2009 Sand Trap Members Best Places to Play

[uttexas]

We-Ko-Pa is my favorite course in the PHX area. IMO, better than all the high priced Troons and TPCs etc.

[goblue107501]

Old Kinderhook-lake of the ozarks, MO

Played there yesterday, have to add it to my list. Very nice course.

[Clubchucker]

Live in Cincinnati area and spend a lot of time in Naples, FL also. Saw PiKapp23's post earlier on some Cincinnati courses and hard to argue with any of those. One I'd definitely add is Shaker Run (original 18). One of my favorites is TPC Rivers Bend but it's private. But Stonelick Hills (which was mentioned earlier) definitely has a private club feel.

Also in the general vicinity, Lassing Pointe is nice (Northern Kentucky) and if you go all the way out to Grand Vic, drive a little further and play Belterra sometime (another casino course).

Naples area, definitely on the top of the list is Old Corkscrew (Nicklaus design), Tiburon and Heritage Bay. If you're a TPC member, an absolute must play is the new Treviso Bay. Got to play it at Christmas and it was fun watching the Champions Tour members fight it like I did when they played it in February!

[Leftygolfer]

I am a Cincinnatian (can you believe I am the third to post)

I agree about Beltarra. Great course.

In this area I like Blue Ash golf course and The Vineyard. Very tight, target oriented golf courses.

One of my favorites is Elks Run. It is a nice design and well maintained.

I also like Fox Run at Kenton County. A goofy 18 but a nice course.

[Canuck]

Capilano Golf & Country Club
West Vancouver, BC

Par:72
72.4/136
6600 yards


Shaughnessy Golf Club
Vancouver,BC

par:72
7010 yards
74.5/132



the best course in my area.

[WhiteSlice]

The Links at Bay Harbor in Michigan. Beautiful course. Very well maintained, no divots in the fairway, very nice course up on a cliff overlooking Lake Michigan; the view will knock your socks off, I was so mezmerized on the view and beauty that i played like crap haha. Anyways beautiful course.

[Alohaed]

Kapalua, HI. Aaaaaaahhhhhhh. Heaven on earth. I don't think any other course is as beautiful, unless maybe the other courses on the islands. Then when I hit the lottery I'll play them too. :)

[Jay-Bird]

Manhattan, Kansas - Colbert Hills. Public, a bit pricey, but ridiculously good, beautiful and tough golf.

[EightBlue]

Grand Cypress NEW Course, Orlando FL.

Thanks for the review... i've always wondered about that course since it was built. will definitely add to my next itinerary

[deronsizemore]

Outside of Lexington, KY is another great course I play once or twice a year. Old Silo:

I agree with these two definitely. Great courses! Old Silo is one of my favorites. It's always in unbelievable shape and has some of the most picturesque holes I've ever played. Hidden Cove was really nice as well even though I stunk up the course the one time I played it. My other favorite golf spot is Myrtle Beach. Grande Dunes, Barefoot Resort courses, and the Big Cats are all great ones.

[RCF]

Pinehurst, North Carolina.......

Pinehurst is heaven. So is the Dunes Golf and Beach Club in Myrtle.

[mikelaw]

Hartford, CT area:

yes to all, wintonbury is my current favorite. pete dye designed it for the town of bloomfield,ct for $1.00- new course called oxford greens which i havent played.

then there is my old favorite (both of my record lows) lyman orchards in middlefield,ct- designed by gary player. rtj did their other 18 as well but the player course is the standout.

[FLOG4]

If in NYC area gotta get to Bethpage.
If in CT central gotta get to Great River.
If in NH gotta swing by Shattuck.
If in Vegas go north an hour and play Wolf Creek.
If in NC central gotta do Tobacco Road.
If in Tampa area ya have to head to World Woods[Pine Barrens].
If in USA YA GOTTA PILGRAMAGE TO BANDON.......
BEEN TO SCOTLAND/IRELAND 10 TIMES AND BANDON THE EQUAL AT HALF PRICE.

[adid]

Hot Springs Village in AR has 8 courses and all are different.
Here is list in Order
Granada
Isabella
Magellen
Ponce De Leon
Balboa
Desoto
Coronada
We spend a couple of weeks there every year and camp at the RV park and play every day.

[AmenCorner]

If in NYC area gotta get to Bethpage.

I've heard Bandon is truly insane. The developer wrote that he is most proud of the fact that people still show up to play in December, when it's cold as nuts.

[Wine&Poker]

I've heard Bandon is truly insane. The developer wrote that he is most proud of the fact that people still show up to play in December, when it's cold as nuts.

I was there last in January. Granted, we had 65-70 degree days with no wind or rain, but I wasn't expecting that when the trip was planned. It just made for an even more amazing experience.

So, if top 5: Bandon Trails Pacific Dunes Bandon Dunes Bandon Crossings Wine Valley - Walla Walla, WA - Same designer as Bandon Crossings, only been open a couple months but an absolutely amazing course.

[GoodLife]

Colorado $50
Fossil Trace : http://www.fossiltrace.com/

Hawaii $15 (Local, Walking Twilight)
www.turtlebayresort.com

Kahuku Muni $4 9hole (Local)

[youngskip40]

Favorite Muni:

Jeffersonville Golf Club in Norristown, PA http://www.westnorritontwp.org/golf.htm

The website doesn't do a great job of showing what the course has to offer, but this poor neglected Donald Ross design was scooped up by the township and poured some money into it to restore it to the original design. It's a joy to play. And $18 to walk as many holes as I can get in after work doesn't hurt my wallet too much either.


Favorite really nice course for an average price course:

Broad Run Golfer's Club in West Chester, PA http://www.broadrungc.com/

As challenging as almost any upscale private track in the area if played from the tips, especially if the wind blows. (I have to say almost because I only live a couple miles from Merion East and Aronimink.) $65 with a cart on a weekend morning isn't bad considering I'd pay $59 to play 2 of the most boring muni courses in my area at the same time.


Favorite scenic/vacation course:

Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club in Jackson Hole, WY http://www.jhgtc.com/

Just breathtaking. A close second is Jasper Park Lodge in Jasper, CA. I'd say Banff Springs, as it is just the most beautiful looking course you could imagine, but I've never played it as I wasn't going to shell out $220 to do so, I can't give it my vote.