re: Name a Course that beat you down even though you were playing your best at the time.

Edgewood in Tahoe has kicked my arse many times. I've been going with our group (24-32 players) for 7 years and we play it 3 times every trip.

My index is 14.5, but when I miss the fairway or get in the traps, my score shoots up like a rocket. First round this year, I missed the fairway only twice, but I ended up in the sand on 12 holes and their sand isn't the same as Houston. Shot 96... next day felt like I didn't hit the ball near as well, but was in only 2 traps and shot 89... last year I shot 105 and 88... crazy (we play 2 man scramble for 3rd day)

But I'll go every year that I'm able as the group is so much fun, and the views are spectacular!