XXVII Review of "Edgewood Tahoe"

EDGEWOOD TAHOE, Stateline, Nevada: Although not really in play, the cool, serene water of Lake Tahoe seems to permeate the round here. That makes the place a nice antithesis to your fevered casino action nearby. It's, by the way, a great course too. A very fair but tough dreamland rated in the top public courses of America by Golf Digest. It's designed by Tom Fazio's Uncle George. RATINGS: 75.5/144 COST: $140 (weekdays-offseason)-$240 including cart

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XXVI Review of "Bandon Dunes"

BANDON DUNES, Bandon, Oregon: The original Bandon Dunes Resort course was designed by Scotsman David McLay Kidd. It's beautiful, playable, and European. #16 is one of the most eye pleasing holes in existence. The owners of this resort are indeed visionaries. This track is ranked #6 in the top U.S. courses "you can play" by Golf Magazine. Although it is not more than ten years old, it has hosted a a Mid-Amateur Championship. RATINGS: 74.1/143 COST: $100(rainy season)-$275 WALKING ONLY, caddies add'l cost, carts available for the physically challenged.
By the way: When you are in Bandon, Or. playing this great course, slip over to the "Old Bandon Golf Links" and play golf with 1890's clubs and balls. It's a blast and it's difficult.

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XXV Review of "George W. Dunne National"

GEORGE W. DUNNE NATIONAL (Forest Preserve Nat'l), Oak Forest, Illinois: This course is the pride of the Cook County Forest Preserve District and is certified by Audubon International as a "Cooperative Sanctuary". It has been renamed for a former powerful Cook Co. Board president. Chicagoland is blessed with many great courses, and this one is top tier. And it is run governmentally! A phenomena indeed. People used to start lining up at 10 P.M. the night before to play at the "first come, first (tee time) served course". It was worth the trouble. Now it's too easy. They take phone-in tee times. The Ken Killian/Dick Nugent design is a toughie and an outstanding value. RATINGS: 75.4/142 COST: fluctuates at Cook County's whims. approx. $50-65 including cart

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