Comments on: Why Off-Resort Dining is Usually the Better Option for Golf Vacations

By: Larry G.

Larry G. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:28:41 +0000

Agree on Craig’s comments about Sunningdale; my sense after playing it last year at the invitation of a friend is that they might just accept the weekend single. They were friendly and not stuffy in the least. Stunning course, one of the best…As for the resort restaurant issue, my experience is that, indeed, resort hotel food leaves something to be desired, but I don’t buy your CEO acquaintance’s limp explanation for the lack of performance. Plenty of hotel restaurants in Europe have figured this out, and where established, well regarded restauranteurs have opened restaurants in U.S. hotels, the results have been good (if you believe the reviews). If these resort general managers can’t multitask, then the owners should just outsource the food to someone who can focus on it. Done well, the resort will be able to bask in the afterglow of a high quality, well reviewed restaurant. Larry, http://www.golfcommunityreviews.com

By: Craig B.

Craig B. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:28:14 +0000

It’s never a waste of time to make a polite request, and in this economy, the chances of exceptions being made are more likely. If your pal belongs to a club, have his pro inquire. Excellent nearby alternatives — of similar exclusivity — are Wentworth and Swinley Forest. It’s worth a shot.

By: Jon K.

Jon K. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:27:24 +0000

Hey guys love your newsletter. I have a question for you. A friend of mine ended up having to go to London for work at the last minute and has a Saturday free. He wants to try to play Sunningdale Old but on their website it says that they only accept weekday play for visitors. Do you have any suggestions on how he could play the course? Is it worth calling/emailing them or is it waste of time? Assuming he can’t play Sunningdale, do you have other recommendations for courses to play (he’s staying about 10 minutes from Sunningdale). Thanks!

By: Bruce M.

Bruce M. — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:27:05 +0000

You should add the 1985 Room in Pinehurst as an outstanding place to eat. The Carolina Room, not so much. By the way, just played Chambers Bay. Unless they make major changes, the pros will eat the place up and there is no room for 30-40,000 fans. If you’re in the Seattle area, a nice course to play, not worth amking a trip just to play it. It’s not Bandon and it’s not Acadia Bluffs! I’ve now played the five official public US Open sites. I don’t know if Erin Hills is official yet. Lastly, the Home Course which will co-host the US Am is a joke. What was the USGA thinking. The course is two years old and they’re making hole changes already!! Not worth playing.