Popular Post Golf2Much Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 (edited) With all this talk about inflation and the price people pay to equip themselves and play golf, I thought I'd throw out the question: Do you remember the first time you paid $100 or more to play golf? It might be interesting to hear when it was and the story behind it. I remember my first time paying over a $100 for a round of golf. I was an at-large volunteer member of an international professional society. It was my second year on the Executive Committee and still trying to fit in. Our summer meetings were always at a nice location, and we were encouraged to bring our spouses (sort of payback for us traveling every six weeks or so for meetings). It was the summer of 1993. Our meeting was at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. Fortunately, we had several committee members that like to play golf. The first day we got there, we were set to play The Bear at the resort. It was a Nicklaus signature course, once rated the 18th most difficult course in America, and it was over $100. Back then on a young engineer's salary, that was a lot of money. But I signed up to play, got exposed to a great golf course and had a wonderful experience. After the round we all met up for an outdoor cookout. The first thing my wife said was "how it was?" My response was "if we lived here, it would be cheaper to be addicted to cocaine than golf!" The strange part is that I just checked on the Grand Traverse website, and the same round of golf 31 years later is only $140. How about you all! Any similar experiences or stories? I'd love to hear them! Edited February 10 by Golf2Much johngschulz, William P, CFreddie and 9 others 10 2 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment
bens197 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2004, the Champion at PGA National where the former Honda Classic is held…sorry, I don’t immediately recall the new sponsor… $165 was the *discounted price for PGA club professionals and apprentices. Biggest waste of money for someone taking home $460/week as an assistant professional. There were no comps and while everything in life isn’t free, I cannot find the words to describe how much I disliked this golf course. The most unremarkable, unmemorable course I’ve ever played. sirchunksalot, Golf2Much, berkeleybob and 6 others 9 Quote PING G400 LST Mitsubishi Tensei White 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 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
Popular Post MattWillGolf Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 August 24, 2017. The Kapalua Plantation Course. $265 which was the afternoon rate. The most beautiful course I’ve ever played. It was worth every penny. It’s a course I’d recommend to anyone. During our stay in Maui we ate at the Plantation House several times. The food and service was every bit as good as the course. Swood1994, sirchunksalot, TylorJudd and 10 others 9 2 2 Quote Anyday Maverick Black Ops 7-way 0311 Black Ops 8° w/Mitsubishi Diamana S+ 60 0311 XF 3 wood 16° w/Fujikura Motore X F3 0211 Hybrid 3 19° w/Project X Even Flow Riptide G410 Crossover 4 w/Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 70 Paradym X 6 - GW w/True Temper Elevate MPH Official Forum Test SM9 54°/12° D and 58°/12° D w/KBS Tour 110 DF3 w/BGT Stability ONE Forum Test Shot Scope Pro LX+ Pro LX+ Official Forum Test Pro V1 3.5+ Tests No Longer in the Bag ER11v 34” Evnroll ER11v Official Forum Test Link to comment
Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 I am pretty sure I did when I played once in Halifax, but that included actually purchasing golf balls, rental clubs and the round itself. I also remember getting so sun burnt that I radiated heat on the flight home. Dweed, berkeleybob, sirchunksalot and 8 others 10 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment
Guest-0 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 5 hours ago, Golf2Much said: With all this talk about inflation and the price people pay to equip themselves and play golf, I thought I'd throw out the question: Do you remember the first time you paid $100 or more to play golf? It might be interesting to hear when it was and the story behind it. I remember my first time paying over a $100 for a round of golf. I was an at-large volunteer member of an international professional society. It was my second year on the Executive Committee and still trying to fit in. Our summer meetings were always at a nice location, and we were encouraged to bring our spouses (sort of payback for us traveling every six weeks or so for meetings). It was the summer of 1993. Our meeting was at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. Fortunately, we had several committee members that like to play golf. The first day we got there, we were set to play The Bear at the resort. It was a Nicklaus signature course, once rated the 18th most difficult course in America, and it was over $100. Back then on a young engineer's salary, that was a lot of money. But I signed up to play, got exposed to a great golf course and had a wonderful experience. After the round we all met up for an outdoor cookout. The first thing my wife said was "how it was?" My response was "if we lived here, it would be cheaper to be addicted to cocaine than golf!" The strange part is that I just checked on the Grand Traverse website, and the same round of golf 31 years later is only $140. How about you all! Any similar experiences or stories? I'd love to hear them! So funny!!!! I was just going to write my story about my first 100 dollar round and it was at the Bear as I live two miles from it. Small world sirchunksalot, Golf2Much, nvizble1 and 6 others 9 Quote WITB Driver is PING G430 MAX 10K 9° W/VENTUS BLACK 44.5" TOUR VELVET GRIP 3 WOOD TAYLORMADE M2 15° W/ADDI BB TOUR VELVET GRIP IRONS PING G410 4 AND 5 IRON W/X100 IRONS 6-9 PING I200 W/X100 WEDGES TITLEIST VOKEY SM8 48° CHROME VOKEY 52° 56° AND 60 ALL IN CHROME FINISH WITH DYNAMIC GOLD AND MCC+4 GRIPS SCOTTY CAMERON TOUR RAT GSS 350G MATADOR GRIP SUN MOUNTAIN C-130 CART BAG NIKON LASER TITLEIST PRO V 1 Link to comment
Popular Post Guest-0 Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 So I remember coming home from overseas in I guess 2002 and I had been hearing how well my local track The Bear had been getting along (Michigan Open is played there yearly) well it was $102 for locals and I about died but was hell bent on playing!! At that time I was a brand new golfer which is a very bad thing to be at The Bear as trouble is everywhere!!! Well not only was i new but I have always hit a very long ball so when learning my misses were catastrophic!! I think by #12 I was looking in the creek for balls as I was out but I think I somehow cooked up a 105 that should have been 195 and it was several years before I played there again jbern, johngschulz, TylorJudd and 9 others 9 3 Quote WITB Driver is PING G430 MAX 10K 9° W/VENTUS BLACK 44.5" TOUR VELVET GRIP 3 WOOD TAYLORMADE M2 15° W/ADDI BB TOUR VELVET GRIP IRONS PING G410 4 AND 5 IRON W/X100 IRONS 6-9 PING I200 W/X100 WEDGES TITLEIST VOKEY SM8 48° CHROME VOKEY 52° 56° AND 60 ALL IN CHROME FINISH WITH DYNAMIC GOLD AND MCC+4 GRIPS SCOTTY CAMERON TOUR RAT GSS 350G MATADOR GRIP SUN MOUNTAIN C-130 CART BAG NIKON LASER TITLEIST PRO V 1 Link to comment
MattF Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I haven't paid that much for a round yet...hope I won't. I have played courses that were well over $100 a round but I didn't have to pay it. AndySP, Josh Parker, VernL4 and 4 others 7 Quote In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour X Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 Link to comment
Rob Person Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 While the course itself is around 40-50 to play, Dothan National (host of the Junior Masters) was hosting a Cancer benefit charity scramble for a friend of mine Son's treatment. Was 150 to enter. But, RTJ courses run 110+ per round normally, unless you are a Trail card member, them they are approximately 50% off (45 for the annual card) . They are some very well-maintained championship courses and are host to multiple PGA/LPGA events every year. William P, johngschulz, Golf2Much and 2 others 5 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment
Josh Parker Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I don't know that I have ever paid for a round over $100. I have participated in some scramble tournaments for work that were over that price but the company paid for entry. William P, Rob Person, VernL4 and 3 others 6 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment
Shapotomous Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I have paid over $125 a couple times to play. I was joining up with our group trip to OC Maryland for a single round when i couldnt stay for the 3 day package. I had to pay the green fee rate for that round at Rum Pointe. It is my favorite course in that area and combined with the social aspect of seeing friends from college i dont mind the cost once a year. William P, Golf2Much, jbern and 2 others 5 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Mavrik 18* 5w; JPX 919 HM Pro 4i; JPX 900 Forged 5 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment
cnosil Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Only paid over $100 one time for a round of golf. Was at a work event and since my buddy and I were on east coast time we did a first light round at Torrey Pines. William P, StrokerAce, jbern and 4 others 6 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment
johngschulz Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I’ve done so a handful of times for charity scrambles etc. but the first time was for our first buddies golf trip we did last year. We went to Big Cedar Lodge, Paynes Valley was tooooo much, but we played Ozark National and the Mountain Top courses. The practice facilities were incredible, bison dogs and snacks were “free” on the turn, and they brought iced and mint infused towels out to us on the hot day which was soo nice. Not something I would do often, but a great experience with good friends, and luckily we found a cheap VRBO to stay at! StrokerAce, sirchunksalot, Rob Person and 5 others 8 Quote WITB: Driver: Callaway Epic Speed 11* 4 wood: Titleist 975f 16.5* 7 wood: Callaway Big Bertha Steelhead III Irons: 5-PW Maltby DBM Forged, Nippon Pro Modus 120s Wedges: 50* PING S159 S-12 | 54* PING S159 S-12 | 58*: PING S159 T-6 Putter: PING Sigma G Kinloch C Forum Tests and Reviews: Link to comment
Guest-0 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 minutes ago, johngschulz said: I’ve done so a handful of times for charity scrambles etc. but the first time was for our first buddies golf trip we did last year. We went to Big Cedar Lodge, Paynes Valley was tooooo much, but we played Ozark National and the Mountain Top courses. The practice facilities were incredible, bison dogs and snacks were “free” on the turn, and they brought iced and mint infused towels out to us on the hot day which was soo nice. Not something I would do often, but a great experience with good friends, and luckily we found a cheap VRBO to stay at! Did you actually play Payne's Valley??? And get to play that insane extra hole??? Bucket list for me for sure!!!!! Golf2Much, William P, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote WITB Driver is PING G430 MAX 10K 9° W/VENTUS BLACK 44.5" TOUR VELVET GRIP 3 WOOD TAYLORMADE M2 15° W/ADDI BB TOUR VELVET GRIP IRONS PING G410 4 AND 5 IRON W/X100 IRONS 6-9 PING I200 W/X100 WEDGES TITLEIST VOKEY SM8 48° CHROME VOKEY 52° 56° AND 60 ALL IN CHROME FINISH WITH DYNAMIC GOLD AND MCC+4 GRIPS SCOTTY CAMERON TOUR RAT GSS 350G MATADOR GRIP SUN MOUNTAIN C-130 CART BAG NIKON LASER TITLEIST PRO V 1 Link to comment
TylorJudd Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Have never eclipsed this mark, that I won’t but at $140 CAD, that’s a big round here Rob Person, Golf2Much, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote I like golf. You should like golf. If life is tough, play more golf! Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-MJ 6x Titleist TSr3 18 Degree, Graphite Design Tour Ad-DI 7x Takomo 301CB's, KBS Tours 120S Vokey SM8 48 10F, 52 08F, 56 08M, 60 08M Odyssey O-Works Jailbird Mini, Versa Scheme, 17" Fatso 3.0 Grip, 40" Jazz Tacoma Cart Bag Titleist Pro V1x Link to comment
Preeway Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Only paid over $100 for a round of golf once and that was last year at Landmand. Have a couple rounds booked this year that will be over $100. Playing Bandon Dunes in June and Landmand again in August. sirchunksalot, William P, cnosil and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Aerojet LS, Ventus Velocore+ Blue Shaft - 6S 4 Wood: Rogue ST Max 16.5, Tensei White Shaft - 7S Utility Iron: Fli Hi 3-iron, HAZARDOUS Smoke Black Shaft - S Irons: JPX 921 Tour 4-P, Project X Shafts - Stiff 125g Wedges: 52º, 56º, 60º Putter: Ai-One 7 T CH, 34" Preferred Ball: Z-Star Diamond Pushcart: Nitron Rangefinder: Pro X3+ Link to comment
Kenny B Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Yes! I distinctly remember that day as I made a comment to my wife... then girlfriend. I attended my professional society annual meeting in Orlando in July 2004. The meeting had an annual golf tournament and we played in it on the Sunday before the meeting started. Later in the week we played ChampionsGate International Course because I had already played the National Course on a previous trip. The comment I made was "Well, that's the most I've paid for a round of golf." $200... $100 each!! And so it continues... I have to pay double now!! But it's worth it to have a playing partner!! Kapalua Plantation course was $325 for both of us the week after the Tournament of Champions at the afternoon rate. Over the next two weeks in Palm Springs, most of our rounds are over $100 each with the most expensive round being $155 each. Rob Person, cnosil, StrokerAce and 4 others 6 1 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment
Golf2Much Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 (edited) 2 hours ago, cnosil said: Only paid over $100 one time for a round of golf. Was at a work event and since my buddy and I were on east coast time we did a first light round at Torrey Pines. I think the second time I paid over $100 for a round of golf was also at Torrey Pines. In 1994 (a year after The Bear), the same organization had their summer meeting at La Costa. At that time, La Costa hosted the PGA Tournament of Champions. We played their South (Legends) course, played Torrey Pines the next day and finished with La Costa's North (Champions) course on the last day. I remember that because we were not locals, in order to secure a Torrey Pines' tee time we all had to pay for a "group playing lesson" where one of their pros rode on the back on a cart, told us about the hole and left us when we got close to the clubhouse. It was worth it! If not the most expensive golf weekend I've ever had, it was certainly one of the most memorable. Edited February 10 by Golf2Much William P, sirchunksalot, cnosil and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment
cnosil Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 23 minutes ago, Golf2Much said: I remember that because we were not locals, in order to secure a Torrey Pines' tee time we all had to pay for a "group playing lesson" where one of their pros rode on the back on a cart, told us about the hole and left us when we got close to the clubhouse. My buddy and I had planned on playing and I used the call in system and had gotten a tee time for the day we were arriving. Unfortunately, due to ongoing fires the course was closed. We went a few days later to get a souvenir and learned we could get in line early and go off before the scheduled tee times; which is what we did. it was probably in the 90s but we didn't have to do the "group playing lesson". William P, Dweed, Rob Person and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment
KC Golf Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I will be totally honest. I can’t remember. But in Toronto back in the day, a lot of courses had some expensive public courses on weekends during prime time. We found that Avoiding long 5.5+ hour rounds was worth the extra money. William P, sirchunksalot and Golf2Much 3 Quote TSR 3 9.0 Autoflex 405x - Official Tester 2024 TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 4 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Stiff Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged (Japan) 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Champions Choice Newport 2+ Button Back - 35” / Pistolini Plus Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current Club Sensor User Link to comment
KC Golf Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 15 hours ago, MattWillGolf said: August 24, 2017. The Kapalua Plantation Course. $265 which was the afternoon rate. The most beautiful course I’ve ever played. It was worth every penny. It’s a course I’d recommend to anyone. During our stay in Maui we ate at the Plantation House several times. The food and service was every bit as good as the course. Love this course. It’s epic. Great layout with awesome views. The clubhouse bar facing the 18th is a perfect 19th hole. The locker room with the player names and photos is small but pretty cool too. The Manele course on Lanai is pretty awesome too. No one is on it and it reminds you of a Hawaii version of Pebble. MattWillGolf, Golf2Much, William P and 2 others 5 Quote TSR 3 9.0 Autoflex 405x - Official Tester 2024 TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 4 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Stiff Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged (Japan) 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Champions Choice Newport 2+ Button Back - 35” / Pistolini Plus Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current Club Sensor User Link to comment
William P Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 (edited) Let me preface this by noting that I typically play weekly and spend no more than $50 in green fees. I don't recall the exact year, but I was on a 3-month consulting job in Charleston, SC, and had the opportunity to play the Oceans Course at Kiawah Island. The company I was working with had a couple of foursomes that played regularly and had scheduled this little outing a couple of months prior. During the week one of the gentlemen had to have an appendectomy and was unable to attend. They knew I played and asked if I wanted to take his place. Of course I jumped at the opportunity without giving a thought to the cost. I remember at the time that the cost was north of $200 and included caddy fee. Add food, drinks, and tips to that and it set me back a nice piece of change... That was the first and only time I paid that much for a round, but I had a great time playing and walking the course I had seen on TV and dreamed of one day playing. Like others have commented, I have played a few other courses of $100+ club but either as the customer or sponsor company so the cost was not mine. Edited February 11 by William P Rob Person, sirchunksalot and Golf2Much 3 Quote GT4,10 *, Ventus Black TR 6 S Velacore TSR1, 15*, TPT Power Range Fairway 17 Lo TSR2, Hybrid, 18*, TPT Power Range Hybrid 17 Lo T-200, (2023), 5-PW, SteelFiber, i95cw, S Vokey Design - 50 & 54, SteelFiber i95cw S, and Vokey S10 - 46 & 58, SteelFiber i95cw S Odyssey JAILBIRD 380 Limited Edition ELIXR (2022), MaxFli Tour S (2024) Link to comment
Guest-0 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 13 hours ago, Rob Person said: While the course itself is around 40-50 to play, Dothan National (host of the Junior Masters) was hosting a Cancer benefit charity scramble for a friend of mine Son's treatment. Was 150 to enter. But, RTJ courses run 110+ per round normally, unless you are a Trail card member, them they are approximately 50% off (45 for the annual card) . They are some very well-maintained championship courses and are host to multiple PGA/LPGA events every year. When I saw Dothan first question was going to be is it RTJ??? I have yet to play any of them are they that magical or just another hundred bucker???? William P, Rob Person and sirchunksalot 3 Quote WITB Driver is PING G430 MAX 10K 9° W/VENTUS BLACK 44.5" TOUR VELVET GRIP 3 WOOD TAYLORMADE M2 15° W/ADDI BB TOUR VELVET GRIP IRONS PING G410 4 AND 5 IRON W/X100 IRONS 6-9 PING I200 W/X100 WEDGES TITLEIST VOKEY SM8 48° CHROME VOKEY 52° 56° AND 60 ALL IN CHROME FINISH WITH DYNAMIC GOLD AND MCC+4 GRIPS SCOTTY CAMERON TOUR RAT GSS 350G MATADOR GRIP SUN MOUNTAIN C-130 CART BAG NIKON LASER TITLEIST PRO V 1 Link to comment
RoyN Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 8 hours ago, Kenny B said: Yes! I distinctly remember that day as I made a comment to my wife... then girlfriend. I attended my professional society annual meeting in Orlando in July 2004. The meeting had an annual golf tournament and we played in it on the Sunday before the meeting started. Later in the week we played ChampionsGate International Course because I had already played the National Course on a previous trip. The comment I made was "Well, that's the most I've paid for a round of golf." $200... $100 each!! And so it continues... I have to pay double now!! But it's worth it to have a playing partner!! Kapalua Plantation course was $325 for both of us the week after the Tournament of Champions at the afternoon rate. Over the next two weeks in Palm Springs, most of our rounds are over $100 each with the most expensive round being $155 each. I live in the greater Palm Springs area and the cost in season to play here is ridiculous. Summer time its super cheap. Lucky for me I have never paid over $100 for any course out here. Michael.Sandoval33, William P, Rob Person and 2 others 5 Quote G430 Max 10k 9° 3+ Hy-wood 17° 4+ Hy-wood 20° 4 Hybrid 22° Zx5 mkII 5i-P CBX 48°, CBX FF 53° & 58° Frontline Elevado Z-Star Link to comment
Rob Person Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 4 hours ago, Marlin Dave said: When I saw Dothan first question was going to be is it RTJ??? I have yet to play any of them are they that magical or just another hundred bucker???? Depending on your definition of magical. Some are absolutely spectacular, others are frustrating and cumbersome to get around. Highlands I'd rate in the middle ground somewhere to me. 3, 9 hole championship courses. Beautifully kept fairways and greens! William P, Guest-0 and Golf2Much 3 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment
russtopherb Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 The only time I've ever actually paid over $100 was for a charity scramble, so those don't really count. The most I've spent on a single round was $90. Wasn't really worth it in hindsight based on how difficult the greens were. I have had a few Groupons in the past that let me onto more expensive courses at a much lower rate, such has Pinehills in Plymouth, MA. Golf2Much, William P, Rob Person and 1 other 4 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Halo XL 5i-DW CBX 54* & 58* ER5 Tour S Link to comment
Swood1994 Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 On 2/9/2024 at 10:43 PM, MattWillGolf said: August 24, 2017. The Kapalua Plantation Course. $265 which was the afternoon rate. The most beautiful course I’ve ever played. It was worth every penny. It’s a course I’d recommend to anyone. During our stay in Maui we ate at the Plantation House several times. The food and service was every bit as good as the course. One of my biggest regrets was not playing the plantation course when I was in Maui. I opted for the gold course at Wailea mainly because I didn’t bring my clubs and we had shuttle service to the course from our resort. But it gives me a reason to go back! The first course that would have been over $100 was the George Fazio course at palmetto dunes in Hilton Head, SC but we played a twilight for $65. This was back in 2010 but at the time they had carts with air conditioning which use fans connected to hoses and an ice box which was really cool. I think the first time I actually spent $100 was at bear trap dunes in Bethany Beach Delaware in July of 2014. Fun little track and keeps up with the more popular tracks from down in the ocean city MD area. MattWillGolf, Rob Person, Golf2Much and 2 others 5 Quote Current WITB: Driver: Paradym 10.5 Ventus Black 6S (currently Testing AI Smoke) Fairway: ST-Z 230 3-Wood (15°) HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 60 Official Test Hybrid: ST-Z 230 Hybrid (19°) Ventus Blue HB-8 Official Test Irons: MP-18 MMC (4-9) Wedges: Vokey SM8 (46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D) Putter: Select Squareback 2 34.5 Ping Corded 88G PP58 grip double taped Ball: Pro-V1 Reviews: 2023 Red Rooster Sussex Glove Official Forum Test 2023 Mizuno Long Game Official Forum Test 2024 Skytrak+ Official Forum Test Link to comment
Kenny B Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 13 hours ago, RoyN said: I live in the greater Palm Springs area and the cost in season to play here is ridiculous. Summer time its super cheap. Lucky for me I have never paid over $100 for any course out here. We travel there every other year; will be there next week. Last year was Phoenix. When I was still working, my professional society's annual meeting was occasionally at either the Marriott Desert Springs or the Renaissance Indian Wells... in July!! But I got to play both courses at these resorts along with PGA West and others at very cheap rates. Can't afford them now, especially when I have to pay for two to play!! RoyN, Rob Person, William P and 1 other 4 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment
RoyN Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1 hour ago, Kenny B said: We travel there every other year; will be there next week. Last year was Phoenix. When I was still working, my professional society's annual meeting was occasionally at either the Marriott Desert Springs or the Renaissance Indian Wells... in July!! But I got to play both courses at these resorts along with PGA West and others at very cheap rates. Can't afford them now, especially when I have to pay for two to play!! I live right between those two resorts. Indian Wella was the first course I ever played out here. Won a free foursome in July and i ended up being thr coolest day of the summer, was under 98 that day. I was hooked. I have a love hate relationship with the Marriott Desert Springs courses lol. My home course is Desert Willow across the street. Ive played most of the PGA West courses. They cost an arm and leg right now. Lucky for me I don't pay full price for most courses. What courses you playing while you are out here? William P, Rob Person and Golf2Much 3 Quote G430 Max 10k 9° 3+ Hy-wood 17° 4+ Hy-wood 20° 4 Hybrid 22° Zx5 mkII 5i-P CBX 48°, CBX FF 53° & 58° Frontline Elevado Z-Star Link to comment
Kenny B Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Desert Willow is nice but sadly it’s out of our price range this time of the year, like most of them now. It’s about getting somewhere warm even if it is only for a couple of weeks. We are not snowbirds…. Yet. Our favorites we play each trip are Cimarron, Indian Canyons, and Big Rock. This trip we are staying at Terra Lago so we will play both courses there. Not my favorite but it’s close. My two BILs will make our foursome this week, then next week we are on our own. William P, RoyN and Rob Person 3 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 What makes a course worth $100 for you? Rob Person 1 Quote as of Oct 5, 2024 (Past WITB) Driver: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ - check out the Driver Shootout! Wood: GT2 with Graphite Design AD CQ shaft (still love my Cobra F7's) Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,57 or SM10 45,49,53,57 degree wedges Putter: LINK! Full putter shootout incoming Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Golf Bag: Ghost Anyday 5.0 Golf bag - Maverick colorway with MGS Logo Other: Vortex Anarch Rangefinder, searching for electric cart, Red Rooster The Root Glove and more Link to comment
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