tigerswood
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Had a blast this weekend at Pinehurst, so much so that my dad wants to make it an annual tradition on Father's Day. The brewery was awesome with above average BBQ, really good beers, and live music. The entire vibe during U.S. Open week down there was different and cool. The Cradle was packed, so we saved that for next year, but spent a couple hours on the Thistle Dhu putting course. The drink holders on every hole were well utilized.
I forgot how much I loved #8, and it's still cemented as my favorite Pinehurst course. Helps that I shot 73 and didn't make a putt longer than 5 feet all day. Could have been one of my better rounds ever, but the putter wouldn't cooperate.
I have mixed feelings about #4. I really liked what they did with the renovation, and the course was in incredible shape. But we went with carts and no fore-caddie, which was a big mistake. Had no clue where to hit on some holes. Also, they don't have pin sheets, or even multi-colored flags, so you kind of have no idea where the pins are other than what the rangefinder tells you. Had a pretty solid round going from the tips, but hit in in the road on 17 for a double. Will definitely walk the course with a caddie next time.
I forgot how much I loved #8, and it's still cemented as my favorite Pinehurst course. Helps that I shot 73 and didn't make a putt longer than 5 feet all day. Could have been one of my better rounds ever, but the putter wouldn't cooperate.
I have mixed feelings about #4. I really liked what they did with the renovation, and the course was in incredible shape. But we went with carts and no fore-caddie, which was a big mistake. Had no clue where to hit on some holes. Also, they don't have pin sheets, or even multi-colored flags, so you kind of have no idea where the pins are other than what the rangefinder tells you. Had a pretty solid round going from the tips, but hit in in the road on 17 for a double. Will definitely walk the course with a caddie next time.