[eweissenbach]

Watching the Hundai Tournament of Champions at Kapalua. I played Kapalua Plantation Course 18 years ago, and would say it is the most spectacular I have played, with Wailea Blue Course, on the other end of Maui as second.

[jebartle]

and it was outstanding....Also played Pebble equally fantastic and memorable (this is where seagull snatched a "just purchased" $10 sandwich)

[rjn5656]

Pinehurst and doral were fantastic.

[PennBF]

I also played the Plantation Course. A friend of mine built and owned the home just off #18 and was one of the sponsor's of the tournament. This was in 1965. At the time there were only 2 homes on the course. It was pretty expensive to build the house as everything had to be shipped in. He did tell the TV people he would sue them if they said who owned his home when they ran a span of the area as he was afraid his children could be kidnapped. We played the course the day after the tournament was over and I could not get over how difficult the putting was.

[glgene]

Torrey Pines, just north of San Diego. Love the ocean views from nearly all (maybe all) holes.

Best hole ever: 18th hole at Lassing Point, northern Kentucky-- Eagle on a par 4 (drive, 265 yds; 2nd shot holed-in from 110 yds, 9 iron). Lots of people can Eagle on a par 5, but not so on a Par 4 -- because it means you're probably not putting, unless you hit one he-- of a drive).

Hitting an Eagle on the 18th hole is a perfect set-up for the 19th hole <g>.

Gene

[VillagesFlorida]

Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine. Both are beautiful mountain courses with lots of elevation changes and spectacular scenery. The day we played Sunday River a few years ago, the course was "cart-path only" and we didn't know it until we arrived after a 2-3 hour drive. I now know what it feels like to be a mountain goat, after navigating steep inclines on many holes. At Sugarloaf we were greeted on the first green with the snort of a moose somewhere just into the woods, nearby. I wasn't golfing when hubby played Kaanapali in Maui but have played Pukalani in upcountry Maui....spectacular views of both West Maui and Haleakala.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by VillagesFlorida

Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine. Both are beautiful mountain courses with lots of elevation changes and spectacular scenery. The day we played Sunday River a few years ago, the course was "cart-path only" and we didn't know it until we arrived after a 2-3 hour drive. I now know what it feels like to be a mountain goat, after navigating steep inclines on many holes. At Sugarloaf we were greeted on the first green with the snort of a moose somewhere just into the woods, nearby. I wasn't golfing when hubby played Kaanapali in Maui but have played Pukalani in upcountry Maui....spectacular views of both West Maui and Haleakala.

Any course on Maui is beautiful by definition.

[VillagesFlorida]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

Any course on Maui is beautiful by definition.

That is SO right! Wish I was there, teeing off. It's hard to concentrate on a golf shot when the views are so stunning. But, for me, the scenery and wildlife are the big reasons I love playing golf. If I happen to play well and get a good score then I got a bonus that day!

[fwpc3]

Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, home of Dustin Johnson's PGA sand trap misadventure.

[English Ivy]

Originally Posted by fwpc3

Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, home of Dustin Johnson's PGA sand trap misadventure.

Was wondering if anyone would mention Whistling Straits. I never played it but attended the first PGA tournament there in 2004.

Who would think that little Sheboygan County Wisconsin is one of the finest golfing destinations in the world?

Did you also play Blackwolf?

[glgene]

Originally Posted by glgene

Torrey Pines, just north of San Diego. Love the ocean views from nearly all (maybe all) holes.

Best hole ever: 18th hole at Lassing Point, northern Kentucky-- Eagle on a par 4 (drive, 265 yds; 2nd shot holed-in from 110 yds, 9 iron). Lots of people can Eagle on a par 5, but not so on a Par 4 -- because it means you're probably not putting, unless you hit one he-- of a drive).

Hitting an Eagle on the 18th hole is a perfect set-up for the 19th hole <g>.

Gene

I forgot to say: My 265-yard drive was on a slightly downhill fairway (thank you, roll) and my second shot landed on a big green, which helped find its way to the cup. I'm really not a good golfer. But that day, I was lucky! Lucky helps <g>.

Gene

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by glgene

I forgot to say: My 265-yard drive was on a slightly downhill fairway (thank you, roll) and my second shot landed on a big green, which helped find its way to the cup. I'm really not a good golfer. But that day, I was lucky! Lucky helps <g>.

Gene

Lucky most definitely helps, but it takes some skill to hit the shot in the first place, congrats.

[Mudder]

Agree about Sunday River and Sugarloaf !!
Most spectacular for me is Mangilo in Guam.

[Mikeod]

I don't know if it would be considered spectacular, but the tee shot on the first hole at the Old Course was the most nerve-wracking shot I have ever hit. There are people crossing the first and 18th fairways, and the starter is telling you to play away. I have always been careful to not hit into anyone in front of me, and this man was telling me to go ahead and hit with men, women, and children well within my range.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by mikeod

I don't know if it would be considered spectacular, but the tee shot on the first hole at the Old Course was the most nerve-wracking shot I have ever hit. There are people crossing the first and 18th fairways, and the starter is telling you to play away. I have always been careful to not hit into anyone in front of me, and this man was telling me to go ahead and hit with men, women, and children well within my range.

By American standards the Olde Course looks pretty plain and dreary (have only seen it on TV, so may not be fair), but to play it would be most every golfer's dream come true.