Has anyone checked out Hal Sutton's new course in Columbus? There's not a lot about it online, probably by design. Sounds like no initiation right now and you just pay an annual fee.

Looking at Google Maps, I couldn't find 18 holes there. But, it does look like an interesting layout.

I've played it twice. It's a phenomenal course with excellent facilities.

It will be awesome when it finally cools off.

30k a year

Have a few buddies that are members.

I played the course this week. Noticed the DMN rated it the best new course in Texas for 2024. Hal Sutton created a fine layout of a variety of holes modeled after some of the most memorable ones in the UK. The course is built on an old gravel and sand pit, which makes for some interesting topography.

Sutton made this old school; no GPS of any kind. Three yardage markers in each fairway. Those and a daily pin sheet are your navigation aids.
Fairways are wide so that you don't have to spend too much time on an imperfect drive. There are a few blind shots.

All of this means that local knowledge is greatly desired. Each group must include a member. I know several, including Sutton, have moved on from other clubs in the vicinity.

Fantastic layout and great staff.

Now has 30k initiation fee. Just FYI.

Adding 2nd 18 and some cabins

Unless I misunderstood Thursday, there's no initiation fee. $30k gets a member 12 months golf privileges including carts and range use. Also includes food and drink, no alcohol license. Only extra cost is lessons.

PineyPoint - that is incorrect (Unless you've sweet talked them).

The initiation changed Jan - 25.

$30 K Initiation

$30 k Annual Dues.

who'd have ever thought that Columbus would turn into a golf mecca in the state.

It's in the conversation for best golf course in Texas.
It is in my 10 best in Texas.

TifEagle greens and TifTuf fairways.
The design is reminiscent of CB Macdonald and Seth Raynor courses from the golden era. Some template holes and the course is well routed through an old sand and gravel quarry.
The course does have a few blind shots which some golfers hate but the quirkiness was charming, not annoying to me. Some feel differently.

The place is all about "old school" golf. You will also probably run into Hal Sutton.

Accept the invitation and play it if invited.

I stand corrected, sir! Well expressed.

Is there a second new and expensive course around Columbus?

Called The Big Easy or something similar.

Yep