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Wentworth West these days is always different level. Greens on sub air, limited footfall and a huge greenkeeping team.
What was better there compared to Bearwood Lakes and Queenwood?
I think pro courses, particularly in the US, can look flawless but don't underestimate the amount of extra staff brought in, the restrictions to play coming up to the tournament. You also won't often see the walks between tees and greens that always get the most wear. In saying that, the list I gave, first ones in particular, have all excelled when I have been lucky enough to play them. They really did stand out in a way you can only appreciate when you played that level of course. I didn't 'get it' before playing them, I do now.
I would also throw in, it can depend when you play a course. We have a tough spell in the UK from mid October through to late April/mid May where we don't get much growth and it is asking an awful lot for perfection during those times. The best courses still do that, or come mighty close but that comes down to a lot of staff, top eqt etc.
No matter when I’ve played it, the London Club has always been in great condition.
Another worthy mention is forest pines considering the numbers that play there
You can play nearly all the clubs mentioned so far. Only a few you can’t.How about ‘courses in best condition that are accessible to all’ ?
A lot those mentioned are exclusive and do not welcome visitors.
Apologies, I’ve read it again, my mistake, I just got sucked into the Bearwood, Queenwood, JCB discussion, along with mention of The Wisley and Valderamma, correct me if I’m wrong but I don‘t think they are open to green fee players.You can play nearly all the clubs mentioned so far. Only a few you can’t.
Valderamma is but it's about 500 euros with the mandatory caddie. Not worth it imho but more than happy to play it once a year for free ?Apologies, I’ve read it again, my mistake, I just got sucked into the Bearwood, Queenwood, JCB discussion, along with mention of The Wisley and Valderamma, correct me if I’m wrong but I don‘t think they are open to green fee players.
Finca Cortesin is stunning, though it probably helps that very few can afford the green fees.Loch Lomond and Finca Cortesin. Not a blade of grass out of place.
Birkdale was immaculate but I don’t think you can get a links course to be as manicured as a parkland.
On me journey back from Scarborough yesterday we passed Ganton, never knew where it was but heard a few on here rave about it. Just had a peruse on Google maps. ? it looks brutal.
Agreed, Muirfield appears to always to be in great condition.Tbh the best condition course I've ever played be it winter or summer is Muirfield. I don't think you could ever say that had heavy traffic. Last time I played I can't even remember seeing so much as a divot.
We have done work on Ganton.On me journey back from Scarborough yesterday we passed Ganton, never knew where it was but heard a few on here rave about it. Just had a peruse on Google maps. ? it looks brutal.
We have done work on Ganton.
Your right it’s a fantastic golf course if you have your A game ,if not it’s brutal.
Has a dormy house and is a great place to play golf.
You would expect that but what happens when you turn up the week after they have had work on the greensAre all top courses not always in great condition? If I payed more than £50 for a green fee I would expect nothing less than immaculate!