Favorite courses ever played

[ballplayer002003]

@AceBino we have stayed in @DaveP043 place at Talamore a few years ago.  Small world right?!

[DaveP043]

26 minutes ago, ballplayer002003 said:

@AceBino we have stayed in @DaveP043 place at Talamore a few years ago.  Small world right?!

Did you really stay in the one I own?  I'm trying to remember if I've ever shared which unit is mine.

[ballplayer002003]

5 minutes ago, DaveP043 said:

Did you really stay in the one I own?  I'm trying to remember if I've ever shared which unit is mine.

Yes, a while back you and I talked about owning the condo then you sent me a screen shot of my name.  There is no better place to stay down there then Talamore! So, next round is on you!!!  hahaha

[DaveP043]

2 minutes ago, ballplayer002003 said:

Yes, a while back you and I talked about owning the condo then you sent me a screen shot of my name.  There is no better place to stay down there then Talamore! So, next round is on you!!!  hahaha

Happy to do it, but you're not staying in my place when I'm there!

 

[cdstall]

My all time favorite has to be the Pete Dye course in French Lick, Indiana. Challenging but absolutely stunning in the fall. The course is just immaculate. The French Lick resort has done a nice job with their courses (Donald Ross, Sultan's Run, etc.), but the Pete Dye is head and shoulders above anything I've ever played. Volcano Bunkers were a sight that just blew me away!

Here's a photo I snagged off the web. I hope to get up there again this fall and play!

Edited July 28, 2020 by cdstall

[ballplayer002003]

3 hours ago, cdstall said:

My all time favorite has to be the Pete Dye course in French Lick, Indiana. Challenging but absolutely stunning in the fall. The course is just immaculate. The French Lick resort has done a nice job with their courses (Donald Ross, Sultan's Run, etc.), but the Pete Dye is head and shoulders above anything I've ever played. Volcano Bunkers were a sight that just blew me away!

Here's a photo I snagged off the web. I hope to get up there again this fall and play!

I've heard this place is really good.  The picture is gorgeous!!!!

[fixyurdivot]

I honestly do not recall the name of the course but it was in the Lake Tahoe area.  My Dad took me on a weekend trip and we played a couple of courses over a weekend.  I recall it having a couple of super high elevated tees and the grounds and views just gorgeous. Plus I got too drive the cart .  I was about 14 years old at the time and it was just one of those great memories I have with him golfing. 

[cdstall]

10 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

I honestly do not recall the name of the course but it was in the Lake Tahoe area.  My Dad took me on a weekend trip and we played a couple of courses over a weekend.  I recall it having a couple of super high elevated tees and the grounds and views just gorgeous. Plus I got too drive the cart .  I was about 14 years old at the time and it was just one of those great memories I have with him golfing. 

Could it have been Edgewood? I'm heading out to Tahoe in a few weeks and plan on playing there!

[cdstall]

11 hours ago, ballplayer002003 said:

I've heard this place is really good.  The picture is gorgeous!!!!

It's truly unbelievable. If I get up there this fall I plan on staying in the West Baden (once the largest man-made dome in the world) and trying to play more than one round. Hopefully that will let me snag some sunrise and sunset pics with the leaves changing. I'll be sure to post them here.

[Marcus Evans]

On 7/29/2020 at 2:11 AM, cdstall said:

My all time favorite has to be the Pete Dye course in French Lick, Indiana. Challenging but absolutely stunning in the fall. The course is just immaculate. The French Lick resort has done a nice job with their courses (Donald Ross, Sultan's Run, etc.), but the Pete Dye is head and shoulders above anything I've ever played. Volcano Bunkers were a sight that just blew me away!

Here's a photo I snagged off the web. I hope to get up there again this fall and play!


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it's incredibly beautiful.

Edited July 30, 2020 by Marcus Evans

[sixcat]

Mid-Pines for me as well.  As @DaveP043said, the entire property is contagious.  

https://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/usa/mid-pines/

[revkev]

I’ve played Whistling, prefer Black Wolf run -

TPC Sawgrass
Black Wolf Run Championship course
World Woods Pine Barrens

Pine Barrens is actually affordable - under $100 even for someone from out of state in season. I doubt I’ve ever paid $50.


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[HeathS16]

1. Cascata GC

2. Wolf Creek

3. The Shire London

There are some other good ones but those stand out!


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[cdstall]

Well, I’ve got a new course, not better than the Pete Dye Course at French Lick I mentioned earlier, but close: Edgewood at Lake Tahoe. 

https://edgewoodtahoe.com/golf/

I just played last weekend and it was great! The altitude helps ball flight, the course was in immaculate shape, and the views were spectacular!

It wasn’t overly challenging, open enough to forgive a miss now and then, but the bunker and tree placement made some holes tricky and interesting. One thing I hadn't seen before was on a blind tee box they had a TV showing the hole up ahead so you could see the group in front of you clear out of the way. That was very cool. 

The photos don't do it justice, I was too busy playing to capture as many as I should have but the finish from 15-18 all leads into or alongside beautiful Lake Tahoe. On 16, I hit near the edge of the course and I just had to slip my shoes off and dip my toes in the water that ran along the side of the the hole as I walked to my ball. 




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Edited August 19, 2020 by cdstall

[Larryd3]

Several come to mind:

Bluejack a little north of Houston  

Torrey Pines South

Wade Hampton in Cashiers, NC  absolutely awesome views and a great course.  

[cciciora13]

TPC San Antonio was a pretty cool course that comes to mine.

I also really liked Links of Lawsonia in Green Lake, WI. Cool course

Beverly Country Club in Chicago is also a super nice private club, it's where all the blackhawks, bears, and other high profile clients play.

[Buffly]

I don't have a favorite course I have played. 

As I think about it, the people I played with are more of the memory than the course. 

Someday I may have a chance to play a memorable course.