"Should I Roar Like Woods Too?"... Amateur's 'Bucket List' Golf Courses

'Winning Grounds' Bay Hill and Torrey Pines, Firestone
'God's Created Resort' Pebble Beach, 'The Fifth Major' Sedgegrass TPC
Bethpage and Kapalua, Four Seasons TPC Also Premium Public Courses

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] The 'Golf Emperor' Tiger Woods (USA) is a 'living golf history.'

He has set historic milestones including 15 major wins, the most wins in PGA Tour history (82 wins in total), the 'Tiger Slam,' and 683 weeks as world number one. Woods has collected numerous championship trophies with his unique course strategy. For amateur golfers both locally and abroad, playing on courses where Woods has competed is a 'bucket list.' Of course, many places like Augusta National are difficult to access. However, following Woods' winning footsteps, there are surprisingly many places where you can experience the same courses.

In fact, more than half of Woods' 82 wins were made at public golf courses. His first USGA title, the US Open with a 15-stroke victory, and his 14th major win were all completed on public courses.

The 18th hole 'Devil's Bathtub' famous 'Bay Hill'

The Arnold Palmer statue erected next to the teeing ground of the 1st hole at Bayhill Golf Course.

The first place that comes to mind is Bay Hill Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. This golf course is a stronghold where Woods won 8 times on the tour alone. Woods won the 1991 US Junior Amateur at Bay Hill Golf Club and amassed 8 wins including 4 consecutive victories from 2000 to 2003 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. This course is notable for its rough terrain and hidden lakes. The final 18th hole (par 4) is spectacular. The second shot must cross a large water hazard called the 'Devil's Bathtub' to reach the green, making it a thorny path.

The battleground of 91-hole epic battles 'Torrey Pines'

Overview of Torrey Pines Golf Course, the home course of Tiger Woods

Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, California, and Firestone Golf Course in Akron, Ohio, are also places where Woods roared to victory 8 times each.

Woods won 7 times at the Farmers Insurance Open held at Torrey Pines Golf Course and won the 2008 US Open there. The US Open victory was notable. After an 18-hole playoff and sudden death against Rocco Mediate (USA), Woods emerged victorious after a '91-hole battle.' ESPN called this tournament the greatest major match since 2000. However, Woods paid a harsh price with knee surgery and 8 months of rehabilitation afterward.

Torrey Pines Golf Course is a 36-hole course located near La Jolla, San Diego. It consists of a South Course and a North Course. The golf course boasts spectacular views of the Pacific coastline. The beautiful scenery can be distracting. But a moment of carelessness can easily ruin your score. The course is long, fairways are narrow, and the rough is tough. It is also notorious for its hard and fast greens.

Straight and long 'Firestone'

Firestone Golf Course is also a 'promised land' for Woods. After becoming the inaugural champion of the World Golf Championships (WGC) Bridgestone Invitational in 1999, he achieved a three-peat until 2001 and another three-peat from 2005 to 2007. He added wins in 2009 and 2013, sweeping 8 victories. Firestone Golf Course is a 'monster course.' You need both long drives and accurate shots. The 16th hole (par 5) is a minefield with bunkers, a small creek, and a water hazard in front of the green.

◆God-made resort 'Pebble Beach'

'God's Created Resort' Pebble Beach Hole 7

Pebble Beach in San Francisco, California, is a 'bucket list' that amateur golfers want to experience at least once, even without Woods. Woods won the 2000 US Open and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am there. It is nicknamed the 'God-made resort.' Samuel Morse, the grandson of the Moss family inventor S. Morse, was captivated by the scenery while riding a carriage through the Monterey Peninsula and teamed up with wealthy William Crocker to create the course. This course is a 'one-way' that does not meet the clubhouse even after passing the 9th hole (par 4). You must conquer all 18 holes to return.

Notorious 17th hole 'Sawgrass TPC'

The 17th hole at Sawgrass TPC, the battleground of the "Fifth Major" Players Championship

Sawgrass TPC in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is famous for the notoriety of its 17th hole. Although it is a par 3 hole only 137 yards long, the island green and constantly changing wind direction and strength make it difficult to attack the hole. Even PGA Tour players lose more than 50 balls here annually. It is the venue for the Players Championship, known as the 'fifth major,' and Woods won twice in 2001 and 2013.

Other places where amateur golfers can enjoy rounds and that are also Woods' winning venues include Bethpage State Park (Farmingdale, New York), Kapalua Plantation (Maui Island, Hawaii), Four Seasons TPC (Dallas, Texas), Trump National Doral (Miami, Florida), Harding Park TPC (San Francisco, California), Cog Hill (Lemont, Illinois), Disney's Magnolia (Orlando, Florida), and Omni La Costa (Carlsbad, California).

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