[Treebound]

Thank you for that history lesson, Stymie.  When did they change the 4th hole to a short par 4?  It must have coincided with a slight widening of Sand Hill pre 1982 when I arrived.  I remember those Spruce pines that lined the fairway on the right looked out of place and wondered if the original hole was along the road, but guessed that too many slices onto Sand Hill were causing fits for the nascent VCs and their commutes.  I occasionally used that "practice green" at the corner of Alameda and Sand Hill with my young son.    I do remember that "tee box up in the clouds!"  I heard Tiger was willing to donate to keep one of those holes a par 4, so perhaps someday soon they will restore the course.

Mick, I remember Gary and took a few lessons from him!  My father knew him from the Cooper House (his gallery was there under the glass and he played in the band Warmth).  As for Pacific Grove, it's like playing two courses.  I love the back 9, but Beware the ice plant! 

[Treebound]

Thank you for that history lesson, Stymie.  When did they change the 4th hole to a short par 4?  It must have coincided with a slight widening of Sand Hill pre 1982 when I arrived.  I remember those Spruce pines that lined the fairway on the right looked out of place and wondered if the original hole was along the road, but guessed that too many slices onto Sand Hill were causing fits for the nascent VCs and their commutes.  I occasionally used that "practice green" at the corner of Alameda and Sand Hill with my young son.    I do remember that "tee box up in the clouds!"  I heard Tiger was willing to donate to keep one of those holes a par 4, so perhaps someday soon they will restore the course.

Mick, I remember Gary and took a few lessons from him!  My father knew him from the Cooper House (his gallery was there under the glass and he played in the band Warmth).  As for Pacific Grove, it's like playing two courses.  I love the back 9, but Beware the ice plant!