Popular Post mr.hicksta Posted April 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2019 I was going through some of my Google Keep notes and came across my 'Top 10' courses played list so I wanted to share it and discuss! Pebble Beach Kapalua Plantation Course Desert Forest Golf Club Manele Golf Club Spyglass Hill Golf Course Sand Hollow Championship Course Waialae Country Club Edgewood Tahoe The Ocean Course at Hokuala Wolf Creek Golf Club I've been fortunate enough to have been stationed in areas that are golf friendly and I've taken full advantage for the most part. Now that I've posted mine, I'd like to see everyone else's 'Top 10'! 6 Million Dollar Man, Mr. 82, Wedgie and 10 others 13 Quote LTDx Black 10.5º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 6F4 LTDx 3W 15º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F4 G425 3H 19º | UST Recoil Proto Hybrid 85F4 Z785 4-PW | UST Recoil 125 Proto F4 RTX ZipCore Tour Rack 50º Mid, 54º Mid, 60º Mid | UST Recoil Wedge Proto F4 ER5BV | BGT Stability Tour Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Oak Hill CC EastOak Hill CC WestCountry Club of Rochester McArthurAdiosJupiter Hills EastApawamis Saratoga NationalTurtle Creek ClubRavenwood 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. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy trike11, THEZIPR23, mr.hicksta and 3 others 6 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alfriday101 Posted May 1, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2019 In no particular order Royal Dornoch Royal County Down Royal Portrush Kingsbarn Old Course North Berwick Muirfield Sand Hills Pacific Dunes Bandon dunes HardcoreLooper, MGoBlue100, Mr. 82 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Pine Valley The Hideaway (Clive) The Hideaway (Dye) Trump National, Bedminster NJ Metedeconk National Atlantic City Country Club Glenn Mills Golf Course Twisted Dune Ledgerock Lighthouse Sound THEZIPR23, mr.hicksta, Wedgie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtrsc Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 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 Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy golfertrb, mr.hicksta, psquared and 3 others 6 Quote ------------------------------ Driver: Titleist TSr2 11 - UST Helium 5F3 Fairway: Titleist TS2 16.5 and 21 - Evenflow Riptide CB R Irons: Titleist U505 4U and T300 5-GW - Aerotech SteelFiber i80 R Wedges: Cleveland Black RTX ZipCore 54 and Full Face 58 - True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5K TripleWide Bag: Titleist 15 Cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Bandon DunesPacific DunesBethpage BlackNewport, RI Country ClubNewport NationalStreamsong BlackStreamsong BluePelican Bay, CADevil’s Triangle, St. ThomasA course in Vegas I can’t remember the name of but maybe the best of them allSent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy mr.hicksta, bens197, Mr. 82 and 1 other 4 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 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)Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyI was in Monterey for 18 months and never played Pasatiempo. Regret = high on that one THEZIPR23 1 Quote LTDx Black 10.5º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 6F4 LTDx 3W 15º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F4 G425 3H 19º | UST Recoil Proto Hybrid 85F4 Z785 4-PW | UST Recoil 125 Proto F4 RTX ZipCore Tour Rack 50º Mid, 54º Mid, 60º Mid | UST Recoil Wedge Proto F4 ER5BV | BGT Stability Tour Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Pebble Beach Spyglass Bandon Dunes Pacific Dunes Monterey Peninsula CC Shore Wolf Creek Pasatiempo Torrey Pines South Kapalua Plantation Troon North bens197, psquared and mr.hicksta 3 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 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... palvord, gaussman1, ncwoz and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 @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. Shankster and THEZIPR23 2 Quote LTDx Black 10.5º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 6F4 LTDx 3W 15º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F4 G425 3H 19º | UST Recoil Proto Hybrid 85F4 Z785 4-PW | UST Recoil 125 Proto F4 RTX ZipCore Tour Rack 50º Mid, 54º Mid, 60º Mid | UST Recoil Wedge Proto F4 ER5BV | BGT Stability Tour Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 [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. Yes. Summer would be good. Here’s a live look at the current conditions. mr.hicksta, GB13 and perseveringgolfer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 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. mr.hicksta 1 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ga_pike Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 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. Mr. 82 and mr.hicksta 2 Quote Driver: Cobra LTDx Max 5 wood, 7 wood: Cobra Speedzone 5 hybrid: Callaway Forged CB 24* Irons: Sub 70 699 (6), 659MB Raw (7-PW) Wedges: Sub70 286 50*, Edel 55*, 60* Putter: PXG Bat Attack Hail Southern and no place else!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 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! THEZIPR23 1 Quote LTDx Black 10.5º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 6F4 LTDx 3W 15º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F4 G425 3H 19º | UST Recoil Proto Hybrid 85F4 Z785 4-PW | UST Recoil 125 Proto F4 RTX ZipCore Tour Rack 50º Mid, 54º Mid, 60º Mid | UST Recoil Wedge Proto F4 ER5BV | BGT Stability Tour Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Shankster said: Yes. Summer would be good. Here’s a live look at the current conditions. Shankster 1 Quote LTDx Black 10.5º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 6F4 LTDx 3W 15º | UST LIN-Q M40X TSPX Blue 7F4 G425 3H 19º | UST Recoil Proto Hybrid 85F4 Z785 4-PW | UST Recoil 125 Proto F4 RTX ZipCore Tour Rack 50º Mid, 54º Mid, 60º Mid | UST Recoil Wedge Proto F4 ER5BV | BGT Stability Tour Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtrsc Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 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. mr.hicksta 1 Quote ------------------------------ Driver: Titleist TSr2 11 - UST Helium 5F3 Fairway: Titleist TS2 16.5 and 21 - Evenflow Riptide CB R Irons: Titleist U505 4U and T300 5-GW - Aerotech SteelFiber i80 R Wedges: Cleveland Black RTX ZipCore 54 and Full Face 58 - True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5K TripleWide Bag: Titleist 15 Cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 Palmetto Golf Club (#1 with a bullet!) Mid Pines Pinehurst #2 Pine Needles Southern Pines Roaring Gap Greenbrier - Old White Homestead - Cascades Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina (formerly known as Quail Creek - played it hundreds of times - just a really fun golf course) Fort Jackson - Old Hickory The backdrop on #17 at Roaring Gap! mr.hicksta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtrsc Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Love Mid Pines. My 2nd favorite course at Pinehurst after #2. Got my first hole in one there!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ballplayer002003 and mr.hicksta 2 Quote ------------------------------ Driver: Titleist TSr2 11 - UST Helium 5F3 Fairway: Titleist TS2 16.5 and 21 - Evenflow Riptide CB R Irons: Titleist U505 4U and T300 5-GW - Aerotech SteelFiber i80 R Wedges: Cleveland Black RTX ZipCore 54 and Full Face 58 - True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5K TripleWide Bag: Titleist 15 Cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellairemi Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 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. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtrsc Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Love Dunmaglas. And The Legend Shanty Creek. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy palvord and Shankster 2 Quote ------------------------------ Driver: Titleist TSr2 11 - UST Helium 5F3 Fairway: Titleist TS2 16.5 and 21 - Evenflow Riptide CB R Irons: Titleist U505 4U and T300 5-GW - Aerotech SteelFiber i80 R Wedges: Cleveland Black RTX ZipCore 54 and Full Face 58 - True Temper Dynamic Gold Wedge Putter: Odyssey TriHot 5K TripleWide Bag: Titleist 15 Cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellairemi Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, gbtrsc said: Love Dunmaglas. And The Legend Shanty Creek. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Not really a fan of the Legend but love Cedar River Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellairemi Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Shankster said: 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. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmh3 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 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 mr.hicksta, THEZIPR23 and DawgDaddy 3 Quote Ping G410 Plus Oban Kiyoshi Tour Limited Ping G410 LST 3 Wood Oban Tour Prototype V430 Titleist U500 3 & 4 Oban Kiyoshi Purple Tour Reserve Titleist 620 MB 5-9 Oban CT 125 Titleist Vokey 47* Oban CT 125, 51*, 55*, and 59* Shimada Tour Wedge Black Bettinardi Studio Stock SS28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellairemi Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Shankster said: 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. Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I will try to get up there then before the rates change (after the 15th). Thanks for the info.Here’s a few pictures. bellairemi and mr.hicksta 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellairemi Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 53 minutes ago, Shankster said: Here’s a few pictures. It is a beautiful piece of land - almost like it was made for a golf course Shankster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 It is a beautiful piece of land - almost like it was made for a golf courseThat last picture is 16. To compare with what you remember. bellairemi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFrazier Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 In no particular order:Tobacco Road: NCFarm Links: ALMaderas: CATorrey Pines: CAWindswept Dunes: FLOcean Palace: JapanOnward Mangalow: GuamStone Creek: FLAviara: CACliffs Glassy: SCSent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy mr.hicksta 1 Quote Driver- Callaway GBB Epic 9.5 Aldila Rouge Max 75X 3 Wood- Callaway GBB Epic 15 Aldila Rouge Max 85X Hybrid- Callaway GBB Epic 19 UST Recoil F4 Irons- Callaway CF Apex 16' 4-PW S300 Wedges- Titleist SM6 GW/SW/LW S300 Putter- Ping Anser Sigma G w/ Superstroke Pistol GT 2.0 Ball- Bridgestone B330/ TaylorMade TP4/ Titleist ProV1 Grips- Golf Pride MCC Plus 4 Grey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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