North Wales Golf Club, Llandudno North Wales The North Wales Golf Club was founded in 1894 by a prominent Manchester Businessman Tancred D. Cummins. Mr. Cummins invited Mr. John Ball, first Englishman to win the Open and winner of numerous… Continue Reading
The Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort (Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii) Par 73 (7,411 yards) Green Fees: $268 Standard/$218 Resort Guest includes cart- cheaper twilight and afternoon. $10 additional per person for caddie plus $60+ recommended tip Architects: Coore and Crenshaw The… Continue Reading
A rare occurrence has come to pass at Rock Creek Cattle Company. An owner with means and a keen vision – Bill Foley, has engaged an architect – Tom Doak, who is one of the recognized leaders of the new golden age of golf course architecture. This course is arguably the best new private built in the last few years. While it is confusing how years and ratings are compiled, Golfweek says it is #1, Golf Digest #2, and Golf Magazine #4. Continue Reading
Pasatiempo was founded by U.S. Women’s Amateur Champion Marion Hollins and was designed by Alister Mackenzie, one of the great golden age golf course architects. The course opened on September 8th, 1929. Tom Doak was hired in 1996 to begin restoring Pasatiempo to its “original design” and the renovation was successfully completed in Fall 2007, with a great deal of assistance from his lead associate Jim Urbina, club historian Bob Beck and superintendent Dean Gump. Continue Reading
There are a lot of things to really like about Royal Oaks from both a golf and country club perspective. A spectacular $7.2 million clubhouse and pro shop remodel has really modernized the club and will provide members with much improved amenities for years to come. The addition of a work out room to go along with the multiple pools and excellent restaurant will certainly attract new members, especially locals. Royal Oaks has a wonderful family and community spirit about it, that must make many other private clubs in the area jealous. The club’s solid junior program begins at age 5 and runs through high school which is commendable. Continue Reading
Pronghorn – Nicklaus Course (Bend, OR) Par 72 (7,379 yards) Greens Fees: $175 to walk, plus $20 per person for forecaddie, plus recommended tip of $25. Architect: Jack Nicklaus Design The Pronghorn Club in Bend, OR consistently ranks as one of… Continue Reading
Juniper Golf Course (Redmond, OR) Par 72 (7,186/5,500 yards) Greens Fees: $30 to $64 depending on season and time of day. Architect: John Harbottle III Juniper Golf Course was rated as one of the “Best Places to Play” by Golf… Continue Reading
Brasada Canyons Golf Course at Brasada Ranch (Powell Butte, OR) Par 72 (7,295 yards) Green Fees: $120 for Guests at the Resort, $85 if playing with a Member. Check with pro shop to confirm. Architects: Peter Jacobsen and Jim Hardy… Continue Reading
Pacific Dunes was the second course to open at the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, in 2001. Tom Doak, and the team at Renaissance Golf Design, knew that Mike Keiser had handed them one of the most spectacular sites for a golf course in the past 50 years. The property exceeded the one found next door at Bandon Dunes, which meant the playing experience should be superior as well, and it is. Continue Reading
Bandon Trails was the third course constructed at the resort, and it is the only one that does not touch the ocean. Instead, Trails takes the golfer through dunes, meadows and forest in a wonderful golfing journey that has been exquisitely routed by Bill Coore. While Bandon Trails is the most challenging walk at the resort, it is well worth the effort. Continue Reading