If you could play one course in the World, which one?

Dbu · 04-02-2014 07:06PM

I would be happy to play Tralee any day of the week
a nice clear day there is heaven in my opinion

pinkdoubleeagle · 04-02-2014 08:26PM

Dbu wrote: »

I would be happy to play Tralee any day of the week
a nice clear day there is heaven in my opinion

Another one for the list this year

Dbu · 04-02-2014 08:41PM

pinkdoubleeagle wrote: »

Another one for the list this year

well worth it Pink, cracking course

razorblunt · 05-02-2014 02:58PM

I see St Andrews mentioned a lot on these lists and yes I will play it at some stage to knock it off the list but there are plenty of better courses around that area. I've only played the Eden and the Kittocks and Torrance but I'll hit the majority of the rest from April onwards, all going well.

Kingsbarn is supposed to be the pick of the courses and The Castle is supposed to be a ball breaker.

BohToffee · 07-02-2014 12:13AM

1. Bethpage black - you can quo to play it as it's an open course. Gotta get there for an overnight stay though in the q..

2. Turnberry - playing it in April, any tips??

3- the belfry to try drive the 10th...

Pretty unspectacular by comparison to some mentioned here but when I want to do something I generally do stupid things to do it.. Keeping my wish list realistic-ish...

First Up · 07-02-2014 12:11PM

BohToffee wrote: »

1. Bethpage black - you can quo to play it as it's an open course. Gotta get there for an overnight stay though in the q..

2. Turnberry - playing it in April, any tips??

3- the belfry to try drive the 10th...

Pretty unspectacular by comparison to some mentioned here but when I want to do something I generally do stupid things to do it.. Keeping my wish list realistic-ish...

Turnberry is lovely. Only advice would be to use the practice course or 2nd 18 (Kintyre I think) to get acclimatised before tackling the Ailsa.
I assume you won't be off the championship tees but go stand on a few of them to see what the pros face at the Open.
Oh, and invest in a caddy.

BohToffee · 07-02-2014 03:20PM

Thanks for the tip... Don't get out much so have friends in brum who came over 3 yrs ago to play k club invited me along now it's an annual thing 8 of us playing Ryder cup golf over 2 days..with the whole captains selecting teams the night before over dinner..

First Up · 07-02-2014 09:43PM

BohToffee wrote: »

Thanks for the tip... Don't get out much so have friends in brum who came over 3 yrs ago to play k club invited me along now it's an annual thing 8 of us playing Ryder cup golf over 2 days..with the whole captains selecting teams the night before over dinner..

Turnberry Hotel quite pricey for food and drink. The clubhouse isn't exactly cheap either but probably a better bet.

BohToffee · 07-02-2014 10:09PM

Thanks again, thanks to ryanair I only get 1 night in the hotel even though I'm paying for 2... Flights changed was either a night in the hotel or a round that was needed to be sacrificed!!! Not missing out on golf..

First Up · 07-02-2014 11:10PM

BohToffee wrote: »

Thanks again, thanks to ryanair I only get 1 night in the hotel even though I'm paying for 2... Flights changed was either a night in the hotel or a round that was needed to be sacrificed!!! Not missing out on golf..

That's a pity. It's very accessible by ferry; easy drive to Larne and easy drive up from Stranraer or Cairnryan. You can leave Dublin after breakfast and play 18 that afternoon.

BohToffee · 07-02-2014 11:25PM

Gonna stop hijacking this thread with my travel woes.. Playing in April so didn't fancy taking a chance on ferries.. Gonna fly sat at 645 and play at 12... Then home on Monday, staying in travel lodge Ayr on Sunday night...

dazza161989 · 08-02-2014 02:01AM

Augusta national, simply the greatest course designed by the greatest , Bobby Jones.

rambojon · 08-02-2014 02:32AM

Played sawgrass... Brill exp.. Could have stayed on 17all day but group behind on top of us .. Still got to his 3 balls. Happy out..played valderama didn't like a bit of it.. Very boring looking at more or less same thing off all tees..(which was just trees and small fairways).. Augusta has to be in most peoples top 3 due to the exclusivity element.. But ya it's my no 1.

First Up · 08-02-2014 09:25AM

dazza161989 wrote: »

Augusta national, simply the greatest course designed by the greatest , Bobby Jones.

Another myth I'm afraid. Jones had very little to do with it. Alastair McKenzie designed Augusta for the most part.
It has been tinkered with so much over the years that even that legacy is blurred in places.

denishurley · 08-02-2014 10:44AM

First Up wrote: »

Another myth I'm afraid. Jones had very little to do with it. Alastair McKenzie designed Augusta for the most part.
It has been tinkered with so much over the years that even that legacy is blurred in places.

Yes, Jones and Clifford Roberts bought Fruitland Nurseries and then got McKenzie to design the course. Incidentally, does anyone know how many courses in Ireland McKenzie did? Muskerry and Cork are two that I know of.

Mr. Larson · 08-02-2014 10:45AM

I would take a game around my own course these days. Poxbottle weather grrr

First Up · 08-02-2014 10:52AM

denishurley wrote: »

Yes, Jones and Clifford Roberts bought Fruitland Nurseries and then got McKenzie to design the course. Incidentally, does anyone know how many courses in Ireland McKenzie did? Muskerry and Cork are two that I know of.

Lahinch too.

scrubber72 · 08-02-2014 11:26AM

First Up wrote: »

Lahinch too.

Galway too. Probably why so much talk about it on other thread. They have changed the first four holes completely since he designed it and a lot more changes too.

ralphh · 08-02-2014 12:00PM

Has to be Augusta for me. Either that or Pebble beach.

Of all the courses I have ever played though The Old Head is the best I have had the pleasure of hacking my way around. Amazing.

First Up · 09-02-2014 11:09PM

After extensive further research (watching TV) I would have to put Pebble Beach very high up the list. Especially in challenging weather.

Dermoth · 15-05-2014 10:53PM

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Dermoth · 15-05-2014 10:59PM

ShaunC wrote: »

My ideal course would be Pebble Beach, probably the best links course in the world outside of Ireland, but I would need about 4 buckets of balls:rolleyes:
And only $500 a round :-(

$500 a round + you have to stay a night at the Lodges which is another $500-700. They run deals a couple of times a year where you can get out to play it without having to stay if you're a member of the NCGA (Northern California Golf Assoc). You can see them posted on their website when they're available. I haven't played the other courses on the Peninsula and whilst Pebble gets the acclaim a lot of people will tell you that Spyglass and Cypress Point are the better tracks.

ronnie3585 · 16-05-2014 11:05AM

Realistic goals - The Old Head and The Old Course in St Andrews.

Semi realistic goals - Pebble Beach, Sawgrass.

No so realistic - Augusta, Castledermot Pitch and Putt.

The_Architect · 16-05-2014 11:05AM

Dermoth wrote: »

$500 a round + you have to stay a night at the Lodges which is another $500-700. They run deals a couple of times a year where you can get out to play it without having to stay if you're a member of the NCGA (Northern California Golf Assoc). You can see them posted on their website when they're available. I haven't played the other courses on the Peninsula and whilst Pebble gets the acclaim a lot of people will tell you that Spyglass and Cypress Point are the better tracks.

Cypress Point most definitely.

Spyglass definitely not.

bustercherry · 16-05-2014 11:34AM

The_Architect wrote: »

Cypress Point most definitely.

Spyglass definitely not.

Have to disagree, spyglass is a better and tougher test hands down. It's easy to get overwhelmed with the scenery and romanticism of pebble but I'd pay to play Spyglass again; something I wouldn't with Pebble. Pebble for all it's great holes has some very average ones and quite open in places.

The_Architect · 16-05-2014 11:54AM

bustercherry wrote: »

Have to disagree, spyglass is a better and tougher test hands down. It's easy to get overwhelmed with the scenery and romanticism of pebble but I'd pay to play Spyglass again; something I wouldn't with Pebble. Pebble for all it's great holes has some very average ones and quite open in places.

Spyglass has a few great early holes in the dunes then the other 13 or 14 could be anywhere - standard Trent Jones.

Pebble has a course full of great design and is undoubtedly world class. The 6 hour rounds, proximity of housing and overall corporate feel don't help it but it is one of the best courses on the planet.

Sean_pop · 16-05-2014 01:07PM

Old Course at St Andrews

bustercherry · 16-05-2014 02:12PM

The_Architect wrote: »

Spyglass has a few great early holes in the dunes then the other 13 or 14 could be anywhere - standard Trent Jones.

Pebble has a course full of great design and is undoubtedly world class. The 6 hour rounds, proximity of housing and overall corporate feel don't help it but it is one of the best courses on the planet.

Pebble 1 and 2 are probably the most disappointing golf holes anyone will ever play; probably due to the anticipation but ultimately they could be swords open or Dublin mountain. I hate the walk from 16 to 17 too, it's like walking through a car park.

flugel · 16-05-2014 03:30PM

Re Pebble,

Easily the best course I've been fortunate enough to play. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 all great holes with most running by the cliffs. The slopes of the greens on 13 & 14 make them more than interesting. And don't have to describe the 18th.

I was fortunate enough to get the round as a gift but would have been happy to have parted with $500 with what I got out of it.

Played with an incredibly rude Asian business man who was also an absolutely terrible golfer, if I was playing anywhere else he would have annoyed me immensely but I was happy for the extra time to take in the surroundings

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