Last September I crossed the first course off the list of Top 100 in US, and also the world. I drove up early that morning as a great birthday present for myself playing with my Head Professional, an Assistant, and our Assistant Caddie Master. Getting there was easy, the weather we could not have predicted. Imagine the one day a year that is absolutely perfect in San Francisco for golf, sunny all day, hot even! As we met in the quaint pro shop you could tell this club was one of the most classic clubs in the nation. No big screen tv's, no tv's at all in fact. A few shirts, towels, hats, ball markers, but I'm certain my bedroom is bigger than this golf shop. As you step out of the shop, you're virtually on the first tee, which you can see about 8 holes from. I've only seen Augusta on tv and in a video game, but I can imagine this is similar. Hilly, well kept, with a great design. Can you get much better?
Above is the first hole. A straight away par 5. And a stunning day I might add.
The bunkering is so well kept with the designs of Tillinghast classics, I can't wait to compare the rest of his designs.
The famed "Duel" hole with the last duel in the USA.
As you finish your round this distinct and classic clubhouse reminds you what a gem you just finished. I've played a decent handful of courses in my short, near 6 year, golf career, but this is one where I could play every day and never get bored. That is what makes an amazing golf course.
This is my first blog, so stay tuned for more, and I'm sorry if it's a little choppy at first. It will be getting better I promise.
That's quite the first course to play in your top 100 journey. You must have very good connections.
ReplyDeleteHey man, great blog, looks like you are off to a solid start on your Top 100 quest! I have some connections to courses on your list in the Midwest and East Coast. I goal similar goal to yours of playing the top 100, so let me know if you want to share connections!
ReplyDeleteForgot to add that I'll be out on San Francisco towards the end of the month to play Olympic Club for a charity event so let me know if you want to connect before then, thanks!
DeleteVery nice! where do you live around?
DeleteWhat event will you be playing at Olympic? And when?
I'm hoping to play there later this month. As a PGA Apprentice there are a few perks and my bosses know some good people. So blessed.
I live in the Cincinnati area and went to school in Columbus. I'm playing in the University of Pacific's Kids in the Klinic Classic on August 20th
DeleteI'm curious, a good friend on a similar journey is looking to go to Cinci with hopes to play Camargo. You don't happen to have any connections there do you? He lives in St Louis with and has connections with Bellerive.
DeleteI'm actually working on that one at the moment. As soon as my contact lets me know, I will let you know and perhaps your buddy and I can play it together.
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