Top 5 Courses You Have Played

[JKreborn]

On 7/24/2025 at 6:39 AM, Chanceman said:

A hot list. Why not put them in order of your enjoyment not just which is “best”?

I can do that, but it probably won't yield the results you are expecting. If forced to discuss enjoyment, I'll pick them in the order of number of plays:

 

CPC

PV

TOC

 

Being fortunate to have 20 plus on CPC, a dozen or so on PV and close to 10 on TOC, each round adds to the understanding and enjoyment.

 

 

[TBD203]

8 hours ago, JKreborn said:

I can do that, but it probably won't yield the results you are expecting. If forced to discuss enjoyment, I'll pick them in the order of number of plays:

 

CPC

PV

TOC

 

Being fortunate to have 20 plus on CPC, a dozen or so on PV and close to 10 on TOC, each round adds to the understanding and enjoyment.

 

 

Going for #4 on PV Tuesday, I can only agree with you. Originally I thought it might lose it's shine after the first few rounds but I find myself giddy every time I go back.

[jamesbraidego]

Muirfield

Merion

TOC

Royal St. Georges

Winged Foot West

 

HM: Cal Club

Edited July 26 by jamesbraidego

[Chanceman]

On 7/26/2025 at 1:25 PM, JKreborn said:

I can do that, but it probably won't yield the results you are expecting. If forced to discuss enjoyment, I'll pick them in the order of number of plays:

 

CPC

PV

TOC

 

Being fortunate to have 20 plus on CPC, a dozen or so on PV and close to 10 on TOC, each round adds to the understanding and enjoyment.

 

 

Very good, thanks. And I agree that a good course just grows on you with each round as you get to understand the nuances. 

[qs26]

On 7/25/2025 at 11:25 PM, JKreborn said:

 

Being fortunate to have 20 plus on CPC, a dozen or so on PV and close to 10 on TOC, each round adds to the understanding and enjoyment.

Can agree to this, especially with TOC, have been lucky enough to have played it 76 times in the past year and every single time you find something new and makes it better

[JKreborn]

23 hours ago, qs26 said:

Can agree to this, especially with TOC, have been lucky enough to have played it 76 times in the past year and every single time you find something new and makes it better

Obviously, a Links Trust ticket holder. Will you be around for the Town Match this year?

[qs26]

2 hours ago, JKreborn said:

Obviously, a Links Trust ticket holder. Will you be around for the Town Match this year?

Sadly, I'm no longer a ticket holder as of August 31st due to not having status within the university anymore. Would have loved to have been given the chance to play the town match, but could potentially go through SAGC or New Club in the future. As my ticket is no longer valid gotta wait out the 12 years they're saying for the waitlist now. 

[JKreborn]

16 hours ago, qs26 said:

Sadly, I'm no longer a ticket holder as of August 31st due to not having status within the university anymore. Would have loved to have been given the chance to play the town match, but could potentially go through SAGC or New Club in the future. As my ticket is no longer valid gotta wait out the 12 years they're saying for the waitlist now. 

I've played with students before on TOC and other Links Trust courses. Such a great deal. Sorry that has come to an end.

[JKreborn]

On 7/24/2025 at 1:52 PM, StoutKing said:

That's basically just parroting what the lists say.  I prefer other courses to those

Let's hear them!

 

"The lists" have some consensus towards the top. I tend to agree. I listed my "top" of the "list" courses. Happy to share some of my "top" fun, under the radar etc. courses as this evolves.

[BENNYSUPREME]

1. Cascata

2. Manele Golf Course

3. Kapalua

4. Muana Kea

5. Paako Ridge

 

Honorable mentions:

1. TPC Sawgrass

2. Broadmooor

3. Wildhorse

4.TPC San Antonio  Torrey Pines South Course

5. Wolf Creek

Edited July 31 by BENNYSUPREME

[StoutKing]

On 7/30/2025 at 1:29 PM, JKreborn said:

Let's hear them!

 

"The lists" have some consensus towards the top. I tend to agree. I listed my "top" of the "list" courses. Happy to share some of my "top" fun, under the radar etc. courses as this evolves.

Your list is excellent of course.  Here is my current top 5, which changes often:

 

CP

Dornoch

TOC

LACC N

RM

 

And here are five enjoyable courses for fun:

 

Addington

U Mich

Rustic Canyon

Chambers Bay

Pasa

 

[vollrathian]

Not in specific order

 

Kiawah Island - Ocean Course

Augusta National

TPC Sawgrass

Sunningdale Old Course

Kapalua Plantation Course

[JKreborn]

14 hours ago, StoutKing said:

 

 

And here are five enjoyable courses for fun:

 

Addington

U Mich

Rustic Canyon

Chambers Bay

Pasa

 

 

Well done on the fun, particularly Rustic. For me it's hard not to think of Discovery properties when talking fun. What's not to like? Solid if not truly special Fazio golf courses, plus the non-golf related amenities. Two of my favorites in this category:

 

Kukio

Silo Ridge

 

In the Discovery model but different companies:

 

Bluejack National

Twin Dolphin

 

And one more that I find a lot of fun to play:

 

Nanea

 

 

Edited August 1 by JKreborn

[JKreborn]

So many of the top five, at least in the U.S. are exclusive privates. That makes it hard to enjoy the experience sometimes if not a member, or playing with a member. How about this category? Top five treated well when playing unaccompanied.

 

I'm trying to factor course quality as well here. I'll pick:

 

Chicago Golf; maybe it's the small membership so when you get there, everyone wants to know who sent you. Running into Bill Shean on the first tee and hearing the hearty "welcome" with the handshake.

 

Cypress Point; caveat, one must be staying in the clubhouse to get this experience.

 

Bel Air: They don't really do unaccompanied, but the members are so keen to share they will set you up with another member and they treat everyone on property great. (I picked this one as a contrast to LACC)

 

Rock Creek Cattle: I've done it both ways. I can't say I noticed any difference in how I was treated between the two.

 

Brambles: What a great crew up there. Felt Like a member all day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 1 by JKreborn

[carrera]

Interesting post, @JKreborn .  A few of the places listed by you have been pointed out for the OPPOSITE experience for unaccompanied (but sponsored, I assume) guests by someone I know.  Glad to hear that you had a great experience at those places.