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The Takeaway Waterville is a must play when visiting Ireland and any Irish golf trip devoid of it is remiss in execution. The beautiful setting, quality hole designs, and true links experience place Waterville among the world's elite. When you come you better bring your 'A' game because a 77.9 rating from the back tee is as tough as Ireland gets.  Grade A+ Quick Facts Designer:  John A. Mulcahy, Claude Harmon, and Eddie Hackett in 1973, Tom Fazio in 2002 Cost:  €60 - €150 (€40 for a senior caddie, €25 for a junior caddie, €40 -... click to read more

Published 28. marts 2020

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The Takeaway Sunningdale is simply one of the best parkland courses in the world. Top shelf architecture is displayed from start to finish as Willie Park Jr. designed a timeless masterpiece with exceptional variety. Like Merion and Cypress Point, the course doesn't rely on length to define its greatness. For inland golf, the Old course at Sunningdale has few rivals.  Grade A+ Quick Facts Designer:  Willie Park Jr. In 1900 Cost:  £130.00 - £225.00 Phone Number:  01344 621681 Course Website:  ... click to read more

Published 28. marts 2020

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The Takeaway Sandwich, as locals call it, is worthy of its spot on the British Open rota due to its links location, often windy conditions, and the stiff test it delivers. While not having as many inspiring views that the other top tier links courses deliver, RSG features undulated fairways and separation between fairways to offer a unique experience on each hole.  Grade A- Quick Facts Designer:  William Laidlaw Purves in 1887 Cost:  £100.00 - £190.00 Phone Number:  01304 613090 Course Website:  ... click to read more

Published 28. marts 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

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When people start talking about Quaker Ridge, it isn’t long before all conversations lead to one thing; the quality and challenge of the par 4s. The middle stretch of par 4s (6, 7, 11, and 12) get the most attention while the back-to-back par 3s (9 and 10) add to a fantastic string of holes in the middle of the round. If you have a slice, you better work that out on the driving range because the opening eight holes all feature o.b. to the right and can quickly wreck your scorecard. Located next door to the famed Winged Foot courses, Quaker Ridge actually is blessed with better terrain to work with. The elevation changes throughout... click to read more

Published 26. marts 2020

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Juniper Hills Country Club is as much a tennis club as it is a golf club as it boasts several indoor and outdoor courts and embraces the two sports that so many people love. The parkland style golf course is relatively short by today's standards but delivers a challenge with several hazards throughout the track, including the Portneuf River. Conditioning is always excellent and you can expect the greens to be running true. Grade C- Quick Facts Designer:  George Von Elm in 1960 and Babe Hiskey in 1984 (back nine) Cost:  Private Phone Number:  (208)... click to read more

Published 26. marts 2020

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The Takeaway The original course at Barnbougle, Tom Doak’s Dunes track put Tasmania on the golfing map and is highlighted by a coastal location featuring some world class holes. Like Bandon Dunes, there is great debate on which course is best at Barnbougle, but what isn’t up for debate is the resort’s worthiness as one of the finest golf destinations in the world.  Grade A- Quick Facts Designer:  Tom Doak in 2004 Cost:  $109 AUD - $155 AUD (Pull cart is $10 AUD) Phone Number:  61 3 6356 0094 Course Website:  ... click to read more

Published 1. marts 2020