We played the newer Shore Course, which was created in 1960, designed by Robert Baldock. In 2003 the Shore received a redesign by visionary designer, Mike Strantz. The club had an agreement in principal with Arnold Palmer's design company, but due to the innovative and holistic approach that Strantz presented, he became the final choice.
The course was in great condition, as the annual invitational tournament had been staged there the previous two days.
Stunning vista after stunning vista is what you recieve. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but the course is too. Not a bad hole on the layout.
Plenty of wildlife exists here. The deer are plentiful, and they are far from timid around humans.
The view from the right side of the par five 6th hole.
And from behind the green, near the halfway hut with the best view in golf.
From the tee on the par four 8th hole.
The greenside bunkering at the par five 10th hole.
The back tee on the par three 11th hole. A magnificent look across the back nine, to Spyglass Hill and Cypress Point in the distance.
More stunning views across the par four 13th hole. Unfortunately the Marine Layer did not lift at all today, meaning that not only are the photos a little grey, but everyone was more than a little cold.
The view from behind the 16th tee, looking across to the 12th green.
The tee shot up the par four 18th hole.
We had an amazing day thanks to the assistance of MPCC members, which meant that we could access dining and bar facilities that are normally off limits to visitors.
Vicki Frost was exceptional today, and won with a great score of 36 points.
Next up is the course at our accommodation, Quail Lodge.
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