[nandoal]

Which golf trip would you choose? Looking to go late summer/early Fall this year. All are pretty much driveable from our location. Looking to play at least 3 times on trip. Price not much of an object. Thanks.

Golf Trip #1 (Northern Michigan) - 8hrs.

Courses:
- The Kingsley Club http://www.kingsleyclub.com/ (good friend of mine is the head pro- PRIVATE)
- Arcadia Bluffs http://www.arcadiabluffs.com/ (wow! I know you like)
OR (pick 1)
- Forest Dunes Golf Club http://www.forestdunesgolf.com/
- Tullymore GC http://www.forestdunesgolf.com/

Golf Trip #2 (Kohler Resort)

Courses:
- Whisting Straits http://www.destinati...its_detail.html
- Irish course http://www.destinati...ish_detail.html
- Blackwolf Run (RIVER) http://www.destinati...ver_detail.html

Golf Trip #3 (NYC-The Black) 6 hrs.

Courses:
- THE Bethpage Black http://www.nysparks....o.asp?golfID=12 (Site of 2009 US OPEN)
OR
- Ballyoween GC http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/Content/A...183&AID=441
- Twisted Dune http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/Content/A...183&AID=441
- Atlantic City CC http://www.harrahs.c...y-country-club/ (Tom Doak renovation)

Golf Trip #4 (Baltimore) 4 hrs.

Courses:
- Bulle Rock http://www.bullerock...e/144-25017.htm
- Beechtree http://beechtreegolf.com/
- Maryland National http://www.marylandn...l.com/index.htm

Or does anyone have any other suggestions.

[RunOfTheDill]

I'm not a great golfer by any means, but I made a trip up to see my uncle in lansing a few months ago and it was amazing. we played michigan state home course and it was so impressive. We had a coupon and played for 40$ on the weekend. Such a great day. Shot a 102 but i did play and had a good time so it was all good.

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

#1 with Forest Dunes....FOR SURE.

[cdesana]

Choice # 1 by a long shot!!!!!!!!!!!

[nandoal]

BEND OF THE RIVER GC, on Jan 14 2008, 12:06 PM, said:

#1 with Forest Dunes....FOR SURE.

Forest Dunes is that good? How about Tullymore?

[title]

pinehurst, nc

[ERuhling]

Choice #1 sounds like the best bet but you could go to the NC area in 7-8 hrs and they have nice courses. I live in Pittsburgh too and it's only 3 mains roads to get to Charlotte

[sandwedge59]

I guess i'll throw in my 2 cents but what about Myrtle Beach .. there is a lot of good options there and from the Burgh .. it's about 10 1/2 hrs .. , i driven there from here many times and it's not that bad

[BEND OF THE RIVER GC]

Yes, Forest Dunes is THAT GOOD. And Arcadia Bluffs is better than #2 for an eye pleasing round. Check the course reviews section for pics of both MI courses.

[Subsonic]

#1 would be my choice as well, but I would not sleep on #4. That is an awesome trip as well.

[Bubb]

#1
The Kingsley Club is very unique. It seemed to me that it was designed so that each hole could qualify as their "signature hole". That said, the other three Mich courses are so strong that I bet you will rank Kingsley last among them. Definately worth playing Kingsley if your friend can get you on though.

[sheppy335]

I second or third Myrtle Beach great courses and lots of things to do besides that, hmmm is there anyhting else needed to do. YOu can get there in no time flat hehehehhehe Even with Small kids i can drive it in 14 hours with eating sit down and lots of potty breaks.

[itw419]

#1. play all of the courses you have listed for #1. forest dunes is nicer than tulleymore but tulleymore is still a damn good track. if you are driving 8 hours you might as well play 4 rounds. i am making my first trip to arcadia this spring and i can wait.