tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post116131547735612517..comments2024-03-18T18:03:15.023-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: The Country Club at BrooklineTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-84109541168163863632019-03-05T10:50:49.304-08:002019-03-05T10:50:49.304-08:00My mother spent most of her life at The Country Cl...My mother spent most of her life at The Country Club. When she passed away, the family gathered from all over the country at The Club for a dinner overlooking the greens after the funeral. Most of us adult cousins piled into her old Ford station wagon (frugal old New Englanders didn't fuss with fancy autos) for the trip to this dinner. Hilariously, we chugged along the drive up to the clubhouse in what was now a smoking and spitting jalopy. <br /><br />As we rounded the oval, ironically the car died right in front of the portico at the front door. So appropriate that it was here her trusty Ford gave up the ghost, having brought her that very spot so many times over the years. Rules were that no cars were to remain there over night but once the power-that-be realized it was Katharine Peabody Brewster's vehicle, The Club graciously allowed it to remain until AAA came to haul it away the following morning.Ellen Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01521334823787565230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-91815222938376122662016-09-21T22:16:11.211-07:002016-09-21T22:16:11.211-07:00I am playing it tomorrow. I have been online for ...I am playing it tomorrow. I have been online for about half an hour looking for a scorecard and all I can find is a picture of a squirrel. I guess I should expect that when googling "The Country Club". Either way, I have lived in Boston my whole life and this will be my first time out there. I've played all over the world and a beautiful fall day in Boston at TCC has all the makings of perfection. If you hear someone screaming FOUR! between 12:15 and 4pm, you'll understand why I signed this, Anonymous.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-36304293951816933702012-06-15T19:57:55.845-07:002012-06-15T19:57:55.845-07:00Good write up, I have played TCC at least 50 times...Good write up, I have played TCC at least 50 times and you nailed it. 27 spectacular holes...they added 500 yards to the Champ course in preparation for the 2013 US Am and a beastly course is now stouter with the additional yardage.<br /><br />My only complaint is that there was not mention of having a Fernando post round. A Fernando is as much a part of the experience as the course.Ghost of Seth Raynornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-4768023463722595972010-11-15T08:52:26.806-08:002010-11-15T08:52:26.806-08:00A very good write-up. I entirely agree with your ...A very good write-up. I entirely agree with your comments about blind shots. I like to think early golf course architects designed their courses like artillery officers choosing defensive positions: High ground with a reverse cambers being the most difficult to hit. It is worth noting that perfect drives on 3rd,4th,6th do not leave blind shots, but the target for your drive is small. For instance on #3, for a view of the green, you've only got a 10x30 yard strip of fairway. Legend has it that Hogan hit this precise spot in each of his rounds in the 1963 US Open (despite high winds).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-50098472235647885252010-10-23T12:51:29.328-07:002010-10-23T12:51:29.328-07:00this golf course is the biggest waste of time i ha...this golf course is the biggest waste of time i have ever spent at a private club! I did not play the "composite" they use for tourneys, but in a word.....BOOOORRRIINNGGGG!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-38935868628248659712010-08-23T14:50:23.943-07:002010-08-23T14:50:23.943-07:00You talk about being privileged (the Harvard stude...You talk about being privileged (the Harvard students). I have not had the privilege to play TCC despite living in Brookline for many years. I do play regularly on the adjecent golf club, the former club of Francis Quimet, Putterham Country Club. When playing this course you get all the good stories about what goes on behind the gates of TCC. Despite not having played the course or know any of the members of TCC, I have great appreciation for the community work TCC management does for the town of Brookline. TCC organizes tournaments for the local teachers, fire fighters and police officer, and allows the local high school varsity team year to use the practice grounds and course in their quest of becoming the next Francis. <br /><br />I can respect the members desire of privacy and exclusive rights to preserve something as fine and delicate, but at the same time still gives back to the community in which the club is situated. This is truly a great club and I hope one day, I get to play it.thomashttp://thornebo@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-79838956130931124192010-07-17T02:46:01.820-07:002010-07-17T02:46:01.820-07:00this course is amazing. i had the chance to not o...this course is amazing. i had the chance to not only play the "main" course but also the composite "open" course (incorporating holes from all three nine hole courses on the grounds). a pity the rankings don't reflect the course all championships are played on?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-25610747759673565182009-09-20T23:44:29.672-07:002009-09-20T23:44:29.672-07:00It is to be noted that the house of Francis Ouimet...It is to be noted that the house of Francis Ouimet still stands just across Clyde St at #246; I'm amazed that the writer failed to mention it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10724209323389484022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-39715534655636721382009-07-22T15:48:34.561-07:002009-07-22T15:48:34.561-07:00Played it last Saturday. Everything you said is 1...Played it last Saturday. Everything you said is 100% correct. Amazing place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-39019073645521016122009-07-03T21:55:21.485-07:002009-07-03T21:55:21.485-07:00さあ、今夏も新たな出会いを経験してみませんか?当サイトは円助交際の逆、つまり女性が男性を円助する『逆...さあ、今夏も新たな出会いを経験してみませんか?当サイトは円助交際の逆、つまり女性が男性を円助する『逆円助交際』を提供します。逆円交際を未経験の方でも気軽に遊べる大人のマッチングシステムです。年齢上限・容姿・経験一切問いません。男性の方は無料で登録して頂けます。貴方も新たな出会いを経験してみませんか逆円助http://new.googlejuku-navi.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-22369743909642370962008-11-10T05:48:00.000-08:002008-11-10T05:48:00.000-08:00This is great info to know.This is great info to know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-83860864140689146542008-05-20T12:05:00.000-07:002008-05-20T12:05:00.000-07:00I just played TCC for the second time (as I played...I just played TCC for the second time (as I played it in the 1980's) and I have to say, the course was absolutely magnificent. The Clyde and the Squirrel make up a very stout 18 holes. The condition was top deck, almost as good as any course can be. It sports firm, true, fast, and small greens. The fairways are exceptional, with turf that creates the most perfect lies, as they feel very fluffy - not tight, making ball striking that much easier. Their rough is very consistent and challenging at 3 to 4" high. Maintenance is certainly as good as it gets at TCC, as I rank it amongst the ten best maintained courses I have ever seen. It really has a tremendous men’s locker room, reeking of history around every corner. It is a wonderful place for dudes to hang out and drink and socialize. The clubhouse is in a separate building and is even more historic. I think the most amazing thing about TCC is all the different things they do, as I will attempt to list them. (Forgive me if I leave something out). Golf (27 holes), tennis, paddle or platform tennis, swimming, skeet shooting, curling, and on their own pond they have figure skating, ice hockey, and fishing. The member who hosted me said they use to have hunting on the grounds, too. Back to the golf, the course is just splendid, with tough and interesting par fours that dominate you during the round. 17 and 18 are amongst the best two back to back par four finishing holes in the world. Their history is incredible, and playing them is downright glorious. It makes you feel very special indeed finishing on those two holes.MacBoubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02390537064301886763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-34313685216062387352007-02-17T12:17:00.000-08:002007-02-17T12:17:00.000-08:00what about the chowder in the clubhouse?what about the chowder in the clubhouse?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com