I'm the opposite Steve, i thought Leven was better than Lundin, mainly because of those middle holes esp the par 3 up the hill. a nasty experience on that hole.... flashed it bounced off the house at the back of the green
Most overrated golf course you have played.....
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I'm the opposite Steve, i thought Leven was better than Lundin, mainly because of those middle holes esp the par 3 up the hill. a nasty experience on that hole.... flashed it bounced off the house at the back of the green
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Snelly
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I think you are right. More anti-climax than overrated.
My experience wasn't great but that was certainly down to the company I kept on the day.
I also recall being disappointed with the yellow tees of the day now that you mention it. Some of the holes were reduced beyond acceptability. I had forgotten this aspect.
Lovely part of the world of course but if I am in that neck of the woods again, a nice hike up Ben Lomond would be far more preferable than another 18 holes.
3565
Journeyman Pro
Have you been and had a look yet? The 7th is so different and good news for Smiffy, Tom Doak has put a few more bunkers in
No not yet, although I've seen some photos from Stephen Bennett took the other week, and one of them was the 7th, you can actually see the flag now from the tee, the 15th behind the green and that new big bunker that's been discovered which looks amazing. I might go watch The Brabazon there this year tho.
richart
Major Champion
Really surprised with this, as I absolutely loved the New Course. Eden is ok, but not in the same class in my opinion.
yes, most people i know that have played them all all rate the new at the top
The Autumn Wind
Assistant Pro
The most overrated course I've played would be The Ocean Course at Vale do Lobo.
So many bland holes for such an expensive round.
Not a patch on The Royal Course at VdL, which is brilliant and well worth the 180 Euro green fee.
So many bland holes for such an expensive round.
Not a patch on The Royal Course at VdL, which is brilliant and well worth the 180 Euro green fee.
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Deleted member 1418
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Played the Old and New in November - thought they were both fantastic; I wanted to stay for longer and play them again, along with all the other courses in St Andrews!
These kind of threads always amuse me as how do you define overrated? If you want to play a course that is immaculately presented with near enough perfect conditioning to play the game on then the Brabazon and The Grove can hardly ever be called 'overrated'; but if you want the hairs-on-the-back-of-the-neck effect then you'll be disappointed.
Qwerty
Tour Winner
Love the New Course, I've played it several times. I'd say its better than the jubilee by some distance but I've heard some rate the jubilee higher.
Most overrated - it's got to be Royal Liverpool, nothing else comes close.
Most overrated - it's got to be Royal Liverpool, nothing else comes close.
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
Are you referring to Loch Lomond or The Carrick On Loch Lomond?
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
The former
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
The latter isn't any better
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
Despite my criticisms, I loved Loch Lomond. Helped by being about the best weather I've played golf in Scotland for years and playing with a couple of friends.
I'd go back in a heartbeat, given the chance, but would definitely play off different tees.
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
Despite my criticisms, I loved Loch Lomond. Helped by ybeing about the best weather I've played golf in Scotland for years and playing with a couple of friends.
I'd go back in a heartbeat, given the chance, but would definitely play off different tees.
The scenery is stunning but unless it's been a dry summer the course is one long trek in a bog
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
It was fine for us in that regard but I can definitely see how a few holes could go that way in the wet.
SAPCOR1
Journeyman Pro
Used to have a points membership there and in the 35/40 times I played it, probably on a quarter of the times when the course was dry
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
I havent played Leven, but had played Lundin and thought that was overrated.
The first 4/5/6 holes just all felt the same. Some nice holes along the top, but I was underwhelmed overall.
My personal pick is Royal St. Davids.
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richart
Major Champion
Played Lundin in October, and whilst a decent course, I did rather wish I had another round at St Andrews on the New or Jubilee. Probably didn't help that they had put about an inch of sand on the greens the day before we played.
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Struggle with the view that Royal Liverpool is overrated
Concede that it's not as dramatic as some of the other links courses but for me it was a cracking course - each hole just appeared in front of you and was a tough course. It was in fantastic condition and really enjoyed it - preffered it over RSG
Concede that it's not as dramatic as some of the other links courses but for me it was a cracking course - each hole just appeared in front of you and was a tough course. It was in fantastic condition and really enjoyed it - preffered it over RSG
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
TBH I also thought it was a let down after the first time I played it, but having played it 3 times now, I like it more each time I play it.
richart
Major Champion
A playing partner in wet see-through trousers bit me off the course a bit.
I really enjoyed it, and as you say it was in great condition. Despite the weather on the front nine we had a blast there. Would definitely make the drive for another game, just so sad we can never have the same four ball.
