Great review, Larry! I've come to love Gearhart even more than (Gasp!) Chambers Bay, due in no small part to the 2,000 % Awesome staff, led by Super GM Jason Bangild! He's who all golf course GMs should aspire to be. And you hit the nail (ball) on the head with your descriptions of the various holes and playing conditions. Having played in the US Hickory Open there in 2021, I became a member for a year, and have returned to play either hickory or modern clubs at least once a year since. The Northwest Hickory Players put on the Columbia Cup 3-day tournament there in July, and while my play was yin and yang, the camaraderie was unbeatable! Pro Tip: Lodging at Gearhart By The Sea, the huge condo complex across the street from the hotel, offers very reasonably-priced multi-bedroom accommodations, all with kitchens.
Great review, Larry! I've come to love Gearhart even more than (Gasp!) Chambers Bay, due in no small part to the 2,000 % Awesome staff, led by Super GM Jason Bangild! He's who all golf course GMs should aspire to be. And you hit the nail (ball) on the head with your descriptions of the various holes and playing conditions. Having played in the US Hickory Open there in 2021, I became a member for a year, and have returned to play either hickory or modern clubs at least once a year since. The Northwest Hickory Players put on the Columbia Cup 3-day tournament there in July, and while my play was yin and yang, the camaraderie was unbeatable! Pro Tip: Lodging at Gearhart By The Sea, the huge condo complex across the street from the hotel, offers very reasonably-priced multi-bedroom accommodations, all with kitchens.
Thanks for the kind words, Dave! The hickory events sound fun. I will be sure to check out Gearhart By The Sea on my next trip. Thanks for reading.