Crash Course: Chambers Bay

[@dmod1557]

Top 3 course of all time. Played all over the states. It’s an absolute must play. Worth the trip.

[@erikschile5238]

YES!!! Washington is so underrated as a golf state. Amazing courses on both sides of the Mountains

[@xMORGAN84x]

I hope TC does a pod talking about his year of playing lefty. Really interested to hear what he learnt about golf and golf courses from the other side.

[@forever_united]

And why he’s kept his lefty putter (obviously cause he performs better with it, but still).

[@Smallie888]

Id be happy if Todd never said another word. He’s definitely my least favorite on the show

[@forever_united]

@@Smallie888 You seem like a right laugh.

[@dougreich8801]

I learned more about this course watching this 10 minutes then from watching the entire US Open, and my impression is totally different. Well done.

[@TCRBrad]

Criminally underrated golf course (somehow). Interested in playing it with the new greens since I actually liked the fescue before, but either way a really special place.

[@Stephenspeirs]

The only downside is the turf and the shuttle down to the first tee. It'll keep getting better with time.

[@mayorganism]

It just gets better. Have played about 10 times since the open. Greens are as good as any I’ve ever played. Freakishly hot week for our area that week, it absolutely deserves another major

[@keithbattle2706]

PGA Championship needs to go there so we can truly see the course how it was designed and not worry about the winner being 18 under.

[@matthewkinney8712]

This course is a special place. The closing stretch is really where it really shines. Get the train to honk if you can. Worth the money to experience true championship golf. Great caddie program. It’s also a public park, so if you’re in the area and can’t play, bring the wife and kids for a waterfront stroll (drool over the beauty of the golf and the sound).

[@5starpreps]

Watching this totally flipped my opinion of Chambers Bay, which I have to say was unfairly formed based on the negative vibes coming from that U.S. Open. Hearing all the players back then complain really made me never want to play CB. And now, here I am, practically salivating to get there. Thanks NLU.

[@chippycut1406]

Played Chambers many times and it is a great golf course. If you haven't played it put in on your schedule when in the Puget Sound area. It could be a better course by restoring width at 5, 18 landing area and removing the coffin bunker. I would love to see the alternate green at 5 come back as well. Chambers has one of the best sets of par 4s in the world and is a must play.

[@janmnielsen3280]

Personally I love to see that CB is getting some well deserved love. Had a great experience playing it.

[@WesternGolfAlliance]

Can't believe you went out there without contacting us at the Western Golf Alliance! ;-) On a more serious note: The USGA destroyed both the reputation of Chambers Bay, and (quite literally) 5-7 of the greens. Everyone needs to hear your summary, that this is a beautiful thrill-ride of a golf course and should be considered one of the top 3 "true muni" courses in the US alongside Torrey Pines and Bethpage.

[@Realricketycricket]

I’m out of the loop, I remember the US OPEN at Chambers to be great. What happened to chambers reputation?

[@jettbyrne1399]

@@Realricketycricket I was curious too so I checked out the wiki. It says "Chambers Bay was subject to criticism for its bumpy greens, unfair course design, and poor accessibility for spectators.[10][11] Former U.S. Open champion Gary Player called it "the worst golf course I might've ever seen in the 63 years as a professional golfer", and Henrik Stenson said that the greens were like "putting on broccoli"

[@chippycut1406]

Agree 100%. Not going to knock Torrey but Chambers is a step up. Rarely does one get to play such a firm and fast championship course. Bring in Jay Blasi to restore the course to its pre-USGA incredible design.

[@chiefnakoma]

@@chippycut1406 I've played Torrey and Chambers and agree that Chambers is definitely a step up. Incredible course.

[@chvmiv]

Played chambers about 20 times as I live close and am playing Saturday morning as the itch for the bay is never fully scratched. But to be honest the greens were bumpy and the spectating set up was really bad. I went to all 4 days of the us amateur and it was great. Just ropes and you could really experience the course as a fan. A lot of people did slip and fall. That fescue gets slick as snot when it’s matted down in the sun. But seating only was a terrible idea. The greens are fixed now as they should have been before the open , I played there about two month before the open and they were super bumpy. That part really sucked. But that was a while ago and now they’re true.

[@JeffAtkins79]

Just played Chambers today. Such a unique course. Unlike anything I have played in my life. I agree TC, 4 thumbs up.

[@wesleysalimian1121]

This course is art

[@ekinjtizll]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for finally coming to Seattle!

[@natturner534]

My buddy surprised me with a round at Chambers when I visited him in WA. Amazing course. No idea why the Pacific Northwest doesn’t have a tour stop

[@ratman19731]

I came to this video because i lucked out and im playing there tomorrow. A member set a tee time for 4 but his buddies couldnt make it. He posted up on western Washington golfers fb page and i was able to secure a spot , and for only $80. Im thrilled for the opportunity, although i have a 3 hr drive in the morning. Lol

[@jacktremper8090]

Just played it last month and playing again in October. Such a great course and they really need to have a PGA event back here ASAP. I live north of Seattle and everyone in the Puget Sound area loves this place.

[@kyle3722]

TC with the split right/left bag, what a trail blazer of a man.

[@bustaferrari4057]

Im glad he went back to playing righty. That left handed experiment was brutal to watch but I commend the effort.

[@danwilson4886]

TC - “I didn’t love 18” Cut to clip of TC topping out of fairway bunker. Makes sense!!

[@Burnerboy47]

Played Chambers Bay a few weeks ago after a bandon trip, & this was my favourite course. #10 is such an awesome hole.

[@kevinportwood9177]

Played it in the cold rain in March and had the biggest grin on my face!

[@mikejones4200]

TC switching back to righty? Love to see it

[@forever_united]

Except his putter.

[@stevenfortney2752]

USGA screwed up the greens and honestly, they weren't ready yet. But, the course is freaking awesome and highly underrated now that tour players trashed it. Play there all the time, and have been lucky to have played other pretty cool courses, and Chambers is a treat. With that said, it's not better than the Bandon courses, in my opinion. Top 3 course in WA (Aldarra, Chambers, Gamble, with Wine Valley just on the outside looking in).

[@mayorganism]

Agree with all of this

[@johnwhite7320]

Thanks for the tour. I wish I could unsee your swings.

[@SundayTourGolf]

Ben is a nice addition to the usual five characters. He’s understated and not trying to be a personality.

[@yummystuff238]

The cinematography of this video was insane! Keep it up lads!

[@Fufiloofa]

Sure there were issues at the US open but compared to many of the other US open courses like Torrey, Winged Foot, and Erin Hills it was more exciting to watch and looks more fun to play as a visitor.

[@scottschufreider9436]

Chambers is a great walk with great golf and views.

[@coleadams5710]

I need to play chambers more. An absolute playground.

[@jeffwilliams1706]

I've played this course 4 times this year and every time I have the biggest shit-eating grin rolling up to the place. It does not get old.

[@scottchapman3507]

Has the look of a place that might cause SEGS(Shit Eating Grin Syndrome)

[@iMc404]

Spectacular, if I'm lucky enough to get across to bandon this is must play stop on the way!

[@giovannimidili7630]

god I love this course so much

[@absolutraj]

I love this course, it's challenging but fair. Choose the right tees and play and don't get cute with shots.

[@paulsquash9664]

Madison WI airport is the best! A review I was not expecting in this vid

[@matthewessig8716]

No mention of the drone crash, huh? 🤔

[@ArmyGolfBC]

Chambers is amazing. It's criminal what happened to its rep after 2015.

[@richardsides3015]

Great Video. What tees did you play from?

[@jeffocu]

Course looks like it has come into its own. However, jolting to see TC playing righty.

[@christopherkasik3291]

I hate that every time I take the Cascades Train from Portland to Seattle on business I pass it and cant get off to play a round !! I love how they incorporated the old quarry equipment to give it that "Stonehenge", old Irish links feel and look.

[@Botpoint21]

so funny I randomly search chambers and see this from a day ago lmfao. Loved being there in 15. Need to actually play it

[@Botpoint21]

course got so much hate it wasn't even that bad green wise. We need to get a tourny back in the NW anything. Greatest Sunday I've had maybe ever.

[@Nelso2jf]

S/O Ben channeling his inner tour-pro by leveraging Lauren's bag

[@sumchump360]

Funny how folks are quick to blame the USGA for the greens during the Open. That was a process years in the making. Check out footage from the 2010 Amateur to see how the 2015 US Open should have been. Then ask "what changed?"

[@SebasK443]

I wana play here so bad!

[@giovannimidili7630]

Shout out to TC for playing righty but putting lefty. That's what I do!

[@alexb8845]

Forgot how wipey trons right handed swing is

[@wilburkay]

Should have run with a power move and turned up with Greller as your caddy...

[@richardl.6887]

So weird to see TC swinging righty again

[@colekempinski5818]

need a new tourist sauce season or strapped season

[@pandersonnike]

The US Open there was only controversial because the USGA f-ed up the course by drying it out when they had a dry June. If they didn't want to make it the luckiest test in golf at times, it would have been better received.

[@09mcdonaldt]

Shout-out BestBuy vending machines

[@jeffyeah4256]

Which is better bandon dunes or this course?

[@mayorganism]

I absolutely love Chambers, but the Bandon courses are a cut above.

[@alexochman6503]

Hoping you guys get out to gamble sands! Better than chambers.

[@TheBarbecutioner]

Nice video, except for a few F-bombs. I’m no prude, but I do like to watch golf videos with my young budding golfers. I don’t need to be explaining these words to a 10-year-old.