And if anyone here is interested, compare the value-prop of the worthless PD “membership” to what it costs to be a national member at the similarly distanced Dornick Hills post-reno (3k down, 175-200/month), which is a private club so that it makes sense to actually join. And that place put its money into modernizing/restoring the course first, and I’m guessing if they raise enough capital, will worry about lodging when it’s a worthwhile concern. What PD did seems so out of order.
Cannot imagine booking an overnight at Pine Dunes thinking you get to stay in one of the vacant nice new cottages they have and you walk into this. I don’t know the story, but can anyone verify that Jodi Lutz’ (ex?) husband cashed in on Broadcast.net IPO? Is that how she amassed her fortune?
Hilarious analogy about the bbq place. spot on. Just her sinking long putts all day. @duckhunter07
Just an insanely mismanaged business. It could be so great.
Totally agree. The course is great and I have no complaints about the accommodations. I wish they would put some effort into the logo and merch operations because I would buy their stuff if it were any good.
I think @BHstraitvibin initial comment was exactly about that. The place is ripe for a fantastic brand/merchandising push, but unfortunately the owner believes they already have the best marketing on the planet.
Hahaha ok. Fair enough. I guess I didn’t realize there would be such a disparity between the No. 1 Course in Texas versus the No. 15, especially for two courses that are in the Piney Woods. Just my ignorance I guess.
Hah little bit of sarcasm on my part but I was lucky enough to get an invite to WP a few years ago and its just a step above anything else. Multi-million dollar club house vs. Pine Dunes shack, 5-bedroom houses to stay at on property vs. little apartments, 3-tiered range vs. hitting into a pasture, and a logo that slaps vs. one that we agree doesn’t.
Pine Dunes is great and not actually knocking it at all but the money getting pumped into WP doesn’t really make it a fair comparison in my mind.
Understood. And I guess I should have been more specific. I was speaking strictly to the course itself. And your answer may very well be the same. But course wise, is WP that much better than PD?
As a layout? WP is better but not that much. Conditioning, WP is a decent bit better, although PD is always in good shape, just more rough around the edges.
Bottom line, PD is the best golf trip less than $500 can buy. Plus, I left my tab open for 3 days and when I closed it the total was $90. It is a value play and there’s a lot to like about that.
We go out to pine dunes for a night every year and they really let you do whatever out there within reason. We may try the Tempest In Gladewater for it this year as you can get a newer town home, but the pine dunes vibe will definitely be missed.
Their logo does suck, though. I’ve always wanted to buy something because I love the place, but just can’t stand the logo in the wonky colors.
