tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post8777616584988648697..comments2024-03-22T11:45:16.464-07:00Comments on Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in The World: Pine Valley Golf ClubTop 100 Golferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-21974228167052052682017-08-26T14:18:08.285-07:002017-08-26T14:18:08.285-07:00I guess everyone else has tried so i might as well...I guess everyone else has tried so i might as well try this tactic as well. I'm 18 years old and 25 minutes from "The Valley". I have a few friends who work there but can't do anything to get me inside to play. If anybody gets the chance to play, and needs a fourth...<br />thechriscolman@gmail.com<br /><br />cheers.NotYourAverageGolfernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-5682699078169572822016-08-30T08:03:35.030-07:002016-08-30T08:03:35.030-07:00no. not even during the Crump Cup when they let vi...no. not even during the Crump Cup when they let visitors walk the courseTop 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-67228526600860711842016-08-28T21:12:03.021-07:002016-08-28T21:12:03.021-07:00Can someone who is not a member or a guest of a me...Can someone who is not a member or a guest of a member go to the clubhouse and buy some gear in the pro shop?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-30863413662679351032016-06-09T05:40:30.813-07:002016-06-09T05:40:30.813-07:00Its been 12 years since I played this amazing golf...Its been 12 years since I played this amazing golf course with my old friend Mr Richard Hoover, Mr Charlie Radenbush and Craig Isabel and still to this day, I think it must have been a dream... We even put our golf clubs home ball in the half way house right below Seve Ballesteros and right next to Arnold Palmers.<br /><br />To top it all off, I actually have the honour of becoming the youngest person in Europe at the time to have privilege of playing PV (If its a record I no longer hold at the tender age of 14 years old and of a 10 handicap, that would no longer matter).<br /><br />I do however hope that one day in the near future the opportunity will present itself again to re-live this memory and now that my handicap is a little tighter to 0 maybe I can break 100 :)<br /><br />Pine Valley will, you always have a place in my heart.<br /><br />Lewis Adams-Dunstan<br />Langdon Hills Golf Club<br />Handicap - 1<br />lewis.adams-dunstan@darwinrecruitment.com<br />Lewis Adams-Dunstanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491062027581811902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-83984063073096314302016-04-19T21:09:15.867-07:002016-04-19T21:09:15.867-07:00What a wonderful account of golf, tradition, and e...What a wonderful account of golf, tradition, and excellence. The course just looks absolutely phenomenal and at the peak of my golfing career I love reading the success stories of others who have gotten to play golf's hallowed grounds. Nearing graduation from college in three weeks, I am about to start a journey with Caddie Master Enterprises as a Caddie Manager that may allow me to work with clubs such as Whistling Straits, Cypress Point, Augusta National, Etc. If you have any information in playing Pine Valley, and helping me complete the goal of playing there, it would truly be an honor. I may be young but the finest courses in the world are the course's that appreciate golf and what it is meant to be for the player.<br /><br />If anyone would like to help, my email is bbowky01@aol.com<br /><br />Congratulations on the rounds at PV, and thank you for your blog!<br /><br />Regards,<br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-21277783399354152732016-04-04T07:48:54.013-07:002016-04-04T07:48:54.013-07:00If you ever have a spot for a quest guy i am avail...If you ever have a spot for a quest guy i am available. Stevemackin@comcast.net. I live in Monmouth County and play with a njsga handicap. <br /><br />SteveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117110206661098101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-80607867143030842522015-07-09T13:05:39.531-07:002015-07-09T13:05:39.531-07:00I'm lucky to be the offspring of a member and ...I'm lucky to be the offspring of a member and have played many times. It IS a wonderful setting, a great layout, and an understated masterpiece.<br /><br />BUT, the great secret is that it's not much fun to play. It is just too difficult - the archetype of a good walk spoiled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-38939819361674917872014-09-25T11:47:32.187-07:002014-09-25T11:47:32.187-07:00Great blog - best part is all the comments about P...Great blog - best part is all the comments about PV being purely about golf. So refreshing to hear that the members are all nice guys. As with everyone else I'm a life long golfer who would love to play PV one day. Any members want to give a fella a break? let me know stevemackin@comcast.net<br /><br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-81075667274716030892014-08-05T09:30:33.928-07:002014-08-05T09:30:33.928-07:00I went on a golf trip a couple of years ago with m...I went on a golf trip a couple of years ago with my father and a close friend - Baltusrol, Merion, Pine Valley in that order. <br /><br />Baltusrol was a fantastic day out and is definitely comparable to other great 36 hole properties (Sunningdale/Walton Heath also stand out for me).<br /><br />Then we went to Merion where I didn't play at all well and found it very hard, but was a great experience. <br /><br />Then went to Pine Valley the following day and I have to say the other two just paled into insignificance. I just cannot conceive there is a better golf course in the world - I've played about half of the top 20 now and I think I would trade a round at each of those for one more round at PV. I was completely blown away and had tingles running down my spine on virtually every tee box. GO THERE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-53215134873763269382014-07-20T18:45:41.771-07:002014-07-20T18:45:41.771-07:00Since this post blog is from 2007 and my comment i...Since this post blog is from 2007 and my comment is from 2014 this blog has held up. I live in Jersey and could not believe at a family party with my in-laws in CT they said the number 1 golf course was in Jersey. I could not believe it but now I do. Congrats on getting to play 36 holes at the number one course, it would be unbelievable to get a phone call/email like that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-77490652570680343052014-07-09T11:38:19.185-07:002014-07-09T11:38:19.185-07:00My boyfriend is on his way to play the course he b...My boyfriend is on his way to play the course he belongs to and dearly loves, Pine Valley. I just wanted a little more information on it, and came upon your website. It brought a smile to my face, as I have played golf professionally and for over 44 years. I one day hope he invites ME back east to play on that certain sunday from 12 to 5 when he plays another 18 in the afternoon. Thank you for a wonderful review of the heavenly, Pine Valley!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-63132307708511340332013-06-30T13:03:33.405-07:002013-06-30T13:03:33.405-07:00Congradulations on play at PV.I played PV as well...Congradulations on play at PV.I played PV as well.I believe Cypress Point is the greatest course. My Opinion.Surprised you did not indulge in Snapper Soup and a tall glass of Tom Collins.PV claims they have best Snapper Soup, however, being from Maryland I disagree that the best Snapper Soup is found in Maryland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-78695480872193240042013-04-30T21:00:37.996-07:002013-04-30T21:00:37.996-07:00what about Augusta?what about Augusta?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-47035670386054694762012-12-31T06:37:06.618-08:002012-12-31T06:37:06.618-08:00Have you ever played the criminally underrated Lau...Have you ever played the criminally underrated Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, PA? I've only played two other course on the 100 list (Sawgrass and Pinehurst 2) but Laurel is far superior to both. Of course, Pinehurst looked like an overplayed dog track when I was there. If Laurel held tournaments or had the history of some of these older clubs then it'd be right up there with them. Best course I've ever played and likely ever will.Adamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-12743229588518546092012-12-29T21:27:21.725-08:002012-12-29T21:27:21.725-08:00Had fun reading your blog, especially since my bes...Had fun reading your blog, especially since my best memory (of many) of playing PV TWICE was making a 2 putt PAR on #14. The bad part about that was I was first up on #15 and promptly put the drive in the water!<br /><br />I used to slice a lot and my caddies on both rounds would go ahead and stand in the woods on the right on most holes!<br /><br />My other great memory was that the second time I got to play we stayed over night before the round and: (1) the maitre'd told us to come down to the bar after check in that he'd buy us drinks!; and (2) that as rep of the host company when I inquired about what was our tee time in the morning I was told, "sir, this is a GOLF club, there are no tee times; come down to breakfast and when you have finished and are ready you may go out to the first tee"!!!<br /><br />As you say, a magic place which I have remembered all my life. Too bad I was such a poor golfer when I played it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-78566436852347429952012-10-13T11:41:20.691-07:002012-10-13T11:41:20.691-07:00sounds like a great place... I'm curious if so...sounds like a great place... I'm curious if someone has an email to contact them. Like 16 years ago one of my old bosses gave me some clubs that somebody gave to him. I never really thought about it but one day at the driving range one of the golf pros was hitting and asked me about the clubs and he pointed out they have a P.V.G.C. logo with a pine above the initials. Im not an avid golfer so that really didn't mean much to me. Either way Im wondering if they are worth anything to someone so I'd like to email them. They are macgregor blades and for someone that is way taller than me. So I was just curious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965051807372295875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-37832363975293047732012-09-16T16:25:09.015-07:002012-09-16T16:25:09.015-07:00Congratulations on Pine Valley!!!
I just started ...Congratulations on Pine Valley!!!<br /><br />I just started reading your blog, and I enjoy it. It has helped me gain an appreciation for golf course design, which is also aided by the improvement in my own game. The blog has also inspired me to start putting down my thoughts after playing a new course. I may even go for a golf blog of my own one day, at least for some pictures of my favorite holes. (As an aside, my target for doing so may be when I play French Lick Springs later this summer).<br /><br />Even though I've only started getting serious about golf in the past year or two, being from NJ, I've always known of Pine Valley. Figuring I'd never get a chance to play Pine Valley, I'd always hoped of playing 36 at Baltusrol.<br /><br />You must be feeling great! Best of luck on the rest of your quest. I look forward to reading about it.<br /> <br />8:35 PM<br />http://ronaldo-madrid-fc.blogspot.comleukemia cancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10286412473136458706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-90036855692337929882012-06-27T23:21:53.073-07:002012-06-27T23:21:53.073-07:00Have been lucky enough to play Pine Valley 14 time...Have been lucky enough to play Pine Valley 14 times with a member who just recently passed away. I have played most of the great courses, including Augusta National. There is no comparison between Augusta and Pine Valley. Pine Valley is 10 times the course that Augusta is. <br /><br />However, I haven't seen any mention of the best non- golf amenities of Pine Valley. The Snapper Soup in the dining room and the large panhead showers in the locker room. Awesome!!Stevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-63600704845990952472012-06-25T09:22:23.272-07:002012-06-25T09:22:23.272-07:00I come to your blog and read almost the entire con...I come to your blog and read almost the entire content on a weekly basis lol Being poor and from the south a guy like me can only dream of getting the opportunity to play these courses. I love "the game" for the reasons it should be loved, and I feel you do to,, the connection it gives you to nature (if you can only slow down enough to get it), the lessons in patience it gives,, I am a plus handicap golfer I have been since I was 15yrs old, I have won on various professional mini tours and have 8 course records in my home state, including a 58 at my little home town course,,, and still to this day I cannot get on most of the private clubs here in Birmingham Al lol, much less the courses you have played! It's incredible what a man can accomplish with determination, golf has give you 4 lifetimes of experiences and thank you for sharing with the rest of us. P.S If you ever need a "ringer" in one of these elitest C.C matches let me know ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11624356843846022812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-55885726646267260032012-05-21T09:51:24.022-07:002012-05-21T09:51:24.022-07:00Played Pine Valley when I was 15- With a 3 handica...Played Pine Valley when I was 15- With a 3 handicap I played great and shot an 88. There was a tree I believe in the middle of one green in 1961. This was an amazing experience- Went to my home club and shot a 73. JAN GARRETTJan Garrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-56396286468889084232011-12-30T20:55:49.066-08:002011-12-30T20:55:49.066-08:00Thanks for your blog. Have been reading it for se...Thanks for your blog. Have been reading it for several years and enjoy your take on the courses. I've been lucky enough to play about 25 of the top 100 on your list, including Pine Valley a couple of times. <br /><br />Unfortunately, on my second trip around PV, my tee shot on #10 found the Devil's Asshole. After looking at the situation for awhile I decided to putt out of the bunker. Hardest swing I ever took in my life -- but it worked. <br /><br />Thanks again for what you're doing. Please don't quit after you play Augusta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-77973223755442285162011-10-25T18:59:01.093-07:002011-10-25T18:59:01.093-07:00Hi i just began to read about your experiences and...Hi i just began to read about your experiences and i love them. I just have one question, do you get anything like a souvenir from the courses you go to?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042774099932719682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-57350461066511700712011-10-16T07:06:21.992-07:002011-10-16T07:06:21.992-07:00Luke - thanks for the comment. Just breath deeply,...Luke - thanks for the comment. Just breath deeply, my friend. No doubt your caddy will settle you down also as mine always do. Just enjoy the day, it's only a game. Fairways are easy to hit, relax and don't worry about your score, it's the overall experience that's more important. Good luckTop 100 Golferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16730165824981497579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-75136951934045497142011-10-15T18:41:48.525-07:002011-10-15T18:41:48.525-07:00enjoy your blog, first place i go when playing a t...enjoy your blog, first place i go when playing a top track to get a feel for the course. So I have had a very tough year on the links due to some adjustments I have made with my swing...currently a 20.4 index (up 4 points this year). Was fortunate enough to get a last minute invite to PV this friday & after reading your your comments as well as your readers I am now really freaking out. Any last minute advice would be much appreciated. will consider vodou!Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06405764393095901146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20412896.post-6487968940716845102011-10-14T07:24:18.337-07:002011-10-14T07:24:18.337-07:00Congrats on playing PV. I played it for the first ...Congrats on playing PV. I played it for the first time a few weeks ago. I was very lucky to play it twice. Your review Of PV is very accurate. I found the course very difficult, but fair. I am a 10 handicap and shot 95 the first time and could not break 100 the second time around. I think it is difficult to score there because 1. you know you are playing the #1 course in the world 2. you want to play well because in all likelihood, it is the only time you are going to play it. 3. intimidating tee shots and even harder approach shots. Lets face it, your game needs to be ON in order to play well at PV. The member that I played with is the nicest guy in the world as well as all the people that I met at PV. IT TRULY IS ALL ABOUT GOLT AT PV!! Congrats on your achievementAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com