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Played Washington's Newest Layout *UPDATE W/ PICS*
« on: September 25, 2007, 03:30:14 PM » |
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This part of the country is hurting for a major championship layout, we currently have only one that the PGA or USGA have deemed worthy enough. There are rumors that this is a US Open caliber tract of land, I'll let you know. It's spendy and the only reason I'm playing is I have a rich friend who's birthday it is. I'm buying him a Seahawk golf shirt to ease my guilt.  Sidebar:My game is still bad, I'm not expecting brilliance, just out for a cheap good time (much like the girl I took to the prom), and to see this course. http://www.chambersbaygol....asp?id=173&page=3342 |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2007, 03:49:56 PM » |
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Man, what a gorgeous looking track. But what sort of arseholes use a water pattern as the background image for their golf site?  |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2007, 03:55:26 PM » |
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By the way, I don't see a PGA event or a professional USGA event coming there. Many/most links (and links wannabee) courses don't lend themselves to crowds at all (*). That place would be perhaps irreversibly trashed after 50K spectators a day for a week. Depends on the course I suppose but there doesn't appear to be a lot of crowd room based on those photos. USGA amateur events, Walker and Curtis Cups, and so forth...  * See Bandon, Ballybunnion, Lahinch |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2007, 04:09:31 PM » |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2007, 05:54:46 PM » |
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Wow, that looks incredible.  |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2007, 06:08:09 PM » |
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Bastage...
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2007, 07:24:57 PM » |
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Bastage...
Did you see the cost? You know I wouldn't be going if not for... Alright, I've just spent 15 minutes on that site and now I'm thoroughly jealous. I don't know whether to karmlize or smitilize you for playing there without me. Anytime any of you guys work your way this far north and west we'll go...although going in (and I think MFAWG will agree) I know of several courses as pretty and cheaper around here, my mind may change tomorrow. Depends on the course I suppose but there doesn't appear to be a lot of crowd room based on those photos. Agreed, will let you know tomorrow, photos can be deceiving, I thought I heard rumors about an event in the near (10 years  ) future. Did you see that it's a walking only course? I don't know that I've played a walking only course. |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2007, 07:43:58 PM » |
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Yup, it's 150 bones PLUS tipping the mandatory caddy, so call it an even 2 bills.
I was thinking about going in late October, but I don't think it's going to happen.
Honestly, I can't see it being worth the price, although my perception might be colored by being very disappointed with Newcastle at about the same price.
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #8 on: September 25, 2007, 08:28:17 PM » |
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$135.00 non county resident, not much better $115.00 after October 15. Caddies are not mandatory. We are allowed push/pull carts. Thought this nugget was interesting. The pull-carts utilized at Chambers Bay are designed for minimal wear and are designed to be wheeled across tees and greens. This allows for an easy transition between holes and a quicker pace of play. |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #9 on: September 25, 2007, 08:47:59 PM » |
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* Taxes & Service charges will be added to the above rates. Call it a buckandahalf at 8 pct. Why WOULDN'T you take a caddie? |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2007, 08:05:40 AM » |
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Why WOULDN'T you take a caddie? The quick answer is... ...I suck. And I'm playing with guys that suck, in fact it wouldn't be a stretch to say that we are the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked. And I want to pay someone 35 dollars + tip to see me suck why? Don't answer it's rhetorical. |
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #11 on: September 26, 2007, 08:36:11 AM » |
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Thats a sweet looking track and links courses are my favorite. I'll have to let my brother know about this one he goes up to Tacoma 6 times a year to visit a female acquaintance.
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #12 on: September 26, 2007, 09:33:22 AM » |
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That does indeed look sweet. I'll have to add it to my list for future reference.
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2007, 10:06:48 AM » |
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Gregg,
That's awesome. Have a great time.
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Re: Playing Washington's Newest Layout Tomorrow
« Reply #14 on: September 26, 2007, 07:28:15 PM » |
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Well?
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