How Many Courses Have You Played?

[cdb]

One of my stupid goals in life is to play golf in all 50 states. I am unlikely to reach that goal, but iI have kept a list of states where I have played. Some states I have played multiple courses, other states I played just a single round on one course. I don't remember all of them, so it's tough to count how many courses I have played.

 

 

 

Edited November 23, 2021 by cdb

[chipper2]

I have 11 cases which hold 100 balls each. My wife insists they have glass doors so she does not have to dust them. The balls are in the order I played the course for the first time. Shown are cases #9, 10 & 11. 

[Maroon88]

195 courses

Arizona, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas (vast majority), Utah, West Virginia, Turks & Caicos, Paradise Island (Bahamas), & Puerto Rico

I usually buy a logo ball and display it. Maybe a hat or shirt, just kind of depends what they have in the pro shop.

[Roadking2003]

Here is my US state count.  I have lots of states to work on.  I've been to all fifty states but only played golf in 32.

State	Played count
AK	0
AL	6
AZ	27
AR	1
CA	38
CO	21
CT	3
DE	0
DC	0
FL	42
GA	21
HI	23
ID	1
IL	1
IN	1
IA	0
KS	3
KY	0
LA	1
ME	0
MD	0
MA	3
MI	6
MN	0
MS	1
MO	2
MT	1
NE	0
NV	11
NH	0
NJ	0
NM	5
NY	2
NC	6
ND	0
OH	0
OK	0
OR	11
PA	1
RI	0
SC	12
SD	0
TN	0
TX	76
UT	2
VT	0
VA	1
WA	4
WV	0
WI	7
WY	3
Total	343
States:	32

[Roadking2003]

And my country count:

Country	Played count
Argentina	1
Aruba	1
Bermuda	1
Canada	7
Costa Rica	1
Dominican	7
Ireland	13
Mexico	19
Nevis	1
Northern Ireland	3
Puerto Rico	2
Portugal	8
Scotland	18
South Africa	2
Spain	4
USA	343

 

[Troy Ocker]

On 1/19/2022 at 8:50 PM, chipper2 said:

I have 11 cases which hold 100 balls each. My wife insists they have glass doors so she does not have to dust them. The balls are in the order I played the course for the first time. Shown are cases #9, 10 & 11. 

 

16 hours ago, Roadking2003 said:

And my country count:

Country	Played count
Argentina	1
Aruba	1
Bermuda	1
Canada	7
Costa Rica	1
Dominican	7
Ireland	13
Mexico	19
Nevis	1
Northern Ireland	3
Puerto Rico	2
Portugal	8
Scotland	18
South Africa	2
Spain	4
USA	343

 

Wow! And I have only played 200 rounds in my 46 year old life so far. I guess we'll see what the future brings 🙂

So far for me: 

• Norway: 23 
• Sweden: 3
• Denmark: 2
• Spain: 5
• Scotland: 1
• Ireland: 1
• Egypt: 1

Going to England next weekend and will add 2 courses to my CV there 🙂 

[Dornenglanz]

Some amazing numbers here - now I need to think!  I've only ever played in England, but let's see:

• Alton (first ever round)
• Meon Valley (valley)
• Meon Valley (championship)
• Corhampton (my club)
• Portsmouth Great Salterns
• Portsmouth
• Rowlands Castle
• Hayling Island (9 hole)
• South Winchester
• Ampfield
• Fingle Glen
• Waterbridge
• Kington (highest golf course in England!)
• The Vale
• Paultons
• Wellow
• Swanmore

So 17 so far!  I might add increasing that number to my yearly goals!

 

 

[JPT]

I have played 646 courses.  My father played 2101 all documented with all scorecards.  

[Double Mocha Man]

On 6/17/2022 at 11:48 AM, JPT said:

I have played 646 courses.  My father played 2101 all documented with all scorecards.  

You must travel a lot... what is the end prize?  I have played about 150 courses and I feel that is too many.  I have finally settled down and play about 6 different nearby courses, and the occasional resort course.

JPT, what are some of the "Bucket List" courses in your collection?

[Maroon88]

35 minutes ago, Double Mocha Man said:

You must travel a lot... what is the end prize?  I have played about 150 courses and I feel that is too many.  I have finally settled down and play about 6 different nearby courses, and the occasional resort course.

JPT, what are some of the "Bucket List" courses in your collection?

End prize?  I never looked at it that way...just enjoyed the ride.

I've traveled a lot over the years. Many courses played were when I attended work meetings out of state.  The last several years I go on a guy's golf trip. And I play in a league that plays in several cities. There's also a ton of courses within an hour of where I live, and most are very reasonably priced.

[JPT]

On 6/18/2022 at 7:41 PM, Double Mocha Man said:

You must travel a lot... what is the end prize?  I have played about 150 courses and I feel that is too many.  I have finally settled down and play about 6 different nearby courses, and the occasional resort course.

JPT, what are some of the "Bucket List" courses in your collection?

No end prize, just enjoying all golf has to offer.  Something my dad and I enjoyed together!  

TPC Sawgrass, Ballybunion, Lahinch, European Club, Old Head, PGA West, Old Tabby Golf Links, Bellerive CC, Warwick Hills, Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Pinehurst #2, SentryWorld, St Louis CC...

[Double Mocha Man]

55 minutes ago, JPT said:

TPC Sawgrass, Ballybunion, Lahinch, European Club, Old Head, PGA West, Old Tabby Golf Links, Bellerive CC, Warwick Hills, Tobacco Road, Caledonia, Pinehurst #2, SentryWorld, St Louis CC...

Are you a St. Louis boy?  I grew up there and played those courses.  Well, only played the first hole at Bellerive until they threw me off the course.

[Roadking2003]

On 3/15/2022 at 4:01 AM, Troy Ocker said:

 

Wow! And I have only played 200 rounds in my 46 year old life so far. I guess we'll see what the future brings 🙂

So far for me: 

• Norway: 23 
• Sweden: 3
• Denmark: 2
• Spain: 5
• Scotland: 1
• Ireland: 1
• Egypt: 1

Going to England next weekend and will add 2 courses to my CV there 🙂 

I will be in Norway next month but  I will not have a chance to play golf.  We are driving from Bergen to Alesund with stops along the way at Flam and Briksdalsbre.  Any suggestions for "must see" sites?  and restaurants?

[Troy Ocker]

14 hours ago, Roadking2003 said:

I will be in Norway next month but  I will not have a chance to play golf.  We are driving from Bergen to Alesund with stops along the way at Flam and Briksdalsbre.  Any suggestions for "must see" sites?  and restaurants?

I'm afraid you can't miss some must see sites on that trip 😉. I would take the detour around "Trollstigen" on my way to Ålesund and make sure to see a bit of Jostedalsbreen though. You will see plenty of fjords and beautifull landscapes along the road. In Flåm you should try out Ægir brewery and pub with great local food and fantastic local bears, should be a very nice experience (might want to book a table here though). Ålesund is also a very nice town, with a lot of nice places to eat and drink on both sides of "Ålesundet"  

On 3/15/2022 at 10:01 AM, Troy Ocker said:

 

Wow! And I have only played 200 rounds in my 46 year old life so far. I guess we'll see what the future brings 🙂

So far for me: 

• Norway: 23 
• Sweden: 3
• Denmark: 2
• Spain: 5
• Scotland: 1
• Ireland: 1
• Egypt: 1

Going to England next weekend and will add 2 courses to my CV there 🙂 

Added The Sapphire and Emerald courses on McDonalds in Whitchurch, England in the end of March. 

Added Gjersjøen GK and Gamle Fredrikstad in Norway this week. 

Now:

• Norway: 25 
• Sweden: 3
• Denmark: 2
• Spain: 5
• Scotland: 1
• Ireland: 1
• Egypt: 1
• England 2

  

Edited June 24, 2022 by Troy Ocker

[jsgolfer]

Just got back from Vegas, after playing 4 times (3 new courses), I'm up to 402 courses.  

[flopster]

I can remember roughly 65 couses but wouldn't be surprised if the number was closer to 75 or maybe 80.

8 states:

CA

OR

WA

ID

NV

AZ

NM

TX

3 Countries 

USA

CAN

PHIL

[chipper2]

Update. I now have logo balls from 1108 courses I have played in all 50 states, and 26 countries. The last one was in June when I played in Iceland. Absolutely beautiful. I would like to go back and play other courses.