With popular destinations like Gilroy Premium Outlets and outdoor preserves, Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, wineries, top golf courses, and shopping just a short drive away, you will love life at Cypress Pointe Apartments. He always leaves a way for weaker golfers. See other reviews from Peter Wood. When you walk from 14 green to 15 tee along the coast you turn the bend and the sound hits you in the solar plexus- a cacophony of waves hitting the rocks, the calls of the wild- seals and sea birds and then you turn again and confront the most beautiful short par 3 possible. The artistic bunkering on 13 has to be seen in person. You are using an older, unsupported browser. Cypress Point is akin to what Orson Welles created with the cinema giant, "Citizen Kane." Cypress Point is proof of how good golf can be. But why? My second time playing on a perfect day in December. BTW, in those days, guests weren't allowed to purchase anything in the pro shop.no hats, towelsnothingmembers only. "The last four holes are perhaps the best in all of golf." Respond to above review 95020. And for fitness, the large swimming pool, outdoor spin cycle patio, fitness center with the latest aerobics and strength equipment, and nearby hiking & biking trails give you more options than any community of its size in the greater Gilroy area. 3 people found this review helpful The eighth plays back over this ridge on a blind tee shot, where hugging the dune as aggressively as possible is the only way to have a good angle into the wild four tiered green. Almost as many superlatives have been used to describe the beauty of the location as the course itself. ", Your opening tee shot is an elevated tee, adjacent to the pro shop, with waves crashing in the far distance. I said, "what!? Copyright 2022 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. That is what Cypress Point has in spades. Definitely a Top 10. Amazing MacKenzie greens. The entire course is special but the walk from the 14th green to the 15th tee box is magnificent! Was this review helpful? Like most of the top courses, the greens at Cypress Point are unique to the course. The Pacific is the ultimate water hazard on this 231-yard one-shot hole. You choose! 16 is honestly not a hole anyone would make today, and if the Clambake were still played at Cypress, I would bet money that spoiled tour players would moan about it as being unfair. The dogleg itself was the template for the 13th at Augusta and demands a tee shot challenging the cliff. See other reviews from Mark Chaplin. The Gordons weren't the greatest of archit Cypress Point Club is set at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains on the very tip of the Monterey Peninsula and the cliff top terrain is varied and thrilling. Folklore has it that J.F. Round the curve, see the teeing ground, the target, pinch yourself, and go. Much to my chagrin I looked down at my scorecard to find no more holes to fill in walking off 18, but upon turning it to the backside I found a quote from Alistair Mackenzie: I do not expect anyone will ever have the opportunity of constructing another course like Cypress Point, as I do not suppose anywhere in the world is there such a gorgeous combination of rocky coast, sand dunes, and woods and cypress trees. Respond to above review The first time we played there was the best, as I always welcome "weather" when playing on the peninsula. Jack Fleming, who supervised construction of the course, set the record straight 50 years ago. Respond to above review Pack it in!? I watched a 92 year old man par the hole with no problem in that fashion. I wish I could be more articulate but Honestly the course left me speechless. Obviously, turning away from the ocean knowing that youve just completed a once-in-a-lifetime journey to a place you always dreamt of is disappointing. And more importantly, it drives home the point that a course does not have to be super-hard to leave you with the feeling you could have done better. Everything seems at one with the landscape and feels natural. The course is very well manicured but it still melds well with the rugged nature of the property. The 10th and 18th let it down badly but there is no purer start on the planet than the first 6 holes. You really could list them all. If I'm wrong -- then likely those who see it the same way as you -- can weigh in with their rationale. I have been questing to play CPC for many a year and the reason is that the course seems to blend strategy and scenery into a fun golf experience that few other courses can come close to matching. I can remember vividly my first time and I was utterly mesmerized. That is the core of what makes Cypress Point so enchanting. I don't know of any person who would include the 18th at the same level as the three holes that precede it. Also the 16th is not properly described. This was intended to be preserved by Mackenzie, but was changed when Marian Hollins disproved his worry of the holes difficulty by knocking a drive onto the future greensite. The seventh is a reverse redan placed perfectly on the side of a sand ridge. The greens were in terrible shape. The tee shot at the second is played diagonally over a massive ridge, allowing for a risk reward shot right out of the gate. Cypress Point Club is set at the foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains on the very tip of the Monterey Peninsula and the cliff top terrain is varied and thrilling. The long walk from 14 green to 15 is one of the best transitions in golf. The course opened 94 years ago on August 11, 1928; Byington Ford, Roger D. Lapham, and Marion Hollins were trailblazers for the project. I feel privileged to have played there. The pounding of the waves along the shore -- the yelping of the sea lions basking in the sun along the rocks and the green stationed on the other side with the Pacific Ocean standing in one's way in much the same manner as a sentinel on guard. It would still be reachable from the tee for big hitters, but out of range for ordinary players, robbing the majority of the fun and consternation of trying to drive a par 4. See other reviews from joe castro. I can only dream about following up on this comment with my own thoughts one day after having played CP! The seventeenth tee sits on a point nearly surrounded by ocean. 0 people found this review helpful ", I have played most big name courses and this is my favorite. He says, "yeah, the caddies are donethey're going in". Like the movie -- every frame of Cypress Point is accounted for by MacKenzie. The 16th is no different. Beyond your door, our vibrant community is an extension of your home, offering a variety of extras to help you get the most out of every day, including a large resort-style pool and spa, poolside deck with lounges, and fitness center with WiFi. - Green complexes - they sit so well into their natural environments. It was one guy, Jimmy Demaret that called Cypress Point the best 17-hole course he's ever played. October, 2020, Respond to above review My only wish is that more golfers could experience it to see just how good golf architecture can be. The Raynor routing is little different from today, with the only major differences being in the Northern dune section, where 6 would have played as a long par three and 7 playing up to the current 8th green. Whether it is our whirlpool spa for relaxation, outdoor BBQ & picnic areas and reserved covered parking for convenience, Cypress Pointe has you covered. But, anyone who comes to Cypress Point had best give it a try -- you can never be sure if your visit will permit and encore situation. For me -- Cypress is the quintessential member's course. Nothing sum this up better than the quote from Jimmy Demarest about Cypress Point -- "was the best 17-hole course he had played." The closing hole is considered by some to be little more than a route back to the clubhouse and perhaps the 16th hole is a weakness too, especially if you cant carry the ball more than 200 yards into the prevailing wind. Kennedy was once refused entry to the restaurant and, with only 250 members, mere mortals find it hard to get a game. Finally you round the bend and see the beautiful 15th hole, with bunkering even better than you imagined. There are a number of all-world holes. 11 with its central hazard is a challenging yet fun long par 4 into the prevailing wind. The hole is not an easy one per se, but after such a string of stellar holes it would be near impossible to do so with a finishing one that works its direction away from the water and near to the clubhouse. The nature of this tee shot combined with provides a great way to close matches on a great day, playing to a beautiful greensite framed by Mackenzie bunkers. The fifth plays over dramatically undulating land framed by heavy trees and strategically placed bunkers to a green so severe that you may very well putt it 30 yards off the green. Second, those who complain about the hole lack an understanding of the architecture of it. ", I have played 99 of the top 100 in GD from the 2012 list and this is still my favorite course. 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The second part of this magnificent routing can be seen in the finish of the outward nine. 0 people found this review helpful I was a "professional" caddy only 10 years earlier and if I'd ever pulled that stunt, I'd have been banned for life. For many score is way too important -- they can't understand that most people are out there to have fun, and that fun can be more about the beauty of Nature, than about your score. Every true golfer would love to play Cypress Point, but the reality of the matter is that unless you are in the know, only a lucky few will ever get the chance to tee it up on the 1st. Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists, Perhaps the toughest get in golf, right alongside Augusta. This review sums up my feelings, but few commentators say things so succinctly as Tom Doak, who wrote the following in his Little Red Book. Caribbean style resort - In tourist area. All Rights Reserved. Yepboth times! The club has a single 18-hole course, one of eight on the Monterey Peninsula near Monterey. This article about a sports venue in California is a stub. Does that sound at all like a weak hole? A run up shot is eminently possible at CP. The closing hole is nice, but is perhaps the weakest hole on the course- an uphill par 4 through the trees. Without questions, the 16th demonstrates the validity of the long par-3 in golf. Meander through the lush grounds and relax to the symphony of nature sounds and the fragrance of the gardens. Should we pack it in?" Beyond your door, our vibrant community is an extension of your home, offering a variety of extras to help you get the most out of every day, including a large resort-style pool and spa, outdoor spin cycle patio, fitness center, BBQ & picnic areas, and a shaded childrens playground. Its a special experience. Multi-tiered, multi breakers and massive fun! After the intensity of the course, the wind, and other weather elements, those trees surround and shelter a player as he gathers himself and contemplates the challenge to follow. See other reviews from Thomas Clendening. 0 people found this review helpful Eighteen is a much better hole with the changes they have made. The 15th plays roughly 135 yards but it takes a special effort to nestle an approach near to the hole. Of course the safe line away from the sea requires less carry but leaves a longer approach over a pine tree, whereas a longer or more daring tee shot hugging the coastline will leave a shorter approach from a better angle. Your tee shot must carry the ocean and coastal rocks which run at a diagonal to your line of play. Played July 2022. You frankly admit you've never been to Cypress Point so therefore you have no way in personally knowing if the original statement about the final four holes being "the best in all of golf" is remotely accurate. If the carry is impossible for your ability level you can play left requiring a carry of around or less than 100 yards to a partially hidden fairway and play this hole as a par 4. They blend naturally into the course. Its considered the best golf hole in the world or the worst if you dump your third tee shot into the sea. Curiously, MacKenzie lamented that the 15th lacked, a sufficient number of alternative shots necessary to play it. But he forgot about the wind, which invariably is either directly into ones face, or blowing out to sea. 0 people found this review helpful While not all grand locations will yield an equally grand course, I do believe when you have great land and can intersect that with a riveting routing you have the formula for a tour de force result. I've been fortunate to have played Cypress Point a few times back in the early nineties. Ironically, the one hole Mackenzie wanted longer was the 343-yard 18th, where a conventional fairway later become forested by the encroachment of cypress trees. The last four holes are perhaps the best in all of golf. Our spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are the ideal place to call home. After walking past gnarled cypress trees on the unique fourteenth, a numbing thought crossed my mind. From the first tee ball over 17-mile drive to the last puttyou will probably remember every shot you took for many years to come. We were having a grand time and by about the 14th hole, it was raining for real, but it was nowhere near unplayable. It they dont have the game for it, they can play to the left. It's such a privilege just be on the property, let alone play the course. I found your comments to be interesting if somewhat misplaced. Was this review helpful? [12], From 1947 through 1990, Cypress Point was on the PGA Tour as part of the multi-course AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, founded by entertainer Bing Crosby. And I think that the run of the 15th, 16th, and 17th is the most exciting golf I have ever played. Was this review helpful? As you walk through the gate crossing the road you begin to understand how lucky you are to be one of the few who get to enjoy this walk (a quote plagiarized from the plaque on 17 tee). Respond to above review 8200 Kern Ave What's amazing about the hole is that the legendary Bing Crosby made a hole-in-one here -- one of only two ever to do so. David commented on our Cypress Point article. The Brickyard Golf Club is the most underrated private course in Middle Georgia. It is a tad overwhelming!.. I was surprised just how good the inland holes were and it definitely wasnt a waiting game to get to the 14th tee. Set over acres of award winning landscaping, you can walk through the lush grounds and relax to the symphony of nature sounds and fragrance of the gardens. See other reviews from Brian LaBardi. How about the comments of Tom Doak -- an active architect of the first order -- how would you assess his credentials? Championships hosted: But whereas Pebble Beach is a public course, and home to many events including the US Open, Cypress Point remains a very private and exclusive club. Its true to the penal school of design, demanding the player to hit a long iron off the tee over a tree to a narrow landing area. Each of our spacious floor plans features: Visit our Amenities page to see all of our wonderful apartment features. I have always liked the nature of the short par-4's at the 8th and 9th respectively. After all, Kurts played the course too - and it reads to me that, rather than disagreeing with you, Maarten was merely drawing attention to the fact that in the above course intro, David gives a reasonable account of why he feels 18 at CP is a good hole. Contact our professional leasing team to schedule your customized tour today. I was off and on my way to the golf course at 0805. So I'd argue this is not my opinion even, it's just plain fact which makes the intro you have incorrect and a bit unfair to Cypress Point and to MacKenzie.. We feel his points are valid and worthy of sharing: While most of your course intros seem ok, this one is really off. Please visit this link to contact us. But, there it was, and our caddies were gone. You stroll through the cypress trees then cross 17 mile drive. On fifteen, our host says, "how's everyone doing? There is a bailout area to the left for those who cannot summon the guts to fire across and attempt to reach the holy grail of a putting surface. The tie-ins on 3 are really well done. Much has been rightly written on the merits of the 15th thru the 17th. Was this review helpful? Jones stated Pebble was "more difficult" but Cypress was "more fun." We cajoled them into continuing until 16, where they dropped our bags and headed in. Every hole is memorable each improving slightly from the previous and cumulating at the 17th. Was this review helpful? Brooks Cruise ship landed at 0700. Take a look at our photos! Alister MacKenzie's bunkering at Cypress is truly remarkable and constantly has the player thinking the best way to attack each hole. But its a firm test, 230 yards into the wind to a green guarded by cliffs on both sides, unlike any shot youll ever hit, and surely one youll remember for life. MacKenzie was a genius and Cypress is an extra level above the other excellent MacKenzie courses I've played. 6 balls is underselling this course. I do think the greens were running too fast for the slopes. Those who think teeny old Cypress Point is defenseless miss the point of Alister MacKenzies marvelous design. i am sitting here by MYSELF,socially distancing, living vicariously through your review. McKenzie is famous for his bunkering, and Cypress Point has sandy hazards at every turn- strategically positioned, with wonderful wild shaping, and at times providing a level of intimidation. The quote from Bobby Jones when assessing the character of Pebble Beach and Cypress Point is the most accurate and cryptic of them all. Describing the 16th to San Francisco golf writer Art Rosenbaum, Fleming related: Miss Marion Hollins and I watched as he [Dr. MacKenzie] took his place exactly where the back tee is today on the 16th. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/1/20),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/1/20) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. I've got a couple of friends who are members there and they're both very generous characters who often brought guests there. When you stand on the rearmost tea box you see the wondrous intersection of land and water. Could be the best course I have ever played. OK -- fair enough. I have always opined that land is no less than 60% of the equation when weighing the merits of any course. The club is held in the top echelon in American golf but runs a much lower profile than some of its prestigious and pretentious neighbors atop course rankings. There are clear choices -- strategies to be constantly weighed. The juxtaposition with Pebble Beach so nearby makes for a dynamic duo of the highest order. Welcome to Gilroy living, adjacent to the foothills, where everything you need is always within reach. Flip through our photo gallery and imagine your days at our distinctive Gilroy, California, community. Par it? And you won't be disappointed with any part of your day. It could be due to the time of year when our caddies said the course is at its firmest. 6 balls truly undersells the magnificence of Cypress Point. The ninth heads back downhill and begs the player to attempt to drive the green, but missing on the wrong side of the heavily sloped green can lead to carnage. No experience can top walking the grounds of CPC. That's the reason it's such a good course, whether or not long hitters think it's too short. See other reviews from M. James Ward. No matter, he quickly declared 'breakfast ball', pulled out a new ball and parred the hole.. That was an education for the uninitiated, and something we have seen many times since with our friends from the states. The land for these holes provides a range of different "looks." Seals and sea lions and ocean birds! Now that would have been a memorable finish! The best 17-hole course in the world is how Cypress Point has been described. As for the infamous par-3 16th, listed at 233 yards, its tee could be moved back up a hill to 260 yards, or even the 280-yard range. In my view the bunkering defines the course at Cypress as much as the spectacular setting Our day started with an oddity! But its also a course where finesse still matters, where course management is still rewarded. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2022 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Pebble Beach Golf Links: The Hay Short Course. After all, there are dozens of courses along the Pacific with oceanside holes, Pebble having three times as many holes along the ocean as Cypress, and yet CPC is a vastly superior golf course. Respond to above review The sound of the crashing waves becomes louder. Embrace each day in comfort with the upscale apartment features at Cypress Pointe Apartments. In my opinion it ranks with Pine Valley as the best two courses in the world- but CPC is the one I would play over and over- it is just that good. What are you talking about "pack it in!?". But this region is a hot destination for other reasons. The opening hole is often not mentioned but it's a fine starting hole. Clearly, the Texan was speaking with the 18th in mind. To revive the debate whether Mackenzie originally intended the hole to be a short par 4? Equal Opportunity HousingHandicap Friendly. Every step of the walk up to 15 tee felt like slow motion, as my eyes were treated to the most beautiful view in golf. Cypress has some of the most interesting green complexes I have ever played. This review only make me want to play there more, great job MJW! I believe the 14th is usually forgotten given the run of holes to follow. A few holes you would see nowhere else. Pebble Beach, CA [13][14] Since then, Condoleezza Rice was admitted as a member of the club. You do call into question my referencing comments from Jimmy Demaret (three-time Masters champ I might add). I, along with others on this site and no doubt elsewhere -- have played the course on more than one occasion. The 18th is not as bad as the harshest of critics would state, however, the original stated assertion that the 18th is in the same league with the preceding three holes is simply preposterous. but completely awesome! Maartens comment is fair) - even if its not at the same level as the 3 that precede it. Can advisors add a surcharge to cover credit card fees? The course gets better every time you play it. Then the best back-to-back par 3s in golf. [15], While no longer part of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, many of the players continue to visit the course in the week leading up the tournament.[16]. It was a typically foggy/misty/rainy day with a little wind and the course was playing its best that day. Great feel and excitement throughout the whole course. The Monterey Peninsula in California is home to many wonderful golf courses, including the renowned Pebble Beach almost next door on the rugged Monterey coastline. Needless to say I was pretty excited and it lived up to expectations. MacKenzie never believed much in three-shot par 5s, so if the 491-yard par-5 fifth is just a driver and 8-iron to many, well, both shots must still avoid acres and acres of sand bunkers splattered across the rolling fairway. Put a good word in for me, I am ready, willing and able. Everything is first class and goodness the set of holes along the water are as good as any in the world. The location of the course is clearly one of the most powerful features. 100 Lighting Way Secaucus, NJ 07094-3626 USA Telephone: (201) 902-2000, Cypress Pointe Resort Exterior. See other reviews from Kurt Krause. You must drive it over The famous "17 Mile Drive" to an elevated green on this challenging opening par 4. ", I cannot imagine a more spectacular and varied piece of property for a golf course with the amazing sea coast views and shots to the sand dunes throughout the property and of course, the numerous Cypress trees. Overwhelmed you putt out on 15 and proceed around the point. And when the winds come up, as they often do at Cypress, its the latter approach thats likely to be more successful. Those who have the opportunity to play this masterpiece will never forget one's time there. If you can only play one round this is it!! Additionally, a par 3 along 17 mile drive would have been included between the current 13th and 14th, and the famous 16th would have been played as a cape style par four. MacKenzie always conceived the hole as a heroic one-shotter, alternatively as a drive-and-pitch-par 3. While extremely private, high scores for ambience because if the place has attitude, it is not in your face. A look at what went into Scenic Group's planning and execution of the sailings that include a visit to the Floriade flower show Summer reading assignment: Autobiographies by Chris Blackwell and J. Robert Harris reveal as much about the world as any travel Like the rest of Europe, Portugal is baking right now. The genius of MacKenzie hits an even higher note with what three of the final four holes provide. MacKenzie uses the central dune magnificently. They are simply spellbinding for their innate beauty and they are also within the domain of most golfers. The virtues of the 16th are beyond my ability to form words to sufficiently highlight what is present. 8-9 on the central dune are are some of the most unique holes youll ever play. Respond to above review Everyone knows about the finishing four holes so no point in elaborating on them. See other reviews from Steven Ivak. Perfect for entertaining, every well-appointed home contains unique features like contemporary wood flooring and air conditioning. Any level can do this. Set in coastal dunes, the course enters the Del Monte forest during the front nine and reemerges to the rocky coastline for the finishing holes. Certainly one way to play Cypress is the full-bore, take-dead-aim, grip-it-and-rip-it, bomb-and-gouge approach. I love the new dunes areas created by Coore and Crenshaw. - Routing - What a neat routing Cypress has.
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