Abraham Lincoln

I like this course better than the resort Hualalai course. We found ourselves going up the hill to play this one over the resort one. The vistas are incredible, even from the driving range. The resort course is very nice and worthy of playing every day, but this one feels more special. It's tougher tee to green. There is more strategy. And the greens have a bit more contour to them. The penalty for missing off the tee is much more severe than the resort course. The par 5 18th finishing hole is a beast from the tips. And of course service is impeccable. Golf at both Hualalai courses is simply fun. You won't get too beat up score wise, and you will enjoy every minute of your round.

Played here as a guest. You may be in the only group on the course. It's that exclusive. The service is perfect. The facilities are incredible. Clubhouse, locker room, driving range ... all impeccable. I could live in the men's bathroom with outdoor showers and a true Hawaii feel. The course is equally fabulous. It has some wonderful lava terrain, and the par 3s all bring it into play. The par 5s are equally interesting. If you have the chance, play it. I cannot compare to Nanea just up the hill since I haven't played that, but Kuk'io is as exclusive and perfectly manicured as I'd ever need.

Simply put, a great Tillinghast design with some phenomenal holes. #4, 5, 6, 10, 13, 14, and 15 are the standouts IMO. The course is not overly difficult. But fast greens, thick rough, and wonderful green complexes make it best to stay below the hole and hit lots of fairways to make that easier. Definitely my favorite course in Maryland

I had the fortune to get invited to play Seminole. I've had a number of friends play it over the years, and their comments about it were mixed. Some found it overrated. Some thought it was incredible. Count me in the latter group.First, the clubhouse experience is among the finest at any club. From the drive up to lunch on the veranda to the mens locker with bar and cozy chairs and years of famous names on the wall. It's simple fabulous.We played Seminole in a 25 mph wind from the tips (~7200 yards on the card). The caddies said it would play hard, but not as if the wind was blowing from the opposite direction. I found the wind toyed more with my putting than anything else. The same thing happens in the UK links courses, but with the greens rolling about 13 on the stimp the effect (both physical and mental) was far greater at Seminole. The value Seminole places on approach shots and putting from 15+ feet is simply amazing. You have to control your approaches much the same way you do at Pinehurst #2 so you don't end up in bad spots. So strategy into the greens leads to somewhat defensive golf, which needs to be overcome with a great short game. I was driving it excellent, so rarely ended up in fairway bunkers. But there are plenty there, and my companions found a lot of them. So while driving isn't the hard part of Seminole, you do have to get it in play of you'll suffer. Holes 2-6 and 11-14 were among my favorites. Actually, any hole that touches the dune ridges are phenomenal. #8 and #15 are a bit boring IMO, although #15 used to get a lot of love from the experts. I think technology has overcome the original strategy for that holes though. 2 somewhat boring holes and 16 other excellent ones ... that's a top 10 golf course.In short, Seminole is easily among the best courses I've ever played. The approach shot requirements are like Pinehurst #2, the driving requirements are similar to links courses, and every putt will test you mentally when the wind is blowing. Combine that with one of the top 3 clubhouse experiences ever, and you've got a gem of a golf course.

Wonderful golf course with a great routing and some excellent holes along the lake. There really aren't any weak holes. The practice area is awesome. The greens and views are awesome. The clubhouse is awesome. The service is phenomenal. i have played here about 25 times and every time i leave thinking ... that was a great experience!

Played the renovation with hopes the course had improved. i just don't like it much, and never really have. Too many short holes without enough character. Some of the green renovations aren't very good. The conditions will certainly be improved with the renovation, but it is not a top 20 in Virginia nor a top 10 in the DC area. i love old school designs, but the course is so constrained by the land and topography that it doesn't do it for me. The club does have a great social scene. i really enjoy going over there for dinner and to hang at the bar. The members really know how to have a good time.

Solid mountain course with sloping terrain and mountain streams. Has some wonderful holes especially on the back nine. i think it's overrated on the national ranking lists, but it is a fun layout and very enjoyable.