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Love all things golf . . .

[CJ Fogler 🫡 @cjzero]

Rory McIlroy hitting from the Windows XP default wallpaper

[Stan Olenik @TheGolfClubSC]

@ClubGCC The wait is over, Chanticleer reopend and the love affair with the course continues after @beauwelling completed his work. Hear from Welling and member reaction @SCGA1929 @CGAgolf1909 at https://t.co/zUKq048qoA

[CW @theCDubz]

@Dmakes2 Newly renovated Stowe C.C., opens early July 2026.

[Golf Digest @GolfDigest]

One of the most bizarre scenes at TPC Sawgrass. 😳

Ian Poulter accidentally swiped his ball into the water.

His physical therapist took a swim to find the ball, avoiding a two-stroke penalty, and Poulter drained the putt for par. 😂

[Davis Jensen @DavisJensen95]

Man, @GaryWoodland. You are an inspiration to everyone. We are praying for you man.

[Joe Arnold @GCAJoeA]

Everyone loves a good 19th hole. No, not the one you go to inside after a round to share a beverage with your buds. I’m talking about an extra hole on the course sometimes used to settle bets after 18 or for shoot outs or things like that. A couple that come to mind are at Sebonack and Double Eagle.

A new one experienced last week was the one actually inside the course at Ocean Forest. It’s called “The Point”. It’s situated directly next to the Atlantic Ocean between the 17th and 18th holes. The land was originally used as a sod farm. In Beau Welling’s recent renovation, he took that stunning piece of land with incredible views and made a 19th hole out of it. Our caddie told us the membership had no idea he was doing it. We played it at almost 200 yds but it can go down to wedge length.

Rumor has it, that its name came from several comments made by members after finding out the hole was created saying “what’s the point?” However it was named, it certainly fit the little point of land it sits on and was a treat to play.

[Rick Golfs @Top100Rick]

Ocean Forest Golf Club
1995 - Rees Jones
2024 - Beau Welling
Private

Blessed to have a bluebird day at the incredible Ocean Forest on Sea Island.

A throwback to an era where ball striking challenge was a big part of the goal of golf design, it’s a tight course that requires accurate ball striking.

This was actually quite refreshing after playing a series of modern very wide courses. There is a specific thrill to being asked to hit a golf ball in a specific area or be punished…and then hitting that shot.

The course is fittingly routed through the forest and to the ocean. The ocean holes are of course spectacular. Both 9’s go out to the sea and the culmination of 17 and 18 are jaw dropping.

The new Welling greens are fantastic. With lots of contours and the surrounds provide lots of options in the short game. A couple greens are pretty severe, including the Biarritz inspired 9th hole. But I didn’t find any beyond the limits.

The fairways are tight, but fair. You often have a chance to recover, but stray far off and you will be in big trouble. You cannot just hammer away here and go find it.

The club itself is the highest tier in all details. The staff is amongst the most polite and helpful anywhere, true Southern Hospitality. The locker room is fantastic. The food is incredible. The membership is as elite as they come, yet without the uppity feel.

While I wasn’t surprised that Ocean Forest is incredible, I was surprised in how FUN the course is. I expected the beauty and the hospitality, but also a beat down. The golf course is a fun challenge and one could play it every day.

Truly a special place.

[CW @theCDubz]

@jcolton31 @jonescupinv How did you like the course?

[Jones Cup Invitational @jonescupinv]

Quick to The Point for the first-ever Jones Cup Shootout ⛳️🌊

Leaderboard: https://t.co/tsThpZImsF

[Jones Cup Invitational @jonescupinv]

Three iconic pairings. One unforgettable start.🏌️Jones Cup Invitational and Junior Champions, @USGA Champions, and @PGATOUR legacies kicked off the Opening Round of the Jones Cup Invitational at Ocean Forest.

If you’re the fourth, which pairing are you teeing it up with?

[Gators Golf @GatorsGolf]

Jones Cup prep. 🐊

📍 Sea Island & Ocean Forest GC

[FlawdaGata 🐊 @AirFlawdaJordan]

19 years ago on January 8th, 2007 the Gators destroyed #1 Ohio State for National Title

82 yards of total offense

“Honk if you sacked Troy Smith”

[Jones Cup Invitational @jonescupinv]

The Jones Cup Invitational — a proving ground that’s been shaping champions since 2001. ⛳️🏆 Who’s next? 👀

Field: https://t.co/va9uWf6uhD

[Jones Cup Invitational @jonescupinv]

Tune into 5 Clubs live from the Jones Cup Invitational tomorrow at 8 a.m. on the Golf Channel! 👀

[Jones Cup Invitational @jonescupinv]

We are just two weeks out from the Opening Round of the Jones Cup Invitational. Which Ocean Forest view are you most looking forward to? ⛳ 🌊

[LinksGems @LinksGems]

No description necessary. #NGLA

[Molly Bonakdarpour @mollybonak]

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This is a story about my brother, Mike McCartin. I’m convinced that if the President, his administration, and his supporters actually understood why Mike started The National Links Trust, they wouldn’t be trying to kill it. They’d be backing it.

[Bethpage Black Metal @BPBlackMetal]

GCA fans everywhere will applaud the council’s refusal to annex Seth Raynor’s Lake Wales for development; their language to current ownership was fiery: “You’ve taken one of the crown jewels…and turned it into weed-infested hellscape. I will not reward that kind of behavior.”

[CW @theCDubz]

@feedtheball @TimGavrich @LinksNation @tonynyssegcs You should ask Love Golf Design and Allan MacCurrach.

[Evan Schiller @Evan_Schiller]

Great renovation work by @beauwelling at Ocean Forest..always loved this place but even more so now.