The Best Par 3's, East Sands Golf Co, & Erin Hills - Par 3 Thursdays

Golf is people. Enjoy the round.

May 29, 2025

Join us for Good Company - June 16-19, 2025 at Pinehurst Resort!
Playing No. 2, 3, 8, 10, & The Cradle
Staying at The Holly Inn
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And now…

3️⃣ Things in Golf We’re Telling our Friends About:

⓵ Golf to Play

On last week’s episode of The Hole Story Podcast, we sat down with Tim Jackson and David Kahn of Jackson Kahn Golf Course Design to talk about one of the most talked-about short courses in the game—The Bad Little Nine at Scottsdale National. We’d heard the rumors, but after hearing the stories straight from the designers, we’re itching to find out just how “bad” we’d score.

That got me thinking—what are the best Par 3 courses out there to play with a group of friends? The Cradle at Pinehurst? The Sandbox at Sand Valley? The Preserve or Shorty’s at Bandon? Maybe the Horse Course at The Prairie Club?

Got a favorite? Shoot me an email at robby@bestball.com and tell me why. I might just send some BestBall swag to the best response.

BL9 Hole 6 — 📸 https://sngc.com/the-bad-little-nine

⓶ Golf People to Follow

Nick and Haley Hnitaw turned what was supposed to be a six-month stay in St. Andrews into a thriving business. As they fell in love with Scottish golf, they saw an opportunity to create a better way for others to experience some of the world’s finest links courses. They shared their story with us on The Hole Story Podcast last year, and it was a pleasure getting to know them. Now, their journey is featured in the latest issue of The Golfer’s Journal—a great read about a remarkable golf couple.

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⓷ Golf to Watch

I’ve got Erin Hills high up on my golf bucket list—and this week, some of the best players in the world are putting it to the test at the U.S. Women’s Open. With a major on the line and the men teeing it up at The Memorial, we’re in for a weekend full of incredible golf.

Before the action kicks off at Erin Hills, don’t miss the latest installment of The Land as It Lies series from our friend Cam at Up River Golf Company!