Dan Griffith
I encourage everyone to Google image search "Gary Hallberg 1985 Masters"
Link to commentPaul Pizzica
Love that 5th green. Glad you highlighted it. And the fact that you can’t get those micro contours on today’s modern green. Especially having just gotten back from playing MidPines and SoPines, which may not be original but seem it with their Ross contours, and difficult lag putting!
Link to commentBen Denison
I'd give two eggs to Arundel for the greens alone fwiw (which are better than Hollywood's imo but Hollywood's are still great!)
Link to commentNathan Carr
I am all in favor of this form of wager.
If not a Shark hat, maybe:
Big letter hat that says HAT
No vowel hat that says SHTGN STRT
Upside down hat that says 58008
Link to commentPearce Barringer
Do you think Dr. Bob Rotella offers consultations for botched one-and-done picks?
Link to commentNathan Carr
Classic consultation causes miscalculation situation.
Link to commentPearce Barringer
Between my March Madness bracket and this year's one and done results, I think I know for a fact I am cursed now. Isn't Brooks supposed to have some course knowledge here, he practically built the place? I can see not winning, but my guy is battling for DFL right now.
Link to commentPearce Barringer
Between my March Madness bracket and this year's one and done results, I think I am cursed. Isn't Brooks supposed to have some course knowledge here, he practically built the place? I can see not winning, but my guy is battling for DFL right now.
Link to commentKevin McSwain
Is there an image or clip from Masters past that takes you immediately back to that time and place?
Link to commentWill Knights
We’ve got an event with Broom, Old Barnwell, and Aiken this October! Something to think about
Link to commentBrett Smith
I've been dreaming of a trip that included Broomsedge, Aiken, and another couple places on the trip down and back from Ohio. This seems to make that much more of a reality. More of the Belvedere model in America please.
Link to commentBrent Accurso
My 2 cents:
-You're only a couple months out so check the tee sheets at Arcadia. They definitely fill up and that may limit your options.
-Second Andy's comment about a second round at the South course. I've kicked around the idea of doing a 36 hole day there; regular tees in the morning, all the way up in the afternoon. There's a lot of tee strategy and they keep it firm so it'd be a nice change of pace and fun with lots of drivable holes.
-Decide if you want to get straight there or break up the drive. Lots of courses on the way if you want to break it up. The Manistee courses are good options closer to Beulah.
-in Beulah I remember liking Five Shores Brewing and Lucky Dog bar and grille. Frankfort isn't far and has a nice little downtown with a bunch of options as well.
Link to commentBrent Accurso
My 2 cents:
-You're only a couple months out so check the tee sheets at Arcadia. They decided fill up and that much limit your options.
-Second Andy's comment about a second round at the South course. I've kicked around the idea of doing a 36 hole day there; regular tees in the morning, all the way up in the afternoon. There's a lot of tee strategy and they keep it firm so it'd be a nice change of pace and fun with lots of drivable holes.
-Decide if you want to get straight there or break up the drive. Lots of courses on the way if you want to break it up. The Manistee courses are good options.
-in Beulah I remember liking Five Shores Brewing and Lucky Dog bar and grille. Frankfort isn't far and has a nice little downtown with a bunch of options.
Link to commentJeremy Montgomery
I think that would be great and really show off the versatility of the staff that TFE has on site for the majors. With the shotgun start live shows, you get more the fan reaction/delightful nuggets from the day, and obviously you have Andy there to provide high quality golf play/course analysis where appropriate.
The Sports Reporters-like morning show could really complement that, let the storylines marinate overnight and allow for a space to dive deeper and with more thought into bigger narratives. It’s something that I don’t think anybody else in the golf digital media space does, but is something I would appreciate.
And, I look forward to the Parting Shots!
Link to commentMichael Chadwick
Right, fair point. No, didn’t mean greens alone should necessitate the rating. I find the routing and caliber of it being a parkland layout good enough, then enhanced by the greens. But yes, quite solid!
Link to commentMatt Rouches
I agree that the greens are exceptional. There's something special about the micro contours in old greens that modern greens will never be able to replicate.
If I'm being honest, I'm not sure if there is a course where the greens are so good that it would warrant 2 eggs on their own. Hollywood maybe? but even there the variety of golf holes on a flattish site is quite idyllic and accentuates the phenomenal greens.
For my personal tastes, I appreciate a little bit more funk and variety in the design. I think the greens at Aronimink do achieve this but a lot of the holes themselves feel like they sorta drive between the lines vs being more adventurous.
Link to commentMichael Chadwick
Good highlighting of the greens. I think they’re an exceptional set, and have very similar character to Oakland Hills as opposed to Pinehurst.
The strength of the greens warrants 2 eggs for me. High quality parkland. I actually find the course more cohesive overall than Philly Cricket Wiss, where some of Foster’s work feels a bit too geometric, especially on the back nine.
Link to commentBrian Finn
Fully on board. In a local charlotte group, our fantasy football punishment involved dressing for a big local golf event in a "special" fit that was topped off by a fedora.
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