Aronimink Golf Club

6,521 yards, 130 slope from the Blues There were lots of memories here before I even set foot on the First tee. My wife was seven months pregnant with our first but felt up for going to the AT&T when it was hosted here. We both weren't expecting all the hills and at some point, … Continue reading Aronimink Golf Club →

Oakland Hills South

6,833 yards, 137 slope from the Blues "At least we know the PrecisionAire works." The relentless rain poured the entire time. Two rain jackets and three sets of gloves later, at some point I just accepted I would be soaked the rest of the round. Every step was a slosh of water from the shoe. … Continue reading Oakland Hills South →

York Golf & Tennis Club

6,333 yards, 126 slope from the Blues In York, Maine, YGTC is alongside the York River that runs to the nearby York Harbor, with York Middle School nearby and down the road from the Old York Historical Society. There is no mistaking the course is of York. The Atlantic is close but for someone who … Continue reading York Golf & Tennis Club →

Essex County Club

6,555 yards, 135 slope from the Blues In Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, Essex County Club resides in quiet dignity. The road in leads past the tennis courts and then, standing almost at attention, the courtly clubhouse. There was a stoic regality that took hold as soon as I drove in yet never felt inaccessible or intimidating. It … Continue reading Essex County Club →

Gulph Mills Golf Club

6,222 yards, 136 slope from the White tees Golfadelphia is only one guy. I'm ok admitting there's a ton I still don't know about the universe, about course design and even about golf courses 15 minutes from my front door. Gulph Mills falls into that category, or at least it did up until a few … Continue reading Gulph Mills Golf Club →

Bedford Springs Old Course

6,446 yards, 137 Slope from the Ross tees Bedford Springs is generally in southwestern Pennsylvania, midway between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Nestled in the Cumberland Valley among with the Allegheny Mountains, the mineral springs have attracted mankind to the area since the dawn of time. Historically, the resort rose to prominence in the early 1800's and … Continue reading Bedford Springs Old Course →

Country Club of York

6,359 yards, 130 Slope from the White Tees The Philadelphia golf scene is a solid one. One reason for this is the abundance of brilliance throughout the area by Donald Ross and William Flynn. Indeed, their designs dominate the landscape, taking advantage of the rolling hills in their own distinct styles. In fact, Country Club … Continue reading Country Club of York →

Pine Needles

6,435 yards, 129 from the Ross tees In Southern Pines, Pine Needles was conceived and devised as the popularity of Mid-Pines blossomed. Intended to accommodate residential sites as well as a hotel, the course was intended to manage overflow from the Pinehurst resort and a second eighteen was part of that plan. Construction began in … Continue reading Pine Needles →

Mid-Pines Golf Course

6,166 yards, 128 slope from the White tees In Southern Pines and opening in 1924, it was the first private club in Moore County. Donald Ross was involved in selecting the land for the course, which he did because of its rolling nature and its protection from prevailing winds. While Number 2 was crafted for … Continue reading Mid-Pines Golf Course →

Southern Pines Golf Club

6,354 yards, 129 slope from the Blues Just about 15 minutes down the road from Pinehurst in Southern Pines of all places is Southern Pines Golf Club. Originally a nine hole course built in 1906, Donald Ross expanded it to eighteen holes and made a lot of other changes in 1914. An additional nine holes … Continue reading Southern Pines Golf Club →