Tag Archives: Course Review

A Day At Oakmont, As Good As It Gets

Posted on October 18, 2020 by shutfacegolf

Three Years In The Works I think I was first invited to play Oakmont over three years ago. My friends of 20 years became friendly with a member and the opportunity to play seemed inevitable. But life’s funny in how … Continue reading →

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Course Review: Arcadia Bluffs (Bluffs)

Posted on April 14, 2018 by shutfacegolf

Arcadia Bluffs (The Bluffs Course) – Arcadia, MI (Architects: Warren Henderson and Rick Smith – 1999) Background In 1999 the Northern Michigan golf landscape changed dramatically when the brash, bold, and eye-popping Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course debuted to the golfing … Continue reading →

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Its John Deere Week, You Know What That Means…

Posted on July 10, 2017 by shutfacegolf

It Means I’m Re-Blogging My TPC John Deere Course Review An oldie but a goodie, here’s my 2013 post reviewing my trip to TPC Deere Run in 2009. Enjoy.  

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Kapalua Time Redux

Posted on January 3, 2016 by shutfacegolf

A Traditional Tradition There’s no golf on today, the Tournament of Champions starts this week, and that means its time for me to re-post my now two year old course review of Kapalua’s Plantation course. Bottom line, the place is … Continue reading →

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Course Review: TPC Deere Run

Posted on July 7, 2015 by shutfacegolf

It Is That Time Of Year Yes, ’tis John Deere week. Which means my annual post reviewing TPC Deere Run must be regurgitated to you. Do what you like with it. I’m just going to put it out there, if … Continue reading →

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Course Review: Erin Hills

Posted on December 20, 2014 by shutfacegolf

Erin Hills – Erin, WI (Architects: Michael Hurdzan, Dana Fry, & Ron Whitten) Background Bob Lang made millions selling greeting cards and then turned his passion to golf later in life. More specifically, he wanted to build a golf course that … Continue reading →

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Course Review: Lawsonia (Links Course)

Posted on November 28, 2014 by shutfacegolf

Lawsonia (Links Course) – Green Lake, WI (Architect: William Langford) Background Golfers travel by the thousands into the great state of Wisconsin to play golf at Lake Geneva, near Kohler, and at Erin Hills. Those are the destination resorts and courses that make the … Continue reading →

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Course Review: Whistling Straits (Straits Course)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by shutfacegolf

Whistling Straits (Straits Course) – Kohler, WI (Architect: Pete Dye) Background While there are other tracks to play in Kohler, Pete Dye’s Straits Course is the money maker that everyone comes to see at Whistling Straits. The former airfield called Camp … Continue reading →

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Course Review: Torrey Pines (South)

Posted on January 22, 2014 by shutfacegolf

Torrey Pines(South Course) – La Jolla, CA (Architects: William P. Bell/Rees Jones re-design) Background The San Diego, California area has always been known for its military presence, and during World War II the land that both Torrey Pines Golf Courses … Continue reading →

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Course Review: Harbor Shores

Posted on December 19, 2013 by shutfacegolf

Harbor Shores Golf Course – Benton Harbor, MI (Architect: Jack Nicklaus) Background Less than 90 miles from Chicago resting on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan, Jack Nicklaus was hired to design a golf course that would someday host major … Continue reading →

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