21. Winged Foot -- Mamaroneck, NY

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The storied history of Winged Foot dates back to 1929 with 

Bobby Jones Winning The U.S. OPEN!

I also find the place quite special because in the Spring of 1972, when I was a Faculty Member at Columbia University, Teachers College,  I had the privilege of playing both the East & West Course with Mr. Dick Metz, 

a distinguished NY Pro. 

It was a wonderful day and at the 19th Hole Dick mentioned that I did not "3-Putt" all day! -- I couldn't believe it and checked both Score Cards. 

                                     Sure Enough: "NO 3-PUTTS!" 

     Dick said he never heard or ever witnessed this at Winged Foot.

I thanked him for noting this and gave my assurance he would never see a performance like this from me "EVER AGAIN!" ...In short:

                         The Greens at Winged Foot are "GREAT" 

                  and I had the very best putting day of my life!  

        It's wonderful thinking of the U.S OPEN coming in 2020!