It really does. I would for sure be interested in that
2015 THP Events--Where and Why? Lets Discuss
It really does. I would for sure be interested in that
Ahh, that works as well. Flights wouldn't be an issue with Pitt either.
mikedean441
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Yeah, can even fly into Cleveland or Canton/Akron if its way cheaper and you dont mind a little drive
For some reason, Akron flights are so much more than Cleveland lately. But Pittsburgh from Cleveland is just over two hours of a drive
JRod
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Great suggestions in here.
CAA_Beat
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It really does doesn't it.
Kutros
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Williamsburg, VA would be spectacular! Kingsmill and Golden Horseshoe are pretty awesome courses in the area. In general a pretty easy area to get to with Airports in Norfolk and Richmond. Not the biggest airports, but Richmond is at least super easy to get in and out of.
mikedean441
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Heck, Im a huge fan of the Royal New Kent course.....freaking tough too
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Duffs in Amherst/Buffalo, NY. The best you'll ever get.
Kutros
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I've actually never played there, but it is definitely on my local bucket list.
I wanted to take some time to put some thought into this. At first, I just wanted to blurt out my answers, but I decided to back things up with a bit of THP research (although that research is quite brief).
First, I recommend Iowa. Yes, I'm biased, I live here, but Iowa seems to get pretty good showings. The first official THP event (at least since I became a member here) was September of 2012. Reviewing that thread, I see we had 33 in attendance. If you take JB and GG out, that's 31. But even so, let's look a little deeper (but not including JB and GG for purposes of these statistics). Of the 31, I believe 26 were not from Iowa (27 if you include the fact that Hawk lives on the wrong side of the Mississippi River). Within that list, I count at least 20 that I know for sure are albatross club members today, and I believe we had near 100% albatross participation at that time (might have been a few short). Of the 26 that did not live in Iowa, at least 8 were not from a bordering state. In fact, we had two from California, at least 1 from Oklahoma, and 3 from Texas. I believe this is indicative of the fact that Des Moines, Iowa, has 1) an airport, and 2) the intersection of I-35 and I-80. It's easy to get to. Plus, since that outing, Des Moines now has Southwest airlines servicing it. There are an abundance of hotels and course choices, TCI and Harvester being some of the top courses in the area. We could even go crazy and move it to Davenport (quad cities, home of Hawk), and play at TPC Deere Run.
Kansas City is another place I would recommend. I believe it would draw similar numbers to Iowa, and is just as easy for travel purposes, and it may even be easier for travel purposes. I'll let others who know better than I discuss those courses. I would describe Kansas City as the "central hub" of the midwest.
Branson was awesome, and so were the courses. I think they have lost their Southwest service, but due to it's central location in the midwest, it is also easily accessible by car. Branson was also one of the most scenic set of courses I have ever played.
There you have it, my recommendations.
~Rock
First, I recommend Iowa. Yes, I'm biased, I live here, but Iowa seems to get pretty good showings. The first official THP event (at least since I became a member here) was September of 2012. Reviewing that thread, I see we had 33 in attendance. If you take JB and GG out, that's 31. But even so, let's look a little deeper (but not including JB and GG for purposes of these statistics). Of the 31, I believe 26 were not from Iowa (27 if you include the fact that Hawk lives on the wrong side of the Mississippi River). Within that list, I count at least 20 that I know for sure are albatross club members today, and I believe we had near 100% albatross participation at that time (might have been a few short). Of the 26 that did not live in Iowa, at least 8 were not from a bordering state. In fact, we had two from California, at least 1 from Oklahoma, and 3 from Texas. I believe this is indicative of the fact that Des Moines, Iowa, has 1) an airport, and 2) the intersection of I-35 and I-80. It's easy to get to. Plus, since that outing, Des Moines now has Southwest airlines servicing it. There are an abundance of hotels and course choices, TCI and Harvester being some of the top courses in the area. We could even go crazy and move it to Davenport (quad cities, home of Hawk), and play at TPC Deere Run.
Kansas City is another place I would recommend. I believe it would draw similar numbers to Iowa, and is just as easy for travel purposes, and it may even be easier for travel purposes. I'll let others who know better than I discuss those courses. I would describe Kansas City as the "central hub" of the midwest.
Branson was awesome, and so were the courses. I think they have lost their Southwest service, but due to it's central location in the midwest, it is also easily accessible by car. Branson was also one of the most scenic set of courses I have ever played.
There you have it, my recommendations.
~Rock
mikedean441
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Im with you on Branson and Iowa as they stepped it up in the past and had solid attendance.
IMO KC is tough as they had a shot and totally whiffed
Dgvillere
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New Orleans, Las Vegas, Austin, San Antonio,
A few random thoughts-
Another vote for Philly, I grew up there and the location is great. It also has a bigger (though crummy) airport for those tho want to fly. Unfortunately, I can't suggest any courses but there certainly seem to be plenty of options.
On the "want to play" course theme, isn't Arnold Palmer's hometown/course in Latrobe, PA out near Pittsburgh? That would work for Ohio THP'ers and is still driveable from most of New England.
LIITA was a completely amazing event and I really hope it comes back. Wife and I had a great time and she has now been bit by the golf bug REALLY hard, primarily as a result of this event.
Another vote for Philly, I grew up there and the location is great. It also has a bigger (though crummy) airport for those tho want to fly. Unfortunately, I can't suggest any courses but there certainly seem to be plenty of options.
On the "want to play" course theme, isn't Arnold Palmer's hometown/course in Latrobe, PA out near Pittsburgh? That would work for Ohio THP'ers and is still driveable from most of New England.
LIITA was a completely amazing event and I really hope it comes back. Wife and I had a great time and she has now been bit by the golf bug REALLY hard, primarily as a result of this event.
Hmmmmm, I don't remember KC having an event, but no one ever accused me of having good memory.
~Rock
Royal New Kent is awesome! Very challenging course and always in fabulous shape.
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Mike was referring to having multiple events in their state and very few coming out to them.
Chickopher
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Events with activity options for the golf widows (or widowers). Taking my spouse makes a trip a more realistic chance for me and I am sure others are in similar situations.
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Any locations in mind?
THP has many events that are perfect for what you are looking for.
Love Is In The Air
THP Championship
Etc
Another vote for VA. The Northern VA area has some fabulous courses all around DC. There is a new course that just opened near Lorton on the Potomac designed by Jack Nicklaus called Potomac Shores. Congressional (Tigers Tournament this week), RTJ (where the Presidents Cup is played), Stonewall, Creighton Farms (private also Jack design), Bulle Rock (LPGA stop in MD) .... the list could go on for days!
All very convenient to Reagan National and Dulles Airports .... with a ton of hotels in the area. Not resort for stay and play but very near all the courses with a short drive.
If someone like the Bear, the greatest of all time, decided to build multiple courses in the area ... he must see something with the Northern VA area!
Bring it ... I will even help set it up ... if I can
First, thank you for the fantastic job in 2014!
Placed that come to mind that may have already been mentioned are
Foxwoods in CT with their lake of isles course
Bethpage
Lyman Orchards was great 2 years ago
West Palm/south Florida us usually a cheap flight
Nassau Bahamas for THP "Big Break"
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Placed that come to mind that may have already been mentioned are
Foxwoods in CT with their lake of isles course
Bethpage
Lyman Orchards was great 2 years ago
West Palm/south Florida us usually a cheap flight
Nassau Bahamas for THP "Big Break"
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Dgvillere
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New Orleans (shopping, French quarter)
San Antonio (Riverwalk)
Vegas (spa at the casino, shopping, the strip)
I couldn't agree more, even if THP just pulled suggestions out of here to do their 2015 calendar it owuld be one amazing set of events, and to top it off, I have no doubt there are already some amazing things in the works that aren't even being talked about or suggested in here.
Bring on the 2015 calendar, so I can start marking them off on my calendar! I'm going to try and do as many THP events as possible in 2015.