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Traveling to US Open 2026 at Shinnecock - Where to stay?

Hey everyone,

I was given a ticket to next year's US Open as part of a charity auction my in-laws won.

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York is hosting and it's up to me to find the hotel.

Any tips on where to stay based on people who have attended in the past or know the area?

Thanks!

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11/3/25

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19th Hole

Hey everyone,

I was given a ticket to next year's US Open as part of a charity auction my in-laws won.

Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York is hosting and it's up to me to find the hotel.

Any tips on where to stay based on people who have attended in the past or know the area?

Thanks!

Southwest Ohio Carton

46, (soon to be) married, 2 kids, zero interest in fighting.

How we doing, skyline or gold star, where we playing in the tri-state?

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Weakest Courses from Top Modern Architects

46, (soon to be) married, 2 kids, zero interest in fighting.

How we doing, skyline or gold star, where we playing in the tri-state?

The big names of modern golf architecture are always getting praised for their greatest designs but I often think about the weakest courses I've played from each designer. Curious what people consider the worst or weakest course you've played from the portfolios of CC, Doak, Hanse DMK, Pete Dye, Jack Niklaus and Tom Fazio. Obviously a lot of these named will still be excellent golf courses but an interesting experiment to see what designs don't jive with people.

Conversely feel free to add your favorite from each designer. Particularly interested in hearing answers for Dye, Nicklaus and Fazio.

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Conversely feel free to add your favorite from each designer. Particularly interested in hearing answers for Dye, Nicklaus and Fazio.

Motor City Carton

Hey all from SE Michigan! 39, 2 kids, no interest in fighting. Love getting out and playing with some real golf sickos, especially those who love TFE! Love traveling around our awesome state to play some great courses too

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The Land Carton (NE Ohio)

Hello friends!

42/no kids/aspire to have no interest in fighting.

Getting the ball rolling on a place to chat about NE Ohio golf and other happenings.

Look forward to connecting with everyone!

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11/3/25

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Golf Suggestions While Traveling

Hello friends!

42/no kids/aspire to have no interest in fighting.

Getting the ball rolling on a place to chat about NE Ohio golf and other happenings.

Look forward to connecting with everyone!

Good day fellow eggheads!

Miller Wick, 24, 1 kid with another on the way, no interest in fighting!

My thought is that this could be a thread where everyone can place their questions about golf courses to play in places they are traveling.

I’ll be in Franklin, Indiana this week and am wondering the best golf in the immediate area. Thinking about an early morning tee time on Thursday to get some bent grass tee-to-green (from the south, land of Bermuda).

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11/2/25

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UK Eggers? (Scotland Club memberships)

Good day fellow eggheads!

Miller Wick, 24, 1 kid with another on the way, no interest in fighting!

My thought is that this could be a thread where everyone can place their questions about golf courses to play in places they are traveling.

Hi all,

I just relocated from Marin to London this past June. I’m planning on joining a club around the city in the next few months.

Im hoping to talk Scottish Golf club memberships. It just seems like the move, especially for those of us living in the UK.

Context: I just recently did a trip up to the Scottish Highlands. If you’re a member of any Scottish golf club, you get a significantly different rate than otherwise. Example (To join Brora, it was something like ~ £500. So you would have played Brora for Free and the. Royal Dornoch would have been extremely cheap instead of the £600 or whatever we paid)

What’s more is that belonging to a Scottish golf club, to me sounds like an extremely fun idea and equates to member guests and club tourneys that would pull me up there to play more often than I would otherwise.

Does anyone know of some good clubs that might be accepting new members rather readily? Anybody members at a Scottish club that can share more?

Also just give a shout if you’re in London and want to put a game together.

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11/2/25

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Hi all,

I just relocated from Marin to London this past June. I’m planning on joining a club around the city in the next few months.

Im hoping to talk Scottish Golf club memberships. It just seems like the move, especially for those of us living in the UK.

Does anyone know of some good clubs that might be accepting new members rather readily? Anybody members at a Scottish club that can share more?

Also just give a shout if you’re in London and want to put a game together.

Western New York

33, married, 2 kids (twins), no energy to fight. Wondering if there are other FEGC Members in the Rochester/Buffalo area?

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33, married, 2 kids (twins), no energy to fight. Wondering if there are other FEGC Members in the Rochester/Buffalo area?

Louisville, KY Folks!

32, married, 2 kids (3 and almost 2 years old). No interest in fighting (unless you pronounce the city lewisville/louie-ville!) Always looking to connect with fellow FEGC members!

I also do some traveling for work and love to meet up for a round when I am out on the road!

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11/2/25

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What would Myrtle Beach have to do to make a comeback for a golf destination?

32, married, 2 kids (3 and almost 2 years old). No interest in fighting (unless you pronounce the city lewisville/louie-ville!) Always looking to connect with fellow FEGC members!

I also do some traveling for work and love to meet up for a round when I am out on the road!

Myrtle Beach used to be considered the golf capital of the world. Not so much anymore. I am certain that many in here have been there before. What would Myrtle Beach need to do to bring you back?

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Myrtle Beach used to be considered the golf capital of the world. Not so much anymore. I am certain that many in here have been there before. What would Myrtle Beach need to do to bring you back?

Favorite New Courses

A question I have been thinking about with all the new golf construction in the past 5 years, what is your favorite new courses that you have played? I am thinking post 2010...

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A question I have been thinking about with all the new golf construction in the past 5 years, what is your favorite new courses that you have played? I am thinking post 2010...

DFW area

30, married, no kids yet, no interest in fighting. Anyone else here live in DFW area TX?

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30, married, no kids yet, no interest in fighting. Anyone else here live in DFW area TX?

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Who lives in Kansas City area and would be interested in meeting up? - whether on a course or not.

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Who lives in Kansas City area and would be interested in meeting up? - whether on a course or not.

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