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  1. 5th October 2009 06:32 PM #1
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    Default Royal Canberra

    Playing here tommorrow in a junior event.

    Any suggestions or help on how to play the course? Any info is appreciated.
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  2. 5th October 2009 06:36 PM #2
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    Haven't played there for 10 years, so I don't really have any advice. I must say though that apart from 19 to 27 (hopefully they won't make you play those holes) it is still one of my favourite courses. Greg Norman has described it as the Augusta of Australia. Maybe not that good! I'm not sure how it has fared through the drought. Are there many ACT boys floating around here?
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    It is going to be cold, very cold. Wear plenty of thin layers.

    If you hit it straight you should be ok. I like the course but I don't think its overly difficult track frm my two rounds there. Greens and general course condition is always immaculate (although I don't know if they have cored recently)

    1-18 is the best of the 3 layouts winding through the old trees. 19-27 is very exposed and would be very difficult if the 50k winds that are predicted turn up.

    So long as you stay out of the trees you should be right.

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    Which course are you playing?

    I worked there for 5 years. I'm sure I can have you blocked at the gate.
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    make sure you have your pulsating knee trembler thingy on
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    I remember being behind lots of big pine trees!

    From memory you need to be very straight and it also helps to be on the "correct" side of the fairway on a few of the doglegs.. If the greens are quick you should have some fun!
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    Being from NSW I don't think you should have any trouble with the greens, though there are some subtle breaks and you do need to be on the correct side of the hole to get the easier putt.

    As the others have said, keep it in the fairway an try and pick the correct side to open up the approach shots. It is a real nice course.
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  8. 5th October 2009 08:18 PM #8
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    14 degrees, Windy and pissing down rain.

    Fk me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ParMaster View Post
    14 degrees, Windy and pissing down rain.

    Fk me.
    You will do well to break 80 then..
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    Remember the wind chill factor as well. I'd say closer to 6 or 7 degrees with the wind. Make sure you rug up!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Minor_Threat View Post
    You will do well to break 80 then..
    As long as I don't **** up like in melbourne thats a good chance.
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    Pup is hitting off at 10.48am. A nice chilly breeze should be up by then.
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    Its pretty mild now - probably 5 or 6 degrees. The rain looks ominous and the wind is starting to pick up.

    He could end up haitng golf by the end of the day

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    This frozen yet?
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    77 of the stick. That's pretty solid considering the reports of the weather.
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    It ended up being nice - about 14 but the wind got up around 12.

    We had a lovely hailstorm about 4 but with some luck it missed RC

    Are the results up on the web anywhere?

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    Dunno, I just checked his golflink.
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    Is Puppet playing in the Junior week of golf?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wbennett View Post
    Is Puppet playing in the Junior week of golf?
    If so, might be good to watch and get a couple of free lessons!

    Where else do they play at in Canberra?
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    Unfortunately Capital, Queanbeyan and Yass.

    With Quangers being the highlight, the other two not quite so

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    I checked out Capitals greens (well practice chipping green) and it looked 100%.

    Why they playing all the way out at Yass?? WTF??
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    Quote Originally Posted by parlyboy View Post
    If so, might be good to watch and get a couple of free lessons!

    Where else do they play at in Canberra?
    Well considering I don't know that event exists chances are I'm not playing it it.

    I had alot of fun today. It was about 12 degrees but was pissing down rain for 3 holes (11,12,13).

    +6 on the front 9 because I was spearing my drives (**** that shits me) and -1 on the back finishing -3 in the last 4 holes.

    So overall I'm happy with the day.

    Apart from the 600 km drive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ParMaster View Post
    Apart from the 600 km drive.
    Must be tough as a passenger in it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grunt View Post
    Must be tough as a passenger in it.
    Thats what I was thinking..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Grunt View Post
    Must be tough as a passenger in it.
    Yeah 6 hours of snoozing while mum is behind the wheel drinking Red Bull cans...
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