tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post1260561671129364838..comments2024-03-22T11:45:16.464-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: Somerset Hills Country ClubTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-39936099046107845822015-06-04T06:18:22.357-07:002015-06-04T06:18:22.357-07:00In the state of shock after playing this Tilly mas...In the state of shock after playing this Tilly masterpiece. For the love of God, four holes now have slanted tees with two being distinctly downhill lies on par 3's.<br />They were clearly not temporary tees. Can somebody help me to understand this ?<br />Kind Regards,<br />Wade TaylorAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16674711725200902624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-85641436562323524982015-02-06T16:01:31.640-08:002015-02-06T16:01:31.640-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03869999496400829287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-8802887954159202712014-01-09T20:53:17.229-08:002014-01-09T20:53:17.229-08:00I've been a member at SHCC for 30 years, so my...I've been a member at SHCC for 30 years, so my bias is out front and center. I have played well known courses all over the world, but my home course is fine indeed. It lacks length, yes, but who can play the course in less than 36 putts? I have a ten spot that says you can't.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-20748766478315515342013-06-13T08:31:41.537-07:002013-06-13T08:31:41.537-07:00I enjoyed your piece on SHCC. I caddied there for ...I enjoyed your piece on SHCC. I caddied there for 10 years, and, in a sense, grew up on that course. A lot of the other great courses I've been on just don't have the charm that SH has. It's unique. I was privileged to be the twilight "cart boy" there one season, and played at least 18 holes almost every evening for five or six months. I was often the only human on the course. What a memory . . . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-80969836268838700322012-10-10T10:58:14.622-07:002012-10-10T10:58:14.622-07:00Pardon me, Unbenz, but you have to understand that...Pardon me, Unbenz, but you have to understand that a golf course built in 1907 didn't have a practice facility in the plans. Consider the fact that the driving range existing at all is a privilege that the modern golfer uses to make the excuse, "I was hitting it so well on the range. I don't know what's wrong with me today." It is ridiculous that you dedicate half of your criticism on the driving range.<br /><br />You are of the small percentage of golfers that has the opportunity to play nice golf courses, but lacks the tact or worldly wisdom to appreciate true taste.<br /><br />I have played Somerset Hills many times and I take legitimate offense to your post. You say the front 9 is bland, but I have heard, quite literally, hundreds of times that the par 3 second hole is one of the greatest representations of the original Redan in North Berwick. I imagine you hit a soft fade off the tee and had an up-and-down that you thought was impossible; therefore, you determined that it was a bad hole.<br /><br />I can say something about each hole on the front (for the entire 18, for that matter), but the stretch of 7, 8, and 9 are unprecedented with regard to length, elevation, and precision. <br /><br />Finally, and I should have opened with this, calling that place a $40 muni says how unappreciative you are of the good things that come to you. A person like you will never be happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-79397457996935590712011-10-20T10:53:34.898-07:002011-10-20T10:53:34.898-07:00Have played here with one of my best friends who i...Have played here with one of my best friends who is a member, a really terrific Tilly course, the back 9 is pretty spectacular, I also enjoy the rolling greens on some of the holes.yoyodynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08061273602845442703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-88352013789982686832010-11-10T12:56:05.525-08:002010-11-10T12:56:05.525-08:00SHCC is one of the most enjoyable golf courses on ...SHCC is one of the most enjoyable golf courses on the planet. It has a charm and a feel that is so unique and it is a fantastic test of golf. The greens can run crazy fast and it is the type of course that you could play every single day and never get bored. If you have the chance to play this gem, jump at it - it's one of Tillinghast's best!Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-24114525867058399452009-10-20T07:45:32.113-07:002009-10-20T07:45:32.113-07:00Played it twice and was disappointed both times. ...Played it twice and was disappointed both times. Sadly, it's nowhere near its Top 100 peers. The locker room is small, old, and underfurnished. The driving range is a mown tee box on a hillside overlooking some front 9holes. The landing area is those holes on the front 9. It's completely rediculous hitting balls onto the holes you're about to play while watching the range picker drive around aimlessly retrieving balls. The front 9 is wide open, short, and otherwise bland. Note about the par 3 2nd: Truth is "Redans" are more controversial than enjoyable when the green is running at 12. The racetrack running throughout makes for a nice story but reminds you the words "racetrack" and "golf" don't function well together. Many of the holes on the back 9 are delightful with more elevation change and water hazzards. SHGC is a $40 muni, only in a quiet old money town with PJ Boatwright's name on the wall.unbenznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-35014695074681187272009-10-17T14:15:09.471-07:002009-10-17T14:15:09.471-07:00Played Somerset Hills with a member a couple of we...Played Somerset Hills with a member a couple of weeks ago and it was fantastic. I love that they retained the racetrack as a feature. Wonderful atmosphere in the clubhouse.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385015082750431846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-56429363741306913582009-04-20T13:47:00.000-07:002009-04-20T13:47:00.000-07:00I'm really surprised that you did not have Ridgewo...I'm really surprised that you did not have Ridgewood in Tilly Top 10. I've played quite a few Tillys' also and would have Ridgewood up thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com