re: Golf destination trips

I just got back from this trip and the golf is incredible but it was much hotter in Scottsdale than what we’re used to in Louisiana. Humid or not 110 is hot AF. Loved the trip despite the heat and would go back. Not sure I’d play 36/day again in that heat

You have chosen well, my friend. What an awesome mix of course designs and personalities. The very best of the area and they all have their own vibe. Honestly, it’s the exact courses I would recommend.

Tough choice between Mid Pines and Pine Needle. I think I’d choose Pine Needles. It’s a classic. It’ll be quite a contrast from your morning at Tobacco Road.

Keep trying to play the cradle in the afternoon. Btw, I see folks playing there barefooted with a drink in hand often. As an aside, I played behind the guys from Barstool sports the last time I was there. Great addition to the Pinehurst offerings.

Let me know if you have specific questions about restaurants etc. I know you’re making quite a financial investment and would love to know your impressions of the trip.

Hit em straight!

Play Pine Needles over Mid Pines. Both great tracks but Pine Needles has hosted several women’s opens.

Do dinner one night at Pine Crest Inn.

When I was there, Tobacco Road had limited food options in clubhouse. Bar/restaurant in Mid Pines had good food.

Thanks. We have Needles booked - just wanted to make sure it was the right choice since we can only play one.

Could use two more dinner recs. One has to be on the PH property - comes with the package. The other doesn’t. I’m going to make a reservation at Pinecrest and we already have one at 1895 grill.

I'd eat at the Pinehurst Brewery one night if you don't already have that planned. We also ate at the Sly Fox Pub and Leadmine Whiskey Bar in Southern Pines. Both were solid.

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Bandon is cool and like craft beer, but there are a lot better courses to play.

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Gonna have to disagree on that one.
No I have not been to Dunes Club. I know someone who has played both. Bandon Courses MUCH better.

We do a yearly golf trip at sort of obscure places with some great destinations mixed in.

Myrtle was cancelled this year.

Did Naples last year. Tiburon, Old Corkscrew, Raptor Bay, Fiddlers Creek. Excellent courses and was a ton of fun. Relatively easy to get in and out and find a decent price Air BnB.

Played Pebble this year. Unreal. You need a caddie because I would have read breaks on the green completely opposite of where they told me to aim. What a course. Great ones nearby with Spanish, Poppy, and Spyglass.

Headed to Streamsong at end of Oct and will report back.

Did a Pinehurst trip the year before the last Open down there.

There are a ton of courses in the area. If you wanna drive just a bit, add Tobacco Road to your itinerary. Cool arse golf course and not far from Pinehurst.

We play down there during the winter when the rates are low and much less crowded.

Was wanting to play just a single round at Tobacco Road, but their rate right now is around $175. Nawwwww.

You are right. The course they played yesterday (Payne’s Valley) and the one Phil played at his 1st senior event (Ozark National) looks awesome. Is definitely a near future trip.