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16 hours ago, ConorHealy said:

Fantastic selection! And very little driving between them. Fingers crossed the weather is good to you.

@jsgolfer won't be driving, he'll be riding in comfort in a cushy bus.     But I agree, looks like two bases with minimal long drives to each course.

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3 hours ago, DaveP043 said:

@jsgolfer won't be driving, he'll be riding in comfort in a cushy bus.     But I agree, looks like two bases with minimal long drives to each course.

Oh, @ConorHealy, maybe you don't know our history,  I went with him to Scotland a couple years ago, and was invited on this trip as well.  Sadly, I couldn't fit it into my budget this year, but I know he likes to travel.

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A group I am joining is going to the R. T. Jones Trail in Alabama. Last week of March. We will be playing the RTJ courses near Birmingham and Huntsville. I am acquainted with one of the group. I will have 6 new friends, unless we get another 4, then it will be 10. 😉

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9 hours ago, DaveP043 said:

@jsgolfer won't be driving, he'll be riding in comfort in a cushy bus.     But I agree, looks like two bases with minimal long drives to each course.

Yes indeed, John will be driving the bus for 16 of us. Should be a wild and crazy time.

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15 hours ago, bkuehn1952 said:

A group I am joining is going to the R. T. Jones Trail in Alabama. Last week of March. We will be playing the RTJ courses near Birmingham and Huntsville. I am acquainted with one of the group. I will have 6 new friends, unless we get another 4, then it will be 10. 😉

Sounds like the Newport Cup, and my trip to Scotland with @jsgolfer.  Its always good to make new golf friends!

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I got two trips lined up this year. 

First, Pinehurst next month. Qual Ridge, Mid Pins, Southern Pines 😁, Mid South, Talamore. I am looking forward to playing Southern Pines since it got redone. 

Second, a trip to eastern Wisconsin in early August. Whistling Straights, Blackwolf Run, Erin Hills. 

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33 minutes ago, saevel25 said:

I got two trips lined up this year. 

First, Pinehurst next month. Qual Ridge, Mid Pins, Southern Pines 😁, Mid South, Talamore. I am looking forward to playing Southern Pines since it got redone. 

Second, a trip to eastern Wisconsin in early August. Whistling Straights, Blackwolf Run, Erin Hills. 

Awesome. We were originally going to play Quail Ridge but ended up moving some things around and are going to do the following when we go in May

Day 1 Tobacco Road

Day 2 Southern Pines and Pine Needles

Day 3 Tot Hill Farm

There are a couple good course vlog/matches on YouTube at Southern Pines, it looks awesome.

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23 hours ago, klineka said:

We were originally going to play Quail Ridge but ended up moving some things around and are going to do the following when we go in May

Quail Ridge is a good course. They did a renovation and reopened back in 2017. For the area, at $80 during peak season, it is a great value. Especially since they put in the tournament Bermuda greens you see at Pinehurst #2, Midpines, etc. 

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On 3/18/2026 at 3:25 AM, saevel25 said:

I got two trips lined up this year. 

First, Pinehurst next month. Qual Ridge, Mid Pins, Southern Pines 😁, Mid South, Talamore. I am looking forward to playing Southern Pines since it got redone. 

Second, a trip to eastern Wisconsin in early August. Whistling Straights, Blackwolf Run, Erin Hills. 

interesting your comments about quail ridge, I've e driven past it dozens of times, might have to try it some day.  you'll love Southern Pines, the greens are crazy, the renovations are good, and things just keep improving there.

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Palm Desert in June...go out at 6am, back by 930...go back out at 6pm...fake apologize to wife for getting back to the condo at 830pm...

Avid senior muni player; Masters and US Open but not overly interested in other events...it's just not relatable...serious health issues in late 2024 slowed me down but im.back...

 


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6 hours ago, SoCalHacker said:

Palm Desert in June...go out at 6am, back by 930...go back out at 6pm...fake apologize to wife for getting back to the condo at 830pm...

I wish we had met when I was playing Palm Desert in June on a more regular basis.  I love summer desert golf!  And Palm Desert has so many great courses to play on your trip, too.

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Leaving to go south on Saturday, have Tuesday Master's practice round tickets.  Going to play some golf while waiting for Tuesday to arrive.

Pine Lakes CC - Charlotte NC (possibly)

Fox Run CC - Simpsonville SC

Olde Eight Golf Club (formerly Links at Stoney Point) - Greenwood SC

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