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Mark Bourgeois

Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #25 on: May 16, 2009, 12:30:10 PM »
Mollica's RM West stretch wins on the strength of its individual holes as well at the other Matt's criterion.

Pebble 6-9 the finest stretch, really? Exhilirating golf scenery, but from an architectural perspective far far short of RMW and probably a fair number of other stretches as well.

Mark
 
Quote from: Matt_Ward on May 16, 2009, 11:58:06 AM
Those who provide a list should try to realize that maximum versatility should be high on the pecking order.

For example, any four hole stretch should have at minimum a par-5 and par-3 holes. Also, the par-4 holes should
be quite varied -- for example, a long and short one.

Just a thought ...
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Gib_Papazian

Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #26 on: May 16, 2009, 01:03:52 PM »
#2-#6 County Down.

#15-#18 NGLA

#2-#6 Olympic Lake

#13-#16 Prestwick

#4-#7 San Francisco GC

#4-#7  Lahinch

Special Favorite of late: #3-#6 - Barona Creek

Any four holes at Shoreacres or Maidstone.

#10-#13 Creek Club

 

 



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Scott Warren

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #27 on: May 16, 2009, 01:17:37 PM »
Four is hard. I can think of a dozen cracking three-hole stretches, but very few quartets that are all shit-hot holes in their own right.
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Mike Wagner

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #28 on: May 16, 2009, 02:22:11 PM »
#3,4,5,6 - Pac Dunes.

#3 - my favorite par 5 on the property.
#4 - duh!
#5 - fantastic par 3
#6 - options!

My bet is GP is referencing a course in SA.
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Pat Burke

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #29 on: May 16, 2009, 03:07:03 PM »

15, 16, 17, 18  at Kingston Heath
Not "in your face" striking, but every shot holds interest
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George Freeman

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #30 on: May 16, 2009, 03:41:14 PM »
My favorites from what I've played:

- Agree w/ Tom D on Crystal Downs 5-8, but would also throw in there 12-15

- Oakmont 1-4 or 8-11

- Kingsley 1-4 or 13-16

- Old Course 11-14

- Arcadia Bluffs 10-13

...kinda faded into "my favorite 4 hole stretches" vs "the finest four consecutive in the world"...ah well
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Andrew Summerell

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #31 on: May 16, 2009, 05:38:25 PM »
I would have to second (or third) RMW 3 – 6.

Sentimental favourite for me is North Berwick (West) 14 - 17
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Jon Heise

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #32 on: May 16, 2009, 05:57:42 PM »
Quote from: Tom_Doak on May 16, 2009, 12:26:42 PM
My favorite stretch might be #5 through #8 at Crystal Downs, which I just played again yesterday.  I have never played another hole like any of the four.  Try to top that!


Beat me by a matter of hours... exactly what I was thinking!




How about 9-10-11-12 at Greywalls?
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I still like Greywalls better.

Mark Pearce

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #33 on: May 16, 2009, 06:37:09 PM »
5 to 8 or 6 to 9 at Muirfield?
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Steve Salmen

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #34 on: May 16, 2009, 06:52:15 PM »
Quote from: Matt_Ward on May 16, 2009, 11:58:06 AM
Those who provide a list should try to realize that maximum versatility should be high on the pecking order.

For example, any four hole stretch should have at minimum a par-5 and par-3 holes. Also, the par-4 holes should
be quite varied -- for example, a long and short one.

Just a thought ...

Matt,

I agree with you, probably because my favorite stretch fits your definition exactly.  To me, this stretch lies at Muirfield: holes 15-18.  Fifteen is around 400 yards, sixteen around 185, seventeen 535  (reachable with a good drive), and eighteen is a brute of a par 4 with bunkers guarding against missed drives and second shots.  All the holes are well bunkered and have green contours such that missed shots that find the green are not guaranteed two putts.
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Mike_Clayton

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #35 on: May 16, 2009, 06:58:58 PM »
Even though thre are two par threes - how about 4-7 Royal Melbourne West over the 4 from 3-6?
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Matthew Mollica

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #36 on: May 16, 2009, 07:25:10 PM »
Quote from: Mike_Clayton on May 16, 2009, 06:58:58 PM
Even though thre are two par threes - how about 4-7 Royal Melbourne West over the 4 from 3-6?

Sorry Clayts - as much as I like 7, I can't exclude 3.

MM
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Jim_Coleman

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #37 on: May 16, 2009, 07:30:15 PM »
   I'll put in 2 cents for my fave  -  5-8 at Teeth of the Dog
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Greg Tallman

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #38 on: May 16, 2009, 07:45:44 PM »
Shamelessly I offer holes 15-18 on The Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol

Actually holes 3-6 may be a better grouping in reality
« Last Edit: May 16, 2009, 08:08:32 PM by Greg Tallman »
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Mark Bourgeois

Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #39 on: May 16, 2009, 07:48:09 PM »
Mike and Matt

What if we take the Composite routing that gives us these West holes in order: 6, 7, 10, 11.  6 obviously the same, the questions then are:
do you prefer 7 to 5?
do you prefer 10 to 3?
do you prefer 11 to 4?

I could get behind 10 over 3 and 7 over 5 (that might take a few pots in the clubhouse), but 4 am could roll around and I probably wouldn't take 11 over 4.  Intellectually, 11 tee has a lot to offer, especially relative to 4's flaw and as a mirror to 6's dogleg.  But the 2nd to the 4th: that's one awesome opportunity!

Mark
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Matt Varney

Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #40 on: May 16, 2009, 08:02:53 PM »
Augusta National #10 - #13

2 strong Par 4's (10+11) one of the best short Par 3's (12) in the world and one of the best short risk reward Par 5's (13) ever designed.  You add to this the history and tradition along with setting including Rae's Creek and its tough to beat!



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John Kirk

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #41 on: May 16, 2009, 08:18:21 PM »
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2-3-4-5 on Sergeant Pepper's

For golf, I'll add 15-18 on Ballyneal, 14-17 on Sand Hills
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Cristian

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #42 on: May 16, 2009, 08:43:47 PM »
I second 2-5 RCD

How about 2-5 or 13-16 (12-15) RPR?

or 3-6 RSG's? 13-16 Pasatiempo?

15-18 at Waterville?
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Adam Clayman

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #43 on: May 16, 2009, 08:51:47 PM »
Jk. I'd pick 5-8 @ Ballyneal. 10-13 aint no slouch either. Scrw difficulty. 
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Peter Ferlicca

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #44 on: May 16, 2009, 09:28:08 PM »
I know it is not the finest in the world but IMO I would be just fine if the only four holes I had to play were the 12 through 15 at Wolf Run Golf Club.  Faldo stated holes twelve through fifteen were "the most demanding yet fairest of any golf course I've ever seen."   So that has got to say something, even though players make comments like that about every course they like.

I also like Pac Dunes 3 through 6
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Tom_Doak

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #45 on: May 16, 2009, 09:43:16 PM »
Peter:

Faldo was partners with Steve Smyers at the time he was touting Wolf Run.  I bet if you asked him today he might have forgotten all about it.  Those four holes ARE hard, though.
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Jim Colton

Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #46 on: May 16, 2009, 10:10:01 PM »
How about Ballyneal 5-8 or 10-13?
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Greg Tallman

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #47 on: May 16, 2009, 10:12:35 PM »
Quote from: Tom_Doak on May 16, 2009, 09:43:16 PM
Peter:

Faldo was partners with Steve Smyers at the time he was touting Wolf Run.  I bet if you asked him today he might have forgotten all about it.  Those four holes ARE hard, though.

Tom, I always thought Smyers did some pretty darn good work with little or no recognition... your thoughts?
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Tom Birkert

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #48 on: May 16, 2009, 10:20:13 PM »
With a healthy dose of bias I'm going to mention 4 holes that probably don't get the recognition they deserve...

4-7 on Sunningdale New.

4 is an uphill 440 yard par 4 which plays into the prevailing wind and is, in my opinion, the hardest hole on either course at Sunningdale.

5 is a 180 yard downhill par 3 and is a picture postcard hole where you have to hit the green.

6 is a reachable dogleg right par 5 with a two tiered green and trouble on all sides. It also offers some stunning views.

7 is a short par 4 with a small green which offers relief after the previous three holes, but it is driveable in the summer.
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Matthew Mollica

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Re: "The finest four consecutive holes on any course in the world"
« Reply #49 on: May 16, 2009, 10:26:38 PM »
Quote from: Mark Bourgeois on May 16, 2009, 07:48:09 PM
Mike and Matt

What if we take the Composite routing that gives us these West holes in order: 6, 7, 10, 11.  6 obviously the same, the questions then are:
do you prefer 7 to 5?
do you prefer 10 to 3?
do you prefer 11 to 4?

I could get behind 10 over 3 and 7 over 5 (that might take a few pots in the clubhouse), but 4 am could roll around and I probably wouldn't take 11 over 4.  Intellectually, 11 tee has a lot to offer, especially relative to 4's flaw and as a mirror to 6's dogleg.  But the 2nd to the 4th: that's one awesome opportunity!

Mark I couldn't agree with you more.

MM
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