WA Golf Courses

[simmsy]

There's a membership up for grabs at the Vines for $1000 on gumtree. Good deal if it's full golfing rights as well.

[simmsy]

Buy her a day spa treatment every month or so and she will be fine.

[rubin]

I might keep my KB membership and not tell the missus. 25 a week is just too good to pass up!

How are u getting it for 25 a week?

[Johnny Canuck]

bastard student

[Yossarian]

I'm 25 so 1200 a year.

[Yossarian]

Buy her a day spa treatment every month or so and she will be fine.

She hates day spas.

[idgolfguy]

There's a membership up for grabs at the Vines for $1000 on gumtree. Good deal if it's full golfing rights as well.
That is cheap for noms.

[simmsy]

Very cheap id. Good deal for anyone living up around that way.

[Shadesy]

I'm 25 so 1200 a year.

Nice...do it and we can play foursomes and Ambrose to our hearts are content. Actually September-November are pretty good fixtures.

My missus spends the comparable fees on Hair Cuts and Treatments throughout the year, so it works out pretty well.

[TourFit]

Is that to cover up the gray hairs that living with you obviously causes...?

[Shadesy]

Got to keep up with the high standards of Hair care I set!

[TourFit]

Homo...

[Shadesy]

if you saw my hair you would not say that! :-)

[Yossarian]

I saw you use product post round. Not quite as bad as nuffie styling his hair for a poker night on a golf weekend but close.

[Shadesy]

I saw you use product post round. Not quite as bad as nuffie styling his hair for a poker night on a golf weekend but close.

Tell the whole story Yoss.....

[Yossarian]

You were headed into the clubhouse for a beer and wanted Russ to see you at your best?

[Shadesy]

No it was for Gerry...I mean Greg...I mean Gary!

[Yossarian]

Greg. I remember now. Gary was the younger bloke, Juan was the old boy in the cart.

[Pieface]

I saw you use product post round. Not quite as bad as nuffie styling his hair for a poker night on a golf weekend but close.


Tell the whole story Yoss.....

There's something about JC?

[Nuffie]

There's a membership up for grabs at the Vines for $1000 on gumtree. Good deal if it's full golfing rights as well.


That is cheap for noms.


Very cheap id. Good deal for anyone living up around that way.

I just called up the guy concerning this sale. The membership is being sold for $1000 but you still need to pay a compulsory $660 fee to administration - to change the membership into your name. This is going to raise the bar too much unfortunately. $1K would have been do-able for us IMO as noms.

It seems as if the administration dept dont like me or something. Two weeks ago they also jacked up the price and changed the conditions of the transitional membership after they gave me an affordable quote over the phone of $108 a month for the next 11 months (til I turn 30). They apologised when I went and saw them, said the quote was a mistake :roll:.

Maybe I need to start networking myself with a few 'insiders' to have a chance.

[Bruce Dickinson]

looks like Burswood GC may be in the firing line with the announcement of the new footy stadium

[MegaWatty]

The talk has always been that it would be reduced to a 9 hole course should they decide on Burswood.

It's a shame about Subi. I think the area is amazing for a stadium, but Burswood is clearly the right location.

[Bruce Dickinson]

The talk has always been that it would be reduced to a 9 hole course should they decide on Burswood.

It's a shame about Subi. I think the area is amazing for a stadium, but Burswood is clearly the right location.
I think with the plans to put a footbridge across from east perth to get large crowd numbers away from the venue in that direction may make even nine holes difficult. Seems like the plan is to make it a venue thats got more than just a stadium on it

[MegaWatty]

The 3 stadium plan is very attractive. Going on how long this one's taken, that should be planned for completion in 2234.

[rubin]

looks like Burswood GC may be in the firing line with the announcement of the new footy stadium

I would have thought that the course was a real money maker for them. Its always fully booked apparently, and corporate events are held there all the time.

Is the GC still on Crown land,or is it now owned by Burswood/Crown Casinos?

[idgolfguy]

I just called up the guy concerning this sale. The membership is being sold for $1000 but you still need to pay a compulsory $660 fee to administration - to change the membership into your name. This is going to raise the bar too much unfortunately. $1K would have been do-able for us IMO as noms.

It seems as if the administration dept dont like me or something. Two weeks ago they also jacked up the price and changed the conditions of the transitional membership after they gave me an affordable quote over the phone of $108 a month for the next 11 months (til I turn 30). They apologised when I went and saw them, said the quote was a mistake :roll:.

Maybe I need to start networking myself with a few 'insiders' to have a chance.
That is still very cheap for transferable noms. Based on previous discussions, your challenge will be the $190 or so per month to maintain the membership. There is the option to lease from a member as well. No noms but full playing rights for the commitment of the monthly payment. I don't see the benefit of buying membership when you don't need to.

The other option is Chequers to $16 per week.

[MegaWatty]

60 000 people every weekend; potentially having dinner, drinks and dumping coin on tables looks more profitable to me.

[Bruce Dickinson]

I would have thought that the course was a real money maker for them. Its always fully booked apparently, and corporate events are held there all the time.

Is the GC still on Crown land,or is it now owned by Burswood/Crown Casinos?
Its definitely profitable. The golf course is part of the C class Burswood Park reserve, the golf course and parks are managed by the Burswood Park Board as a state government entity.

[Nuffie]

That is still very cheap for transferable noms. Based on previous discussions, your challenge will be the $190 or so per month to maintain the membership. There is the option to lease from a member as well. No noms but full playing rights for the commitment of the monthly payment. I don't see the benefit of buying membership
Leasing is going to be our only option I feel. But its not going to happen overnight. I'm still thinking maybe a country membership for the meantime, until I have the time to play golf every Saturday again.

However the other thing I'm concerned about is the potential for memberships of that course to reach full capacity, once the area gets built out. They are giving away memberships now to new homes, but we missed out on that deal. I'm worried that say when I'm ready to join in say 12 months time, we will miss the boat (with the leasing option) and have to fork out the $6,600 noms to buy a membership outright.


I think with the plans to put a footbridge across from east perth to get large crowd numbers away from the venue in that direction may make even nine holes difficult. Seems like the plan is to make it a venue thats got more than just a stadium on it

It will be a shame to see the oldest golf course in Perth make way for the Stadium. But Bruce is right. I cant see them building the main stadium plus the other smaller venues, footbridge across the swan and all the recreational areas - all outside of the course footprint. There just isn't enough land to avoid that. This was probably part of the decision making process of where to put the venue IMHO: Do we put it there and dig up Burswood GC or re-vamp Subi?

[MegaWatty]

Too late, Nuff. It's decided. :)

[TourFit]

It will be a shame to see the oldest golf course in Perth make way for the Stadium. But Bruce is right. I cant see them building the main stadium plus the other smaller venues, footbridge across the swan and all the recreational areas - all outside of the course footprint. There just isn't enough land to avoid that. This was probably part of the decision making process of where to put the venue IMHO: Do we put it there and dig up Burswood GC or re-vamp Subi?

WTF are you talking about Nuffie...? It used to be The Dump!!! It hasn't been there that long at all, I can remember going there soon after it opened. (And I've only been in Perth since '88 )

And Burswood makes ALL the sense in the world for the Stadium (in fact THREE stadiums, based on the Melbourne Park precinct would be awesome). Makes use of parking/public transport facilities, businesses that set up around it, and of course the Burswood facility itself (it'll attract more investment from THEM!). There is a 'train station' already there, which will be significantly expanded.

The WACA should sell their land...and add it in to get use of the facilities for cricket also. That WACA site would be worth some dough...and then they just use drop in wickets at the new stadium.

As Mega said, ready by 2234 and cost about THREE times what it was budgeted at. The new Perth Arena, next to the old Ent Cent, is already WAAAY over budget (AND TIME) and by the end will have cost about $800 million +...for a 14,000 seat arena based on a 25yr old Canadian design (if you please!)

[Yossarian]

I hope the nuke the pro shop staff when they tear it up.

[Bruce Dickinson]

WTF are you talking about Nuffie...? It used to be The Dump!!! It hasn't been there that long at all, I can remember going there soon after it opened. (And I've only been in Perth since '88 )

And Burswood makes ALL the sense in the world for the Stadium (in fact THREE stadiums, based on the Melbourne Park precinct would be awesome). Makes use of parking/public transport facilities, businesses that set up around it, and of course the Burswood facility itself (it'll attract more investment from THEM!). There is a 'train station' already there, which will be significantly expanded.
I think what is now Royal Perth GC may have been based somewhere around the area yonks ago before they moved to South Perth

[MegaWatty]

I hope the nuke the pro shop staff when they tear it up.

Possibly the friendliest Pro Shop staff in Perth.

[Yossarian]

Possibly the friendliest Pro Shop staff in Perth.

Except they always bullshit about the state of the course.

And I wouldn't even call them that friendly, of the ten or so times I've played there I would say they were perfunctory at best and rude once or twice. Maybe they like gingers.

[TourFit]

I think what is now Royal Perth GC may have been based somewhere around the area yonks ago before they moved to South Perth

Oh yeah...forgot about that. 'Burswood Island' (whatever that is...must be the peninsula loop or something).

They were there for 5 years or so from 1895 to 1900, when they moved to Belmont!!! Must've been a good course.

[Pieface]

Except they always bullshit about the state of the course.

And I wouldn't even call them that friendly, of the ten or so times I've played there I would say they were perfunctory at best and rude once or twice. Maybe they like gingers.

You had angry pills this morning?

[Yossarian]

No the dig about your bag was for the son mountin joke.

[simmsy]

Except they always bullshit about the state of the course.

And I wouldn't even call them that friendly, of the ten or so times I've played there I would say they were perfunctory at best and rude once or twice. Maybe they like gingers.

Yeah because the guys at KB are always truthful about their course.

[Yossarian]

Yeah because the guys at KB are always truthful about their course.

How does this relate to Burswood?

[MegaWatty]

Except they always bullshit about the state of the course.

And I wouldn't even call them that friendly, of the ten or so times I've played there I would say they were perfunctory at best and rude once or twice. Maybe they like gingers.

Probably just hate ghey.

[Pieface]

No the dig about your bag was for the son mountin joke.

8)

[TourFit]

How does this relate to Burswood?

They used to work at KB...?

[Shadesy]

I loved the use of perfunctory in this thread!

[Yossarian]

Probably just hate ghey.

They like you?

[Johnny Canuck]

I was 90 percent sure it was in. One guy thought it was over. The water was so deep the ball couldn't be found. Lost ball. Ended up with 35 points.

Team lost 6-3 yest Nuff. I was away, but will be back next week.

Went to Harty today. Noticed the water in the bunker on 2 was clear so I took a trip by 17.

Sure enough, in the dead centre, I found my ball.

35 points got me $10.
37 would have been $15 for best gross and $10 more as I would have lost in countbacks. $25 lost ball.

[TourFit]

You probably took $30 off the playin' partners in bets though, right?

[rubin]

the girsl at work here have just told me about a Cudo deal.

$119 for two players at The Cut, buggy, 6 balls, lunch and a beer. That seems quite expensive, but i havent played there for a few years.

Thought you might be interested Fit. :D

[Johnny Canuck]

You probably took $30 off the playin' partners in bets though, right?

$38 to be exact.

[BayBum]

the girsl at work here have just told me about a Cudo deal.

$119 for two players at The Cut, buggy, 6 balls, lunch and a beer. That seems quite expensive, but i havent played there for a few years.

Thought you might be interested Fit. :D
Myself & Hocko picked up that deal :) Heres another for Chequers GC $49 for the works.Im on it fo shizzle.
http://www.stardeals.com.au/deals/perth?nlp=&CID=AU_CRM_222_0_0_0&utm_source=Deal_general_newsletter&utm_medium=All_Cities&utm_content=Initial_Version&utm_campaign=Varies

[Yossarian]

Is araluen looking better after the rain?

[simmsy]

Doubt it yet. Maybe by sept. but they never seem to be in a rush to get the course back into good condition again.

[rubin]

I meant to post this the other day, but congrats to Bruce and the boys at Wembley. the course is in tip-top condition at the moment. The best condition i've seen a full public track in for a while mate.

[TourFit]

I meant to post this the other day, but congrats to Bruce and the boys at Wembley. the course is in tip-top condition at the moment. The best condition i've seen a full public track in for a while mate.

That's 'cos you're usually NOT on the course...hard to see fairways and greens from the boonge!

[Bruce Dickinson]

I meant to post this the other day, but congrats to Bruce and the boys at Wembley. the course is in tip-top condition at the moment. The best condition i've seen a full public track in for a while mate.
thanks Rubin, I'll pass that onto the boys. A week of no rain will help as well.

[rubin]

That's 'cos you're usually NOT on the course...hard to see fairways and greens from the boonge!

Military golf Fit. You get to see ALL the course that way ;)

[Nuffie]

The greens at Wembley (on the Tuart Course) last Sunday were the best I have ever seen them.

The bunkers were GUR, but there wasn't one with a puddle of water in it.

[Bruce Dickinson]

The greens at Wembley (on the Tuart Course) last Sunday were the best I have ever seen them.

The bunkers were GUR, but there wasn't one with a puddle of water in it.
they were GUR because of storm damage to the faces and mulch/silt in the bases. All are back in play now

[Golfnut]

The greens at Wembley (on the Tuart Course) last Sunday were the best I have ever seen them.

The bunkers were GUR, but there wasn't one with a puddle of water in it.

Wow, big turn around......I played the Tuart Course on the 22nd of last month and they were absolutely terrible!

[dean0820]

gonna play bunbury for the first time on thursday. anyone got any pointers before i start scrolling thru the 146 pages of this thread?

[Yossarian]

The 4 you only need to bunt it about 180 or so and the hill will get it, if you hit a really nice draw you can get close to the green.

5 you need almost two more clubs than you think to hit the green IMO.

Don't try and take the corner on 6. Although a high draw could sort of work, but it is easy to get blocked out.

Enjoy 10!

11 is a bit blind drive but it doesn't matter too much where you put it.

12, watch out for the overhanging branch on the approach I swear I hit it almost everytime.

14, you have more room on the drive but it is hard to hit that fairway, alingment on the tee is out or something.

15 is tough.

17 you want to hang out left on the drive a little.

Both 9 and 18 you don't need to hit driver but it makes them play a bit easier IMO due to the elevated greens.

The greens if they are quick can be deadly, try and stop below the hole.

Enjoy!

[Yossarian]

What time are you playing actually? I might come down for a hit?

[MegaWatty]

Yup. Change the maximum number of posts per page so you don't have to click 'next' as often.

[Yossarian]

Yup. Change the maximum number of posts per page so you don't have to click 'next' as often.

:lol:

[Johnny Canuck]

The 4 you only need to bunt it about 180 or so and the hill will get it, if you hit a really nice draw you can get close to the green.

5 you need almost two more clubs than you think to hit the green IMO.

Don't try and take the corner on 6. Although a high draw could sort of work, but it is easy to get blocked out.

Enjoy 10!

11 is a bit blind drive but it doesn't matter too much where you put it.

12, watch out for the overhanging branch on the approach I swear I hit it almost everytime.

14, you have more room on the drive but it is hard to hit that fairway, alingment on the tee is out or something.

15 is tough.

17 you want to hang out left on the drive a little.

Both 9 and 18 you don't need to hit driver but it makes them play a bit easier IMO due to the elevated greens.

The greens if they are quick can be deadly, try and stop below the hole.

Enjoy!

Don't go diwn the hill on 4. You end up with a Mickey mouse chip.

The homo means high fade for 6.

Enjoy 13&14. Two awesome par 4s.

[Yossarian]

Sorry yes I did. Fade. A high draw would probably smack into some trees.

13 and 14 are really good holes. That back 9 is awesome fun.

[Golfnut]

Would love to play this again......properly :roll:.......pity we can't do it at Champs this year.

[MegaWatty]

I think I'll get to finally play it on August. Yay me!

[idgolfguy]

10th - 6 iron 50m punch shot will get you to the middle of the green.

[Golfnut]

Pigmy punch.

[idgolfguy]

!

[dean0820]

yoss, teeing off in the scoungers at 11;38.

[Nuffie]

Bunbury is a good track and the back nine is surely the best of the two (in agreement with yoss' comment).

Quality set of par 4's: 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th.

The 17th seems an easy par 5 in theory as it's not all that long and the fairway looks wide. But position off the drive and second shot is critical, to set up a clear approach to the green (also refer to yoss' recommendation to stay up the left side with the drive).

The fairway twists to the right and slightly back to the left as you approach the green, with a big gum tree guarding the right side and lots of smaller trees on the left. If you end up in poor position (right side) with the drive you may not be able to advance the next shot more than 150m as you could be blocked out.

And if you get greedy with the 2nd and try to scabb too much distance, you can roll into the trees on the left and end up pretty dead, 120m out. Been there, done that. Not easy to make par from there.

[Johnny Canuck]

17 is easy. Anything less than a birdie is failure. Man up Nuff.

[adlo]

1- the green is below you but trust a full club into the green. Don't go left, short or long :mrgreen:
2- As you see it. Can be made in 2 and a pitch/chip. Play your second out right.
3- deceptive and tough. One of the toughest on the course. Drive left of centre. Far more room than you think out there. DO NOT hit your approach long or right. Short and left is the safe miss. Tiny green. A good par.
4- Agree with JC
5- Kinda agree, Drive left, add a club into the green.
6- Agree with Yoss
7- Great driving hole. Left of center is the play. Stay below the hole on the green, the back to front slope is criminal.
8- Over clubbing is the safe play here.
9- Agree with Yoss. Driver over the shit right works, but not necessary. Play it as you see it.

10- Rarely need more than a wedge. Enjoy this one.
11- Drive is straight forward. Use the big trees in the background as a line approaching the green with your second but leave a full club in. Bunkers guard the front of the green heavily. You will get no reward for an aggressive second.
12- Don't hit driver. Aim to be 120m or so into the green with your second on the RHS of the fairway. Further right than you think. The trees on the corner are bigger than you think.
13- Hit driver almost as far left as you please. It will filter down. Right is dead. Add a club into the green.
14- Hit driver center-right side of fairway and add a club into the green.
15- Straight drive. Don't miss green right. An impossible up and down.
16- Beautiful par 3, no real tricks here.
17- Drive left of centre. Don't get caught in the trees right aka the Adlo special.
18- Same as 9. Aggressive over trees right is an option, but a safety club of the tee is probably the safe play.

Enjoy.

[idgolfguy]

Bunbury should reference that post on its website.

[dean0820]

thanks lads, that's given me something to work with. very much appreciated.
idg, i agree, the notes on their site for each hole read as if they were written by their recently immigrated greenskeeper.

[Pieface]

Didn't know where to stick this and it didn't warrant a whole thread...

Saw Brad @ Wembley today for a lesson. Super facilities there at Wembley.

Swing was as ugly on tape as I had feared. Was a good session and hopefully the drills he gave me to work on will help with the major issues and get me back on track. I found the video pretty helpful it was easy to see how the changes he was making changed the positions I was getting into. Now to get it to stick and not bugger up the things I was doing ok :lol:

[Yossarian]

Well done for getting it happening mate, I think you'll see giant fweak improvements.

[rubin]

Didn't know where to stick this and it didn't warrant a whole thread...

Saw Brad @ Wembley today for a lesson. Super facilities there at Wembley.

Swing was as ugly on tape as I had feared. Was a good session and hopefully the drills he gave me to work on will help with the major issues and get me back on track. I found the video pretty helpful it was easy to see how the changes he was making changed the positions I was getting into. Now to get it to stick and not bugger up the things I was doing ok :lol:

Well done mate. Did you use the Big screen from the our trial night, and the 2 video options etc?

[Pieface]

Well done mate. Did you use the Big screen from the our trial night, and the 2 video options etc?

In that area Rubin. No screen though just the two camera's feeding into the analysis software. I think Brad wanted me to stick to focussing on the set up not the result. Hit a few on the range after the lesson. Felt weird but the results were hard to argue with. A hell of a lot less side spin onto the ball, dispersion was much tighter barring the complete mishits.

Current plan is to practice the drills, a couple of range sessions and a 9 holer or two and go back for a check up in a fortnight.

[Golfnut]

Well done PF, looks like you will be back on the right track once you groove those swing changes.....look out 'piecap'

[Veefore]

Good stuff PF. I've worked with a few Pro's over the years and rate Brad as one of the best. It's good to see you are following up too. Way too many people take one lesson then in their next round hit a couple of bad shots and immediately quit what they were working on and go straight back to their old faults. Then they claim that the lesson was a waste of money.

[Pieface]

I am expecting some short term pain for some long term benefit. Although if I be honest what I am doing has plenty of mishits and bad shots so it might not be much different to normal.

The new set up feels "weak" like I am not going to hit the ball very hard but the distance on the well struck shot is just as far with a higher flight and a sensation of less effort. Just another lesson in how I feel not reflecting what actually takes place I guess. I was also amazed at how bad my grip had become. It used to be one of my strong points at set up.

I liked Brad's teaching style. He kept it nice and simple for Stupid here to understand. I'm figuring I need to stick at it for at least 3 months if I intend to give it a fair crack.

[SeldomEagles]

Hang in there Pieface. Focus on the process not the results and you'll get long term benefits.

[Yossarian]

How much were the subs at Kwinana hocko?

[hocko]

About $1100 for 7 day i think?

[Pieface]

I would be interested to play again at K-town. I'm wondering if the boomerang will have helped me at all with the greens there. K-town is just a hell hole of 3 putts everytime I have been there.

You Southies definitely get the best of the affordable golf.

[Yossarian]

About $1100 for 7 day i think?

Is that all? The website just seemed a bit old.

[Shadesy]

I never played it, would be keen for a game out there!

Edit: Website says $1540 for 7 day Member! $200 Noms??

[Veefore]

I would be interested to play again at K-town. I'm wondering if the boomerang will have helped me at all with the greens there. K-town is just a hell hole of 3 putts everytime I have been there.


You're not on your own there. Most people struggle on the greens at Kwinana because are really difficult to read properly. Even the best putter at my club misread 16 and hit his put 5ft past the hole because he simply couldn't see the slope.

[Yossarian]

I never played it, would be keen for a game out there!

Edit: Website says $1540 for 7 day Member! $200 Noms??

Yeah maybe hocko was pro rata.


You're not on your own there. Most people struggle on the greens at Kwinana because are really difficult to read properly. Even the best putter at my club misread 16 and hit his put 5ft past the hole because he simply couldn't see the slope.

Werd.

[Pieface]

Speed control is what kills me there. I don't think I've stopped the ball close enough to the hole to notice much impact from the break :lol: First couple of holes I'm 10' past, then a couple of half trackers and then I've got NFI and no confidence.

Do you think K-town greens give them a significant advantage for home pennants V4?

[TourFit]

Yoss...hocko has just joined. Don't spoil it for him so soon, you'll look like a stalker!

[Johnny Canuck]

Speed control is what kills me there. I don't think I've stopped the ball close enough to the hole to notice much impact from the break :lol: First couple of holes I'm 10' past, then a couple of half trackers and then I've got NFI and no confidence.

Do you think K-town greens give them a significant advantage for home pennants V4?

Face, every courses greens give them a significant home advantage.

16 is just a little deceptive. If you stand off to the side, the slope is very visable. I've never found the greens that bad to read and they are usually some ofthe best conditioned greens in Perth.

[TourFit]

16 is just a little deceptive. If you stand off to the side, you will fall off the slope and roll down the hill. That'll make the slope very visible. I've never found the greens that bad to read and, after lining up my putt for about 15mins i usually get it close enough AND piss off the group behind, which only helps my chances at winning the cash prizes at the end of the day. They are usually some ofthe best conditioned greens in perth.

Fixed.

[Veefore]

Speed control is what kills me there. I don't think I've stopped the ball close enough to the hole to notice much impact from the break :lol: First couple of holes I'm 10' past, then a couple of half trackers and then I've got NFI and no confidence.

Do you think K-town greens give them a significant advantage for home pennants V4?

Yes. I think so. Otherwise, it is a fairly straight forward course that doesn't require any special course strategies or local knowledge.

When I watched our A grade team there I was comforted by the fact they they were misreading as many greens as the players in divisions 4 and 5 did.

As JC says above, for most clubs the greens ARE the home ground advantage and that is particularly true of Kwinana.

[Cosmopolite]

I played Wanneroo and Chequers at the weekend and the greens on both had me bamboozled. The balls run uphill at both of those courses. Weird

[hocko]

I seem to read the greens quite well at Ktown, not that i make every putt but seldom three putt.
Cosmo, you would be due for another service on your car after travelling that far in one weekend!

[Yossarian]

What private clubs are denying PGN members access to comps? Note I agree for the most part with them doing so.

[MegaWatty]

H.

[Johnny Canuck]

I never played it, would be keen for a game out there!

Edit: Website says $1540 for 7 day Member! $200 Noms??

Hocko lowballed Kwinana like he lowballs everyone else.

[Yossarian]

Hocko lowballed Kwinana like he lowballs everyone else.
:lol:

H.

Yep any others. It is maybe not such a bad option. Just pooish courses.

Golfnut if you read this do the fields get full>?

[Cosmopolite]

I seem to read the greens quite well at Ktown, not that i make every putt but seldom three putt.
Cosmo, you would be due for another service on your car after travelling that far in one weekend!

yeah need a cut lunch to get to Wanneroo. got a lift to Chequers tho.

Car is looooooong overdue for that service.

[Shadesy]

Played with the nomads the other Sunday Yoss! $100 I think and they play every Sunday morning!

Played royal Perth 2 weeks ago, kb obviously last Sunday! Get a golf link and everything!

I dont think they play 4 times a week like pgn do, but play better courses!!

[Veefore]

I played Wanneroo and Chequers at the weekend and the greens on both had me bamboozled. The balls run uphill at both of those courses. Weird

Chequers used to be really grainy and you had to read the grain as well as the break. Wanneroo is pretty easy once you figure out that all of the greens on the Pederick street side of the golf course break towards the Pederick/Old Yanchep Rd intersection. Some look like they don't, but they do.

[Cosmopolite]

after playing Wanneroo twice in the last month, I am slowly getting the hang of the greens. still weird that balls actually run uphill though.

[MegaWatty]

Chequers used to be really grainy and you had to read the grain as well as the break. Wanneroo is pretty easy once you figure out that all of the greens on the Pederick street side of the golf course break towards the Pederick/Old Yanchep Rd intersection. Some look like they don't, but they do.

Dr Bob believes the reason that kids putt so well is that they don't get too mixed up in reading breaks, especially grain. They just step up and trust their first look.

Funny how we over complicate as we get older.

[Cosmopolite]

Dr Bob believes the reason that kids putt so well is that they don't get too mixed up in reading breaks, especially grain. They just step up and trust their first look.

Funny how we over complicate as we get older.

I blame the fact that I played at RMC in Canberra for 5 years is why I tend to try and read more breaks in the greens

[MegaWatty]

I don't think I was aware you lived in Canberra. What years?

[Cosmopolite]

I don't think I was aware you lived in Canberra. What years?

88-92

[MegaWatty]

You left the year I moved there. Excellent move!

[Cosmopolite]

You left the year I moved there. Excellent move!

where from MW?

[MegaWatty]

Sydney.

[Cosmopolite]

at least RMC was as cheap as chips to join. not the greatest course but then we could play in all the other opens in the area.

I can remember trying to walk up some steep hole at Federal in 88 only 6 weeks after having major surgery. nearly killed me!

[Golfnut]

:lol:


Yep any others. It is maybe not such a bad option. Just pooish courses.

Golfnut if you read this do the fields get full>?

Some days they do but not often.....best to book a day or two before, I'm not that organised so usually ring on the morning of the comp and most times can squeeze into a group.
From what I've noticed, SH is the harder course to get on if you haven't booked a day or two ahead.

I know WAGC don't allow PGN members in their comp, obviously HF........I'm stopped asking now at other private courses, the rejection hurts too much.
Might have to ask hocko if K-Town accept PGN once he settles in.

For my money K-Town has to be up there for the best rolling greens in Perth......even when they've been sanded.

[Golfnut]

Played with the nomads the other Sunday Yoss! $100 I think and they play every Sunday morning!

Played royal Perth 2 weeks ago, kb obviously last Sunday! Get a golf link and everything!

I dont think they play 4 times a week like pgn do, but play better courses!!

PGN play comp 7 days a week.......nomads looks like a good option too.

[FoxGolf]

PGN? Perth Golf Network?
Nomads? I can't find anything on the net?
Has anyone played with Social Golf Australia?

I assume Yoss you're looking for a handicap/competition without joining a private club? I've been having a look at doing this too. Haven't tried anywhere yet, just been playing with a few mates.

[idgolfguy]

Dr Bob believes the reason that kids putt so well is that they don't get too mixed up in reading breaks, especially grain. They just step up and trust their first look.

Funny how we over complicate as we get older.
My putting has improved since Boom and now disregard reading for breaks and trust the force. Don't even have a practice putt before holing out.

Had one three putt at Joondalup on Sunday. Very unlike me.

[Veefore]

Dr Bob believes the reason that kids putt so well is that they don't get too mixed up in reading breaks, especially grain. They just step up and trust their first look.

Funny how we over complicate as we get older.

I've had a lot of putting comps against the best juniors at my club and I don't really think kids are great putters, just fearless. They attack every putt like it is their last.
Whenever I've counted up their putts they have just as many as the adults. On big breaking greens they sometimes have LOTS of putts but unlike adults don't get hung up on it.
Lots of adults remember back to their days as juniors and remember themselves being great putters but it's probably selective memory and wishful thinking more than reality. Afterall, ask any cop, there is nothing as unreliable as peoples memories.

Edit: I should add that there are some kids who are great putters. Its just that not all kids are great putters.


My putting has improved since Boom and now disregard reading for breaks and trust the force. Don't even have a practice putt before holing out.
Had one three putt at Joondalup on Sunday. Very unlike me.

I have a friend who plays for Royal Perth who putts like that. It doesn't seem to work for me though. At Gosnells on sunday I had 4 straight putts all day and they were all under 2ft. Everything over that had at least a half cups worth of break and/or was significantly uphill or downhill. I actually made a 12ft putt with a 1 inch backswing on one hole. My putting stroke was great on the day but my green reading won me the match.

[idgolfguy]

V, you have always been a good green reader, unlike me. When I say I use the force, I'm pretty going with first impressions. I am applying most of Rotella's approach.

[simmsy]

My putting is much better now than when I was a junior. I was crapola big time. Still not great now by any means but don't have a blowout too often. (except for that 4jack on 7 last week! Doh!)

[hocko]

My putting is much better now than when I was a junior. I was crapola big time. Still not great now by any means but don't have a blowout too often. (except for that 4jack on 7 last week! Doh!)
I am completely opposite OMS, as a junior every putt was banged into the back of the hole.
Now, quite happy to two putt from ten feet.

[Veefore]

My putting has improved since Boom and now disregard reading for breaks and trust the force. Don't even have a practice putt before holing out.

Had one three putt at Joondalup on Sunday. Very unlike me.


V, you have always been a good green reader, unlike me. When I say I use the force, I'm pretty going with first impressions. I am applying most of Rotella's approach.
Thanks for the compliment.

I understood what you meant and definitely wasn't criticising you or your technique. I've read a lot of Rotella's work and definitely agree with most of what he suggests.

I mentioned my friend at RP who putts the same way as you. He plays in the middle order of their Division 1 pennants team and he couldn't do that if it was a poor putter so the technique certainly works for others as well.

My two cents worth was that it just doesn't work for me. Maybe my first impressions are crap or I just don't see the obvious.

Isn't it amazing that we are all trying to do the same thing but we all seem to have to go about it differently?

[Yossarian]

My method is to lag it to 5-10 foot.

[Veefore]

I am completely opposite OMS, as a junior every putt was banged into the back of the hole.
Now, quite happy to two putt from ten feet.

What has changed? Confidence or technique?

To me, once you have a solid and repeatable stroke putting is 90% mental and 10% mental.

I reckon that missed putts keep adding up in our memories and can start to make you feel like that's all you ever do. Then, once the confidence is gone so is any chance of putting well.

[Yossarian]

PGN? Perth Golf Network?
Nomads? I can't find anything on the net?
Has anyone played with Social Golf Australia?

I assume Yoss you're looking for a handicap/competition without joining a private club? I've been having a look at doing this too. Haven't tried anywhere yet, just been playing with a few mates.


PGN is Perth Golf Network, I've been a member here and there just weighing up my options at present.

If you are looking for cheap a country membership can be a good option. PGN seems to get you more game time but at average ish courses.

[Pieface]

PGN gets the Vines every Sunday I think. That is a plus for me but not much use to the Southern contingent. It's still a good 30minute drive and I'm North. Getting to play with the rest of the WAnkers at their home tracks sems to be a bit of a weakness though...

[Veefore]

What about a social playing membership?
Our club offers one so I'm sure others would.
I don't really know anything about them (other than at our club it costs $499) but at least it would get you a golflink number.

Edit: from the club website.


1. $499pa annual subscription fee inclusive of Affiliation, Insurance and GST.

2. New members to pay $660.00 Nomination fee. (special on at the moment for $220)

3. Receive 15 free games pa, $30 per game thereafter. Competition fee will be extra.

4. If a member plays in a competition, competition fee will apply.

5. New members wishing to upgrade to 5,6 and 7 Day categories will need to pay remaining nomination fee.

6. Have access to timesheets via our website, bookings need to be made with the Pro Shop or the Office. For Saturday and Sunday, bookings can not be made until the Thursday prior.

7. Will be required to book casual play (out of competition times) with the Pro Shop.

8. May invite guests as per Hartfield Country Club Rules.

9. After 15 free games (non transferable) member must pay $30 each time course is utilised.

10. May use practice facilities / Clubhouse at any time as per Hartfield Country Club rules.

11. Membership and free games are on a pro rata basis for 12 months. No transfers of unused games to following year.

12. Move between categories as per Hartfield Country Club Rules.

13. This category is capped at a total of 50 members, at which time a waiting list applies.

14. Social Playing Membership is only applicable to Hartfield Country Club and has no validity at any other Golf Club.

[Yossarian]

I'd considered it V4 but I'd probably just stump up the extra 500 or so for full 5 day. PGN seems a bit cheaper and the courses a little closer. Get to have a handicap for ozgolf days and beating JC in the matchplay.

[Pieface]

What category of membership is it V4? It specifically says it has no validity at other course...what does that mean?

Also a waiting list? Waiting lists suck.

[SeldomEagles]

I have a friend who plays for Royal Perth who putts like that. It doesn't seem to work for me though. At Gosnells on sunday I had 4 straight putts all day and they were all under 2ft. Everything over that had at least a half cups worth of break and/or was significantly uphill or downhill. I actually made a 12ft putt with a 1 inch backswing on one hole. My putting stroke was great on the day but my green reading won me the match.[/QUOTE]

You were stuffing them close all day V. Loved the approach to 17, way to improve on a previous personal best.

[Veefore]

I have a friend who plays for Royal Perth who putts like that. It doesn't seem to work for me though. At Gosnells on sunday I had 4 straight putts all day and they were all under 2ft. Everything over that had at least a half cups worth of break and/or was significantly uphill or downhill. I actually made a 12ft putt with a 1 inch backswing on one hole. My putting stroke was great on the day but my green reading won me the match.

You were stuffing them close all day V. Loved the approach to 17, way to improve on a previous personal best.[/QUOTE]

That was funny. I think I hit all my best shots when there was a crowd or when you and Tony were watching.

I really thought I was going to putt the moka (sp?) on myself by talking about my shot from last year but in the end it was the best shot I hit all day. Though the 3 wood to 8ft on the hole before was pretty good too.

It was a day of really awesome shots and really awful shots in pretty even proportions.

[Yossarian]

Nut, what is the general rules knowledge like of the PGN people?

[Veefore]

What category of membership is it V4? It specifically says it has no validity at other course...what does that mean?

Also a waiting list? Waiting lists suck.

Social Playing Member.

I just got a response back from the club about not being valid at other courses. It only allows you to play at Hartfield. It doesn't give any other playing rights so doesn't qualify to play in comps at other clubs. In their eyes, you would not be seen as a member of a club other than having a golflink number.

So its not really an answer to the question of a cheap membership and handicap.

Apparently there is still a waiting list for it anyway.

[Yossarian]

Does anyone know how courses know you are a PGN member, does your home track come up as PGN?

[Pieface]

You will be decked out in your PGN $150 value pack - Teeshirt, Hat, jocks etc ;)

Thanks for the info V4.

[Veefore]

First 5 digits (or is it 4?) of your golf link number identify which club you are a member of.
For example, all Hartfield members golflink numbers start with 60105.
If I'm not mistaken PGN members golflink numbers start with 99999 or something like that.

[Golfnut]

Mine starts with 69114.

[Golfnut]

Nut, what is the general rules knowledge like of the PGN people?

In the main - Pretty good....but depends who you play with though as most PGN comps are shared with the Miners Golf Club (same organisers) so some of them can be a bit loose.
I prefer to play with PGN members but I've found that the Miners guys can range from the office workers/engineers/draftees etc.... to actual guys that get their hands dirty so they're a bit of a mixed bag.

[TourFit]

My method is to lag it to 5-10 foot.

And then a solid two putt from there, eh?

[Yossarian]

Does anyone think that PGN are likely to go belly up at any stage?

[Bruce Dickinson]

Does anyone think that PGN are likely to go belly up at any stage?

unlikely

[Johnny Canuck]

I'm sure Nut would have checked their financials before dropping $150 of his hard earned.

[dean0820]

my putting woes seem to be coming good...touch wood.
2 things i've done are 1. go back to my old putter with an insert
and 2. be careful to put real focus on the hole as opposed to the stroke.
i'm well coordinated and will find a way to get it in the hole if i just let myself do it.
my preshot routine gives my mates a laugh, but i stand there and pretend to lawn bowl a ball in to the hole.
gives me great feel for break and speed usually.
gotta say though, playing greens speeds as varied as bunbury - the cut - glen iris - hamersley in one week was tough going.

[Yossarian]

unlikely


I'm sure Nut would have checked their financials before dropping $150 of his hard earned.

Gold. Cheers BD. I don't want to throw away 200 bucks is all. Would they have any costs??


my putting woes seem to be coming good...touch wood.
2 things i've done are 1. go back to my old putter with an insert
and 2. be careful to put real focus on the hole as opposed to the stroke.
i'm well coordinated and will find a way to get it in the hole if i just let myself do it.
my preshot routine gives my mates a laugh, but i stand there and pretend to lawn bowl a ball in to the hole.
gives me great feel for break and speed usually.
gotta say though, playing greens speeds as varied as bunbury - the cut - glen iris - hamersley in one week was tough going.

I think one of the reasons I am such a shit putter is the wide variety of greens I play on, so I never feel really comfortable anywhere.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Yoss
They appear to be getting bigger and will be doing additional promotion soon. Their costs appear to be minimal and the business is backed by the annual voucher book sales.

There is a PGN representative on site for each of the competition days

[Yossarian]

Cheers BD. How have you found them to deal with?

[Johnny Canuck]

BD. Any Adams CB2 ex demo 5 iron heads going cheap?

[Golfnut]

I'm sure Nut would have checked their financials before dropping $150 of his hard earned.

Damn straight! :lol:

[Bruce Dickinson]

Cheers BD. How have you found them to deal with?
Good to deal with. They seem to have a good rapport with their members, and stay from start to finish in regards to the comps

BD. Any Adams CB2 ex demo 5 iron heads going cheap?
I'll look but not likely

[Yossarian]

Cheers Bruce!

[dave1]

my putting woes seem to be coming good...touch wood.
2 things i've done are 1. go back to my old putter with an insert
and 2. be careful to put real focus on the hole as opposed to the stroke.
i'm well coordinated and will find a way to get it in the hole if i just let myself do it.
my preshot routine gives my mates a laugh, but i stand there and pretend to lawn bowl a ball in to the hole.
gives me great feel for break and speed usually.
gotta say though, playing greens speeds as varied as bunbury - the cut - glen iris - hamersley in one week was tough going.

I do that drill with junoirs when introducing kids to the game

Lawn bowling drill works

[Yossarian]

Does synthetic lawn bowling work as well?

[Veefore]

I finally got to play Cottesloe yesterday. The weather was miserable as the rain pelted down on us and we had about a 2 club win but I did enjoy the golf course. For me, I found it more enjoyable than Lake Karrinyup though some of the greens had me as baffled as LK's did. The only birdie I made all day was on the 6th hole where I hit a perfect drive, a shanked 7 iron into a tree then holed out the sandwedge from under the tree in the right rough.

Playing saturday, caddying for 36 holes at WAGC sunday then playing again on monday on such a hilly course was bloody hard work for a flabby old cripple.

[dave1]

Has anyone played port kennedy lately

Im in the area next week (wednesday) and looking at another butt kicking from "port tragedy"

[Cosmopolite]

played Sun City today and they have got major stuff happening there. They are re-doing the retic and there are going to be a couple of hundred homes built around the course over the next couple of years. A few of the holes will also be changed (3 and 4, not sure if any others). The dam between 9 and 10 has been changed.

[rubin]

Can any of you blokes tell me what the cart paths at Kennedy Bay are made of ?
Some crushed aggregate or concrete ?

the laid paths are brick paving. after that just the usual wheel ruts.

[Johnny Canuck]

Pretty sure that the new path on 9 is sidewalk material.

[dean0820]

any info on the vines ellenbrook guys? playing it this coming weekend and the one after that too.
just put it into the gps.
hopefully i won't be as hungover as i was the last time i visited the vines.

[rubin]

Pretty sure that the new path on 9 is sidewalk material.

yes your right. I'd forgotten that part.

[TourFit]

any info on the vines ellenbrook guys? playing it this coming weekend and the one after that too.
just put it into the gps.
hopefully i won't be as hungover as i was the last time i visited the vines.

Wide open in most cases...plenty of room off the tee.

Big fairway bunkers and HUGE greens. Practice your long putting.

[rubin]

any info on the vines ellenbrook guys? playing it this coming weekend and the one after that too.
just put it into the gps.
hopefully i won't be as hungover as i was the last time i visited the vines.


Wide open in most cases...plenty of room off the tee.

Big fairway bunkers and HUGE greens. Practice your long putting.

so wide in fact, even I hit quite a few fairways!

[Pieface]

so wide in fact, even I hit quite a few fairways!

Score??

I always find 10 a challenging tee shot with the tree right and the bunkering on the left hand side of the fairway. Probably easy for Deano to take the corner on though.

[rubin]

Score??

I always find 10 a challenging tee shot with the tree right and the bunkering on the left hand side of the fairway. Probably easy for Deano to take the corner on though.

last time I played it was in an ambrose event and we didnt do spectacular. only 67 or 68 between the 2 of us.
before that was a playing spectator in ID and Dazgolfers MP round. didnt keep a score that day.

[Johnny Canuck]

Neighboring.

[MegaWatty]

I don't know why, but I have an inkling to play Araluen again after some rain. Please tell me this is a stupid idea, because no amount of rain can make this course any good after the summer it had.

[idgolfguy]

any info on the vines ellenbrook guys? playing it this coming weekend and the one after that too.
just put it into the gps.
hopefully i won't be as hungover as i was the last time i visited the vines.Ellenbrook is in good condition. Have cleared a lot of the bush off the fairways making them even wider now.
Greens ar running great but that may change week to week. Depending on the time you tee off expect 5+ hour rounds. Mornings are much quicker.

[Yossarian]

I don't know why, but I have an inkling to play Araluen again after some rain. Please tell me this is a stupid idea, because no amount of rain can make this course any good after the summer it had.

Don't do it.

[MegaWatty]

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac4/MegaWatty/OzGolf/screen-capture.jpg

[Yossarian]

Is that current?

[MegaWatty]

April. I guess that's about as bad as it got. I struggled to even find the course on Nearmap.

I would imagine it would take an enormous amount of rain to penetrate that excuse for soil up there.

[Yossarian]

Most of it would run off the fairways too!

[Pieface]

Well that should be an effective cold spoon to your Araluen hard on. Yuck

[Golfnut]

I don't know why, but I have an inkling to play Araluen again after some rain. Please tell me this is a stupid idea, because no amount of rain can make this course any good after the summer it had.

My brother played it on Thursday gone Mega......greens had just been deep cored (No sanding either!!! Go figure).
Fairways were ok.

[MegaWatty]

It really pisses me off.

[idgolfguy]

+1
I always enjoyed playing the layout.

[MegaWatty]

Bloody Bunbury has spoiled my opportunity to play there. They won't let us off 2 hours before the ladies on Wednesday. :(

So it looks like I'm going to play Binningup on the way down tomorrow and then The Cut on the way back on Wednesday.

[MegaWatty]

Hmmmmm. At $89 each, The Cut isn't real attractive. Their 2 for $99 on a Monday is good though.

Anyone got a Scoopon or the like that they want to sell me? ;)

[Yossarian]

I'd be keen for a monday hit there mega.

[TourFit]

Bloody Bunbury has spoiled my opportunity to play there. They won't let us off 2 hours before the ladies on Wednesday. :(

So it looks like I'm going to play Binningup on the way down tomorrow and then The Cut on the way back on Wednesday.

Play Secret Harbour!!! Better course IMO, I have a Scoopon, so we can possibly do $25 round etc...

...and you can relive your MP tragedy ;)

[Yossarian]

Do you really think SH is better than the Cut?

[MegaWatty]

It's too far up 'fit. My mate's travelling from Bun-Vegas and has to head back ASAP.

[TourFit]

Do you really think SH is better than the Cut?

Actually I do...

...let me clarify though.

The Cut could have been REALLY good...instead, it underwhelms in it's playability & enjoyment level. It is overpriced and over rated. Secret Harbour USED to be better, however the recent 'changes' in building the internal housing blocks have somewhat spoiled many of the holes...given time though, those cleared out areas will re-grow bushes and rough in the same way they have on the back 9.

I would prefer to play Secret Harbour any time. The good holes are VERY good (and there are more of them than The Cut), whilst the worst holes are merely average or non descript, whilst the worst at The Cut are just plain poor.

So...yes. I do prefer Secret Harbour.

[Yossarian]

It's too far up 'fit. My mate's travelling from Bun-Vegas and has to head back ASAP.

Dave1?

[MegaWatty]

Albany?

[BayBum]

PGN members needed for TV AD
PGN will be running a series of advertisements on channel 10's One HD and is looking for some extras to star. We need about 10 people both men and women. If you've ever wanted to be famous now is your chance. We will be shooting the add in a couple of weeks at the Wembley golf course. If you are keen to help out please contact Adam on 0404 858 377 for more details

Nut is gonna be famous !!!

[Yossarian]

Finally my chance at modelling stardom!

[rubin]

PGN members needed for TV AD
PGN will be running a series of advertisements on channel 10's One HD and is looking for some extras to star. We need about 10 people both men and women. If you've ever wanted to be famous now is your chance. We will be shooting the add in a couple of weeks at the Wembley golf course. If you are keen to help out please contact Adam on 0404 858 377 for more details

Nut is gonna be famous !!!

and yoss..... he'd sleep his way onto the ad.

[Yossarian]

I think they'd probably want shots of me golfing not sleeping.

[TourFit]

I think they'd probably want shots of me golfing not sleeping.

Walk through...no clubs.

[Yossarian]

For both you and rubin they would need a wide angle lens.

[TourFit]

For Rubins' drives to be in shot...and my ass, I presume?

[Yossarian]

If you wear those white pants it'll need to be some special glass as well.

They might need some extra time as well so rubes can explain his launch angle and ball speed followed by spin rate ect ect.

[rubin]

If you wear those white pants it'll need to be some special glass as well.

They might need some extra time as well so rubes can explain his launch angle and ball speed followed by spin rate ect ect.

Nah that won't take to long.
- too high
- dunno
- too high

[MegaWatty]

Sanctuary is not shit. Flame away.

[Yossarian]

You can't flame a post that is flaming others already. You should now the rules of fire.

[MegaWatty]

I wasn't flaming. I just played it.

[Yossarian]

I would say it is not not shit either.

[Johnny Canuck]

Not shit but not great either. A few stupid holes. Very wet when I played it.

I've got an ace there. Do you have one?

[MegaWatty]

Wanker

[Nuffie]

any info on the vines ellenbrook guys? playing it this coming weekend and the one after that too.
just put it into the gps.
hopefully i won't be as hungover as i was the last time i visited the vines.

It's a very relaxing course to play, lots of wide open spaces and very few people around. The major challenge is not to 3-putt on most holes as the greens are indeed HUUUUUUUUUUGE (like Daryl Eastlake).

Hopefully I'll know even more about them soon.

[Veefore]

Sanctuary is not shit. Flame away.

I played it just after it opened but haven't since. there were about 20 trees more than head high then. I thought it was a fun course at the time.

[MegaWatty]

As good as Secret Harbour.

[Johnny Canuck]

Not a chance.

[Nuffie]

Still to give the Sanctuary a go, along with Cottesloe, LKCC and Royal Perth.

Maybe with a FIFO job, I'll get a chance to get onto some of these courses through the week, when there is at least some sort of a chance getting on.

Still no contract yet though, but a few medicals and interviews have been had around here there and just about everywhere.

[MegaWatty]

Not a chance.

16 is a dumb hole. Most others are fine. Conditioning was superb.

[Johnny Canuck]

Did you like 13? Nice little par 3.

[MegaWatty]

Wanker.

[Johnny Canuck]

Heheheheh.

[Veefore]

Still to give the Sanctuary a go, along with Cottesloe, LKCC and Royal Perth.


I've played all of them now. :mrgreen:

Cottesloe is now my favourite course. I played there monday. The weather was shit but the course is excellent. Difficult tee to green but even more difficult on the greens (like LK).

If certain other (very pushy) people get their way, I might be able to get you onto one or all of those courses next year Nuff. Can't say any more than that for now though.

[Nuffie]

I've played all of them now. :mrgreen:

Cottesloe is now my favourite course. I played there monday. The weather was shit but the course is excellent. Difficult tee to green but even more difficult on the greens (like LK).

If certain other (very pushy) people get their way, I might be able to get you onto one or all of those courses next year Nuff. Can't say any more than that for now though.

I'm not surprised you like Cottesloe now Veefore coz Golfnut and SeldomEagles raved about it after playing there.

Does the west coast highway run along the west side of the course? Coz if that's the case I may have driven past it a few times. Whatever course that is, it certainly has the looks. The one I'm talking about is definitely not Seaview, this place was a bit north of Cottesloe itself and a bit inland from the sea.

I hope come next year Veefore, that there will be freedom to play lots more golf and look fwd to hearing the news concerning the outcome (hopefully the 'pushy' people get their way).

[TourFit]

Not shit but not great either. A few stupid holes. Very wet when I played it.

I've got an ace there. Do you have one?


Wanker


16 is a dumb hole. Most others are fine. Conditioning was superb.


Did you like 13? Nice little par 3.


Wanker.


Heheheheh.

Do you like the 3rd...that's where I got my ALBATROSS!!!

Hehehehe

[MegaWatty]

Oh FFS!

[TourFit]

Chopper.

[Veefore]

I'm not surprised you like Cottesloe now Veefore coz Golfnut and SeldomEagles raved about it after playing there.

Does the west coast highway run along the west side of the course? Coz if that's the case I may have driven past it a few times. Whatever course that is, it certainly has the looks. The one I'm talking about is definitely not Seaview, this place was a bit north of Cottesloe itself and a bit inland from the sea.

It is the one you are thinking of.
It is actually in Swanbourne, opposite the SAS barracks. When the WA Open was on there a couple of years ago the gentle sounds of the golf course were punctuated by the sounds of rifle fire and bullets pinging off targets. We only heard two or three ricochets though when were were there last monday.

[Nuffie]

It is the one you are thinking of.
It is actually in Swanbourne, opposite the SAS barracks. When the WA Open was on there a couple of years ago the gentle sounds of the golf course were punctuated by the sounds of rifle fire and bullets pinging off targets. We only heard two or three ricochets though when were were there last monday.

The hole that runs along the WC Highway has a bit of undulation to it. But it's hard to see much more over the fences.

I guess there would be less chance then, of road users screaming out 'FORE' to players when they are on a tee - and distracting them.

Coz this is a BIG problem when you are playing at Seaview, especially if you are playing the course and the Cott Pub across the road is cranking on a Sunday :roll:.

Been there, done that :evil:. It was almost like being one of those victims on Jacka$$.

[Johnny Canuck]

Heheheheheh.

Nuff/V, take this conversation to a more appropriate thread.

[Nuffie]

Heheheheheh.

Nuff/V, take this conversation to a more appropriate thread.

I thought you might be interested in this golfing 'carhorn' story JC?

[TourFit]

Nope...we are hanging sh*t on Mega for his obviously average round at Sanctuary!

:lol::lol::lol:

[Nuffie]

Nope...we are hanging sh*t on Mega for his obviously average round at Sanctuary!

:lol::lol::lol:

Haha, now I see what's going on:

Isn't it funny how some ppl tend to give a course the worst wrap whenever they play an average round there?

Coz it's always easier to blame the course then isn't it???

If that was the case I would never play Chequers again, or The Cut again. But I still want to in the future.

The Sanctuary seems to look fine whenever I drive past it. Still, can't say I've played it.

[MegaWatty]

Nope...we are hanging sh*t on Mega for his obviously average round at Sanctuary!

:lol::lol::lol:

I didn't have an average round. I hit it pretty good. Canuck got a hole in one there. I am yet to have one. That is the shit hanging.

[MegaWatty]

I said I reckon it's a good course. Actually, I said it is NOT shit. I'm lost.

You bloody clowns!

[adlo]

Good to hear conditioning is up to scratch, it was always a let down in my experience. I think Dunsborough Lakes is a better "poor mans" resort course that Sanctuary. That being said, SH is overrated by some on this forum. But I would still say it is better than Sanctuary. Give me an 8-2 split over 10 games between SH and Sanctuary in favour of SH.

[MegaWatty]

Is there a better Par 5 in WA than the 3rd at Binningup?

[adlo]

In what sense? I'd argue that #5 at Binningup is better.

[MegaWatty]

The feeling you get when you reach the top of the hill is something special. Indescribable. It's just a great use of the natural contours.

5 is pretty short.

[Johnny Canuck]

I prefer 3 over 5.

[adlo]

I know what you mean, getting over the hill on 3= the fact the next 45 mins of your life are going to be amazing.

But 3 is still pretty straight forward. I think 5, although shorter, from the tips (455m) or so offers more options.

[MegaWatty]

Have we done the best 3's, 4's and 5's before?

I also think the first 5 on the back nine at Royal Freo is pretty amazing. 11 or 12?

[adlo]

Yeah 11. I'd take all 3 5's at Binnies over it.

Don't think we have officially done best lists. Feel free to kick it off.

[MegaWatty]

Yeah 11. I'd take all 3 5's at Binnies over it.

Don't think we have officially done best lists. Feel free to kick it off.

Wow!

Joondalup Quarry 4. Probably the most memorable.

[Pieface]

Wow!

Joondalup Quarry 4. Probably the most memorable.

clint of a hole. I think my best there is triple lolol

[just]

Wow!

Joondalup Quarry 4. Probably the most memorable.

I enjoyed Quarry 4. You have to be careful standing on Quarry 5 tee with wayward 2nd shots on 4.

[MegaWatty]

I enjoyed Quarry 4. You have to be careful standing on Quarry 5 tee with wayward 2nd shots on 4.

You've got to be careful of your own ball ricocheting into your face from the bunker wall as well.

[Yossarian]

Bruce need to nuke the rough at little mate!

[Bruce Dickinson]

Bruce need to nuke the rough at little mate!

which course?

[Yossarian]

Old. Looking good other than that.

Are you putting some new cart paths down??

[Bruce Dickinson]

Old. Looking good other than that.

Are you putting some new cart paths down??
We are returfing some of the areas damaged during the heavy rain.

We have contractors lined up for the deep rough, a man of your natural talent wouldn't be in there though and its only 5700 metres long :D

[Yossarian]

We are returfing some of the areas damaged during the heavy rain.

We have contractors lined up for the deep rough, a man of your natural talent wouldn't be in there though and its only 5700 metres long :D

Haha, it was the two choppers I joined up with. You guys would make a fortune from second hand balls if you went out and had a look I reckon!!

Ah, sort of figured as the cleared areas weren't that deep. Glad that tree is gone on 3!!

[Pieface]

I was telling someone a couple of weeks back about how you struggle to lose a ball at Wembley. 3 balls deep into oxalis country later I had more than a little egg on my face.

[Shadesy]

Not really WA related but got a game tomorrow at Mendip Golf Club in Somerset and Morley Hayes in Derby on Tuesday (obviously both England).

I have played some golf before here but just as a social hit! Looking forward to playing some real English courses!

[Cosmopolite]

Not really WA related but got a game tomorrow at Mendip Golf Club in Somerset and Morley Hayes in Derby on Tuesday (obviously both England).

I have played some golf before here but just as a social hit! Looking forward to playing some real English courses!

what's the weather like over there Shadesy? cold and wet?

[Golfnut]

I was telling someone a couple of weeks back about how you struggle to lose a ball at Wembley. 3 balls deep into oxalis country later I had more than a little egg on my face.

Tuart would have to be the worst for losing balls on out of the two courses....even good shots can disappear on a number of holes, worse on the front 9.

[Pieface]

Tuart would have to be the worst for losing balls on out of the two courses....even good shots can disappear on a number of holes, worse on the front 9.

If it disappears it ain't that good!

[rubin]

I was telling someone a couple of weeks back about how you struggle to lose a ball at Wembley. 3 balls deep into oxalis country later I had more than a little egg on my face.

You were telling me, just before both of us launched our ball into the cack on the third up in woop-woop.

[Golfnut]

If it disappears it ain't that good!

Did I mention I hate Tuart front 9!

[Yossarian]

Tuart would have to be the worst for losing balls on out of the two courses....even good shots can disappear on a number of holes, worse on the front 9.

What Pieface said!

[Golfnut]

What Pieface said!

Credit for originality !

[Yossarian]

Truth hurts!