Jerry Tarde absolutely freaked on this narration. "Bunkers deep enough for human exploration" "The greatest practice grounds in captivity". Sent chills down my spine. Place looks like it would punch you in the mouth hole after hole, and you'd still smile while spitting up blood. Absolute masterpiece of content.
This course looks spectacular. It is truly one of the greatest courses in the world. I hope to see it one day by attending the Crump Cup. Golf Digest, don’t EVER stop making these videos!
Unfortunately, Sunday of the Crump Cup hasn't been open to the public since 2019. I called them the past few years and you get the "closed to the public" message. I would love to be able to attend again.
@@adamquazza1936 I have read this too. I thought this was possibly driven by Covid, but the fact that it’s not back yet has me thinking there is something else behind that decision. I sure hope they bring that tradition back and let the public attend again on Sunday.
Staking my place in golf history, I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m sure it’ll be a masterpiece of narration, storytelling, and cinematography of one of the most beautiful courses on planet Earth. Thank you for this gem of a video GD!
This place is a true beast, and as stated in the video, maybe the only golf course in the world where every hole is truly memorable. Even Pebble, Augusta and St. Andrews have (in my opinion) some relatively non-memorable holes, but Pine Valley seems to be 18 holes of magic. I know it's probably because there isn't enough space for grandstands seemingly, but my goodness I would love to see Pine Valley in the modern US Open and PGA Championship rotation. I feel like it's even deserving of being the Augusta of the US Open, play it at Pine Valley every year, I feel like that would be amazing.
I must have watched this a dozen times before I first played the course. There is no doubt it is the best course I've ever played, and second place isn't even close...
Played the course once back in 2000 when I worked at a nearby club. Was absolutely incredible and I will never forget it. Hard but beautiful, the course will always be one of the best in the world.
I spent many years walking the course with my father and watching the annual Crump Cup. It is truly a special course that will live in my memory for my entire life. I, too, have seen and played many great courses around the World but none compare to Pine Valley
I live in Philadelphia. Have driven by here but didn’t know it😃I have been playing golf for 48 years now.I would love a chance to play PV but just seeing its beauty has always been enough for me.
I was "fortunate" to play here twice about 15 years ago. The course is kind of ridiculous. Shot an 85 and 82 which was high since at the time I was pretty much a scratch player. Shooting 82 felt like a 68 here.
I watched the match last night. Littler never picked up his ball. First shot right. Second about 3' to nowhere, 3rd to a bunker, 4th to just short of fringe, chip out to about 10-15 feet, 2 putt for 7.
Music and even Tarde’s narration were better the first time. Did much change after the first version? Fazio’s changes to 12 were already done no? Seems unnecessary but I was still happy to watch it.
Removing some trees to open up views between holes would do the course wonders, it would be great if it felt more like the enchanted forest of Sunningdale and less like a jungle.
Looks incredibly difficult. Forced carries, and awkwardly shaped greens. Sand on every hole, and its beauty, is almost obscured by the visual intimidation. I want to play there, when my game is infinitely better.
wow. i have absolutely NO desire to play this course. a humbling experience it most definitely would be. "Can a player hit a good shot only to be crushed with a horrific result then still find it within himself/herself to rise to the occasion on the next one? that's the essence of Pine Valley". so, what you're sayin is: "hit 'em good... but, even if you do,... you're screwed. but, hey.. chin up!"
Unless you're a legit plus handicap or somehow are able to have the best round of your life, this course would be an absolute nightmare to play. Beautiful to look at no doubt but for 99.9% of golfers, I can think of over a dozen courses that'd be significantly more enjoyable to play.
Golfers dont look for the 'ultimate test', they just want to enjoy it and be rewarded for good shots - too many approach shots just 5 yards short or long and you're dead - IMO it looks absurdly difficult. Probably too difficult to host the US Open, unless Tour players went off the Ladies Tee.
I've played my fair share of North American golf courses. 90 out of the top 200 greatest, including Oakmont, Cypress, Wade Hampton, Pikewood, Muirfield, Pebble, you name it. I'll never be able to understand how this is the number one course in the United States... It is so redundant and so similar looking in the greens all have the same. Just hype and politics. I'd probably give it top 50.
Jerry Tarde absolutely freaked on this narration. "Bunkers deep enough for human exploration" "The greatest practice grounds in captivity". Sent chills down my spine. Place looks like it would punch you in the mouth hole after hole, and you'd still smile while spitting up blood. Absolute masterpiece of content.
Love see visitor tee times for this course like they do in UK
wow, couldn't be more dramatic about a game
completely agree. so top notch!!!
@@patrickpenney573 Do they visitor tee times at LL or QW? Unfortunately not
This course looks spectacular. It is truly one of the greatest courses in the world. I hope to see it one day by attending the Crump Cup. Golf Digest, don’t EVER stop making these videos!
Unfortunately, Sunday of the Crump Cup hasn't been open to the public since 2019. I called them the past few years and you get the "closed to the public" message. I would love to be able to attend again.
@@adamquazza1936 I have read this too. I thought this was possibly driven by Covid, but the fact that it’s not back yet has me thinking there is something else behind that decision. I sure hope they bring that tradition back and let the public attend again on Sunday.
Great re-film on this. Really takes me back 😢 great mems here with the boys ⛳️
This place is unbelievable wow. I watched the video 3 times
“All 18 holes invoke the Lord’s Prayer” is a powerful line.
I've been wondering if this course would ever be refilmed, so glad to see it. Will always remember exploring the course during The Crump Cup
This is brilliant. Jerry Tarde's commentary is informative, entertaining and often hilarious. And what a course. Par 120 for me, if I'm lucky.
1:49 “…where sand reaches out to grab a weak fade.” And I took that personally.
Staking my place in golf history, I haven’t watched it yet, but I’m sure it’ll be a masterpiece of narration, storytelling, and cinematography of one of the most beautiful courses on planet Earth. Thank you for this gem of a video GD!
This place is a true beast, and as stated in the video, maybe the only golf course in the world where every hole is truly memorable. Even Pebble, Augusta and St. Andrews have (in my opinion) some relatively non-memorable holes, but Pine Valley seems to be 18 holes of magic. I know it's probably because there isn't enough space for grandstands seemingly, but my goodness I would love to see Pine Valley in the modern US Open and PGA Championship rotation. I feel like it's even deserving of being the Augusta of the US Open, play it at Pine Valley every year, I feel like that would be amazing.
Truly no room at all to put grand stands
Room
I must have watched this a dozen times before I first played the course. There is no doubt it is the best course I've ever played, and second place isn't even close...
love it. thx for sharing...open it to the public a few weeks a year FFS. sincerely every living golfer.
This is a brilliant video.. cheers 🍻
Played the course once back in 2000 when I worked at a nearby club. Was absolutely incredible and I will never forget it. Hard but beautiful, the course will always be one of the best in the world.
Just tried to book a tee time for Monday after this video..thanks GD! I
I spent many years walking the course with my father and watching the annual Crump Cup. It is truly a special course that will live in my memory for my entire life. I, too, have seen and played many great courses around the World but none compare to Pine Valley
@@user-ib9xq9uj7syes he is
Got to be annoying having all that sand in ur shoe all day
These videos are awesome!
Who’s waiting on them to finally do Augusta National?!
Not that don’t already know a ton about it, but it would still be awesome.
Here and cypress point are on my bucket list. If I ever went to the states and got asked to play on those course I’d die happy
my only disappointment about this video is that it's not in 4K. Otherwise it's perfect in every way...
It’s prob coming
what an amazing course!
I have an unhealthy addiction to golf
I live in Philadelphia. Have driven by here but didn’t know it😃I have been playing golf for 48 years now.I would love a chance to play PV but just seeing its beauty has always been enough for me.
Looking forward to 3 days there this coming September
How do you get to play there?
Crump cup
yeah,.. i could see it taking 3 days to play this course. LOL
Y’all need to upload these in 4k, it’s 2024
My dream course … just stunning all around.
This track looks like the most exquisite torture. The 15th...the 15th... I'm going to have a nightmare where I have to repeatedly play the 15th.
Well done 👍
It’s lovely.
Amazing!
Looks like such an awesome golf course!! However looks way to challenging for the membership.
How long is Pine Valley now? Look it much longer than in older video.
Awesome!
Fantastic!!!
Fantastic
my uncle is a caddy there, I would love to play this course, just crossing my fingers
What is ur uncles name?
@johngorman5423 Randy Sailor
@@johngorman5423 Randy Sailor
@@brianewe1785 very nice
Jay wood plack sounds like my buddy when he plays alone
I was "fortunate" to play here twice about 15 years ago. The course is kind of ridiculous. Shot an 85 and 82 which was high since at the time I was pretty much a scratch player. Shooting 82 felt like a 68 here.
wow
This place needs to be made public. Should not be hidden away for just a few. Just like Pebble beach even if it is still expensive.
If there ever was a golf course fit for the setting of a horror novel, it would be Pine Valley.
I just stayed on the toilet for 15 and a half minutes. A serene bowel movement
Same
Friendly membership aye
I watched the match last night. Littler never picked up his ball. First shot right. Second about 3' to nowhere, 3rd to a bunker, 4th to just short of fringe, chip out to about 10-15 feet, 2 putt for 7.
Music and even Tarde’s narration were better the first time. Did much change after the first version? Fazio’s changes to 12 were already done no? Seems unnecessary but I was still happy to watch it.
Wow.
Yeah, Fazio overdid it with the sand. It looks of a caricature of itself.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazing course but is it too hard to be fun to play?
Yes. Yes. A thousand times YES. this course was designed, intended to break golfers. Terribly beautiful.
Is it wrong that I watched this and am now terrified to hit a tee shot? My god this place looks beautiful and brutal at the same time!
#brutiful
Who wrote this? This is poetic
Gosh I wish the PGA would figure out some kind of d of way to have some sort of competition here. I want to see the greats play this thing.
Didn't someone else narrate this course almost verbatim a few years ago?
This is a brand new version! The course made some changes since the first version in 2017.
@@BenWaltonNYC thank you for clarifying!
Same script as the last Pine Valley vid. Kinda looked forward to hearing now stuff about it.
Removing some trees to open up views between holes would do the course wonders, it would be great if it felt more like the enchanted forest of Sunningdale and less like a jungle.
yeah that aint gonna happen
That will defeat one of Crump's design purpose; you only see the hole you playing
Why don’t they play a Major here?
Looks incredibly difficult. Forced carries, and awkwardly shaped greens. Sand on every hole, and its beauty, is almost obscured by the visual intimidation. I want to play there, when my game is infinitely better.
So many of the highest ranked courses in the world, especially in the top 25 are in NY/Northeast. So much northeast bias.
wow. i have absolutely NO desire to play this course. a humbling experience it most definitely would be.
"Can a player hit a good shot only to be crushed with a horrific result then still find it within himself/herself to rise to the occasion on the next one? that's the essence of Pine Valley". so, what you're sayin is: "hit 'em good... but, even if you do,... you're screwed. but, hey.. chin up!"
Six hour rounds must be normal... Water boarding would be more fun.
If you can get past all the "in the world" nonsense, it's a beautiful video.
Now allowing women.........it's a start
in hoc …
Beautifull golf course but highly overrated. I can think of 20 courses that are better than this in the US alone.
Have you played there along with the other 20?
Big deal! Who wants to be in club with mostly Jaws anyway?
Unless you're a legit plus handicap or somehow are able to have the best round of your life, this course would be an absolute nightmare to play. Beautiful to look at no doubt but for 99.9% of golfers, I can think of over a dozen courses that'd be significantly more enjoyable to play.
Golfers dont look for the 'ultimate test', they just want to enjoy it and be rewarded for good shots - too many approach shots just 5 yards short or long and you're dead - IMO it looks absurdly difficult. Probably too difficult to host the US Open, unless Tour players went off the Ladies Tee.
I've played my fair share of North American golf courses. 90 out of the top 200 greatest, including Oakmont, Cypress, Wade Hampton, Pikewood, Muirfield, Pebble, you name it. I'll never be able to understand how this is the number one course in the United States... It is so redundant and so similar looking in the greens all have the same. Just hype and politics. I'd probably give it top 50.
This course doesn't even seem like fun.
Who doesn’t like a challenge?
dog track
you're drunk
I’ve caddied for many people who have played out there and and 90% say it’s overrated.