re: Pinehurst trip......wow it really does live up to the hype

It was strictly golf and a small break for food for Thursday and Friday. Saturday and Sunday were a bit more relaxing as we didn't have to rush around and shite.

If you can swing it, play #2 and #4. #2 is a US Open host site for a reason. You may not get all the spectacular views as some of the other courses, but playing those greens is the most fun I've had playing golf in a while. There's something about being a a couple steps off the green or having a 20 foot birdie putt with very real potential to not be on the green after that shot. And better yet, probably a greenside bunker. It just makes you focus and think about every shot. Also - if you do play get a caddie. Walking a course without worrying about your clubs, the yardage or where to line up your putt makes the experience significantly better. Truly a great experience.

Now #4 - an absolutely beautiful course.

Pine Needles and #9 were the two courses I would not play again. Pine Needles was fun but just wasn't memorable for me. And at $200+ a green fee - I will skip when I go back. #2, #4 #8 and Tobacco I cannot recommend enough.