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If I had to pick a single course with the best opening and closing holes, I'd probably go with L.R. as well. Nothing too technical, but beautiful downhill shots with somewhat risky pin positions. I love how the last hole finishes near the lake. I agree, great bookends to the course!
Idlewild's first and last holes rank up there as well. The first hole is a great chance to warm up your arm and it isn't too punishing. And the last hole is a beautiful tunnel shot that isn't insanely tight but still is technical and fun.
Yes! Idlewild is basically a tie with LR for me too. I love both #1 & 18.
Idlewild #1 is a very simple/straight-forward challenge for me (300' controlled drive, 360' max). It is a great hole, but lacks a lot other than being the perfect distance for me personally to make a birdie-3 very rewarding.
#18 is one of the best holes anywhere in the world for me. I was so excited when I first discovered that hole as I have had that design concept for years - tunnel shot over a hill top followed by a long approach. It offers really serious risk/reward in how far you want to risk pushing your line-drive drive and fading off into the shule and taking a good score out of the realm of possibility.....but you are always tempted to try for the elusive 3. Love it.
LR wins out though since both 1 & 24 are "empty your bag" fun-factor holes.....with high levels of satisfaction in scoring birdies (24 is an improbable birdie for me.....but throwing as hard as I can downhill is still fun!).