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This is a very fun Ross designed golf course just North of Boston. This course was very hilly and with lots of rolling terrain, fast greens and dog legs. You could see at one point there must have been a bunch of trees but they have cleared many out and gives the course a beautiful view. You can also see downtown Boston at different times during the round. Quick facts Architect: Donald Ross Address: 468 Mystic St, Winchester, MA 01890, USA As most Ross courses, you do not want to be above the pin or long over the green. This can leave... click to read more

Published 27. juni 2022

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Bel-Air is a special place. It is designed by two of my favorites, Thomas and Doak. This is the first time I have played the course since Doak renovated it. I think he nailed it. Quick facts Architect: George Thomas (1925) Tom Doak (2018) Address: 10768 Bellagio Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA Bel-Air was in the middle of renovating their clubhouse. What a project. Due to this, they shortened the first hole and made it a long par 3. No big deal and does not disrupt play. This course has a really nice flow. The rolling hills... click to read more

Published 4. april 2022

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Hidden among the Hollywood stars, well known courses and the traffic of LA is an awesome course, Hillcrest Country Club. This has been on my radar for a long time. I have heard lots of great things. Quick facts Architect: Willie Watson (1920) Kyle Phillips (2019) Address: 10000 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA We went off as a twosome early on a Tuesday morning. I was fortunate enough that Chris, the Head Professional, gave me a little tour and explained what they did and the changes they made. Kyle Phillips and the team at... click to read more

Published 21. marts 2022

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If you are a serious golfer in the state of Michigan there is a long standing debate over the King of public golf. Every perennial list will undoubtedly feature Arcadia Bluffs and Bay Harbor. Both are stunning-hillside rolling-loaded to the teeth with views-and pricey courses. Though, most debates typically give the nod to The Bluffs. Arcadia has been at the top of my stateside golf rankings since I first played it 5 years ago; and up until this past summer I have never been able to engage in the age-old debate about which course is better. Quick facts Architect: Arthur Hills... click to read more

Published 4. januar 2021

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Gull Lake Golf Resort, just outside of Battle Creek, Michigan has held a special place in my golfing heart. In 2011, our group of golfing buddies decided we would start an annual trip called The Goat Rodeo Open. In its first year we chose Gull Lake for the price and massive grouping of courses that you could choose from. Their crown jewel course was Yarrow ; a gorgeous and demanding routing through the woods, over water, and through hilly dunes. We played two rounds on the course -  and every year we talked about going back. A few years later, the course closed for good, and with it, my dream of replaying Gull Lake for... click to read more

Published 8. september 2020

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First time playing Red Hawk Golf Course in Tawas, Michigan disappointed me more than I could imagine. Not the course itself, or the experience, or the layout - no, it was all amazing. What was disappointing was the fact that I have been going up to the Tawas area for the better part of 35 years to my grandparents cottage and had never played the Arthur Hills design that was 17 minutes away.  Quick facts ...Show or hide depending on guestblog? Architect: Arthur Hills Address: 350 W Davison Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730, United... click to read more

Published 8. september 2020

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Over the years, I have driven down I-94 a few dozen times on the way out to my grandparent’s lake house in Battle Creek. Like every other serious golfer I know, driving past a course that on a highway is thrilling. There is a split second where you can maybe see a few holes, or players hitting shots, and you instantly start imaging the hole; or the shot; or wonder about the course in general. I’ve see Calderone from a stretch on I-94 over and over and had tucked it away on a list of courses to play at some point. Its not necessarily a far drive from me, maybe 45 mins, but just far enough I never think to prioritize playing... click to read more

Published 8. september 2020

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Restoration of the club, following the discovery of lost drawings from Watson in 2016, brought back the historic feel of the club and the course... Adress Address: 5731 Marion Center Rd, Charlevoix, MI 49720, United States “ Well you can’t tee off yet, the mowers are still on the third hole, give them a half of a hour or so. Maybe 45 minutes,” ”45 minutes?! Do you mind if I warm up on the range then? Are there balls out there, or do I need to pay for a bucket?” ”Nope sorry the cart... click to read more

Published 5. september 2020

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What to Expect It is always a treat to play a PGA Tour venue which is exactly what Castle Pines was from 1986-2006. For 21 years the Castle Pines Golf Club played host to the world's best at The International golf tournament that made famous the modified stableford scoring system. There are more national members than local members at this prestigious club that has a strict dress code in force that requires males to remain clean shaven and remove their hats when anywhere in the clubhouse. The course is full of elevation changes with each nine starting high on the property before working down to the bottom and back to the... click to read more

Published 27. marts 2020

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The Takeaway The Tigers’ home course is a monochromatic experience where the color of the tees, fairways, greens, and trees share a similar green tint that doesn’t help distinguish the uninspired hole designs. The course delivers a strong test worthy of college competition to be sure, but architecturally there is little to get excited about.  Grade C+ Quick Facts Designer:  Bill Bergin in 1999 Cost:  Private Click for membership information Phone Number:  (334)... click to read more

Published 27. marts 2020