The “Finicky Golfer”

The 2nd Hole

The Finicky Golfer – Shinnecock Hills Golf Club

This week the USGA will stage the 126th US Open championship at the storied Shinnecock Hills in New York.

Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club

The Finicky Golfer – Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club

Designed by Tom Fazio, situated roughly 30 minutes from the core downtown area of The Lone Star State’s capital city.

The seventh hole at the Aronimink Golf Club

The Finicky Golfer – Aronimink Golf Club

Located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Host of the 108th PGA Championship.

Briggs Ranch Golf Club, San Antonio, Texas

The “Finicky Golfer” – Briggs Ranch Golf Club

Situated on gentle rolling land in San Antonio, Texas.

Mayakoba

The “Finicky Golfer” – Mayakoba

El Camaleón was designed by the Greg Norman team and opened in 2004.

Hole 9

The Finicky Golfer – Loraloma

A David McLay Kidd design located near Austin, TX.

Hole 13

The “Finicky Golfer” – Horseshoe Bay Resort

The Summit Rock layout at the Horseshoe Bay Resort is a Jack Nicklaus signature course .

Black Jack's Crossing, Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa, Lajitas, TX Hole #13, 167 yd. Par 3

The Finicky Golfer – Lajitas Golf Resort

Lanny Wadkins’ dramatic design winds through rock canyons and dry washes.

The Sea Pines Resort

The Finicky Golfer – Sea Pines Resort / Harbour Town Golf Links

A significant step in the evolution of American golf architecture.

Jekyll Island Golf Club, Great Dunes Course

The Finicky Golfer – Jekyll Island Golf Club

When Great Dunes opened in 1927, Jekyll Island was a private retreat for some of America’s most prominent wealthy families that is now available to…

Baltusrol Golf Club - Upper Course Hole 4

The “Finicky Golfer” – Baltusrol’s Upper Hand

A.W. Tillinghast design resurrected by Gil Hanse.

Dutchman's Pipe Hole 16

The “Finicky Golfer” – Dutchman’s Pipe Club

The 205-acre former Banyan Cay property was originally the site of the President County Club.

The 15th hole

The “Finicky Golfer” – Panther National Golf Club

Are you a connoisseur of engaging golf designs? M. James Ward provides a discerning architectural roadmap for golf that stirs the blood and honors your…

Reynolds Lake Oconee, hole #4

The “Finicky Golfer” – “Richland” at Reynolds Lake Oconee

The “new” Richland Course is the latest addition to the engaging portfolio, multiple-courses elevating the Georgia-based facility to an even higher profile.

No. 3

The “Finicky Golfer” – Tamarack CC

Are you a connoisseur of engaging golf designs? M. James Ward provides a discerning architectural roadmap for golf that stirs the blood and honors your…