Northeast Golf - Oct/Nov 2020

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The Bucket List: Nationals

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Homes for Living Communities for Life

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FLORIDA REIGN For the third consecutive year, Streamsong Resort was crowned as the highest rated golf collection in all of Florida. Streamsong Blue, Streamsong Red and Streamsong Black - three distinct layouts that rival the greatest golf venues in the world.

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INSIDE OCTOBER • NOVEMBER 2020 VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 5

COVER STORY

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Horseshoe Bay Resort: Lakefront Luxury in the Heart of Central Texas.

A nationally-acclaimed golf destination, the resort’s reputation continues to grow farther and wider.

GOLF CART LIVING

The Ride In any golf course living community the golf cart is the preferred mode of transportation.

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Setting New Lifestyle Trends

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PRO SHOP NEW RELEASES

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MOLORI UNPLUGGED

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NEPAGA

Finn Scooters: A new dimension of golf course fun

Golf legends and living on Florida’s First Coast of Golf

Honma Golf: New Irons, Fairways and Hybrids

Golf course living

Life on the course and off

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ROSS’S RULES

Winged Foot

U.S. Open takeaways

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COURSES & CLUBS

The Bucket List

Three courses in three states

FROM THE EDITOR FA I R P L AY

“The new development model embraced by the largest home builders in the nation has also evolved with the changing demands of consumers in today’s market.”

The History of Golf Course Communities

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N 1920 IN TEMPLE TERRACE FLORIDA, the first golf course living community was developed in the U.S. as a private enclave for wealthy northern socialites to spend a few months each year during the winter to enjoy golf in Florida. The original homes were built without kitchens as all dining took place at a community clubhouse. The property was part of an extensive 19000-acre reserve called Riverhills owned by Chicago socialite Bertha Palmer, who played a major role in making Sarasota the “The City of The Arts” it is today.

By 1950, golf began a midcentury boom lead by Arnold Palmer’s popularity and exposure through national media. Golf course community development grew rapidly nationwide with the majority of communities being built in southern and southwestern regions. In 1960, 25% of all golf courses built were in golf course communities and resorts. In 1999 that percentage grew to over 60%, and in 2009 it was estimated that over 20% of all golf courses in the United States were part of private-living communities. Almost all communities offered golf, racket sports, and community pools.

The new development model embraced by the largest home builders in the nation has also evolved with the changing demands of consumers in today’s market. The keyword today is “Community” and it encompasses a

whole new concept where the focus is on diversity in amenity-rich living. Developers are bringing feature-rich, all-inclusive, resort-style living to new communities that offer an extensive quality of life, security, unlimited amenities, and most of all convenience.

Many new communities are master-planned gated communities completely accessible by golf carts with golf courses, pools, community centers, fitness centers, spas, salons, restaurants, banking, financial services, shopping, schools, and medical centers.

Events, learning centers, and interest clubs connect the residents continually and emphasize inclusion and life quality opportunity.

Secure, amenity-rich community living is gaining popularity across all demographics as we all are faced with one crisis after another. Have healthier and more protective communities for our lives and families is becoming the new norm. Quite simply, what started as communities for golf has now become communities for life.!

Timothy R. Branco Editor, Northeast Golf

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COVER STORY H O R S E S H O E B AY R E S O RT

HORSESHOE BAY RESORT Lakefront Luxury in the Heart of Central Texas When it comes to nationally-acclaimed golf destinations worth exploring for a few days, Horseshoe Bay Resort belongs prominently in the conversation. For decades, Texans have known the charms of this 7,000-acre lakefront oasis, but don’t be surprised if the resort’s reputation continues to grow farther and wider.

The preferred drive-to destination for discerning Texas travelers for nearly half a century, the AAA-Four Diamond and Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Award-winning Horseshoe Bay Resort shines brighter than ever after a full-scale $100 million renovation that includes four re-energized golf courses, completely upgraded guest rooms, expanded conference space, a reimagined luxury spa, and brand-new restaurant concepts in the hotel tower, yacht club and Whitewater entertainment complex.

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Situated on the gleaming shores of the constant-level Lake LBJ and meandering through a rugged expanse of rolling Hill Country, the scenic Horseshoe Bay Resort is one of the few waterfront resorts in Texas. Tropically landscaped with palm trees, bold water features and the most colorful vegetation this side of Hawaii, this resort stands apart, both visually and in the guest experience.

The ever-evolving Texas Hill Country surrounding Horseshoe Bay has become home to world-class winery tours and barbecue aficionados are now making pilgrimages to the Highland Lakes area for smoked-meat nirvana. Add, too, the allure of the constantly-full 6,500-acre Lake LBJ into the mix and you see why this resort area has become a prime vacation choice for so many sun and fun seekers.

GOLF AT HORSESHOE BAY RESORT All three of Horseshoe Bay’s Robert Trent Jones, Sr. designs now showcase updates. A classic Central Texas Hill Country golf experience, the scenic Apple Rock course has fresh, artful touches that include new Bentgrass greens, larger greens, plenty of renovated and scaled-down bunkers, re-shaped and leveled tee boxes, improved irrigation, and additional stone retaining walls along water hazards to improve aesthetics. Golf Digest’s “Best New Resort Course” in 1986 retains some of the most picturesque views in Texas.

Meanwhile, Slick Rock -- the first of the resort’s Jones layouts to open-- underwent similar renovations, and the acclaimed Ram Rock was restored to match Jones’ original vision with enlarged greens, re-contoured and smaller bunkers, and significantly more playability. In early 2021, the Central Texas resort’s expansive renovation project will culminate with the opening of the spectacularly redesigned Cap Rock clubhouse in the coming months.

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COVER STORY H O R S E S H O E B AY R E S O RT

Summit Rock, Horseshoe Bay’s members-only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, now has improved bunkers that drain more efficiently and look more aesthetically pleasing. A unique 50/50 blend of sand— half that arrives by train from California and half from a local source in San Antonio— give Summit Rock an enhanced look plus improved playability.

These moves will surely bolster the reputation of all four courses.

Just this past year, Horseshoe Bay Resort was named to GOLF Magazine’s 2019 Top 100 Resorts in North America list and given the Editors’ Choice Award by Golf Digest as one of the “Best Golf Resorts in the Southwest.” The Slick Rock Course holds the 16th spot on Golfweek’s list of “Best Courses You Can Play, State-By-State.”

WORLD-CLASS AMENITIES As part of a significant renovation to Horseshoe Bay Resort’s 249room Tower Hotel first floor and lobby is the reimagining of its popular first-floor restaurant as an authentic Texas barbeque smokehouse. Dubbed “The Baddest Barbeque in Hill Country,” J’s Restaurant and Bar offers guests refined Texas barbeque and authentic

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Hill Country cuisine, featuring slow-cooked fare from the renowned Bad Donkey Barbeque.

The breathtaking and tropically-landscaped Whitewater Putting Course, designed like a miniature regulation golf course with fairways bunkers and water hazards on the finest of putting services, is an unforgettably fun par-72 experience. The Whitewater complex is now home to the Whitewater 360 Sports Club, an energetic sports bar with dozens of flat-screen TVs and a full cocktail and bar-style food menu.

The resort features four pools, including the Yacht Club Pool, an outdoor lagoon style pool with an adjacent 27-person hot tub. The resort pool is heated with fiber-optic lights as well as a hot tub and adjacent kids’ pool. White sand beaches line the lake shore near the Yacht Club Pool.

AIR TRAVEL TO HORSESHOE BAY Horseshoe Bay Resort is now offering direct charter service to and from its private jet center to packaged groups as large as 30. With exclusive ground shuttle service to the resort and its highlyacclaimed Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Jack Nicklaus golf courses, escaping to magnificent Lake LBJ’s most beloved destination has never been easier.

Visit hsbresort.com to book your next visit.

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Clubhouse at Mid South

The Talamore Way

Talamore

“ ended up really being a blessing in disguise, for less than I would have paid for a hotel room at Pinehurst Resort I had a two bedroom condo with all the accommodations of home.”

- Rob Spellman, “Pinehurst: The Talamore Way” as seen in the Golf Aficionado fter spending four days in

a row on Mid South as my

daughter’s caddy during the 2018

Teen World Championships, I fell in

love with the course. In fact, when we left town it felt like breaking up with a

girlfriend, and boy she was a hottie! Mid South is an Arnold Palmer design still

fresh off a complete renovation in 2017.

Mid South was only 25 years young when Talamore decided it was time to renovate. The renovation was

managed in-house and the team at

Talamore did an amazing job. Having walked every inch of the course I

can tell you they didn’t leave a stone

unturned. The course is in meticulous condition and the greens are back

to their original size when the course opened in 1993.

Compared to other courses in the

Pinehurst area, the terrain at Mid South

say compared to Mid South, Pinehurst No. 2 is as flat as a pancake. It’s not just the terrain at Mid South but the

course has a perfect mix of bunkers

and water hazards that heighten the

challenge while rounding out a worldclass design.

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FEATURED DESTINATION SADDLEBROOK

Home of Two Arnold Palmer designed championship courses in Wesley Chapel, Florida

Saddlebrook Resort & Conference Center The King (Arnold Palmer) dazzled the world of golf for 6 decades winning more than 62 tour events, including 7 majors and is arguably, the greatest golfer to ever play the game. The Arnold Palmer Golf Course Design company designed over 300 golf courses in 37 U.S. states and in 25 countries worldwide. Only one resort in the U.S. has two Arnold Palmer designed 18-hole courses, Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

In 1982 Saddlebrook Resort opened the Palmer Golf Course and shortly after redesigned the Saddlebrook Golf Course.

Saddlebrook golf is renowned for its legendary greens which offer unique challenges and rolling fairways that impress beginning players and professionals alike.

The first tees of both courses and the 10th tee of the Saddlebrook Course are located at

or very large groupings and events. The new

reigns since the resort’s opening, envisioned a

the center of the resort, as are both finishing

guidelines for cleanliness, safety, and

resort that would allow guests to experience

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protection of their guest are top priority of

a side of Florida many had never seen. A

resort guests, but also allows the golf team

Saddlebrook’s hospitality teams.

natural setting with abundant wildlife that

the ability to manage staging play for small

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Thomas Dempsey, who has been at the

thrives because of the preservation of

courts in six surfaces including five lighted courts, a 7,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, sand and grass volleyball courts, a regulation-sized basketball court, and a sports-fields. There are 82,000 square feet of meeting space and can accommodate groups from 10 to 2,000 people. For information saddlebrookresort.com

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Saddlebrook Resort is about 30 minutes

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itself is located within a gated and secure

north of Tampa on 480 acres and has 800

on the pandemic, and we will continue

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rooms, including one, two, and three-

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walking village design that allows guests to easily walk throughout the resort with easy access to all amenities without the need for a transportation system while providing sanctuary to nature.

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GOLF COURSE LIVING TRENDING

New Seabury - Cape Cod

Setting New Lifestyle Trends for the Future

T

he traditional concept of golf

The real catalyst for the first golf

residences surrounding the golf course

course living was developed over

communities in our country was

all without kitchens. All dining and

100 years ago. The game of golf

simply the weather. With challenging

social events were held in the clubhouse

was an emerging game played at private

winter, fall, and early spring conditions

within walking distance from the

affluent sporting clubs in the northeast.

playing golf was often not possible in

residences. A trend had begun, and

The first golf course communities were

the northeast. Florida had already

builders and developers quickly adapted

actually the residential communities

become a popular escape from winter

the model in all markets.

surrounding the course itself. It was a

for those who had the resources to

status symbol to live within eyesight of

travel. It was not long before golf

of golf course community

a sporting club. It was not long before

courses were built at many of the

developments that offer spectacular

golf courses sprung up at almost all the

Florida resorts attracting golfers from

living and playing opportunities. There

sporting & social clubs throughout the

the north in winter months.

are also numerous 4- season resort

Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic

In 1920, the first planned golf course

In the Northeast, there are hundreds

living communities that offer amenities

regions. Land adjacent to these clubs

community was built just east of

ranging from golf to boating, skiing

became sought after for homes and

Sarasota, Florida in Temple Terrace. A

and other winter activities, and a host

estates along the golf course, offering

stately Mediterranean styled clubhouse

of year-round recreational amenities. If

serene living and close proximity for

was the centerpiece of the planned

you love the change of seasons,

social activities.

community with over 100 small

northeast living can offer it all.

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GOLF COURSE LIVING TRENDING

The Pine Hills - Massachusetts In 1996, Tony Green and The Green Company launch an amenity-rich concept community with two championship golf courses in Plymouth, Massachusetts, just 40 minutes south of Boston called The Pine Hills. Just minutes from Massachusetts Bay the facility offers residents easy access to the Cape & Islands’ attractions and is located in one of the most historic regions in the country. Today, it is home to almost 900 homes and 1500 residents with space in the

The Pine Hills - Massachusetts

master plan for nearly 3000 homes.

Crystal Springs - New Jersey

County in northern New Jersey. Soon after he

country with 90 holes of championship golf

Gene Mulvihill launched this 4-season theme

added a massive resort hotel and created one of

paired with an unparalleled amount of recrea-

park and recreational playground in Sussex

the largest golf living and vacation resorts in the

tional activities and amenities. The Village at

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The Cliffs - North Carolina Crystal Springs Resort is an

amenities from the shores of Lake Keowee

7,000-acre master-planned community. En-

inviting residential resort

near Clemson University to Greenville and

compassing all aspects of residential and

community set amidst thousands

Ashville, North Carolina.

commercial development with over 39,000

of acres of preserved woodlands

residents, the 20 villages that make up Lakewood

and serene lakes. The community’s

Lakewood Ranch - South Central Florida

Ranch offer a variety of home styles from

welcoming neighborhoods offer a

Lakewood Ranch has evolved from an

townhomes and single-family homes to luxury

collection of luxurious single-

agricultural track just east of Sarasota and

estates. Recreational facilities include Lakewood

family residences, custom estates,

Bradenton to today’s award-winning

Ranch Country Club and Athletic Center, 54 holes

as well as condominiums and townhomes for year-round or vacation living with 1100 gated resort residences.

The Cliffs - North Carolina The Cliffs in North Carolina is a collection of seven private luxury mountain and lake communities on more than 20,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Cliffs masterplanned communities have golf courses by world-renowned names such as Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Tom Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Jackson, and Ben Wright. Seven communities with hundreds of private gated residences offering unprecedented Bella Collina

Lakewood Ranch - South Central Florida

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GOLF COURSE LIVING TRENDING

Bella Collina - Central Florida of championship golf, the Sarasota Cricket Club, nine

Bella Collina - Central Florida

world-class polo fields, and a variety of community

Thirty minutes northwest of Orlando on Lake Apopka and

parks, lakes, and nature preserves.

Siena, Bella Collina has created a 1900-acre private club community in the rolling hills of central Florida. At the

Nocatee - Northeast Florida

center of it all is a 75,000 sq. ft. Tuscan style clubhouse.

This master-planned community in Ponte Vedra blends

The Nick Faldo championship golf course was named one

an array of village-like neighborhoods with schools,

of Florida’s best residential courses in the state. Along the

commercial and retail property, and more than 5,000

beautiful rolling hills and lush lakes, residents have direct

Golf course and vacation communities are redefining security, inclusiveness, and supersized amenities.

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acres of parks and nature

access to outdoor recreation including walking and

preserves. The Nocatee

equestrian trails, sports fields, and boating and fishing on

master plan will have over

Lake Apopka and Lake Siena. Homesites are positioned at

9000 homes and residences

various elevations throughout the community allowing for

designed to accommodate

views of the golf course, clubhouse, and the lakes with only

first-time homebuyers to

800 homes planned for the luxury community.

retirees. Amenities include

Golf course and vacation communities are redefining

an aquatics center with a 75-acre community park, two

security, inclusiveness, and supersized amenities. If you want

large swimming pools, two resort-style water parks,

safety and security, a gated community is an attractive

fitness and sports facilities, golf, tennis, pickleball

choice. At least 10 million people across the country live in

courts, and a 330-foot zip line ride. A major

gated communities. The American Real Estate Society

supermarket and other retail services are in place at the

(ARES) found that, on average, homes in gated communities

Nocatee Town Center.

fetched an additional $30,000 in value.

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Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus is For Sale French country designed home overlooks Nicklaus Signature golf course at Creighton Fams

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n

2007,

the Jack

Nicklaus Signature golf course opened at

Creighton Farms, a gated, custom home community just 55 minutes west of Washington, D.C. and within proximity of Washington Dulles International Airport. Each year, and for special events, the community welcomes Barbara and Jack Nicklaus for the Creighton Farms Invitational, a golf tournament that has raised more than $7 million for the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation since it began.

With the couple visiting regularly, Creighton Farms built a special home for the Nicklauses.

Jack and Barbara provided input on the design, furnishings and interior decorating of the home. A large painting in the great room features a golden bear—a tribute to Jack Nicklaus’ nickname. The home is 5,400 square feet with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It sits on just over an acre overlooking holes 9, 14 and 15 on the golf course and is walking distance from the Creighton Farms Clubhouse. The view is stunning. Creighton Farms is owned and managed by Southworth Development.

“We always look forward to getting back to Creighton Farms,” said Jack Nicklaus. “It’s a beautiful setting and Southworth has created a nice blend of quality amenities, and a comfortable atmosphere for members and residents. We look forward to our next visit and reconnecting with our longtime friends.”

The home exterior is a classic blend of natural stone and stucco. Inside, there’s a grand entry foyer and spiral staircase; hearth room and morning room that walk out to an expansive covered patio, there is also a covered porch.

A great room with 15-foot ceiling and stone fireplace, formal library with wood paneling, a light-filled sunroom and an expansive kitchen

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The home, “The Nicklaus,” is listed at $2.7 million and includes club membership. The community includes a large clubhouse, fitness center, two swimming pools, four tennis courts including two on clay. A state-of-the-art golf center is under construction and will be part of Creighton Farms’ existing world-class golf school.

For more information on The Nicklaus home, visit: www.creightonfarms.com/properties/22360wilson-meadows-lane.

For more information on the community, visit: www.creightonfarms.com.

with custom cabinetry and granite countertops complete the first floor.

Aside from the great room, ceiling heights are 10 feet throughout the main level. Upstairs, there’s a large owners suite with golf course views and a fireplace, luxuriously appointed bath and generous closets. Three additional bedrooms and bathrooms complete the home.

“The Nicklauses come back annually to participate in the Creighton Farms Invitational,” said Grant Heflin, listing agent with Creighton Realty. “But as much as they love the home, they have never been able to stay in it as often as they might like. So the decision was made to put it on the market and let someone else enjoy it.”

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When we think, “ City of Canals,” Venice, Italy comes to mind for most of us. But in fact, with over 400 miles of coastline Cape Coral, Florida has more canals than any other city in the world. Nestled in Lee County, the city is a broad peninsula that faces southward with three bridges connecting Cape Coral to Fort Myers; Matlacha Pass and Pine Island border Cape Coral to the west. Cape Coral is also close to Sanibel and Captiva Islands putting it within reach of world-class beaches, sounds,

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Cape Coral has plenty of coastline along the Gulf making it a perfect place for a beach lifestyle. There are also many islands within close distance with natural wildlife and more beaches.

The city is known for its 400+ miles of canals, and has earned the nickname “Waterfront Wonderland.” The canals are very much a part of the lifestyle—many residents live along the canals and have boats to move from place to place via the water. It is also central to some of Florida’s top private golf

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GOLF CART LIVING THE RIDE

Garia Via

Garia has burst on the scene 15 years ago from Denmark in the luxury golf cart market globally. The Garia Via is a street legal 2 seat cart with a modern luxury style. Garia has brought a unique combination of performance, versatility and elegance with features like custom rims and tires, large cabins, sport seating, angles club holders, charging ports, a refrigerator and front hood with locking storage.

From $25,000

YOUR RIDE

WITH OPTIONS

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here are over 18,000 Golf Courses in North America. Nearly 4000 of these courses are part of a golf course living community. In almost every one of them the golf cart is the preferred mode of transportation.

In many large communities like the Villages in Central Florida with over 125,000 residents, the second car is a golf cart; there are over 60,000 golf carts in the Villages that use over 100 miles of cart paths connecting the communities. The rapid shift in consumer perception, increased awareness, and the popularity of golf worldwide have augmented growth in golf resorts, golf-centric real estate developments and private clubs. Golf carts have become the norm for family resort living, hunting, gardening, and of course golfing. The growing trend is moving from gas to electric golf carts with advances in technology finding solutions for power, speed, and battery life.

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GOLF CART LIVING THE RIDE

Golf carts, much like automobiles, come in various styles, colors with unlimited options and accessories available through manufacturers and aftermarket custom suppliers. If you can imagine it, they can build it.

Major manufacturers are bringing advanced technology, engineering and design improvements to new carts today. New electric carts are quieter, go faster, go farther on a charge and are loaded with additional features that make them multi-purpose vehicles that are easily adaptable for street legal usage. Most of us shun smaller vehicles for personal use of the highways and byways in our life, but personal golf carts are fun, expressive and can be as cool or conservative as you wish while making a lot sense for economic green living.

Our first review of carts focused on the major players in the market and what they offer for personal use golf vehicles.

Moving forward, we will continue to cover golf course living and golf carts in all our issues including top luxury carts, custom buildouts and the newest innovations in technology and design.

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Club Car Onward

Club Car is an industry leader in golf carts. In 2017 they introduced their Onward line outfitted with no maintenance 10-year Lithium batteries. Two seat carts, four seat carts, lifted and custom factory carts are all available with numerous options. Special and limited-edition custom color schemes are available, including a signature Vineyard Vines design. Club Car also offers Club Car Connect for the Onward line with course GPS, Bluetooth speakers, charging ports and full connectivity. From $9000

E-Z-Go Freedom

If safety is your first priority,

then the E-Z-Go brand with automatic cart stop breaking, is a market leader. They have an innovating AC Drive system and RXV Platform that delivers smoother power. Their Express S4 offers a 4- seat cart with 72volt batteries or ELiTE Lithium batteries. They also offer a 48-volt Freedom RXV and a 72volt Freedom model. The EZGO S4 ELiTE has a 4-passenger capacity (rear seat is included), a lift kit and 23� tires from the factory! From $9000

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ICON I40L

Icon offers feature complete golf carts and competitive pricing. Carts come fully loaded with custom wheels, LED headlights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, side view mirrors, digital instruments, Delta Q charger, disc brakes and seat belts. ICON delivers a 48-volt, 4 kw Toyota AC motor/ controller, and high-speed rear ends. The charger is built into this cart so no more charger box on the garage floor – Just plug it in!

From $8400

Star EV Sirius

The Star EV Sirius cart is a major update from STAR Electric Vehicles. The STAR EV Sirius comes straight from the manufacturer equipped with interior dashboard lighting, adjustable seat backs, locking trunk and glove boxes, digital dash cluster/ speedometer, and self-canceling turn signals with side mirror indicators. You also have the option to upgrade to an NEV package, which provides added power, higher speeds and many more DOT approved street legal parts. From $10,000

Yamaha Drive 2

The Drive2 is a standout new golf cart from Yamaha.

Beginning in 2017, Yamaha released this new and improved model, the Drive2, has the first independent rear suspension system in the industry. Yamaha also features new and improved headlights and has a ton of aftermarket accessories available on all models. Yamaha’s new, innovating body design are clean and offer a fresh new look. From $8500

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BUSINESS ACUMEN SINGLE RIDER REVOLUTION

A New Dimension of Fun on the Course

By ED TRAVIS

A

Finn Scooters An Interview with Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports and Sun Mountain Motor Sports

fter a round of golf riding a Finn Scooter the word invariably used to describe the experience is “fun.” Age does not make a difference; everyone takes to this single rider electric golf cycle. It is easy to ride, steer and stop but above all, there is an exhilarating sense of freedom cruising the fairways. and we particularly like the comfortable ride

of Finn-riders can easily play a round of golf

Mountain Motor Sports which is a sister

due to the motorcycle front suspension and

in two hours less than the time required

company to Sun Mountain Sports, one of the

adjustable rear shock absorber.

riding in conventional golf carts.

Finn Scooters are a product of Sun

best golf bag, pushcart, and golf outerwear

The Scooter is very stable and can handle

There are also many nice little touches to

companies in the industry. Both are owned by

most any on-course bumps or terrain plus

this “personal golf machine” and one that

industry veteran Rick Reimers with

golf facility operators appreciate, at 92

caught my eye right away is the driver

headquarters in Missoula, Montana.

pounds plus the rider, it is turf-friendly. With

clubhead shaped kickstand.

Top speed for the two-wheel Finn Scooter

the health concerns from the COVID-19

In business less than two years, Sun Motor

is 15 mph or about the same as a regular golf

pandemic and the need for “two-club length

Sports already has captured the attention of

cart and, because the golf bag is mounted on

golf” (also called social distancing) the single

golf course operators and golfers. Finn

the centerline, clubs and pockets are easily

rider Finn Scooter is an ideal solution.

Scooters are available to courses for lease or

accessible. The rugged construction has

Golfers and course managers also have

several well thought out features including a

found ready golf becomes the new normal.

high-capacity lithium battery pack they tell

Many reports, which are borne out by

me is good for 36 holes before recharging and

personal experience, have found a foursome

purchase and to individuals for purchase. The rental charge at many courses is about $25.

We had the opportunity to talk with Ed Kowachek, President of Sun Mountain Sports

the rear wheel hub motor has the power to

and Sun Mountain Motor Sports to explore

climb any hill. Cable-pull hydraulic brakes

the background of the Finn and talk about

actuated by levers mounted on the handlebar

the Finn Scooter, the business, and its future.

make slowing and stopping sure and smooth

Ed Travis: Please tell us a little of your

previous business experience, how you wound up at Sun Mountain Sports and how is your golf game?

Ed Kowachek: I began working with Sun Mountain in February of 1985 as a temp employee in the golf bag cut and sew production operations and worked my way up through the ranks to President. Let’s just say that my golf game is a work in progress.

ET: How did the idea of a golf bag

carrying single rider scooter develop?

EK: Rick Reimers, the founder and owner of Sun Mountain Sports is always working on

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new ideas to improve the game of golf. The

EK: We were worried in March/April when

driving force behind Finn Scooters was to

many courses who had committed in the Fall

speed up the pace of play and increase the fun

where slated to take delivery of their Finn

factor. There have been a lot of ideas and

Cycles but courses were closed. Once golf

designs and prototypes over the last 10 or

courses started re-opening with social

more years and Finn Cycle is the first

distancing guidelines those courses started

product to come to market.

taking delivery and many, many new

ET: What has been your distribution

courses joined in on the fun, too.

strategy for the Finn Scooters and

ET: What is your forecast for the

how have sales grown in the past

single rider golf vehicle market

two years?

and particularly for the Finn

EK: Sun Mountain Sports has a great

Scooter in the next one to two

years?

team of independent sales reps who

EK: The biggest challenge when

call on golf shops from coast to coast.

So, we were able to tap into that

introducing a new product, is to get

established network for Finn, too. The initial

folks to try it. We went through this

strategy was to set up a low cost of entry with

with dual strap golf bags and golf push

a lease to golf courses and then a revenue

carts and golf bags with hip belts. Once

share on usage fees. Some courses have

people try Finn, they come back for more.

preferred to buy the scooter out-right and now

So, we see increased acceptance and sales

we’re also offering a financing package.

growth to continue. And, true to Sun

We started shipping Finn’s in July of 2019

Mountain’s heritage, we’ll keep improving

and had about 700 cycles on 50 courses by

and creating new iterations so there will be

the end of the year. Our hope was to double

plenty to encourage long-term growth.

ET: Are there any new upgrades to the

those numbers by the end of 2020. By the end of June, we’d already surpassed those goals.

riding cart. A fully charged battery will get 36

And we’re shipping more every week. Last

holes in most cases. And Finn can handle the

count, we were at 170 courses and just set up

hilliest of courses.

our first course in Canada.

ET: Where is the Finn made and how has

ET: Can you briefly tell our readers which features of the Finn Scooter separate it from the competition?

EK: First and foremost, Finn was developed

the pandemic effected the company production?

Finn Scooter or new products you want to share with our readers?

EK: We continue to tweak and improve Finn Cycle based upon reports from the field. And, we’ve had additional scooters in the works from the very beginning. Once we get Finn

EK: Finn is designed and sold from our

Cycle’s growth stabilized, we’ll maybe turn

headquarters in Missoula, Montana.

some of our energies to additional solutions

by golfers, for golfers, so the placement of

Manufacturing is by one of our partners in

on the theme of faster and “funner” golf.

and access to the golf bag was a priority and

China.

We’re also working on a line of accessories,

that fact shows.

Second, Finn is easy to ride. Finn has a low

The biggest impact on Finn from Covid-19,

some of which are ready for market.

is that demand has really picked up in

Accessories include a beverage cooler, custom

center of gravity so it’s very stable. The

response to one rider per cart health

rear adjustable shock, leather seats cover,

wheels were specifically chosen to be easy on

mandates. All of a sudden golf courses were

umbrella mount with umbrella, sun/rain

the course and to allow easy turning. And the

running out of carts and needed to

canopy, Finn carrier for a vehicle, and a Finn

throttle is a nice and easy take off so no

supplement their fleet. Many have chosen to

travel cover.

sudden jolts forward.

add Finn Cycles to the fleet.

And, Finn is powerful. Finn’s top speed is 15 MPH, about the same as a two-person

ET: Were sales in recent months seriously affected and have they recovered?

For more information visit

finnscooters.com

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FASHION FA L L

Layer Your Closet with these

FALL MUST HAVES for On and Off the Course!

SUN MOUNTAIN COLTER JACKET - $149.99 A full-zip, hooded jacket with insulated body panels and 4-way stretch side panels and sleeves allowing a free golf swing. The jacket features two hand warmer pockets, internal and external chest pockets, and a zip-through collar with chin-guard. Available in four colorways.

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FOOTJOY SWEATER FLEECE PULLOVER $165.00 The sweater fleece pullover is a non-restricting mid-layer engineered to help regulate body temperature while providing thermal comfort. This warm, lightweight fleece material stores heat so you can focus on the game, not the weather.

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PUMA CLOUDSPUN CAMO ¼ ZIP –$85.00 Featuring CLOUDSPUN fabric, an ultra-soft, four-way stretch, moisture-wicking fabric, Puma promises, this will quickly become your favorite layering pieces.

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FASHION FA L L

SUN MOUNTAIN COLTER VEST - $119.99 A packable, ultra-lightweight insulated vest with 4-way stretch side panels, two hand warmer pockets, internal and external chest pockets (the internal pocket doubles as a stuff sack) and a zip-through collar with chin-guard.

Available in four colorways.

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PUMA JACKPOT 5 POCKET PANTS $85.00 The Jackpot pants and shorts are the best Puma has ever made and they are named them accordingly.

When you wear them, you’ll know you hit the jackpot.

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VINEYARD VINES MOUNTAIN FLEECE SWEATER - $128.00 With a super soft, micro fleece interior and flatlock seams for a clean look, the Mountain Sweater Fleece is the perfect cold-weather companion.

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VINEYARD VINES ORIGINAL BREAKER PANTS - $98.50 The best outfits start with a solid foundation. The Original Breaker Pant is a classic menswear staple—today, next month or next year.

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VINEYARD VINES CAT CAY CASHMERE ½ ZIP $298.00 Lightweight, naturally breathable and 100% cashmere, with twill stitching for a textured look. The perfect layer for cool fall nights or layered when winter weather starts to arrive.

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PUMA PRIMALOFT STLTH GOLF VEST – $120.00 The PRIMALOFT Stlth Vest will be your go to choice on the days you need just a little bit of extra warmth and protection. Are you ready to inVEST in your golf game?

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PETER MILLAR CLOUDGLOW MICRO FLEECE - $148.00 This half-zip is constructed from an easy-care microfleece that offers remarkable softness and ideal warmth for cool weather. It’s designed with a novelty print for added flair and is finished with contrast collar piping and a four-button placket.

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FOOTJOY PIQUE TONAL PAISLEY POLO - $78.00 Made from FJ’s exclusive ProDry fabrication, this polo provides superior moisture control that quickly wicks away moisture, keeping you dry and comfortable….and stylish!

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FOOTJOY HYPERFLEX PULLOVER $165.00 The HyperFlex Pullover is constructed from an ultra lightweight woven and knit material mix that delivers a protective shell with stretch properties to allow for unencumbered swings at the ball.

The DWR finish helps to repel water in light rain or mist.

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PETER MILLAR WOOL INTERLOCK CREWNECK – $178.00 Crafted from luxurious, superfine merino wool, this sweater delivers classic style alongside remarkable softness and two-way stretch comfort. It’s finished with a crewneck and ribbed cuffs and hem.

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PETER MILLAR LAVA WASH COTTON HOODIE $128.00 Knit from a cotton-performance blend that has been specially washed for supreme softness, it offers ideal warmth and four-way stretch for optimal mobility and comfort.

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DUNNING HEMISPHERE 5 POCKET PANTS – $115.00 Engineered with a modern slim fit and designed for extreme playability in all conditions. We have used our proprietary COOLMAX® technology allowing for great moisture management and natural airflow DunningGolf.com

DUNNING CRATHIE ¼ ZIP - $99.00 Engineered with some of the best performance fibers this new style incorporates insulating fabric with four-way stretch, premium moisture management and player specific cuffs & waistband.

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MOLORI UNPLUGGED

By John Molori

Golf legends and living on Florida’s First Coast of Golf

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F LIVING WHERE YOU PLAY is the ques-

Fame. “From the early stick and

tion, the ultimate answer might

ball games and its origins in the

just be found in St. Augustine, Flor-

Netherlands, China, and Scotland, we

ida. The World Golf Village is golf

have tremendous artwork that shows

personified with literally thousands

the evolution of the game.

of residences and a plethora of

“We also have a special exhibit

public and private courses to fit any

honoring the legacy of African-

golfer’s dream.

Americans in the game. The first

And oh yeah, nestled in Florida’s

American professional golfer was

First Coast of Golf is the ultimate

John Shippen, and Dr. George Grant

golf fan’s destination, the World Golf

invented the tee.

Hall of Fame (worldgolfhalloffame.

“African-American players who

org). “The Hall of Fame is the

were not allowed to play on the PGA

centerpiece of the World Golf

Tour actually started their own tour

Village,” says Brodie Waters, World

called the United Golf Association,

Golf Hall of Fame Vice President.

and Althea Gibson, who is known

“We have two championship courses on site, The Slammer &

more for her tennis prowess, played on the LPGA tour.”

Squire designed by Hall

Beginning in 2021,

of Famers Sam Snead and

the Hall of Fame moved

Gene Sarazen, and The

their inductions to every

King & Bear, designed by

other year. The 2021

Hall of Famers Arnold

inductees are 4-time

Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Major champion Susie

Both of these courses are

Maxwell Berning, former

open to the public.”

PGA Commissioner Tim

As for the Hall of Fame

Finchem, legendary

itself, despite COVID-19

course developer Marion

restrictions, it is open for

Hollins, and 15-time Major

business. Says Waters, “We

champion Tiger Woods.

reopened May 28 at 25%

we are looking at March

50% capacity but we have a

to do our 2021 inductions

40,000 square-foot facility

at THE PLAYERS

so social distancing is a little bit easier for us.

Championship. Many of our members return for every

“Inside the Hall of Fame, we feature many exhibits that

ceremony. We have an incredibly diverse group of current

tell the personal stories of our members beyond the wins

Hall of Famers - 160 members from 17 different countries

and the Majors. Our goal is to let people know what made

with 121 men and 39 women.

them champions on and off the course.”

Golf’s past and diversity is a key aspect of the Hall of

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Says Waters, “Right now,

capacity. We are now at

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“One of the real highlights of the Hall of Fame is the Member Locker Room. We give a locker to every Hall

two shots to hit the green and win a prize. We also have two putting greens and a simulator featuring 145 different courses.”

Indeed, the Hall of Fame aims to go beyond the leaderboard and show how golf’s legends have been leaders off the course. Waters states, “We like to say that the values of our members are embedded in the game of golf. We tell the stories of our members and celebrate their careers.

Moreover, we want these stories to inspire people to apply the values of our members to life.”

The World Golf Hall of Fame is definitely the crown jewel in a gem of a region to play where you live. Waters relates, “Saint Augustine truly of Famer and allow them to fill it with personal items that show who they are as golfers and as people. Visitors see a personal and unique side of these icons.”

Waters says that the goal of the Hall of Fame is to reach out to fans and involve them in the all aspects of golf. “What we are trying to do now is push our content and stories out to fans, and not limit the stories of these players to inside our walls. We have done a digital campaign called Moments that Matter, detailing key moments in the history of the game.

“Interactive exhibits are also a big part of the World Golf Hall of Fame. We have our Hall of Fame challenge with a replica of the famed 17th island green at TPC Sawgrass. With admission, fans get is a golf paradise. The World Golf Hall of Fame opened in 1998. At that time, the area around Saint Augustine to Jacksonville was very underdeveloped, but now it has really grown as a residential golf area with a lot of restaurants and shops.

“We have about 75 courses within 30 to 35 minutes of the Hall of Fame, including TPC Sawgrass and Amelia Island. We also have a huge variety of public and private courses. You could be in this area for a couple of weeks and not play the same course every day.”

John Molori is an author and columnist for numerous publications. Like him on Facebook at John Molori, Twitter @MoloriMedia. Email molorimedia@gmail.com.

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NEPGA GOLF COURSE LIVING

Blur The Line Between Life On The Course, and Off

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hose with a passion for golf can understand the desire to blur the line between life on the course, and off. For New Englanders looking for more than just a golf membership, these golf living communities have a lot to offer.

The Quechee Club (Quechee, VT)

The 6,671-yard Lakeland Course winds along the

The Quechee Club sits on 6,000 acres of historic farmland

Ottauquechee River and Lake Pinneo, while the more

in the heart of the Green Mountains. With more than

challenging Highland Course, measuring 6,840 yards, is

1,400 residents, the community emphasises the natural

built along a mountainside and provides scenic views with

beauty and rural character of Quechee while offering year-

elevation changes throughout.

round recreational activities.

Quechee residents enjoy a true four-season community.

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During the winter months, Ski Quechee offers residents a family-friendly ski area, while the Highland

During the summer months, Quechee hosts a three-day

Course’s 18th hole transforms to host the club’s annual

Balloon Festival, Fourth of July Celebration and Family

Cardboard Box Derby, a 25-year Quechee community

Pentathlon. When it comes to golf, the Quechee Club’s

tradition. Ice skating, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,

two championship golf courses offer a unique and

and alpine racing also keep residents entertained

memorable experience from mid-April to early-November.

throughout the winter.

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New Seabury on Cape Cod (Mashpee, MA)

White Cliffs Country Club (Plymouth, MA)

Director of Golf at the Quechee Club since

Nestled in Mashpee, Mass., New Seabury

White Cliffs is a gated community on over

2016 after working at Brae Burn CC and

sits on the Nantucket Sound, offering

130 acres of land in Plymouth, Mass. Perched

Weston GC. Anthoine attended Methodist

spectacular views from the two 18-hole

atop a 175-foot cliff, residents enjoy stunning

University, where he earned his bachelor’s

championship waterfront golf courses. In

views of Cape Cod Bay from the 18-hole,

degree and PGA certification in 2004.

addition to 36 holes of golf, residents also

Gary Player designed golf course. The club

enjoy five restaurants, two beach clubs and

also offers a private beach, health club, tennis

with our members and their families.”

beach bars, 16 tennis courts, pools and

courts, indoor pool and of course, fine dining.

Anthoine said. “It’s fun and rewarding putting

walking trails.

TJ Anthoine, PGA, has served as the

“The staff and I get to spend the seasons

together so many programs from junior golf

Jim Clay, PGA, is the Director of Golf at

Rick Baptist, PGA, has served White Cliffs as Head Golf Professional since 2000. Rick served

to club championships and setting the stage to

The Club at New Seabury and has worked

as President of the Cape Cod Chapter of the

create memories that last a lifetime – it’s about

as a golf professional for over 15 years. He

New England PGA for four years and as a

golf and so much more. Our members are

was awarded the 2015-2016 Southern

District Director of the New England PGA for

very active and truly appreciate the many

California PGA Desert Chapter Bill

two years. Rick was voted “Golf Professional of

ways to take advantage of our perfect

Strausbaugh Award for his mentorship and

the Year” In 2008 by his colleagues in the Cape

geography. Everyone who lives here, or visits

service to the PGA community. Clay has

Cod PGA. In 2019 Rick joined a select group of

here truly appreciates their experience, and

also won several SCPGA and New

PGA Professionals, earning Certified Profession-

the hardworking staff that makes it happen.”

England PGA Section Golf Tournaments.

al status in Golf Operations Career.

8th hole at Quechee (Highland)

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ROSS’S RULES

By Jack Ross

Winging It: Takeaways from the U.S. Open

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AD I BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH to obtain media credentials

The Ultimate Test or Unfair? We hear this debate every

for the 120th U.S. Open at Winged Foot, I could have

year. Has the USGA produced the most demanding test in

helped look for Harris English’s ball in the rough on Sunday. Not this year. But here are some observations from the couch.

The Bionic Man. Bryson DeChambeau (a/k/a

told that a “fair” course rewards good shots and penalizes bad shots.

I think the verdict is still out on Winged

the “Bionic Man”) put to rest any doubts

Foot. I saw many reasonably good approach

about his radical overhaul of his physique

shots roll off greens, some traveling as far as

and golf game. At his peak, Tiger Woods set

40 yards or more into fairways. Gary McCord

the standard for workout regimens. DeChambeau is like Tiger on steroids (not literally). But he proved at Winged Foot that his unorthodox power game can stand up to the most demanding test in golf. Could this change the game?

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golf, or has it crossed into the “unfair” zone? We are

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might have described the first green Sunday as littered with body bags. It was carnage. There was often a razor thin margin for a ball to land safely on the proper tier. Players couldn’t risk leaving them-selves downhill putts or chips on the lightening fast

slopes. Only DeChambeau finished under par for the tourna-

a third-round leader. The new power game has al-tered the

ment. But hey, this is the U.S. Open, not the Travelers.

risk/reward calculus. If you can bomb it 350 yards off the tee and power a wedge from the rough, you can still score. Jack

How Do You Lose a Ball in the Rough? Harris English is

Nicklaus must be in despair.

still trying to figure that out, after he pulled his tee shot on the 1st hole into the deep cut of rough. It wasn’t a terrible

A Bad Week for the Old Guys. You might think that the

shot. Just a pull. But after a couple dozen people searched

demanding test of the U.S. Open would favor the crafty,

in vain for his ball for the allotted three minutes, English

seasoned veterans. Wrong. Winged Foot was not kind to the

(who started only five strokes off the lead) had to return to

older generation. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Henrik Sten-

tee and recorded a double bogey. Surely, in the pre-Covid

son, Justin Rose, Ian Poulter, Matt Kuchar, and Martin Kaymer

era, his ball would have been encircled by a throng of spec-

missed the cut. A 27-year old won, and a 21-year old (who is

tators. Or landed in a beer cup.

the reigning NCAA cham-pion) finished second. So much for major experience.

Playing the Bumps. Many players mastered the art of using the precipitous slopes on the greens as backstops –

Did He Just Hit a Fairway Wood on a Par-3? Yes, this was

landing shots far above the hole and watching them drift

happening Sunday when the USGA moved the tees on the

back. As the PGA Tour commercials say: “These guys are

3rd hole back to 247 yards. With the winds, some players hit

good.” (The only time I ever played a bump suc-cessfully

3-woods and hybrids. Welcome to my world.

was when my badly-pulled tee shot bounced off a hill and rolled onto the green into the hole. It’s still an ace.)

Outerwear? Except at Pebble Beach, you don’t ordinarily see players wearing outerwear at the U.S. Open. The novel Sep-

Is Rough Becoming a Nonfactor? Matthew Wolff hit two

tember time slot brought some cool temperatures. (The USGA

fairways Saturday. Surely a disaster with the fabled U.S.

proba-bly sold more fleeces and vests on its website.) But the

Open rough. Hardly. Wolff shot a 65. In fact, his twelve

Bionic Man broke the trend by showing up at the first tee in

fairways hit in his first three rounds was the lowest ever for

shirtsleeves on Sunday. He must have a logarithm for this.

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COURSES & CLUBS THE BUCKET LIST

BUCKET LIST:

Check off these three courses from your Bucket List this Fall. These courses are located in three different states, but all have a common name - NATIONAL.

BY GREG SAMPSON

COURSE Cape Cod National

LOCATION Brewster, MA

BUCKET LIST DETAILS Cape Cod National is one of the finest, most prestigious clubs on the Cape with national media recognition. The design was completed by the well known New England based architectural firm of Cornish, Silva and Mungeam. The links-style course is laid out on rolling landscape plotted perfectly through the kettle ponds that come into play on several holes. CCN is known for its long par fours and challenging doglegs that are heavily bunkered and feature protected greens. Playing the proper tees is a must as forced carryies and positioning your tee shot for approach play precedent.

HOW TO PLAY Cape Cod National is known for being exclusively private with strict management of total membership for playability and privacy.

However, guests of the neighboring Wequasset Resort & Golf Club have access during their stay. Book your stay and play vacation to check this one off your bucket list at www.wequasset.com or apply for membership at www.ccngolf.com.

Photos courtesy of Course Websites, Facebook and Instagram.

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COURSES & CLUBS THE BUCKET LIST

COURSE Connecticut National

LOCATION Putnam, CT

BUCKET LIST DETAILS CT National is nestled in the hillsides of Putnam featuring beautiful vistas, rolling fairways and challenging green complexes that ranks year after year as one of the best courses in the region. Originally a nine-hole course, this championship layout was redesigned by Mark Mungeam in 2007 with the vision of a challenging links-style layout with multiple sets of tees for better playability at all skill levels. Finding the fairway is key as fescue is present on every hole with deep fairway/ greenside bunkers. The greens on this track are a true test with multiple tiers, huge breaks and speedy putting surfaces.

HOW TO PLAY CT National is open to the public and tee times can be made on their website www.ctnational. com, on Golf Now or by calling 860-928-7748

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COURSE Newport National

LOCATION Middletown, RI

BUCKET LIST DETAILS The Newport National - Orchard Course is known for being one the best courses you can play in New England. This major championship quality layout will take your breath away with its beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Sakonnet Passage. This magnificent Arthur Hills designed masterpiece will remind you of some of the well-known holes of Ireland with its fescue lined fairways, deep well-positioned bunkers and creative green complexes. Be on the lookout for another addition to your bucket list when the new nine hole Vineyard Course opening in 2022, which will be paired with an architecturally pleasing clubhouse and a state-of-the-art practice facility.

HOW TO PLAY Newport National is a public access course and tee-times can be made at www.newportnational.com or by calling the pro shop at 401-848-9690. Customize a stay and play utilizing the amazing accommodations in proximity to the course and Newport’s wide array of dining, shopping and historic attractions.

Photos courtesy of Course Websites, Facebook and Instagram.

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