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Post by polekatt/josia on Apr 12, 2020 19:42:42 GMT
I didn't see a thread on this one yet, so I made one.
I'm not as good as the others at a preview, since I don't watch golf like you guys do.
The course is somewhere near San Diego. Its pretty. Here is the link.
If an admin wants to edit this post and add a better description, feel free!
Edit: (Leon here. Thanks for getting us started Josia! 👍👏 I'll just add a quick course description and video 👍) Torrey Pines sits on one of the prettiest golf course sites in America, atop coastal bluffs north of San Diego with eye-dazzling views of the Pacific. Rees Jones’ remodeling of the South Course in the early 2000s not only made the course competitive for the 2008 U.S. Open (won by Tiger Woods in a playoff over Rocco Mediate), it also brought several coastal canyons into play for everyday play, especially on the par-3 third and par-4 14th. An annual PGA Tour stop, Torrey Pines will see its second U.S. Open in 2021. |
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Post by polekatt/josia on Apr 12, 2020 19:46:36 GMT
Just played Round 1, first one out on the PC clubhouse.
hammers1man has said this would be a tough one, that pars would be the norm, not birds, and he was right, as far as I could tell.
I was doing fairly ok at first, until hole number six. I just could not figure out that green. My putting lie was very tough, for the slope, and I did the back and forth thing. After that, it just went downhill. My swing was a bit off, the greens were hard to figure out, and it seemed every lie was right in between the clubs I needed. Oh and add in some high wind.
Wasn't worth a screenshot. LOL 
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Post by artvandelay on Apr 12, 2020 23:40:45 GMT
Well that didn't go well.
I have actually played this course IRL, albeit 30 or so years ago. Was looking forward to it, then I saw rain.
It rarely rains in San Diego.
What ev. Anyway, played probably my worst round of USE in a while. No chirps. TWO OBs (saved par on 6, double Humph on 7). And I was -6 on the last five holes.
+12. ALSO not worth a screenie.
Ugh.
Onward.
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Post by GW_Hope on Apr 13, 2020 3:26:24 GMT
I struggled in every tourney I played today including this one. R1 was a struggle, rarely had a confident approach and the wind was fighting my bread-n-butter f/p shot. Was lucky to salvage a +3. R2 played more into my game but I still struggled on the greens. Happy with -7 R2 but so/so -4 halfway.
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Post by Tuffguts on Apr 13, 2020 7:39:14 GMT
Just finished my tourney:
Ev ; Holed a short bunker shot on 1 for bird and then it was an arm wrestle to keep it together in the wind. Nothing much happened.
-8 ; Putted really well with lots of good lags and a few decent length putts sunk. Blind hole out on 13th my highlight.
+2 ; Nothing went in. Every putt slid by the hole. 2 chips and 2 putts on 4th for a double after my first 5ft putt shaved the hole and ended off the green. I think 8th was a disaster as well. Forgettable round.
-6 ; Started birdie bogey and then was solid in that last 13 holes with 6 birdies.
-12 total. Didn't know what to expect after not playing this course for a number of months. A couple of brutal long Par 4's into the wind....12th I think is a killer.
Cheers and good luck.
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Post by LKeet6 on Apr 13, 2020 8:52:50 GMT
There was quite a bit of rain at the 2016 event, apparently. There's always a chance of rain by the sea. This putt is amazing! 😁👏
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Post by gavlaar124 on Apr 13, 2020 11:48:15 GMT
Tough first round didn't help that I putted badly
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Post by gavlaar124 on Apr 13, 2020 12:12:27 GMT
Still struggling on the greens needed a chip-in eagle on the last for a respectable score
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Post by paddyjk19 on Apr 13, 2020 16:57:45 GMT
Horror first round, eagled the last for +6 lol. I love this course in real life and the designer has done an OK job although his presentation in parts is pretty sloppy. Has anyone done a LiDAR version of this yet?
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Post by LKeet6 on Apr 13, 2020 17:14:49 GMT
Horror first round, eagled the last for +6 lol. I love this course in real life and the designer has done an OK job although his presentation in parts is pretty sloppy. Has anyone done a LiDAR version of this yet? Nope, no LiDAR. There are some open areas, lacking in detail, but the holes themselves are great, in my opinion. Big fan of this one. (Sure it could be done better!) |
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Post by andersnm on Apr 13, 2020 18:29:55 GMT
Ok. I am going to sit this one out. This course in these conditions where not fun for me. Good luck to you all.
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Post by hammers1man on Apr 13, 2020 21:01:38 GMT
I love this course and set up, really feels like golf when you are not pin seeking all the time. It's where to leave your approach to not put yourself in trouble. I putted really well and my long game was better than it has been and I am happy with a 74 on a really challenging test in the 1st round. Stupid bogie on 18 where I went for a partial shot when the safe approach was needed. I did have problems with the wind meter not correctly showing the wind, did anyone else have the same problem?   |
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Post by polekatt/josia on Apr 13, 2020 22:59:17 GMT
I do remember thinking 'something' seemed off with the wind, but couldn't put my finger on it.
I started to play today, since I was off work today and had the time. I think this course is beautiful, so looking forward to playing more of it.
But when I did my 'warmup' round, I could tell instantly today was not the day for round 2. It was one of those days were the tempo is bad, and everything I hit no matter how much I tried to slow it down, was fast or very fast.
So I'll try again tomorrow evening for round two, today ended up just being mindless fortnite red vs. blue games. hahah
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Post by booze on Apr 14, 2020 0:36:44 GMT
A rare Monday appearance on the course....-9 opening round. Missed two short putts on back to back holes, one being an easy 5 foot uphill 1, but did make a chip at least to feel like I offset that.
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Post by ray on Apr 14, 2020 2:15:40 GMT
-1 first round. Missed a few short putts and finished the back 9 poorly. Definitely left a few out there. Hit driver driver on one of the par 4’s and was happy to make the front bunker. Used my +1 old man short game to make par lol.
Really nice greens. Had a couple roll beautifully. None better than a 25ft birdie putt on 2 after a silly missed putt on one. Will have to start recording a few nice shots again...
Good luck all. Except Gav 💋😂😊
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