How many different courses have you played?

[rob_roy28]

Mike, i love old avon fields. Cut my teeth as a pro working there

[Ty_Webb]

I think I'm in the 160 to 180 or so range. I've played in the following countries:

USA
Mexico
UK (England, Scotland and Wales)
Ireland
France
Spain
Portugal
Australia
so 8 different countries.

Far and away most of mine have been in the UK. I think I've probably played 100 courses there alone. In the US, I've played in Texas, Florida, South Carolina, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Favourites vary by country. In the UK, probably Royal St Georges, Turnberry, Muirfield, Sunningdale, Walton Heath and St Andrews. Turnberry top of that list. In Ireland, Ballybunion and Waterville. In the US and top spot anywhere would be Pine Valley, bar none. Honourable mention to Bethpage Black, Lake of Isles, Merion and the TPC at Sawgrass. Harbour Town is good fun too, although the greens are ridiculously small.

[hitsalittle]

[quote name='FairwayFred' timestamp='1297439901' post='2968394']
Im pretty sure Ive played well over 100 courses though Ive never counted.
My favorite far and away is Sand Hills Golf Club in Mullen, NE.
Honorable mention goes to National Golf Links, Pine Valley, Cypress Point, Shinnecock Hills, Prairie Dunes, Oakmont and Fisher's Island.
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Can't believe I forgot Shinnecock - potentially my favorite...yeesh. would love to get out on sand hills someday...middle of freaking nowhere

[slocagolfer]

I've been fortunate to play Cypress Point too. What a wonderful course! I can't imagine playing a better course. Augusta and Pine Valley (I haven't been to either.) would be wonderful but they don't have the ocean. Someday I'd like to play it again.

[hogans71]

I've got to think its somewhere between 100-125 in 18 states and 9 countries...

Without a doubt, I'd put Chicago Golf Club, Old Head, Pebble Beach, Monterey Peninsula C.C. and Cabo Del Sol(Ocean) as my top five.

While I have numerous other favorites, I think these few most easily come to mind as some I'd play over and over and over...

The Experience at Koele on the island of Lanai
Ballybunion
Stewart Creek up in Canmore, Alberta, Canada
Turnberry
The Old Course
Butler National
Medinah #3

I played Oak Hill when I was around the age of 14- can hardly say I was aware of my surroundings but I'm sure I had fun nonetheless...

[DRD3]

Some people may not recognize this course but i'm from columbus ohio, where jack grew up.. scioto country club is my favorite. thats the course he grew up playing. its absolutely amazing. and rich with history.

[polodinks]

ive only stayed local and maybe went 4 times to orlando to the palmer legends i say 7 courses total

[shotmark]

There are so many great courses out there you owe it to yourselves to play as many as possible.

This doesn't have to be expensive but aim to play at least six courses every year that you haven't played before including one really good one.

Remember though, even the worst courses generally have one or two good holes that are worth the money.

Pesonally, best courses i've played Ganton and Royal Lytham (Open Championship venue) both of which are former Ryder Cup venues.

[wrmiller]

Not sure exactly, probably 75 plus. 13 states and 4 countries outside the U.S.

Most memorable would be Inverness CC in Toledo, and Torrey Pines. Used to play Torrey twice a month, like clockwork when I lived over there.

[mjkampsc]

I voted for the 50-70. I really have no idea, but I imagine it could be getting closer to that 100+ number. My big name courses that I've played are Medinah #3, Olympia Fields, and Kiawah Island Ocean Course. Some lesser known courses that I have played and really liked are Dismal River in Mullen, NE, Arbor Links in Nebraska City, NE and Chicago Highlands which just recently opened.

I loved the Ocean Course, but the condition was sub-par from what I expected. That course is just beautiful.

[isaacbm]

Between 5 and 6 hundred i think...

Some of the best were The Links of North Dakota, Redwood Meadows in Alberta, Oak Valley in the Inland Empire, Minot Country Club North Dakota, Torry pines is good but never in good shape.

I tend to like tree lined courses and anything with perfect greens. A lot of the famous courses I've played seem a little overrated to me but that's just an opinion.

[Rustynuts]

129

Best so far in no particular order,
Jacks Point
Kinloch
Cape Kidnappers

Royal Melbourne
The Heritage

St Andrews
Prestwick

[dan360]

[quote name='mozgolf' timestamp='1297347168' post='2965566']
Just under 100 at last count and about 10 countries, if you count 9 holes on the Ross Sea Ice Shelf in Antartica
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lol the McMurdo CC? Been there done that!

[mozgolf]

[quote name='dan360' timestamp='1297677854' post='2975529']
[quote name='mozgolf' timestamp='1297347168' post='2965566']
Just under 100 at last count and about 10 countries, if you count 9 holes on the Ross Sea Ice Shelf in Antartica
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lol the McMurdo CC? Been there done that!
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haha I was over the hill at the Scott Base Muni

[sabram]

I've played between 575 and 600 courses, 28 US States, Canada, Scotland and England. I used to keep a list of each course including the first date I played it and who I played with. My computer crashed and I lost the list.

 

About five years ago I started collecting logo balls from each course I play. I have logo balls from more than 400 courses I've played in cases in my den and office. I also started photographing courses I've played and have photographed more than 300. I wish I started that earlier. Here's a link to my pix:

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/golfcoursepix/sets/

 

Hard to narrow down just a few favorites... Turnberry Ailsa, Western Gailes, Sunningdale Old, Prestwick, Walton Heath, Ballyneal, Sleepy Hollow, Bethpage Black, Garden City Mens, Merion, Olympic, Wolf Creek, Golden Horseshoe Gold.

 

Here's a link to my favorite public access courses in a few geographic regions where I've played a bunch of courses: Favorite Courses

[Mainlinegolfer]

I've never kept track of the number of different courses I've played. My quick estimate is about 500-600 around the world. (I really don't want to calculate how much time and money I've spent playing golf! lol).

BTW, I also have LOTS of logo balls (mostly top courses/clubs) and want to downsize my collection and liquidate most of them. I would be interested hearing via PM from those interested in acquiring them (could also include 2-3 walnut display stands). Not free, but reasonable. (I don't want to spend a lot of time picking out and/or sorting them). Economies of scale apply.

Favorite golf courses: Obviously a difficult choice, maybe Cypress Point, Pine Valley, Merion, L.A.-North, Riviera, Winged Foot, Royal County Down, Royal Dornoch, Ballybunion, Sunningdale, Walton Heath. I don't know; too many variables and different factors to rank.

In the [b]United States[/b], I've played in 33 states. Around the world I've played:
[b]Europe[/b]
Netherlands
Germany
Belgium
Spain
Portugal
Switzerland
Ireland
Scotland
England
N. Ireland
Luxembourg
France
[b]North America[/b]
USA
Canada
Mexico
Bahamas
Bermuda
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
Domincan Rep
[b]Asia[/b]
Indonesia (Bali)
[b]Africa[/b]
Morocco
[b]South America[/b]
Brazil

[whysguy]

Just back from a quick 4 days in Phoenix, played 9 rounds, adding to my collection of logo golf balls. I have 595 now. Have actually played more courses as I didnt start the collection right away. Prob another 50-100 maybe?
Have them in racks of 25. Try to keep them organized by favorites, but every time I play another really fab course, the trickle down of re-organization is awfull. I think I will put in them into location instead.
Top course, its a toughy.... If I have to pick, Muana Kea, on the big island. But there are so many, Pebble, Tobacco Road, Forest Dunes, Spyglass, I could go on and on.

[upnort]

Going to Oregon in June. My son's a caddy at Bandon Dunes. I'm going to play at least 3 of the courses. I'll hold off judgement on my fav. course until I get back from this expedition! He got to caddy for Pres. Clinton and Vijay in the same foursome a couple years ago.
I'm in the 70+ range as far as courses played.

[shinysticks77]

Columbia Country Club - Bethesda, MD
TPC Avenel (now known as TPC Potomac) - Potomac, MD
Woodmont Country Club (both North and South Courses) - Rockville, MD
Bethesda Country Club - Bethesda, MD
Four Streams Country Club - Poolesville MD
Harbor Town Golf Links - Hilton Head, SC
Pinehurst Nos. 2, 4, 6, 8 - Pinehurst, NC
Raspberry Falls Golf Course - Leesburg, VA (I'm a member there)
The Golf Club at Lansdowne - Lansdowne, VA (both the RTJ Jr. and Norman Courses - Dad and brother are members there)
PB Dye Golf Club - Ijamsville, MD
Worthingon Manor Golf Club - Ijamsville, MD
Whiskey Creek Golf Club
Little Bennett Golf Course - Urbana, MD
Falls Rd. Golf Course - Potomac, MD
Poolesville Golf Course - Poolesvile, MD
Redgate Golf Course - Rockville, MD
1757 Golf Club- Dulles, VA
Baltimore Country Club - Baltimore, MD
Blue Mash Golf Course

[In2Bate]

Chose 100+

My top 5:

Sand Hills GC
Victoria National GC (my home course)
Oakland Hills
The Honors Course
TPC Sawgrass Stadium

[wakeusam]

Im probably at around 13
But Im only 13 years old so ive got plenty of time
My fav so far was Baltimore CC (Five Farms East)
Best conditioning ive ever seen
Still cant figure out why the seniors left there
Total list
PB Dye GC Ijamsville MD
Bulle Rock Havre De Grace MD
Batimore CC Lutherville MD
Tobacco Road Sanford NC
Rivers Edge Shalotte NC
Southbridge Savannah GA
Ruggles Aberdeen MD
Exton Aberdeen MD
Princess Anne CC VA Beach VA
Birdsfoot Freeport PA
Stoughton Acres Butler PA
Greystone Whitehall MD
The Woodlands Windsor Mill MD

[GoStars]

I'm at a fairly modest 50+, mostly in Texas; but also in Florida, Kentucky, and Michigan primarily.

Most notable:
Preston Trails, Dallas TX (an awesome experience on a great course)
Wild Dunes Links (Fazio Course), Isle of Palms, SC
Brookhollow GC, Dallas TX (Tillinghast design)
Boyne Mountain Ross Memorial Course (near Harbor Springs, MI)
Little Traverse Bay Golf Club, (Harbor Springs, MI)
Camp Creek, Panama City FL
Sharkstooth, Santa Rosa Beach, FL