So just got done reading the ESPN Travel article about the "50 most DIABOLICAL courses in America"
http://sports.espn.go.com/travel/news/story?id=5257610
WGT members will be quite familiar with this list....
1.THE OCEAN COURSE | Kiawah Island, S.C.
2.
THE INTERNATIONAL | Bolton, Mass.
3.
KOOLAU | Kaneohe, Hawaii (Oahu)
4.
PGA WEST/STADIUM | La Quinta, Calif.
5.
OAKMONT | Oakmont, Pa.
6.
BETHPAGE/BLACK | Farmingdale, N.Y.
7.
TOT HILL FARM | Asheboro, N.C.
8.
WHISTLING STRAITS | Haven, Wis.
9.
PINE VALLEY | Pine Valley, N.J.
10.
TOBACCO ROAD | Sanford, N.C.
Knowing only of these courses through WGT (in terms of playing), it is a SHOCKER to me that Kiawah is the #1 on this list. I live in Westchester County, so I have heard first hand from those who have played Bethpage Black, as well as Winged Foot which came in at # 11.
To think that Kiawah can play at that high a level is an eye opener to me. I guess you just bypass certain "pressure" shots when you are doing them digitally, as opposed to having the wind whipping in your face and trying to execute them.
Pretty cool article either way...