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Review: The Oaks Golf Club

August 12, 2016

The Oaks is one of the better public courses in Mississippi and offers conditioning and prices that can’t be beat. Anybody visiting the Biloxi-Gulport-Slidell area should keep an eye out for this course. … More Review: The Oaks Golf Club

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The opposite of a diamond in the rough, Poxabogue Golf Center is one of the lone public options in the Hamptons surrounded by giants Shinny, National, and Maidstone. Designed by Alfred Tull in 1962, this 9-hole Muni features three short par fours and six par threes. Locals swear by it but I can’t say I share their enthusiasm given the course’s cramped feel and rough conditioning. Perhaps this is a good place for beginners to learn the game, however. Course played #252

On a return visit to CC of Scranton this summer, I had the chance to check out the Club’s 9-hole Falls Course as well. A 1988 addition by Michael Hurdzan, this nine is tighter and more modern feeling than the famous Old Course with much easier greens. The two courses feel very different, but this is arguably a good thing as it gives members a nice contrast. Here are some pictures from the round, including my favorite on the course, the par 3 8th Lion’s Mouth. A solid extra course for members and worth a guest’s time after a round on the Old Course. Course played #240

Was fortunate to snag a last minute tee time at Bethpage Black last week in absolutely beautiful November weather and the course really showed off as it always does. I understand the critiques of the course (straightforward greens, no short par 4, weak closer, etc) but always find myself having an absolute blast here. No matter how many great courses I see, Bethpage always holds a special place in my heart. This was my fourth visit and the course again demonstrated its difficulty albeit fairness. Once again, I am always struck by how the easiness in the course is pretty much all found on the first 8 holes and the remaining 10 are literally survival mode holes. Can’t wait to get back!

Great River Golf Club - Milford, CT (Tom Fazio, 2001)

The par 5 7th hole is another highlight at Cabot Cliffs. At 589 yards, this is the longest hole on the course and a fairly deserving number 1 handicap. As you can see in the first picture, this teeshot is quite intimidating playing uphill over water with a significant forced carry. Once on the fairway, this hole turns right and is a true 3-shot marathon. I really like how uneven this fairway is, yielding some tough lies. The second picture shows the approach which plays to a right-to-left sloping green defended by two deep bunkers short.

A few shots of the 5th hole, my favorite hole at Cabot Cliffs. This wonderful Cape par 4 sits on the southernmost tip of the course and takes you back to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This hole is visually mesmerizing and features plenty of options for the golfer off the tee. A giant bunker sits just short right of a Redan-like green at the end. This hole is so much fun and is one of my favorite holes anywhere.

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