tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post3845386175095958564..comments2024-03-18T18:03:15.023-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: A Mulligan at Fishers IslandTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-53585682355936485462018-08-28T19:52:01.952-07:002018-08-28T19:52:01.952-07:00First off, it's not a punchbowl, it's an A...First off, it's not a punchbowl, it's an Alps. Get your Template holes right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-75975393407016175652018-05-21T11:33:11.377-07:002018-05-21T11:33:11.377-07:00How ironic tha the cover of your book has what ima...How ironic tha the cover of your book has what image? The iconic view from none other than Fisher's 4th.........The Punchbowl on F.I. - one of the greatest holes on the planet. Bar none. Now, you just need to get on board with the fact that their Redan, Road, and Cape holes are of exceptional quality, like most all of the others. macboubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445289394185618503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-40195307238092637972015-07-21T10:18:17.514-07:002015-07-21T10:18:17.514-07:00I have played fishers many times. I would tend to ...I have played fishers many times. I would tend to agree with this review of the course however the more I play it the more I like it. The one aspect that tends to be forgotten is how good the green complexes at FI are. They are phenomenal. I do agree that Fishers has its fair share of "boring holes" and I am not sure if it deserves the place it holds as far as rankings go. I have played many of the top 100 courses and have not played a better hole than the 4th at Fishers Island. I cannot imagine a better golf hole anywhere on the planet. In my opinion Misquamicut Club, Kitansett Club and Country Club of Fairfield are all far superior.<br />Thank you for your enjoyable blog!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-30565992028664708062014-09-19T16:21:02.191-07:002014-09-19T16:21:02.191-07:00Enjoyed your review and would agree that the avera...Enjoyed your review and would agree that the average golfer gets caught up in the scenery and water views. Overall, though Fishers Island has several great golf holes from a design perspective but an equal number of average ones as well. I'd take the Course at Yale over Fishers Island when it comes to course design and layout.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-82507547655293782742013-10-10T19:56:42.554-07:002013-10-10T19:56:42.554-07:00Dear top 100 maestro,
Your inability to actually ...Dear top 100 maestro,<br /><br />Your inability to actually compress a golf ball aside, are we talking about Fishers Island in New York or Florida here? My heart goes out to you that you were apparently forced to wear a blindfold sporadically throughout your round. On the off chance that your are invited back, be sure to play out all 18 holes, even after you exceed the "double par" stroke limit. Your heinous exasperations concerning the immaculate 8th, 11th, 13th, and 14th holes aside, the fact that you refer to the holes by number and not their given name as displayed on the scorecard is further proof of your humble Neanderthal roots. The honorable Seth Raynor without doubt rolled over in his grave as you blandly rambled on about how water views alone are to account for this course's popularity. Perhaps if we removed the pine trees and crushed marble bunkers from Augusta it would be less fantastic? ...Or the ancient trees, ice plant, and phenomenal turn-house cookies from Cypress Point, thus rendering it obsolete? I implore you to count your blessings that you were able to trespass upon these links in the first place. Your once readable opinion on the rest of the top 100 is worth less after such a bombastic fiasco of a review. This blog post is less valuable than the sand you dragged off our treasured island on the soles of your presumably worn-down "true links" shoes. Its a crying shame smiling and wide-eyed golfers had to play in the wake of your ball shagging and dropped velcro iron headcovers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08858169410497887885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-65853473089955540822013-05-15T00:00:00.575-07:002013-05-15T00:00:00.575-07:00There is always a trooper at the ferry even though...There is always a trooper at the ferry even though Goss isnt head of the CIA anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-31450757941282543392012-10-01T17:46:59.375-07:002012-10-01T17:46:59.375-07:00Well, I finally got a chance to tee it up at Fishe...Well, I finally got a chance to tee it up at Fishers. I found it to be a truly great golf course. A great walk. Great views. Some All-World Golf holes (3-6 is an epic stretch). And a great flow of challening holes and breather holes. For my taste, this course is something special.MRPhttp://www.mrpgolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-51135865865288678292012-08-27T14:15:20.213-07:002012-08-27T14:15:20.213-07:00I played Fishers 3 days in a row over this long we...I played Fishers 3 days in a row over this long weekend and it played differently each time. The wind can change mid-round and your club selection will vary dramatically.<br /><br />The stretch from 3-5 is my favorite grouping anywhere and the back 9 is more challenging, with boats in view everywhere. 14 is a royal pain and I'll have to play it more than three times to figure that out.<br /><br />18 was an easy par 5 from the blues but a tricky putt is likely. It is a ridiculously exclusive place, but we were treated well. The peanut butter, jelly and bacon sandwich was great, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-80940952087579205922012-08-10T19:46:23.502-07:002012-08-10T19:46:23.502-07:00Although I have never played Fishers Island, that ...Although I have never played Fishers Island, that and the National are the 2 courses I would love to play. I think a golf course is bound to have week holes and would consider that the measure of the great holes. Kinda the Ying and Yang.<br /><br />I have been reading your blog on these great courses and must say I enjoy the site.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-74001925115120900092012-02-23T18:34:51.259-08:002012-02-23T18:34:51.259-08:00I am surprised you didn't play from the black ...I am surprised you didn't play from the black tees, which play to the original par 70 design. By changing the 8th and 18th to long, wind in the face par 4's, it tends to change your perception of the hole. <br /><br />Also surprised that 14 didn't make the great hole list. It's a classic risk/reward tee shot. More often than not, you have about 200 yards over water to a green surrounded by a trap and wetlands. Toughest hole on the course in my opinion. <br /><br />But overall, a much more realistic review and at least you reviewed the course this time.<br /><br />And anonymous 6:13 is right, you are still a jack wagonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-86358478817806106472012-02-14T21:15:29.686-08:002012-02-14T21:15:29.686-08:00I dont understand why people are so worked up over...I dont understand why people are so worked up over this. Its his own OPINION, he can say whatever he pleases, and you can think whatever you please, but there is no need for petty and degrading comments. Be reasonable people, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-78111284971770239782011-12-26T11:32:16.843-08:002011-12-26T11:32:16.843-08:00I have played Fishers Island many many times as we...I have played Fishers Island many many times as well as many of the top 100 courses. My home course is in the top 10 in the US so I have had the good fortune of playing some great ones.<br /><br />I rate Fishers and Shinnecock as my favorite courses and even give a slight edge to Fishers. The variability of Fishers given the weather conditions make it a unique experience every time that you play. You can birdie any hole on the course and at the same time make a big number which makes the course challenging and fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-44039330942081451532011-10-10T21:17:46.277-07:002011-10-10T21:17:46.277-07:00fyi - I played Shoreacres and Camargo this year, a...fyi - I played Shoreacres and Camargo this year, and they are terrific. But besting Fishers? I think not Mr. Top 100.macboubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445289394185618503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-23569536000832401792011-10-10T21:15:44.155-07:002011-10-10T21:15:44.155-07:00Should you be granted forgiveness? Or should you b...Should you be granted forgiveness? Or should you be given forty lashes? That is my conundrum. Your "make-up" re-review does seem a bit contrived and not quite from the heart...............forty lasehes it is!!!!! LOL.macboubehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445289394185618503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-77624322358577897692011-10-07T17:17:53.700-07:002011-10-07T17:17:53.700-07:00i just played Fishers island yesterday and i have ...i just played Fishers island yesterday and i have played 75 of the top 100 and it is without question in the top 5. The genius of Raynor with his design is here is unmatched anywhere. All 18 holes have water views, but more important is the memorability, design balance, aesthetics and most importantly thorough enjoyment of every shot on every hole. The green complexes are truly unique and phenomenal to experience. I do not agree at all with Top 100 Golfer who I followed for years but with his comments on Fishers. A truly magnificent course, experience that if anyone has the chance to play do not say no. A gem in our country.ricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-77814761386414766262011-08-09T07:33:30.645-07:002011-08-09T07:33:30.645-07:00If you put 11 or 14 on most courses in the world, ...If you put 11 or 14 on most courses in the world, they are the signature holes without question. I think your unfavorable view of those holes in particular are simply a testament to the other holes on the course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-17694465825702716862011-08-09T06:02:36.254-07:002011-08-09T06:02:36.254-07:00good luck on that!
i think you have re reviewed o...good luck on that!<br /><br />i think you have re reviewed other courses, are the originals also available, as i think if you click on the course names on the side it takes you to the latest review only.<br /><br />also some of the courses have short reviews will you be going back and expanding on these once your done?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-3844439899623673442011-08-08T08:19:18.510-07:002011-08-08T08:19:18.510-07:00Yes, you can still read the old one, look on the l...Yes, you can still read the old one, look on the left hand size of the blog under favorite posts. The next golf challenge is to become a member of the R & A!Top 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-47552692916958187172011-08-08T04:41:09.067-07:002011-08-08T04:41:09.067-07:00interesting reveiw, what happens to your old revie...interesting reveiw, what happens to your old reviews, are they wiped out or can we still read them on here as it would be interesting to see how they change. <br /><br />also when youve finished your trek, if you ever get on Aug, whats your plan? will you write a book, i would buy it, whats your next golf challenge?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-45498107628874148672011-08-06T00:14:49.633-07:002011-08-06T00:14:49.633-07:00Surely the indisputable master course routing is a...Surely the indisputable master course routing is at Seminole ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-44372875007255074082011-08-04T18:13:31.952-07:002011-08-04T18:13:31.952-07:00You, sir, are a jack wagon.You, sir, are a jack wagon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-76691679588325969392011-08-04T04:39:25.607-07:002011-08-04T04:39:25.607-07:00MRP - Great question, thank you. Best in the world...MRP - Great question, thank you. Best in the world, no. Better routings off the top of my head: Pine Valley, Sand Hills, Cypress Point, Carnoustie, Shinnecock, New South Wales, Kawana, Prairie Dunes and Crystal Downs. The routing is quite spectacular, as good as it gets on holes 3-13, the issue is a stretch that isn't as strong, especially the stretch from 14-17. I know I'm in a minority on the Cape hole, but that part of the course is not an above average stretch in my view. With regard to your last question, indeed Raynor did maximize the use of the land.Top 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-22107737321451698712011-08-03T19:41:41.568-07:002011-08-03T19:41:41.568-07:00I'm most interested in the routing of Fishers ...I'm most interested in the routing of Fishers Island. I've heard it is the best routed course in the world. Do you have any thoughts on this? How was the walk? How did the holes transitions one to the next? How did the holes feel and challenges compound on each other? Did Raynor maximizes the land? Thanks!MRPhttp://www.mrpgolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-4831412129925357862011-08-02T16:25:20.434-07:002011-08-02T16:25:20.434-07:00No, I would personally rank NSW higherNo, I would personally rank NSW higherTop 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-67314085506321487502011-08-02T07:33:13.136-07:002011-08-02T07:33:13.136-07:00While I disagree with you on those holes (especial...While I disagree with you on those holes (especially if they made 8 and 18 par fours from every tee. Currently they are par fours from only the black tees), I respect your opinion and prefer this review to your last of Fishers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com