Most Overrated Course

[Thunder Dan]

Since my post last year, I played Streamsong Blue and I would have to add that to the list. Not a bad course but nothing to gush about. I wouldn't call it a great experience though which is why I won't go back.

 

Yeah both Streamsongs are blah. They both pretty much mix together. There are 3-4 memorable holes between the 36 holes. It's a perfect getaway in the winter but nothing more

[ethanshapiro]

Half Moon Bay's Old Course was bland until the finishing hole. The Ocean was spectacular, though.

I loved my experience at Pebble Beach. One of the best experiences ever. However, the design of the course on holes not #6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18 was a bit underwhelming. If you showed me the second hole, per se, and told me it was $500 to play this course I wouldn't believe you. Don't get me wrong, it was in great shape due to the amount of play and it is a truly amazing place, but I felt myself needing to remind myself that I was at Pebble Beach on the few inland holes.

I actually really enjoyed Trump National Doral, unlike most of the other commenters.

[EKELLY]

Since my post last year, I played Streamsong Blue and I would have to add that to the list. Not a bad course but nothing to gush about. I wouldn't call it a great experience though which is why I won't go back.

 

Yeah both Streamsongs are blah. They both pretty much mix together. There are 3-4 memorable holes between the 36 holes. It's a perfect getaway in the winter but nothing more

Can you enlighten me as to a "good" golfing experience? I've been everywhere notable, and have NEVER been blown away, even St. Andrew's......Just curious. I thought Bandon was great, my buddies weren't impressed........To each his own!....LOL

[MyShortGameSucks]

Has anyone nominated East Lake in Atlanta yet? Great greens but except for the last 4 holes the layout is less than inspiring.

[shotmark]

I recently played Lindrick (South Yorkshire, England) which was a Ryder Cup venue in the 50's. Very average course living on past glory.

[saggysag]

tpc scottsdale - --very bla

[Roadking2003]

I've always felt Cog Hill #4 was overrated.

 

I agree. Not one memorable hole.

[Roadking2003]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

[teejaywhy]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

 

Buh bye

 

[Sir Larry Wildman]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

 

"Ruined" and "worthless". Wow.

[duffer987]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

 

What part of the restoration is it that has led to it now being ruined and worthless?

[wrbush31]

I've always felt Cog Hill #4 was overrated.

 

I agree. Not one memorable hole.

 

While I'm willing to agree this course is highly overrated, saying there isn't one memorable hole is completely untrue.

[Pete1976]

Easy: SPYGLASS HILLS. Two interesting holes in the dunes and then it's basically Poppy Hills II through the woods. Will never go back.

Really? Must be played a few times to really appreciate it but a classic, al be it brutal course. But to each their own.

[Pete1976]

I've always felt Cog Hill #4 was overrated. So better question, what do you feel is a great course?

 

This.

 

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

[cclements]

Top 3

 

Trump Doral Blue Monster (renovations improved it, but so blah) after awhile the whole fairway and green with rolled edges into the water gets old. I actually preferred the Red Tiger. Silver Fox was still under construction when I played.

Trump LA: More good shots rewarded with poor lies/problems than any course I have ever played

Whistling Straits (Dare I say it this week) Probably one of the worst conditioned courses I have paid so much to play. If I could get out to play it this week I might feel differently. layout and design was amazing.

 

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

 

My first thought was that #2 is one of the most overrated.... now that being said, it is still a fantastic course - just not deserving of the price tag, and the jacked up rankings.

 

Conversely many on here have listed Whistling Straits as one of the most over rated, but I couldn't disagree more. The Straits is a great track. A test? Sure it is. Unfair? Not at all. I've certainly gotten the good side of the course never posting a score above 78... but last year, just days after the PGA I posted a 75, and the locals told me that very few holes had been cut back since the Sunday. I've played some fantastic courses, and in my opinion it is right there with the best of them.

 

Another excellent course that I feel is overrated is, dare I say it, Pebble Beach. Location is super, and there are some great holes... but best public course in the US? $500+ green fees? I don't know. As with #2, Pebble has history on it's side. Would I play there again? In a heart beat. I love it every time I'm there...but for me there is no denying that it is generally well overrated.

[UCBananaboy]

Wolf creek in Mesquite, NV. Its a beautiful course to look at, I just did not enjoy my round at all. Very gimmicky

 

Completely agree. Wrote a review recently. $200 and the green conditions were average muni. Grown out and bumpy. Layout was VERY gimmicky. Good for 4-6 holes. Not 18.

 

That uphill par 3 is like 40 ft elevation... What's the point of hitting 175 up into a green you cannot see??

 

When did you play it?

 

I played it in April of 2015 and absolutely loved it. It is easily one of my top 3 most memorable rounds and I'm itching to get back there. The course was in great condition then, but I can imagine that it may get beat up a bit from the desert heat in the summer.

[QMany]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

Funny, I want to go only because of the restoration. I had no interest before.

[fore_life]

All of the scottsdale courses, and scottsdale in general.

Great thread. Up to this point, I really enjoyed the discussion.

 

Do you disagree?

[cclements]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

Funny, I want to go only because of the restoration. I had no interest before.

 

In my opinion it's a better course after the restoration... Back to its Sandhills roots.

 

They say you can't lose balls on #2... But that couldn't be further from the truth... As with other courses in the Pinehurst area, that wire grass seemingly devours balls, never to be found again. Too many times have I hit what I thought was a borderline perfect shot, only to find the ball has vanished. It's turned 70's to 80's... But that's really just my fault.

[Thunder Dan]

Since my post last year, I played Streamsong Blue and I would have to add that to the list. Not a bad course but nothing to gush about. I wouldn't call it a great experience though which is why I won't go back.

 

Yeah both Streamsongs are blah. They both pretty much mix together. There are 3-4 memorable holes between the 36 holes. It's a perfect getaway in the winter but nothing more

Can you enlighten me as to a "good" golfing experience? I've been everywhere notable, and have NEVER been blown away, even St. Andrew's......Just curious. I thought Bandon was great, my buddies weren't impressed........To each his own!....LOL

 

Erin Hills is one hell of an experience. I loved every second of it. I can't wait to get back this year. I was sad walking up 18 that it was over. It's very similar to Streamsong in that it's packaged as "pure golf"

 

 

Streamsong was just alright. Like I said, I only remember like 3 or 4 holes, the rest are all pretty much the same. Maybe it's how both courses look exactly line one another.

[thurmdiesel]

Wolf creek in Mesquite, NV. Its a beautiful course to look at, I just did not enjoy my round at all. Very gimmicky

I have to disagree with you here as I was extremely impressed with the course and conditions. Nothing but dessert in sight minus the golf course and HUGE elevation changes all 18. I couldn't believe someone could even design a course in that location. Plus you get to watch skydivers coming down with a school being right next to the course.

 

So, your argument against a guy who called the course gimmicky is to talk about wild elevation changes and skydivers? Not to mention ice cream and cake as far as the eye can see...

 

Dormie Club gets my vote for most overrated among well-known courses I've played. A good course no doubt, but it gets pretty sloggish from 7-13 and I just don't love playing it as a result. The ebb and flow of the holes feels off - even though I like all the holes in concept, the course overall feels weaker than the sum of its parts.

[JD3]

Muirfield in Ohio

[knock it close]

I also thought Pinehurst #2 was overrated. I played it last year, it was nice and fun to play, but I doubt I'd drop another $500 to play it. I didn't feel like it was that memorable. Whereas I played Whistling Straits and kept looking around and couldn't believe I was in Wisconsin. Some of the views at that place were incredible.

 

Played Doral last year... it's overrated for a $495 price tag that's for sure.

 

Pinehurst #2 was overrated before Crenshaw ruined it. Now it's worthless and I'll never go back.

Funny, I want to go only because of the restoration. I had no interest before.

 

In my opinion it's a better course after the restoration... Back to its Sandhills roots.

 

They say you can't lose balls on #2... But that couldn't be further from the truth... As with other courses in the Pinehurst area, that wire grass seemingly devours balls, never to be found again. Too many times have I hit what I thought was a borderline perfect shot, only to find the ball has vanished. It's turned 70's to 80's... But that's really just my fault.

I agree I haven't played it but I am far more intrigued now. Something about the old wall to wall green in that area just didn't seem right, also I'm a sucker for the C&C look.

[DoubleorQuits]

I think Pinehurst No. 2 is terrific and a very solid course. I do get the idea that many people believe it is "overrated" when cost comes into the equation.

 

Not a big fan of Dormie Club, some good holes but I would rather spend my time at Pine Needles/Mid Pines or Southern Pines.

[2putttom]

Since my post last year, I played Streamsong Blue and I would have to add that to the list. Not a bad course but nothing to gush about. I wouldn't call it a great experience though which is why I won't go back.

 

Yeah both Streamsongs are blah. They both pretty much mix together. There are 3-4 memorable holes between the 36 holes. It's a perfect getaway in the winter but nothing more

Well this was as disappointing as watching my chihuahua trying to mount the neighbors Saint Benard.

[jptruck]

Easy: SPYGLASS HILLS. Two interesting holes in the dunes and then it's basically Poppy Hills II through the woods. Will never go back.

Really? Must be played a few times to really appreciate it but a classic, al be it brutal course. But to each their own.

 

Pass. For $350 i'd rather go whale watching.

[duffer987]

Easy: SPYGLASS HILLS. Two interesting holes in the dunes and then it's basically Poppy Hills II through the woods. Will never go back.

Really? Must be played a few times to really appreciate it but a classic, al be it brutal course. But to each their own.

 

Pass. For $350 i'd rather go whale watching.

 

Or if you still want to play fun, challenging, inland - yet near the ocean - golf in/near Monterey, you can play Poppy, Bayonet, Blackhorse, and Pasatiempo, and have a good chunk of change left.

[HighSpeedScene]

Since my post last year, I played Streamsong Blue and I would have to add that to the list. Not a bad course but nothing to gush about. I wouldn't call it a great experience though which is why I won't go back.

 

Yeah both Streamsongs are blah. They both pretty much mix together. There are 3-4 memorable holes between the 36 holes. It's a perfect getaway in the winter but nothing more

Well this was as disappointing as watching my chihuahua trying to mount the neighbors Saint Benard.

.

 

I will gift you $5 to change that font brother

[birdie_hunter]

Wolf creek in Mesquite, NV. Its a beautiful course to look at, I just did not enjoy my round at all. Very gimmicky

I have to disagree with you here as I was extremely impressed with the course and conditions. Nothing but dessert in sight minus the golf course and HUGE elevation changes all 18. I couldn't believe someone could even design a course in that location. Plus you get to watch skydivers coming down with a school being right next to the course.

 

So, your argument against a guy who called the course gimmicky is to talk about wild elevation changes and skydivers? Not to mention ice cream and cake as far as the eye can see...

 

Dormie Club gets my vote for most overrated among well-known courses I've played. A good course no doubt, but it gets pretty sloggish from 7-13 and I just don't love playing it as a result. The ebb and flow of the holes feels off - even though I like all the holes in concept, the course overall feels weaker than the sum of its parts.

 

Since mountain courses are my favorite type of course...um, yeah I will mention elevation changes. An east coaster going to a Nevada course is expecting flat desert and gets something completely different; and it is natural for the most part. If you prefer flat courses this is not for you but I consider flat to equal BORING.

 

I like challenges and the course is extremely hard. Why UCbananaboy didn't like it is beyond me but to each there own. He mentioned the uphill par 3 which is hard but forgot to mention the 3-4 downhill par 3's which are extremely beautiful with streams and flower beds.

 

I mentioned sky divers because how often do you honestly see this. Does this make the course "gimmicky?" I thought it was just a rare sight on a golf course. Sorry if they would be too distracting for you but I'm guessing you also consider the grass growing to be too loud.

[Texsport]

every time I see one of these lengthy course opinion threads I always wonder how many opinion givers played the courses from the championship tees!

 

Very few, if any, courses play similarly from the different tees.

 

If you aren't playing from the back, you aren't playing the whole course!

 

Texsport