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Posted on 10/26/23 at 8:08 pm to bopper50
Waterwood was tough but fair.
Posted on 10/26/23 at 8:33 pm to GeauxTigers0107
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Latour
The course as originally designed could be a bear before they mowed the native areas back so much. You had to drive it really well and they had that talcum powder sand in the bunkers in the early days as well. #RIP OG LaTour
Posted on 10/26/23 at 8:55 pm to Section102
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Windswept Dunes - North of 30A. Never again.
This!!! I got paired with an older retired man, he kicked my arse up and down that course
I was having a terrible time. 
Posted on 10/27/23 at 6:27 am to lsupride87
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Did you actually use driver and 3 wood
Yes all day. You have to play the right tees, and the fairway widens at that point.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 7:52 am to dpd901
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they had that talcum powder sand in the bunkers in the early days
Yep. Doubled 18 because I think I hit every dang bunker.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 9:15 am to bopper50
The old Lagoon Legend in Panama City, Fl. before the reno. Played it 4 times and when I thought I had a handle on it, boom, triples, doubles come a running. No telling how many balls I lost on that trip. Bluffs from the tips is bad arse as well.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 9:25 am to CoachChappy
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The only time I played it, I shot even. It’s really not that hard
You and I may be the only ones that like that course lol. I play it every summer with my friend that stays on property, our families usually vacation the same week.
It's definitely not fun if you're not hitting it straight, but it is always in outstanding condition and not very crowded. Lush fairways and nice greens. Probably because so many people stay away from it
Posted on 10/27/23 at 9:30 am to bopper50
Okabourne kicks my arse every weekend and I've been playing there for 12 years
I have a lot of days out there where I am striking the ball so well, and really can't think of a shot that I'd want back or do something different, and still shoot 85.
Lowest score ever there was 78 this year and it's the only time I've broken 80 there in 12 years. (I'm a 9 index). I basically had all time highs in FW and GIR hit that round. It's the only way to go low there. You just absolutely cannot miss off the tee. Even some fairway hits leave you no shot to the green (left FW on #12 and #16 the biggest examples)
Hardest part about the course IMO is how hard it is to get up and down for par if you miss greens. You really have to have soft hands around the green and know where to land shots because the greens are so firm and fast, you get so much roll out. And most of your misses end up being short sided, downhill lie to a downhill green, etc
I have a lot of days out there where I am striking the ball so well, and really can't think of a shot that I'd want back or do something different, and still shoot 85.
Lowest score ever there was 78 this year and it's the only time I've broken 80 there in 12 years. (I'm a 9 index). I basically had all time highs in FW and GIR hit that round. It's the only way to go low there. You just absolutely cannot miss off the tee. Even some fairway hits leave you no shot to the green (left FW on #12 and #16 the biggest examples)
Hardest part about the course IMO is how hard it is to get up and down for par if you miss greens. You really have to have soft hands around the green and know where to land shots because the greens are so firm and fast, you get so much roll out. And most of your misses end up being short sided, downhill lie to a downhill green, etc
This post was edited on 10/27/23 at 9:32 am
Posted on 10/27/23 at 9:48 am to llfshoals
1st time I played Tempest in Gladewater/Tyler Texas.
Went by myself and hit so many what I thought were good shots on some blind shots then get up there and can't find my ball. I was frustrated throughout the entire round. Don't even know what I shot. High 80's I'm sure. Highest round of the year.
Next time I went with some guys that had played it before and gave me some tips/yardage advice. Shot 76 from the 1 ups. Was very happy with that round.
Went by myself and hit so many what I thought were good shots on some blind shots then get up there and can't find my ball. I was frustrated throughout the entire round. Don't even know what I shot. High 80's I'm sure. Highest round of the year.
Next time I went with some guys that had played it before and gave me some tips/yardage advice. Shot 76 from the 1 ups. Was very happy with that round.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 11:56 am to iwyLSUiwy
I love Tempest! Great layout and value.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 12:23 pm to Bawpaw
Played Royal Birkdale a month ago. Winds blowing 55mph and rain. This 3 handicap shot a smooth 88. Usually hit wedge or nine iron 150 yards, hit 5 iron and still came up 20 yards short. Caddie said Jordan Speith would shoot 80 today.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 12:50 pm to bopper50
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River Place CC in Austin
I'll vote for River Place CC as well. Miss the fairway by a foot and you're not in the rough, your ball is gone in a damn canyon. I played 18 there coming off of a heater and got absolutely humbled. Ashamed to even try to think back to how many balls I lost there.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 1:19 pm to Cleathecat
I think both courses you mentioned that I’ve played (Walden and Riverplace) are near impossible if you’re playing them for the first time without a good golfer. You have to hit so many tee shots to precise yardages which are blind. Difference is with Walden you’re generally in the trees (sometimes houses) if you miss and Riverplace you’re off a cliff if you miss.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 1:30 pm to Bawpaw
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I love Tempest! Great layout and value.
For sure. It's a little over an hour from me. I've only been a few times but it's a pretty impressive course. The putting green is as good as it gets.
I haven't used it but on the golf now app they'll have deals for $40 green fees. Normally $90.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 3:17 pm to Dawgsontop34
I remember Greg Norman was doing an exhibition at Walden Lake Conroe years ago and he tried to hit that island par 5 in two three times and didn't get there.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 5:58 pm to bopper50
1st stage of Q School was just there and not a single player made birdie on one of the days. Played at a 5.7 scoring average for professional golfers. Insane.
I think it’s a cool view, but a terrible golf hole.
I think it’s a cool view, but a terrible golf hole.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 7:07 pm to Dawgsontop34
Absolutely a brutal hole at Walden with any wind at all.
I remember they had a few Q schools at Waterwood National and it crushed the field. Seems like Freddie Couples got his tour card there.
I remember they had a few Q schools at Waterwood National and it crushed the field. Seems like Freddie Couples got his tour card there.
Posted on 10/27/23 at 7:33 pm to bopper50
Ram Rock at horseshoe bay is my nightmare even though I’ve played it dozens of times
Posted on 10/27/23 at 7:35 pm to Shingo
I forgot about River Place. Diabolical. The Vandergrif HS team plays there
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