MISC/RANDOM/BS Golf Chatter Thread - Page 436 - Golf and Golf Tournament Forum

speaking of nebraska golf, anyone ITT lucky enough to play Sand Hills? Coore/Crenshaw are a fantastic design duo and i imagine it's even a better course than the reviews.

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08-23-2016 , 08:21 PM

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JackInDaCrak

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Originally Posted by campfirewest

Have you played Ballyneal? It always looked very cool but I've never been out that way.

It's amazing pure golf even for a hack like me. Wide open landing areas, punitive bunkers, no straight putts. Mandatory caddies. Do check it out if you have the chance. We paid about 1100 each for all you can golf two days plus single occupant lodging plus restaurant plus heavy bar tabs.

I've got photos somewhere if I can find em I'll upload.

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08-23-2016 , 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ReDeYES88

speaking of nebraska golf, anyone ITT lucky enough to play Sand Hills? Coore/Crenshaw are a fantastic design duo and i imagine it's even a better course than the reviews.

I played with two kids at Bethpage Black this year from Nebraska and I asked them about Sand Hills. They said it's awesome.

My travels never really take me near there but if I ever do I hope it's Summertime.

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08-23-2016 , 09:35 PM

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scottc25

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Booked Ko'Olau for when I am in Hawaii next month. Course looks insane. The tees I will be playing:

6797y
75.4 Course Rating
150 Slope

http://www.koolaugolfclub.com/

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08-23-2016 , 10:22 PM

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Thamel18

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Just keep it in play amirite

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08-23-2016 , 11:14 PM

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campfirewest

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Originally Posted by JackInDaCrak

Were you able to do that without being a member?

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Originally Posted by scottc25

Booked Ko'Olau for when I am in Hawaii next month. Course looks insane. The tees I will be playing:

6797y
75.4 Course Rating
150 Slope

http://www.koolaugolfclub.com/

I've never even heard of a 150 slope. That has to be crazy. The pictures on their website look amazing.

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08-23-2016 , 11:35 PM

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JackInDaCrak

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I was with a member. Gotta network on. I think the club had some ownership changes so who knows how it works now? But there's always a price.

here's the photos

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08-24-2016 , 12:13 AM

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campfirewest

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Very cool. A few weeks ago I was reading about the changes they've undergone and it sounds like the membership pricing has dropped quite a bit.

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08-24-2016 , 12:16 AM

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Been playing Bethpage Black on the sim getting ready for this weeks sim tournament and the front nine absolutely brutalizes me. Course is shortened to ~6600 for the sim and still just kills you.

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08-24-2016 , 12:37 AM

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CheckRaise

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Originally Posted by scottc25

Booked Ko'Olau for when I am in Hawaii next month. Course looks insane. The tees I will be playing:

6797y
75.4 Course Rating
150 Slope

http://www.koolaugolfclub.com/

played this course a few years ago and had a blast. amazing scenery and views, bring a lot of balls or hit irons off every tee

would also recommend playing Royal Hawiian Golf Club if you're staying on Oahu

Last edited by CheckRaise; 08-24-2016 at 12:42 AM.

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08-24-2016 , 08:18 AM

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scottc25

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Rule of thumb that I read is to bring the same number of balls as your handicap. I have a sneaking suspicion that I will be hitting hybrid off of a number of tees to keep it in play.

I will be on Oahu for 6 days, over to Maui for 3 days (playing Kapalua Plantation) then back to Oahu for another 5 days. Tough work trip, I know.

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08-24-2016 , 11:11 AM

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MinusEV

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Originally Posted by scottc25

Rule of thumb that I read is to bring the same number of balls as your handicap

That sounds like it'd be a pretty tough rule for scratch-players and plus-hcpers...

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08-24-2016 , 01:10 PM

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Playing the dallas cowboys golf club in about an hour. Got a 50% so only costing $98.

Anybody played it

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08-24-2016 , 02:21 PM

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Playing the dallas cowboys golf club in about an hour. Got a 50% so only costing $98.

Anybody played it

Few dallas guys here. NitBO works there. Its overrated imo, greens never good as they should be for the price. But the course layout is pretty good and scenic. Get your money's worth on the food and you got a good deal.

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08-24-2016 , 02:22 PM

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westhoff

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And regarding hawks creek, never played it. Think all the dfw guys here are more dallas area.

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08-24-2016 , 05:03 PM

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Both of these are $33 on rockbottom right now, can never have too may pairs of spikeless shoes.

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08-24-2016 , 06:37 PM

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fuluck414

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39-39-78 at cowboy club. No birdies no doubles.

Pretty nice course but not super difficult as long as you keep it In play.

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08-24-2016 , 08:38 PM

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scottc25

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Both of these are $33 on rockbottom right now, can never have too may pairs of spikeless shoes.

Sweet, thanks. I also had a $25 gift card to use too. After shipping you can't beat shoes for <$20.

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08-24-2016 , 11:12 PM

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squashington

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Those shoes are pretty sexy, especially for the price. Unfortunately I'm convinced 1/16" variance in shoe height will affect my swing. ie I prefer to wear the same shoes for every round.

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08-24-2016 , 11:26 PM

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Wondercall

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Anyone know how Ashworth fits? I usually wear wide so not sure if I wanna jump on those.

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08-25-2016 , 07:47 PM

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Playing the dallas cowboys golf club in about an hour. Got a 50% so only costing $98.

Anybody played it

As westhoff said, I work there running the tournaments. I was the one up top taking care of the Wounded Warriors event we had in the afternoon. Assuming you went off just in front of them.

Hopefully the service from everybody was top notch and somebody met you at the bag drop and took your clubs down to your cart. We pride ourselves on our service.

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08-25-2016 , 08:04 PM

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Ya I went off at 1pm. Ad a lot of fun, not super challenging from the silver as long as you can keep it in play. Definitely want to come play again once the greens heal.

Staff was awesome too.

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08-26-2016 , 11:58 AM

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campfirewest

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Allenby blows up and chat..... You know you have gone off the rails when you threaten someone with a fist emoji.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ron-Price.html

https://twitter.com/aussieallenby/with_replies

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08-26-2016 , 02:36 PM

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DrOldSchool2

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I was able to play Kapalua Plantation (PGA Hyundai Tournament of Champions) while on my honeymoon. Course is absolutely amazing. Shot 45-40=85 (par 73) with rentals (and hated the putter they provided) from the 2nd to the back "regular" tees. Feel like I could've threatened 80 with my clubs.

Some pics...
1 from clubhouse