tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post114157549170319668..comments2024-03-22T11:45:16.464-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: Golf in the Hamptons - Shinnecock, Maidstone Club and The NationalTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-84352875712738994162014-10-15T15:53:32.309-07:002014-10-15T15:53:32.309-07:00It is a joke to call National overrated. If anythi...It is a joke to call National overrated. If anything it is underrated. And it's even more of an atrocity to mention one of Fazio's courses in the same breath as National. Talk about overrated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-24133399631744340672013-06-07T10:47:29.134-07:002013-06-07T10:47:29.134-07:00The picture of NGLA is of the 1st and 2nd holes, t...The picture of NGLA is of the 1st and 2nd holes, taken from the main entranceway, with the 17th tee in the far left corner, not the 15th & 16th as the caption says.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-27986721122473670322012-08-08T09:33:21.396-07:002012-08-08T09:33:21.396-07:00Maidstone is a nice course, but too many plugged l...Maidstone is a nice course, but too many plugged lies to be considered true "links". Being beside the Atlantic makes for tremendous views, but is not the best definition of links golf. Shinny and NGLA share the same windy conditions of Maidstone, but also boast the firm fairways found in Scottish links golf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-42194484447609113692012-07-18T17:00:39.808-07:002012-07-18T17:00:39.808-07:00I was fortunate to play Maidstone, Shinnecock, Fri...I was fortunate to play Maidstone, Shinnecock, Friars Head, and Sebonack over two consecutive days. Unfortunate that I wasn't able to get in National. In terms of 'pure' golf experiences, I'd have a hard time putting any course ahead of Shinnecock. I'd heard so much about Sebonack going into the trek, but was a bit disappointed. I felt like the layout was great, BUT, the trickery in the greens was unnecessary. Too gimmicky. Dial back the greens, and the Sebonack experience becomes much more pleasurable. After playing Friars, my takeaway was that if Pine Valley and Cypress Point had a baby, they'd name it Friars Head. The layout and flow and vistas and challenge of the golf were awesome. Not putting it ahead of PV, CP, or Shinny, but it is in my top 10 golf experiences. I also loved the Maidstone experience. The only downside was it was 48 degrees, steady rain, and wind, so it was tough to fully appreciate all of what it was. However, when you look at the originality of the design and layout, and the fact that it is still a destination golf experience -100+ years after the fact, that pretty much stands on its own.vikingjim60noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-21563962385731855582012-07-11T11:15:53.558-07:002012-07-11T11:15:53.558-07:00I wish you'd written more about the golf at Th...I wish you'd written more about the golf at The National. As a CB MacDonald groupie, I'd love to hear more about your personal reactions to the challenge and, more accurately, the interest of the 18. My home course is a small Raynor course, and its appeal lies in the need to rethink your play every round based on the wind, your position in the fairway, and especially the hole locations. In another post you mention the National as one of your top five in the world, so I'd appreciate hearing why. Pictures of the clubhouse? Fun but meh...3foot1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-18006527713877013872012-07-08T19:54:16.701-07:002012-07-08T19:54:16.701-07:00What everyone here is missing is perhaps the best ...What everyone here is missing is perhaps the best course in the area (well 15 miles west) is Friar's Head. I have played them all. I live and work in the area. The one thing that can't be argues is that this 20 mile radius has the best golf in the world. To me, this isn't even debatable.ammilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709218569297385027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-48020026173911626082012-05-19T13:39:46.447-07:002012-05-19T13:39:46.447-07:00This is a great blog. I'm playing the Black to...This is a great blog. I'm playing the Black tomorrow for the fourth time. Can't wait. I'm a Trinity College graduate (from the nineties) and a Long Island businessman who would love the opportunity to play National, shinnecock, or Maidstone...even on a grey or very slow day! I can't offer a round at a private course in trade but I do have a lot of luck getting tee times on the Black. Please contact me if you might be able to help a friendly fellow golf fanatic.fromtherough https://www.blogger.com/profile/16337401562667168177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-11148875345173452162012-03-12T14:05:30.756-07:002012-03-12T14:05:30.756-07:00there are three kinds of people in the world ..tho...there are three kinds of people in the world ..those who like national and hate shinnecock..those who love shinnecock and hate national and thosewho like em both..alaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-20079143066572214272012-03-06T09:34:52.833-08:002012-03-06T09:34:52.833-08:00I am truly amazed by some of the responses about t...I am truly amazed by some of the responses about these 3 courses. I have played all the great courses on the east end of Long Island, and a good portion of the top 100 in the country. Shinnecock is maybe the purest golf course i have ever played. No tricks...right there in front of you for the taking, yet almost impossible to take. The National is very over-rated and tricky, which i font like. Maidstone is a pure joy to play, but not a 100 golf course. I agree with the writer who mentioned Sebonack's greens...lol...but tee to green a GREAT course. No one mentioned Bethpage Black...only about 80 mins away. The Black and Shinnecock are heads and shoulders above the rest of Long Islands courses. Truly great tests of golf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-50495123968570665442012-01-06T05:59:35.865-08:002012-01-06T05:59:35.865-08:00To the Wannamoisett gentleman: The "other 3&...To the Wannamoisett gentleman: The "other 3" clubs you so proudly declined are not in the business of soliciting memberships. I hardly believe that you were personally invited/sponsored by three different members from three different exclusive clubs. Not to mention the supporting letters needed for character reference. The waiting lists are nearly immeasurable and many years long to these clubs. One is never "asked" to join. Claiming declination for membership is either false bravado or stupidity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-4841654226883091292011-10-29T19:04:49.846-07:002011-10-29T19:04:49.846-07:00im sneaking on maidstone this week should be empty...im sneaking on maidstone this week should be empty - i play garden city mens twice a month - now thats an overrated golf course - a jokegolfnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352235130213987642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-69139632752526155412011-10-29T19:00:16.368-07:002011-10-29T19:00:16.368-07:00played National for the first time - i must say it...played National for the first time - i must say it was my greatest golf experience to date - 30mph north winds made it a tough test -45 degrees too , but it didnt matter - ive played sebonack and wasnt overwhelmed at all - the greens were over the top - cant beat the old school golf courses - pete dye wishes he could make a course even half this goodgolfnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352235130213987642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-49357271517320228272011-08-29T13:10:46.486-07:002011-08-29T13:10:46.486-07:00First of all getting into to said, clubs mentioned...First of all getting into to said, clubs mentioned, is not as difficult as one might think ... Let's be honest. Many members are Jewish and have changed their names. Yes, there are legacy's and thank God!! MONEY,<br />is the new game in town... We have to put up with you people who have the money... it really is quite an unpleasant experience! Then again old lovely families have rejoined or become members once again. So, let us all put a pleasant smile on our faces and may the best player win!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-15822813949619159882011-07-01T20:49:01.060-07:002011-07-01T20:49:01.060-07:00I think of it like this: If you're a real nut ...I think of it like this: If you're a real nut for course design and tradition, it's The National. If you're an excellent and talented player (or just a prick who equates difficulty and 'shot values' with greatness) it's Shinnecock Hills. If you're a laidback person who truly enjoys just being in beautiful scenery and not struggling, it's Maidstone. And last of all, If you're a true student of the game and a man of class, you deem one of these courses to be your favorite and you will need no reason why, nor will you need to attack others on their perspectives. This final type, I would submit to you, is the type most common in the members of these clubs. As a member of Wannamoisett in Rhode Island and an NYC resident. I can say proudly that I declined membership to all 3 of these clubs. It's about what you love, and that is all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-438593594194277332011-06-09T06:01:49.311-07:002011-06-09T06:01:49.311-07:00Thanks to the generosity of a very good friend, I&...Thanks to the generosity of a very good friend, I've been able to play Maidstone, National, Shinnecock, and Fishers Island. All were great, but my favorite golf course of the four was National. Maidstone is the best country club I've ever seen with a beach, pool, excellent dining, and a 9 hole family friendly course to go along with the main course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-29880603076074306962011-06-05T17:51:18.935-07:002011-06-05T17:51:18.935-07:00Couldn't agree with the last comment more. As ...Couldn't agree with the last comment more. As the top course I have had the luxury of playing the most, the more I play Maidstone the more I love the place.Top 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-40004030052415745152011-06-05T06:47:48.087-07:002011-06-05T06:47:48.087-07:00Pound for pound, yard for yard, Maidstone is the f...Pound for pound, yard for yard, Maidstone is the finest members golf course in the world IMHO. Wind, season - lush in Spring, baked out in August - means the course never plays exactly the same round to round. I've hit wedge and 3 iron on 14. #1 may seem week but when there are a number of groups on the tee it's nice to have a an open fairway to move the groups out. From #2 on every shot has the potential to bring double bogey into play. It is a course I've played for 20 years & I'm never bored. 13-17 are some of the finest match play holes anywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-29926433827148635652011-06-02T18:00:44.897-07:002011-06-02T18:00:44.897-07:00Mr. 100, you should update the post on Shinnecock ...Mr. 100, you should update the post on Shinnecock and make it longer...was hoping to hear more about itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-64361355326470185292011-05-15T19:56:01.934-07:002011-05-15T19:56:01.934-07:00played all the course in the area...the bridge is ...played all the course in the area...the bridge is terrible (rees jones is untalented). National is great (the most fun you can have on the course). Shinnecock is also great. A true championship course. Atlantic is okay and sebonacl's greens should be blown up and totally redone, but it has a solid layout..Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830460526508938549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-44572224319142766502010-12-30T10:43:46.119-08:002010-12-30T10:43:46.119-08:00Hey Im from li and was wondering how you get onto ...Hey Im from li and was wondering how you get onto courses like Shinnecock and The National?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-13666286126857028902010-09-05T19:29:44.425-07:002010-09-05T19:29:44.425-07:00All I can say is that, I'm quite sure that GOD...All I can say is that, I'm quite sure that GOD lives and plays at Maidstone, and he can go anywhere!<br />I LOVE that place, yes I know, it's short, and you won't see the US Open played there, but to me this course IS GOLF.<br />If I ever know that I only have one round left on this planet, for me, it would be Maidstone if I had to walk to get there from Miami.<br />It is TRULY my all time #1JBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-36300379520739788132010-05-19T18:00:19.075-07:002010-05-19T18:00:19.075-07:00The National is the most enjoyable golf course I h...The National is the most enjoyable golf course I have ever played. It is a course I could play every single day for the rest of my life and still look forward to my next round. It is wonderfully brilliant!!www.mrpgolf.comhttp://www.mrpgolf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-24982833661662732762010-02-16T12:06:12.138-08:002010-02-16T12:06:12.138-08:00To say that the first hole at the National is an a...To say that the first hole at the National is an atrocity is just an ignorant comment...It is one of the best openers in golf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-49126029816498010682009-11-04T17:16:07.060-08:002009-11-04T17:16:07.060-08:00To all you fools posting comments about Maidstone:...To all you fools posting comments about Maidstone: You all have absolutely no idea as to what you are saying when you think that the stone is overrated!!!! FIRST AND FOREMOST the Stone was designed to be a match play golf course, next Willie Parks design is coveted by architects throughout the world because of its minimalist approach and they come every year to walk the property for inspiration.The secret they all are looking for is how to make the appearance of alot going on but with little earth moved and also to appear as if it was always there. The world of golf would not be the same if the stone was not around. You are all fools if you can't see that about the stone!! I've grown up on the east end of Long Island and have played a good portion of the top 100 and the stone is by far one of the courses you can play everyday and not get sick of playingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-64105286676374861942009-10-10T19:27:56.251-07:002009-10-10T19:27:56.251-07:00Wow!!! How about that last comment!! That was fu...Wow!!! How about that last comment!! That was funny and to the best of my knowledge the gentleman writing the reviews on this website is not a "complete asshole"...but then again I've never met him!<br /><br />Wow!!! Seriously though, if you think that...why are you reading the things on the site?www.mrpgolf.comhttp://www.mrpgolf.comnoreply@blogger.com