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It's about competing on the same course under virtually the same conditions as the pro's play. That your playing on a course where the game was invented, the history that surrounds you would be incredible. It's about more than just the score, it's about a love for the game. I'd love to go across the pond and play there. I'd leave now....anyone want to join me and pick up the tab. :biggrin:
 
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most of these courses you speak of are in fantastic shape and have beautiful views. paying up for a golf course that is in great shape is always worth it IMO because i only get to play once a month or so.
 
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that course is no joke. its a lot harder than most courses for casual golfers because it is all forced carry. the tees to the fairways are 200 yards (with 2 foot tall grass in between) and every green is elevated with 6 foot deep bunkers in front. not every course is like that.
 
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I think this is a little strange of a question, but then again I'm a very hardcore golfer.

I would liken this question to asking a baseball fanatic why would it be appealing to do batting practice at Fenway or Yankee Stadium? Aside from these being among the best courses in the world, golf fanatics have watched PGA tour players struggle on these courses for years. And now they have the opportunity to see, appreciate, and maybe even attempt some of what the PGA tour players have done.

I've played a few major courses in Scotland - Carnoustie, Turnberry, & Prestwick. At the time I played these courses (94) I was about a 3 handicap - I shot over 90 at Carnoustie. It was a hellish round and extremely difficult, but it was awesome at the same time. I can recall just about every hole and every shot I had there and this was 14 years ago. I can't recall many other rounds I've played, but over there I remember just about every course - because of the history and it was special.

I think most non-golfers or casual golfers don't appreciate just how good the tour professionals really are. Playing these types of courses, when a person is fortunate enough to get the chance, will give them quite a perspective on the sport.
 
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DA-Bucks;1213482; said:
I think this is a little strange of a question, but then again I'm a very hardcore golfer.

I would liken this question to asking a baseball fanatic why would it be appealing to do batting practice at Fenway or Yankee Stadium? Aside from these being among the best courses in the world, golf fanatics have watched PGA tour players struggle on these courses for years. And now they have the opportunity to see, appreciate, and maybe even attempt some of what the PGA tour players have done.

I've played a few major courses in Scotland - Carnoustie, Turnberry, & Prestwick. At the time I played these courses (94) I was about a 3 handicap - I shot over 90 at Carnoustie. It was a hellish round and extremely difficult, but it was awesome at the same time. I can recall just about every hole and every shot I had there and this was 14 years ago. I can't recall many other rounds I've played, but over there I remember just about every course - because of the history and it was special.

I think most non-golfers or casual golfers don't appreciate just how good the tour professionals really are. Playing these types of courses, when a person is fortunate enough to get the chance, will give them quite a perspective on the sport.
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what if was you getting struck out 3 pitches at Yankee stadium. How fun would that be?
 
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DaytonBuck;1213047; said:
So watching this year British Open or any most major tournaments and seeing the courses the PGA plays I fail to understand the appeal of the average golfer playing them.

I play golf 3 or 4 times a year and I'm certainly not a hardcore player/enthusiast. I get the appeal of playing a course that Tiger Woods, Phil, etc play and realize they grow the roughs out for these events. Playing a course like Royal Birkdale and shooting 50 over par doesn't seem like my idea of fun. What's the appeal for the average golfer to play a course like that or Torrey Pines, Pebble Beach, etc?
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Because you don't get to pitch from the mound at Yankee stadium; or run the football at the 'Shoe; or play some hoops at Boston Garden.

But you can play the very same golf course that Tiger played, and thus realize just how much better the pros are.


sorry, DA Bucks - didn't read the posts. Saying the same thing you said.
(man, you must be really smart!)
 
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Because you don't get to pitch from the mound at Yankee stadium; or run the football at the 'Shoe; or play some hoops at Boston Garden.

But you can play the very same golf course that Tiger played, and thus realize just how much better the pros are.
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Exactly.

Except I already know how much better they are and I have little curiosity if the difference is 65 strokes or 75 strokes.. I would pay a premium just to walk those courses without a club in my hand. And I would be heartbroken if I played Royal Birkdale and didn't find myself in half a dozen pot bunkers.
 
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Thought I might add to this older thread since I just booked a trip for October with four of my buddies. We're playing 5 times over 7 days. Our course rota is as follows:

1. Old Course at St. Andrews
2. Kingsbarns
3. Royal Troon
4. Muirfield
5. Carnoustie

I'm an absolute golf history freek. I love reading about the game in the "old days" and reading about the great old courses of American and the UK/British Isles.
I have a lifetime goal of playing the World's Top 100 (Not USA - but the World) and look forward to crossing these 5 off of my list this fall. The recession has crushed the golf industry abroad - so I have the chance to play these courses at once in a decade prices...I'm jumping on it.
 
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BigWoof31;1457782; said:
Thought I might add to this older thread since I just booked a trip for October with four of my buddies. We're playing 5 times over 7 days. Our course rota is as follows:

1. Old Course at St. Andrews
2. Kingsbarns
3. Royal Troon
4. Muirfield
5. Carnoustie

I'm an absolute golf history freek. I love reading about the game in the "old days" and reading about the great old courses of American and the UK/British Isles.
I have a lifetime goal of playing the World's Top 100 (Not USA - but the World) and look forward to crossing these 5 off of my list this fall. The recession has crushed the golf industry abroad - so I have the chance to play these courses at once in a decade prices...I'm jumping on it.
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I HATE YOU! :wink:

J/K I'd love to play on those courses. Good luck and let us know what it was like to play them.
 
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