will be completed for the 2017 season. Hepner, a former Tom Doak disciple, has been highly regarded in the industry as a specialist when it comes to classic course restorations by legendary designers such as Ross, Tillinghast, MacKenzie and now Watson to name a few.

Hepner and Grunch spent a great deal of time studying the plans and walking the golf course. That led to changes like expanding putting surface areas on many of the holes that were lost over time, and strategic tree removal. The tree removal has opened up the winding creek that meanders through the front nine and brought it back in play in certain areas. Other changes included restoring and expanding lost fairway and approach areas, as well as bringing back lost bunkers. The work has brought back some of the strategies for playing the course that Watson originally intended.

The new design strategies are most evident at the historic 16th hole, a favorite of legendary golfers like Gene Sarazen, who spoke highly of the hole even late into his life. The classic short par 4, known for its well-positioned green set in the hillside, lost some of its green complex over the years, as well as a strategic bunker and fairway approach area on the left side. Hepner has brought the expanded putting surface and left side bunker back in play challenging the golfer up the left side for the best approach angle.

Examples like the 16th hole can now be found throughout the golf course. The restoration has clearly brought the course’s historic strategy and challenges back into play while still maintaining the playability and fun for all levels of players.

Belvedere was recently named 2016 Michigan Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Owners Association. The course is also ranked among the Top 10 courses in Michigan.

 



Well I’d say they succeeded. It probably should be number 1 on my list. And for $45 it was more than worth it. It’s my favorite course I’ve played to date.
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Well I’d say they succeeded. It probably should be number 1 on my list. And for $45 it was more than worth it. It’s my favorite course I’ve played to date.

 

 

I will try to get up there then before the rates change (after the 15th).  Thanks for the info.

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In no particular order:
Tobacco Road: NC
Farm Links: AL
Maderas: CA
Torrey Pines: CA
Windswept Dunes: FL
Ocean Palace: Japan
Onward Mangalow: Guam
Stone Creek: FL
Aviara: CA
Cliffs Glassy: SC


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