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I had a chance to play here a few times recently http://www.horseshoebayfarms.net/

On the first round we were held up for half an hour on the watching a wedding party take pictures on the 18th green. lol


Anyone else love playing other Troon courses? My wife and I would like to plan a trip for next year.

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I had a chance to play here a few times recently

I have played two Troon courses out here in AZ...Talking Stick and Estrella Golf Club.

I like Troon courses, they seem challenging, and are nice for the green fee. I also like all the "small" stuff like complimentary range balls, water, snacks, and various do-dads. Shoot...we were on the course, it was 106*, and the cart girls brought us wet towels that smelled good. I was pleased.

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There is a Troon Golf facility in Branson, MO called Branson Creek. I play there a few times a year and it is always in incredible condition. The fairways are always mowed and perfect, greens are very fast and firm but they hold great. There rough isn't too high, but enough of a challenge if you get in it. The course is pretty easy as it is more of a tourist course. It is pretty wide open and most holes play downhill. There are a few holes with trouble, but you have to really hit it bad to get into too much trouble on the majority of holes. There are five different tees to choose from and can become harder from the tips. It has one of the best practice facilities I have ever seen as well (range balls are included in green fees). Two putting greens, a chipping green, and sand traps.

Easily it is the best public course in Southwest Missouri and probably top 5 in the state.

I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones.


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here in dc we don't have many troon courses (i've played a few in Atlantic City NJ), but i just finished off a trip that had me staying at two troon properties (inn at estrada in st george utah and troon north in scottsdale az) and played one troon course (talking stick)...

i always know i'm in for a professional experience when playing a troon track...

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just a clafification: we ko pa is managed by obgolf not troon golf. ob has a eagle mountain, longbow, and whole list of properties. Troon Golf is the giant with courses under management all over the world. Talking Stick, Troon North both have two golf courses owned or managed by Troon Golf. There are many others. suggest web site Troongolf.com will get info for you.

regards from scottsdale

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