Eagles Nest GC
Maple, Ontario
Like Chambers Bay, another gravel pit transformed. Architect Doug Carrick calls it the most massive undertaking ever done in Canada. 1.4 million cubic yards of material was deposited from offsite, then shoved around to form haphazard hillocks. Stacked sod bunkers add another links touch.
No. 11 at Eagles Nest GC
Twisted Dune GC
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
In the fashion of Royal Birkdale, with
2 million cubic yards of dune framing basically flat fairways and gentle greens. Looks more intimidating than it really is. Bergstol's company manages this course.
No. 10 at Twisted Dunes GC
Monarch Dunes GC
Nipomo, Calif.
Giant eucalyptus trees frame half the holes, the remainder are edged by mini-mountains meant to emulate windswept sand dunes. First design by veteran tour pro Steve Pate with new design partner Damian Pascuzzo.
No. 9 at Monarch Dunes GC
Kiawah Island Club (Cassique Cse.)
Kiawah Island, S.C.
Tom Watson's ode to Turnberry, particularly its front nine in Scottish dunes-like topography. Presently 98th among Golf Digest's ranking of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses.
No. 1 at Cassique
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