Old Memorial: A Golf Experience for Purists

by Golfers Unite - Staff | Apr 28, 2026 | Company News | 0 comments

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There are very few places left in golf that feel untouched by modern noise. Old Memorial is one of them.

What makes Old Memorial different isn’t just the design—it’s the freedom.

Designed by Steve Smyers, the course doesn’t dictate. It suggests. You’re constantly choosing angles, trajectories, and strategies instead of following a prescribed path. It’s subtle, but it changes everything about how you think your way around the course.

Wide fairways give you confidence off the tee—but if you’re on the wrong side, you’ll feel it immediately on your approach. The greens aren’t overbuilt or flashy, but they’re exacting. Miss in the wrong spot, and suddenly you’re forced to get creative.

It is a good thing that you have access to some of the best caddies in all of Florida. Their expertise is imperative for most golfers to have a chance at adding a decent score to this amazing experience.

It’s not punishing—it’s revealing. And I’ll be honest… it exposed parts of my game I thought were stronger than they actually are.

Best to have your sand game dialed in at Old Mo, as it has over 100 bunkers and is inspired by the Melbourne Sandbelt with large sweeping and dominant sandscapes along with traditional green side bunkers...

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