Previously posted June 03, 2011
‘Unlike The Donald, (Julian) Robertson actually has class and builds quality, and I for one am grateful he did it and opened up two unique locations for the world to see.’
Top 100 Golfer has got round to reviewing his trip to Cape Kidnappers. Having already done Julian Robertson’s Kauri Cliffs he is of the opinion, ‘Combine the front nine of Kauri Cliffs with the back nine of Cape Kidnappers and you've got the eighteen prettiest holes in the world.’
The reviewer adds that, "Cape Kidnappers in particular which has an entry drive that ‘vaults to the top of my (Top 100 Golfer) list of dramatic golf course entrances. It eclipses all four of my other top entry drives: Sand Hills, Morfontaine, Yeamans Hall and Kauri Cliffs."
The following comments could give rise to heated debate among those who’ve already played Cape Kidnappers.
‘It begins with a good first hole, but overall I found the 2nd through 6th, 10th, 11th and 17th a bit underwhelming.
I didn't understand the eleventh hole at all. It is a 224 yard par three that requires you to walk far from the previous green, up a hill with a dramatic view.
I've heard the par four seventeenth described as a great hole but I don't think so. I didn't find much about it to be unique.’
No doubt many people will beg to differ but few will disagree with this summation.
‘Cape Kidnappers is in many respects ultimately like Pebble Beach. What makes Pebble Beach so great is a half dozen spectacular holes, which compensate for many holes that are good, but not great. Cape Kidnappers also has a collection of holes that are so superior in their own right that they make up for some average holes and make it a worthy course to be included among the best in the world.’
Here's the link to the Top 100 Golfer
‘Unlike The Donald, (Julian) Robertson actually has class and builds quality, and I for one am grateful he did it and opened up two unique locations for the world to see.’
Top 100 Golfer has got round to reviewing his trip to Cape Kidnappers. Having already done Julian Robertson’s Kauri Cliffs he is of the opinion, ‘Combine the front nine of Kauri Cliffs with the back nine of Cape Kidnappers and you've got the eighteen prettiest holes in the world.’
The reviewer adds that, "Cape Kidnappers in particular which has an entry drive that ‘vaults to the top of my (Top 100 Golfer) list of dramatic golf course entrances. It eclipses all four of my other top entry drives: Sand Hills, Morfontaine, Yeamans Hall and Kauri Cliffs."
The following comments could give rise to heated debate among those who’ve already played Cape Kidnappers.
‘It begins with a good first hole, but overall I found the 2nd through 6th, 10th, 11th and 17th a bit underwhelming.
I didn't understand the eleventh hole at all. It is a 224 yard par three that requires you to walk far from the previous green, up a hill with a dramatic view.
I've heard the par four seventeenth described as a great hole but I don't think so. I didn't find much about it to be unique.’
No doubt many people will beg to differ but few will disagree with this summation.
‘Cape Kidnappers is in many respects ultimately like Pebble Beach. What makes Pebble Beach so great is a half dozen spectacular holes, which compensate for many holes that are good, but not great. Cape Kidnappers also has a collection of holes that are so superior in their own right that they make up for some average holes and make it a worthy course to be included among the best in the world.’
Here's the link to the Top 100 Golfer
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