While not quite the “Eighth wonder of the golf world” as Rees Jones likes to say, Cascata is a great public course just outside Las Vegas featuring a memorable layout, tremendous visuals, and a very upscale experience overall. It isn’t cheap but it’s cheaper than Shadow Creek and should be strongly considered by all those planning to golf in Vegas. … More Review: Cascata Golf Club
Better than its private sister, Lake of Isles North is a difficult and beautiful test of golf featuring several memorable holes. It is the best public option in Connecticut and one of my highest recommendations in New England. … More Review: Lake of Isles (North Course)
Featuring world-class facilities and amenities, the exclusive and tranquil Golf Club at Briar’s Creek also possesses a fantastic low-country golf course that just might be Rees Jones’ best original work. If you’re able to access it, this is definitely a course to play for all those traveling to Kiawah/Charleston. … More Review: The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek
The history, atmosphere, and amenities at the The (original) Country Club are second to pretty much no one, while the excellent parkland design provides an engaging routing with plenty of variety and standout holes. As length renders many classic courses obsolete, the strategic bunkering and tiny greens here make this a true championship venue that has withstood the test of time. This goes without saying, but an invitation to this ultra-exclusive Club is still one of the most cherished in American golf – just as it’s been for over a century. … More Review: The Country Club (Clyde/Squirrel)
Although Quaker Ridge keeps a low-profile, those who have been fortunate to experience it firsthand know it is very well-deserving of its Top 100 status and is undoubtedly one of the best parkland designs in America. Characterized by numerous strong par fours, impeccable conditioning, and several unique quirks, I can’t say enough positive things about Quaker Ridge. This is a course I could play for the rest of my life and never tire of. … More Review: Quaker Ridge Golf Club
Blackstone National is one of the better public courses in New England and one I’d recommend in the area, but ultimately falls into too many of the same Rees Jones pitfalls as his other New England courses – bland, treelined holes too demanding tee-to-green for the average golfer yet at the same time too unimaginative around the greens. … More Review: Blackstone National Golf Club
Simply put, Bethpage Black is one of the best pure course designs in the world. The history, conditioning, and name recognition more than make up for lackluster amenities, and I found the course much more playable than people give it credit. Every serious golfer should experience the Black at least once in their lifetime. … More Review: Bethpage State Park Golf Course – Black Course
With panoramic views of Lake Canandaigua and the surrounding hills, Bristol Harbour is a fun and interesting design and is one of the best public courses in Upstate New York. I highly recommend this course to those in the region. … More Review: Bristol Harbour Golf Club
Course Name: Pinehills Golf Club (Jones Course) Designer: Rees Jones/Steve Weisser (2001) Location: Plymouth, Massachusetts History: Opened in 2001, this course shares a clubhouse with another superb course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This region is steeped in golfing excellence as the super-exclusive internationally-acclaimed Old Sandwich is just a mile down the road. The two courses at Pinehills … More Review: Pinehills Golf Club (Jones Course)
Although conditioning and aesthetics are very strong, Lake of Isles South’s design fails to deliver and is a perfect example of the overly penal golf architecture that plagued the early 2000’s. Certainly play this course if you get the opportunity, but don’t be surprised if your score suffers with all these forced carries and hazards. … More Review: Lake of Isles (South Course)
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