WA Golf Courses

[Gollfer69]

Seaview this morning.

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[Ashes]

Seaview this morning.

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1st or 8th green?

[Gollfer69]

I think its a bunker.

[Shadesy]

Boom

[LeftyHoges]

Receives approach shots very well.


Like wedges?

[simmsy]

WhAt would you know about wedges

[LeftyHoges]

WhAt would you know about wedges

They're ridiculously easy to break and companies should be ashamed of the Quality Assurance standards they currently have in place.

[Ashes]

I think its a bunker.

GK knows bunkers, hopefully he can verify.

[Pieface]

Seaview this morning.

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Car game is going well for 'fit if he's driving a merc these days

[Gw 86]

Dicky, I played a fair bit at Freo as a hack. What's changed ?

[Johnny Canuck]

Boom

Double BOOM.

[Yossarian]

What's changed ?

I don't play there anymore.

[Mububban]

Seaview this morning.

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How exactly did this happen?!?!? Can't see any burnout/skids nearby so how did this car get to where it is?

[simmsy]

why does there need to be burnout or skid marks?

[Johnny Canuck]

No burnout or skid marks in the 3m visible on either side of the vehicle in the pic?

[G.K]

In a fit of rage, I tried to exact some revenge for the pain that bunkers have caused me. As it happens, I still get stuck in the bunker, even in a damn car!

[Dcanto]

Was Tourfit driving?

[simmsy]

In a fit of rage, I tried to exact some revenge for the pain that bunkers have caused me. As it happens, I still get stuck in the bunker, even in a damn car!


I like!


:)

[wizard_of_oz]

Looks like it hit some low hanging branches on the way and must've been travelling fairly quick to get the car up that bank and through the sand..

[simmsy]

id suggest he reversed it down there, due to the lack of skid marks.

[wizard_of_oz]

I'd say the way the direction of the branches are facing would seem to me that it was in forward gear but I'm no Horatio.. :?

[simmsy]

They have put them under the back tyres in a poor Mike&Mal moment to try and get the rear wheels some traction to get out of there.

[Jackson]

Looks like an old mans car, maybe one of the members had a few too many brandy's and thought there was still a road running through the middle of the course?

[simmsy]

maybe they had just finished their AGM and the old boy had got no where on his grievances about the bunker conditioning.

[BrettM]

BrettM might mention Champion

I think the limiting factor will be $$ and man power which rules Champion out.

69er has probably narrowed the 3 best choices being Santa Ana, Paspalum or Tifdwarf from the bowling green there.

Definately needs some trial plots put in at a few grades around the course to observe what effect the salt has. Royal Sydney did this before their rebuild by having plots of grasses around the course micro-climates to see what effect, if any, it had.

[Gollfer69]

Brett I keep getting told time and time again about the stuff they have on the greens at Spalding prk in Geraldton. The super does not own a phone and I have a 3 minute window of opportunity to catch him in shed and I always miss it.
I'm led to believe they have Saltine greens..is this possible ?

[Bruce Dickinson]

Its saltene

[bergsey]

I've got saltene (velvetene to be exact) as my lawn, needs a lot of sun and lot of water

[Golfnut]

Is Empress Zoysia worth a look at Rich.....not sure if anyone has used it on any greens in Perth but it is very salt tolerant and not overly hungry for water. It has a very soft leaf that's relatively fine too.

I do agree with the others though that the greens at Spalding were excellent....I played it mid winter and they were perfect.

[BrettM]

Brett I keep getting told time and time again about the stuff they have on the greens at Spalding prk in Geraldton. The super does not own a phone and I have a 3 minute window of opportunity to catch him in shed and I always miss it.
I'm led to believe they have Saltine greens..is this possible ?

Yes. Saltene originated in WA in the early 70's. A few courses in WA have used it in some capacity over the years as it can tolerate salt levels up to 13,000ppm (around a quarter of straight seawater). Other Australian genotypes of paspalum have given rise to common types known in sports turf today, such as SeaIsle 2000. Velvetene is another WA ecotype and was the original choice of turf at Ipswich GC.

[Bruce Dickinson]

from memory El Caballo greens were saltene as well due to them sourcing water from the abbatoir next door when they constructed the course, not sure if they are still saltene though

[Mububban]

from memory El Caballo greens were saltene as well due to them sourcing water from the abbatoir next door when they constructed the course, not sure if they are still saltene though

I don't know anything about grass types, but I did go to El Caballo mid 2013 and the greens rolled smooth, but looked like a coarse type of grass, and they were more a light brown colour at the time rather than green? Sorry i know nothing about plants :)

[simmsy]

Thanks for sharing

[Mububban]

Sharing is caring

[simmsy]

Yoss just geocached a poo.

[Bruce Dickinson]

I don't know anything about grass types, but I did go to El Caballo mid 2013 and the greens rolled smooth, but looked like a coarse type of grass, and they were more a light brown colour at the time rather than green? Sorry i know nothing about plants :)That sounds like Saltene, they use to go dormant in winter which resulted in the brown colour

[Shortylook]

Played the cut today, brilliant as usual, but ran into a group from ACT and they said they played the Vines. Said they asked for their money back as it was absolute shit condition. eek

[TourFit]

Oh God...I hope you're not advocating The Cu*t for Champs, Shorty?

[Yossarian]

It has its advantages.

[Shortylook]

Oh God...I hope you're not advocating The Cu*t for Champs, Shorty?
Yes yes I am. I love this track. But no I'm sure ID said his track would be Mickey Mouse in time for the GSM. But incase it isn't, it's a bloody great track. I only lost 2 balls today one on the second, a filthy double hopper skipping slutty, then on the 17th. 103 to the pin, second shot and I pull my wedge right into the nasty snake den. Pretty good for a Tosser like me to only lose 2 balls at the cut.

[simmsy]

mmmmm

The Cut in Autumn on one of the calmest days ever

or

The Cut in Spring on another shitty season changing southerly

i think what fit said is one of the best things he's said on here in a long time.

[Shortylook]

mmmmm

The Cut in Autumn on one of the calmest days ever

or

The Cut in Spring on another shitty season changing southerly

i think what fit said is one of the best things he's said on here in a long time.
Ha I just noticed the *. Ah crack up

[Johnny Canuck]

Played the cut today, brilliant as usual, but ran into a group from ACT and they said they played the Vines. Said they asked for their money back as it was absolute shit condition. eek

I guess Mubub's comparison vs Hillview wasn't a true indication.

[simmsy]

:)

[Mububban]

I trust Victor's opinion

[Shortylook]

I'm not saying Vic is wrong, I was just saying the guys from ACT said it was shit. They did play heaps of other nice courses too. Aralueen meadows and secret harbor and of course "the cut"

[G.K]

I'm planning on doing a road trip up north with my brother next month and was wondering if there is any point throwing the clubs in the car.
I know the landscape up that way wouldn't necessarily lend itself to lush green golf courses but is there any hidden gems that are worth having a hit at between Perth and Denham? Or should I just forget about golf and stick to the fishing?

[simmsy]

Geraldton for sure.
Spalding Park is well worth a hit.
There is another course in gero also though not sure what it's like

[Golfnut]

Spalding Park would be the only reason to pack golf clubs on a fishing trip...otherwise forget golf and just enjoy the fishing trip mate.

[Yossarian]

The other course in Gero is not much chop. Other than that I would bring them to recreate the Kramer moment.

[G.K]

Thanks for the tips.
It's not strictly a fishing trip. More a general sight seeing trip, so I'm more than happy to spend half a day playing golf somewhere new if its decent.
I've never been to Geraldton and have been getting some mixed reports from people as to whether its worth stopping there for anything more than to refuel and stretch the legs. Seems people in the office are quite polarised on this issue.
I had to look up the Kramer moment. He seems to have similar golfing ability to me when it comes to playing off sand so there should be no problem recreating that!

[Yossarian]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8KUgUqprw

The sea was angry that day my friends.

Geraldton is a hole. Spalding Park is nice.

[simmsy]

Agree with yoss

[Golfnut]

Agree with simmsy.

[Golfnut]

GK
nice guy
Hosel rocket warrior
Marine biologist??

[rubin]

Thanks for the tips.
It's not strictly a fishing trip. More a general sight seeing trip, so I'm more than happy to spend half a day playing golf somewhere new if its decent.
I've never been to Geraldton and have been getting some mixed reports from people as to whether its worth stopping there for anything more than to refuel and stretch the legs. Seems people in the office are quite polarised on this issue.
I had to look up the Kramer moment. He seems to have similar golfing ability to me when it comes to playing off sand so there should be no problem recreating that!

If you want to throw in a line, stop in at gerro. Its one of the largest fishing towns in WA for a reason. Head out on the Jetty and you can get some decent catches, or even better, head in to the Pub and start talking to some of the locals - last time we did, I scored a new client and a free fishing trip out past the Abrolhos.

[Jackson]

Not sure if this is of any use to anyone but Lakelands currently has no nomination fees

[MegaWatty]

Not sure if this is of any use to anyone but Lakelands currently has no nomination fees

Any chance of fishing and picking up new clients?

[Johnny Canuck]

GK
nice guy
Hosel rocket warrior
Marine biologist??

GK

Gonad Killer

[MegaWatty]

GK
nice guy
Hosel rocket warrior
Marine biologist??


GK

Gonad Killer

Rubin?

Oh. Hang on. One thing doesn't match.

[Johnny Canuck]

Rubin?

Oh. Hang on. One thing doesn't match.

He is too busy servicing new clients in the toilets of the Gero pub.

[Mububban]

Glen Iris' greens were in great nick today, soft from the rain and slow/medium but super smooth. And considering how busy I imagine it gets, the greens had the least unrepaired pitch marks I've seen anywhere public for a while. Some of the tee boxes were rubbish but the fairways were mostly good.

[MegaWatty]

Glen Iris' greens were in great nick today, soft from the rain and slow/medium but super smooth. And considering how busy I imagine it gets, the greens had the least unrepaired pitch marks I've seen anywhere public for a while. Some of the tee boxes were rubbish but the fairways were mostly good.

At it's best this course has amazing greens. How you describe them though is far from that.

[Mububban]

I'm used to slow public greens with lots of pitch marks left unrepaired. There were hardly any pitch marks today which impressed me considering the number of players they pump through. I had an 8:24 tee time and didn't get off until 8:40 and the round took 5 hours. Although they putted medium pace at best, they still had some decent break to them, and some nasty pin placements. Smooth as the proverbial too, nice roll. But soft, I hit a green with a 4 iron from 185m and it stopped 6 inches from its pitch mark.

[Pencil]

It's done nothing but rain for 3 days, this is the fastest grass has grown here in months.

[magman]

hey all,

Whats point walter like, is it decent enough for a public course?

[Johnny Canuck]

hey all,

Whats point walter like, is it decent enough for a public course?

Green wise, they will probably be shaggy and long. Mububbs would probably rate them 10/10.

As a course, I quite enjoyed my round there.

[idgolfguy]

Found out today that Kal and Vines are reciprocals.

[Pieface]

Trundled around lakes at the vines yesterday. Better nick than the past few times I've been out there but definitely affected by the rain badly in some areas. I hit 4 approaches that plugged in the green which was a little frustrating and any shot a bit fat tore the fairway up pretty bad let alone the super fat ones I hit!. Would have been really quite good if the course was a bit firmer.

[Golfnut]

RF is in absolutely outstanding condition, best I've ever seen it. Such a turn around from 12 months ago. Greens are close to the best I've played on, even with a ton of rain over the last week. Anyone with a glink 'cap & free for a Tuesday arvo comp, pm me for a game, happy to book a group.

[magman]

Played freo public again today and I thought the course is in good shape for a public course. I find it has a few very challenging holes that I enjoy.

[simmsy]

You play with Mububban?

[magman]

You play with Mububban?

no my brother and son

[Gollfer69]

Guys
Whats the consensus about Mt Lawley ?
I've only played it once a few years ago and like a lot of Perth trakcs, nice but no oomph or brilliant golf holes.
I also can't remember a single golf hole which isn;t a great trait.

[Johnny Canuck]

Guys
Whats the consensus about Mt Lawley ?
I've only played it once a few years ago and like a lot of Perth trakcs, nice but no oomph or brilliant golf holes.
I also can't remember a single golf hole which isn;t a great trait.

That's exactly how I describe it. I call it Mt Blahley (or Mt Lolly for Tourfit).

Nice track but just lacks excitement. There are a few very nice holes but nothing memorable, other than a par 3 green in the shape of Australia. :/

[simmsy]

That hole belongs out in Gosnells. It's cringe-worthy.

I like the track. I agree with what you're saying though. Nothing about the course is standout with regards to design. Always in great condition. I would happily play there as a member.

[Johnny Canuck]

That hole belongs out in Gosnells. It's cringe-worthy.

I like the track. I agree with what you're saying though. Nothing about the course is standout with regards to design. Always in great condition. I would happily play there as a member.

The greens were shit for a year and change a couple years back. Aside from that, condition is normally top shelf.

[simmsy]

Were excellent late last year during PGA event. But yeah they replaced a lot of them due to poa

[MegaWatty]

That's exactly how I describe it. I call it Mt Blahley (or Mt Lolly for Tourfit).

Nice track but just lacks excitement. There are a few very nice holes but nothing memorable, other than a par 3 green in the shape of Australia. :/

Oh god. That green. The only fitting part is the mound as the map of Tassie.

[Yossarian]

I like lolly.

[MegaWatty]

I like lolly.

Elitist.

[Johnny Canuck]

I like lolly.

It must be a nice change playing a course without 18 straight holes.

[Yossarian]

It must be a nice change playing a course without 18 straight holes.

Are you talking about my Friday night or the Royale?

[Johnny Canuck]

Are you talking about my Friday night or the Royale?

At your length, those Friday night holes may well be straight.

[Yossarian]

:smt079:lol:

[westy]

Guys
Whats the consensus about Mt Lawley ?
I've only played it once a few years ago and like a lot of Perth trakcs, nice but no oomph or brilliant golf holes.
I also can't remember a single golf hole which isn;t a great trait.

As I recall someone else saying, its a 3/10 course on 9/10 site.

Lovely piece of land but bad course. Layout not too shabby, but the renovation done over the last 10 years by Michael Coate is so bad as to be tragic. Nice condition, but design is completely lacking in any sophistication and bunkers are just horrid. A great pity - its a pretty bit of eye candy on a nice day, but the bones are rotten.

[magman]

Played glen iris today, and fairways and greens are in mint condition, especially for a public course, couldn't believe we payed $28 to play on that course.

[Jackson]

Me neither, you can play Kwinana for $4 more.

[simmsy]

Or $3 less and play gosnells

[Johnny Canuck]

Or $3 less and play gosnells

Is that only Monday or all weekdays now?

[Golfnut]

Or $3 less and play gosnells Bring your wellies!

[simmsy]

Is that only Monday or all weekdays now?

Not sure jc. Certainly is still Mondays. I know public access is m,w,f,s now. Not sure of prices each day.

Yeah nut, be waist deep on you today walking down the 12th.

[Archi]

Played Karrinyup yesterday - awesome as always !

[magman]

Played Point Walter, and really loved the course, fairways were awesome, and the greens really challenging cause I just couldn't read them, had quite a few 3 putts,

[simmsy]

mmmmmm
Point Walter goodness.
We are truly blessed by the good lord to have two wonderful courses so close together as with PW & Freo.

[Golfnut]

mmmmmmPoint Walter goodness. We are truly blessed by the good lord to have two wonderful courses so close together as with PW & Freo. AMEN brother....my MIL loves both courses

[Archi]

At Kwinana
3 temp greens in play
6 & 12 on the side of hill abd noteven mown
Waiting to see where the lsdt one is

[Ashes]

At Kwinana
3 temp greens in play
6 & 12 on the side of hill abd noteven mown
Waiting to see where the lsdt one is

Was wondering when they'd resort to that. 6 was abysmal on Saturday. 3 has been bad as well, and 17 was starting to look sick too.

[Archi]

Greens looky very muddy with not much root growth
Could lose s few more if they not csreful
Shoe marks galore

[Ashes]

Where did they put the temp greens on 6 & 12?

[Archi]

This morning just ss we were hitting off

[Mububban]

What's gone so wrong at Kwinana?

[Archi]

Itsgot nearly 40 degree slope
If they hsd mowed it u couldnt get a ball to sit , would just roll off

[Archi]

There is no defined green
Just fairway with a hole cut in it

[Johnny Canuck]

What's gone so wrong at Kwinana?

Ashes is trying to get the course to suit his game.

4 greens are stuffed.

3,6 and 12 are brutal.

Here is a pic of 12 from this past weekend.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/16/nyma6ubu.jpg

17 is pretty bad too.


Here is a pic of 15, which rolls ok, but is also showing some wear. Note the ball on the left. That is an 8 iron that I stuck for bird.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/16/ba2a4ape.jpg

[Archi]

There is no defined green
Just fairway with a hole cut in it

[Gw 86]

You would think 3 would be the third ? Bit late if there trying to fix it for pennants

[Archi]

Looks like they verti drained it this morning
Lots of muddy areas on 6 green

[Johnny Canuck]

You would think 3 would be the third ? Bit late if there trying to fix it for pennants

It is definitely the 3rd. Terrible.

[Archi]

Oops
17 not lookibg very healthy either

[Archi]

Stsrted on 5

[Archi]

Fairways are as alwsys good to hit off
Tees aren't very even and a bit rough
In fact hitting off the ladies t on No. 1

[Shadesy]

Fairways are as alwsys good to hit off
Tees aren't very even and a bit rough
In fact hitting off the ladies t on No. 1

Ashes Likes

[Ashes]

I was about to cancel my membership on the basis of greens, will reconsider if they start teeing off the reds!

[Gw 86]

I was about to cancel my membership on the basis of greens, will reconsider if they start teeing off the reds! You will be able to afford it not buying jugs every week .

[Shadesy]

I was about to cancel my membership on the basis of greens, will reconsider if they start teeing off the reds!

Be interesting for you actually using a tee from that spot for once.

[Ashes]

You will be able to afford it not buying jugs every week .

Hitting the ball backwards is not beyond me.

[Gw 86]

Everyone has a special talent. At least I have something to blame my putting on with the current course condition

[Archi]

No. 3 is the third temp
Short left of the bunket
120 m
Once agsin just a flag cut into the fairway

[Archi]

And No. 3 t is a disgrace
Cut up to the max

[simmsy]

disappoint. use to be such quality greens all year round at Ktown.

[Shortylook]

I hope they put the 6th green about 5 meters past the ladies, I might almost be able to score a 5/1 there then. Hey JC we still on for our golf game bro

[Jackson]

How have they gotten so bad?

[Johnny Canuck]

I hope they put the 6th green about 5 meters past the ladies, I might almost be able to score a 5/1 there then. Hey JC we still on for our golf game bro

Should be fine Shorty. I just need to get a clearer picture about pennant. I told them that I couldn't commit to a full season, yet still seem to be picked.


How have they gotten so bad?

Ashes + stroke round = lots of putting

[Yossarian]

How have they gotten so bad?

When good goats go bad.

http://i62.tinypic.com/flx187.jpg

[bergsey]

Looks like a disease or something? Third hole at WAGC needed to be totally resurfaced earlier in the year due to something similar

[Johnny Canuck]

Looks like a disease or something? Third hole at WAGC needed to be totally resurfaced earlier in the year due to something similar

He had them running fantastic a few months back. Shocking how bad they are.

I will give him credit in that he admitted his stuff up and has been contacting the former greenie to try and get things rectified.

[Shortylook]

Should be fine Shorty. I just need to get a clearer picture about pennant. I told them that I couldn't commit to a full season, yet still seem to be picked.



Ashes + stroke round = lots of putting
Ok mate, must really suck being good enough to get picked in the best team all,the time

[Johnny Canuck]

Ok mate, must really suck being good enough to get picked in the best team all,the time

Sunday is family time and pennant is a big commitment. Showing up well early and then meals afterwards makes for a very long day.

[idgolfguy]

Vines greens have been very good last 2-3 weeks.

[bergsey]

Running 12-14 on the stimp? Would be a laugh having an ozgolf day with lightning greens

[Johnny Canuck]

Pennant season normally equals great greens. Unfortunately, KTown has got it wrong this year.

[Pieface]

Wow...the super must be shitting. Most Ktown members would view a bit of prison time as family time.

A shame when things go wrong like that :(

[Slothman]

Wow...the super must be shitting. Most Ktown members would view a bit of prison time as family time.

A shame when things go wrong like that :(

ROFLMAO....

I will be honest, and I hope no-one takes this personally as I reckon being a Groundskeeper would be a nightmare job.

The Summer Champs I was expecting them to be awesome the way they where talked up. Due to that I was a bit dissapointed but those pics above....nasty.

[Johnny Canuck]

ROFLMAO....

I will be honest, and I hope no-one takes this personally as I reckon being a Groundskeeper would be a nightmare job.

The Summer Champs I was expecting them to be awesome the way they where talked up. Due to that I was a bit dissapointed but those pics above....nasty.

It has been an interesting year at KTemp.

When the new greeny came in, he changed a few things and the greens didn't respond well.

He then made some adjustments and they were possibly the best I have ever seen them.

Near the end of the summer, they were alarmingly soft and wet.

Now, they are cactus. For a guy that relies on his putting, I hate it. When you bash a putt and say, "shit, that is so long" and it stops 7 feet short, you struggle. Then, the next green rolls pure and is lightening.

When he started, he said he had a 3 year plan to get all the greens like the 7th, which is always great. I don't think it is a 3 year plan any more.

[MegaWatty]

Perhaps he should kill the 7th to make it fit in with the others.

[Yossarian]

:lol:

[Pieface]

Perhaps he should kill the 7th to make it fit in with the others.

Very good!

[Johnny Canuck]

****

[Veefore]

Sounds like K town's new green keeper has a lot in common with one of Hartfield's old ones.
We went through something similar about 10 years ago.

After destroying our course he went to Rockingham with big promises then promptly did the same to their course.

[Archi]

Perhaps he should kill the 7th to make it fit in with the others.

Nothing wrong with the 7th green - compared to some of the others , i got to one to land a lob wedge pin high and then suck back 15 feet ( coming from 13th fairway after hitting a tree ) and then sunk the putt

[MegaWatty]

Nothing wrong with the 7th green - compared to some of the others , i got to one to land a lob wedge pin high and then suck back 15 feet ( coming from 13th fairway after hitting a tree ) and then sunk the putt

#missedthepoint

[Archi]

That green was really quick , bloke i played with , who is a good putter blasted one 15 feet past

[Archi]

#missedthepoint
yeah i know , i was being a little sarcastic - plus bragging about probably the best lobby i have hit in about 2 years

[MegaWatty]

yeah i know , i was being a little sarcastic - plus bragging about probably the best lobby i have hit in about 2 years

Fair enough.

[Johnny Canuck]

Sounds like K town's new green keeper has a lot in common with one of Hartfield's old ones.
We went through something similar about 10 years ago.

After destroying our course he went to Rockingham with big promises then promptly did the same to their course.

I'll give him credit for contacting Eric D to get advice. Most are too proud to admit when they stuff up.

Not sure if Eric only shouted "iron and manganese!" into the phone or if there was actually constructive feedback given.

[Johnny Canuck]

Hey Vee,

How is your Captain ;)?

[bergsey]

Was talking to a few guys at work regarding the difficulty they were starting to have getting weekend rounds at public courses esp since burswood shut. Also rose hill is shutting down

Given the projected increase in perth's population when do you reckon we will see the next course constructed? Or will we see further contraction?

[Ashes]

Was talking to a few guys at work regarding the difficulty they were starting to have getting weekend rounds at public courses esp since burswood shut. Also rose hill is shutting down

Given the projected increase in perth's population when do you reckon we will see the next course constructed? Or will we see further contraction?

Developers I've spoken too reckon you won't see anymore golf course estates. I couldn't see any new courses happening anywhere near Perth personally.

[Bruce Dickinson]

Weekend tee times are always an issue in winter for public tracks, everyone wants to play at 8am Saturday and first tee time is 7. Its not been helped though by Burswood and and Rosehill shutting.

In my personal opinion Directions 2031 is going to put more pressure on golf courses as councils are directed to infill areas in an attempt to stop urban sprawl. Definitely no new courses built.

http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/publications/826.asp

[Ashes]

Weekend tee times are always an issue in winter for public tracks, everyone wants to play at 8am Saturday and first tee time is 7. Its not been helped though by Burswood and and Rosehill shutting.

In my personal opinion Directions 2031 is going to put more pressure on golf courses as councils are directed to infill areas in an attempt to stop urban sprawl. Definitely no new courses built.

http://www.planning.wa.gov.au/publications/826.asp

I don't agree that Directions 2031 will drive it, but I can see a debate coming in some areas as to whether a golf course is the best use of land though.

State Government is currently preparing plans for the implementation of Directions 2031 (which now looks well past 2031 - out to about 2050) which will identify areas to accommodate the infill targets. I wouldn't expect to see any golf courses targeted, but again, an LG might look at it separately and figure the rates from more housing would be a lot nicer than running a course.

I assume most public tracks would be meeting costs, and not delivering much in the way of income to an LG?

[Bruce Dickinson]

I don't agree that Directions 2031 will drive it, but I can see a debate coming in some areas as to whether a golf course is the best use of land though.

State Government is currently preparing plans for the implementation of Directions 2031 (which now looks well past 2031 - out to about 2050) which will identify areas to accommodate the infill targets. I wouldn't expect to see any golf courses targeted, but again, an LG might look at it separately and figure the rates from more housing would be a lot nicer than running a course.

I assume most public tracks would be meeting costs, and not delivering much in the way of income to an LG?
It wont drive it, but its another issue to consider. LG in general don't have a massive love for golf and they are preparing for Directions 2031.

Wembley returns $1.6 million to the Town of Cambridge annually, represents about 15% of rate revenue. For bigger councils such as Wanneroo and Stirling the returns would be about 2-3% of rates revenue

[Ashes]

KTown has raised the white flag and closed the course today.

[simmsy]

Sack the Greeny!

[sms316]

On their FB page they say it is due to excessive rain.

[Ashes]

On their FB page they say it is due to excessive rain.

Can't imagine rain is that good for mud greens.

[sms316]

Can't imagine rain is that good for mud greens.
I did ask if the greens were rooted. They responded by deleting my post.

[Ashes]

Not before JC took a screen pic!

[sms316]

According to management they have "three troublesome greens" but the rest are "just fine".

[Gw 86]

They are perfect if you want to attack the pin from 220

[Golfnut]

Anyone know how KBs looking at the moment, might head out there tomorrow for a whack.

[Ashes]

Anyone know how KBs looking at the moment, might head out there tomorrow for a whack.

Having a whack? You looking at heading to the dunes behind the nude beach there?

[Golfnut]

Having a whack? You looking at heading to the dunes behind the nude beach there? Yes. Yes.

[hocko]

Why not play your home track?

[simmsy]

Greens to quick for him

[Shadesy]

Why not play your home track?

Hopefully pennanting there Sunday.

[Golfnut]

Why not play your home track? 5 day m'ship does not include Thursday play unfortunately.

[Golfnut]

Anyone at KB round here?

[simmsy]

i thought you got that sorted with them 'nut? you use to play thursday didn't you?

[Shadesy]

Anyone at KB round here?

I have an absentee membership.

[Veefore]

Hey Vee,

How is your Captain ;)?
Don't know. I haven't spoken to Chris since he got the job. Also, I have been down with a crook back so haven't been to the club for a while.

[Johnny Canuck]

Don't know. I haven't spoken to Chris since he got the job. Also, I have been down with a crook back so haven't been to the club for a while.

I didn't know a replacement was named. I had only heard about Porky.

Chris H?

[MegaWatty]

It wont drive it, but its another issue to consider. LG in general don't have a massive love for golf and they are preparing for Directions 2031.

Wembley returns $1.6 million to the Town of Cambridge annually, represents about 15% of rate revenue. For bigger councils such as Wanneroo and Stirling the returns would be about 2-3% of rates revenue

Brisbane County Council seem to have money for golf.

http://m.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbanes-southside-gets-new-18hole-public-golf-course-20140618-zsdnj.html

[Bruce Dickinson]

Brisbane County Council seem to have money for golf.

http://m.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbanes-southside-gets-new-18hole-public-golf-course-20140618-zsdnj.html
Helps when you've got a $2.9 billion annual budget and old land fill site to use.

[MegaWatty]

Helps when you've got a $2.9 billion annual budget and old land fill site to use.

I hope they've called you for advice!

[Bruce Dickinson]

I hope they've called you for advice!
We will probably get a visit from "expert" consultants

[Golfnut]

I have an absentee membership. That bad is it?

[Golfnut]

i thought you got that sorted with them 'nut? you use to play thursday didn't you? Can tee off before 8.30....we only did this once, my brother and I both played well (par, me +3, brother +5) and were in the running to place, my brother had won it by the end of the day...he gets the phone call to say he would need to come back for presentations, then half an hour later the GM called to say we weren't eligible to win it as 5 dayers. I'd say someone spat the dummy to the club captain and so on. So Thursdays are really a non event...pretty poor really as this is what we negotiated with the GM and then re-neged on it.

[simmsy]

Yep piss poor effort indeed.

[Johnny Canuck]

Ktown green closure decision was made on Tuesday.

Yesterday the course made 7 News as the greens were 100% covered by hail. That has to help things!

[Ashes]

What other course offers the choice of bent, kike, mud and ice greens?

[Johnny Canuck]

Need serious game to putt on them. Updating my what's in the bag today. Switching to a four putter line up.

[Shadesy]

Seeing the greens on the news was as close ashes has got to them lately.

[MegaWatty]

Seeing the greens on the news was as close ashes has for to them lately.

Well said.

[Johnny Canuck]

Well said.

Is it wrong that I read what you quoted and thought that Shorty typed it?

[MegaWatty]

Is it wrong that I read what you quoted and thought that Shorty typed it?

Speaks English a lot better than he used to did.

[Johnny Canuck]

Well said.

Lol in reception waiting to go into a meeting.

[Johnny Canuck]

Seeing the greens on the news was as close ashes has got to them lately.

If they ever had a putt tracker for Ashes, it would look like the greens were covered in hail.

[Ashes]

The KTown greens and members are equally mean to me.

[Shortylook]

If they ever had a putt tracker for Ashes, it would look like the greens were covered in hail.
Will the course be open/ok for our match JC, if not I'll postpone till another day

[Veefore]

I didn't know a replacement was named. I had only heard about Porky.

Chris H?
Yep.
It was only a matter of time before Porky got publicly drunk and said something stupid enough to get himself booted.

[Johnny Canuck]

Yep.
It was only a matter of time before Porky got publicly drunk and said something stupid enough to get himself booted.

Too funny.

[Gw 86]

I've heard no carts at kwinana and the temp greens will be used for all rounds except pennant

[Gw 86]

Did you end up playing kb golfnut

[Golfnut]

Did you end up playing kb golfnut No, rained most of the day down this way.Still want to get back down there in the next few weeks.

[Gw 86]

Think I have hacker grade pennants there in a few weeks , haven't played kb in years so could be a struggle like usual

[simmsy]

oh, you must be in same grade as Shadesy then.

[Shadesy]

oh, you must be in same grade as Shadesy then.

Nah mate, Jeffo and I don't do KB.

[Gw 86]

Na heaps lower than that

[simmsy]

had a hit at KB today, course is in great condition. greens are as good as i've seen them for a long time.

[Mububban]

had a hit at KB today, course is in great condition. greens are as good as i've seen them for a long time.

How on earth did the word "greens" get turned into a link for a lucky vitamin website? Site sponsor?!?

[Golfnut]

had a hit at KB today, course is in great condition. greens are as good as i've seen them for a long time.

Wow.....bullshit right?

[simmsy]

Nah mate. Would happily play there again tomorrow with how it looked.

[Golfnut]

That's great to hear....love KB and not just because it flatters my driver distance.

[LeftyHoges]

had a hit at KB today, course is in great condition. greens are as good as i've seen them for a long time.

Yes, yes, good, good. Were you hitting wedges into them though?

[Johnny Canuck]

For 10 or 11 holes before he got a phone call about a catastrophic injury and had to leave.

[simmsy]

Gggrrrrrr

[Nuffie]

I've noticed some of my former 'Hartfield Lads' have KB in their pennants division in WA this year.

This is the first time I've come across that course playing metros as they were a category D status club at least a year ago..

It is very good to see them coming into this fixture. AND maybe some reason for the positive improvement of their greens.

[Nuffie]

On another topic, I got to play Lake Karrinyup for the second round of Divy 2 metro pennants.

I played it twice, first for a practice round on the Fri off the whites, then on Sun for my match off the blues.

I really enjoyed the conditioning and variety of holes. I've read previously that there are a few gripes around the community concerning the number of doglegs and right to left holes.

To be honest I didn't find it an issue, missing only 2 fairways on the Fri and only 1 on the Sun. I can see though how somebody who hits a long cut can run out of fairway. But this course seemed very wide and generally clear on the edges right to play out of trouble.

I particularly enjoyed the views down 7th and from the 12th tee. I enjoyed lots of the holes. All of them. Some long. Some short, cheaky and interesting. Lots of options to lay up and attack on 1st, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th and 15th.

It has to be my favorite and top course now in Perth, in front of KB, Joondalup and WA golf club.

Trips to Cottesloe, Nedlands, Royal Perth and Mosman Park still remain on the to-do list. However caddying twice round RPGC has given me a rough idea of what's doing there. Would be nice to play it eventually.

[Johnny Canuck]

On another topic, I got to play Lake Karrinyup for the second round of Divy 2 metro pennants.

I played it twice, first for a practice round on the Fri off the whites, then on Sun for my match off the blues.

I really enjoyed the conditioning and variety of holes. I've read previously that there are a few gripes around the community concerning the number of doglegs and right to left holes.

To be honest I didn't find it an issue, missing only 2 fairways on the Fri and only 1 on the Sun. I can see though how somebody who hits a long cut can run out of fairway. But this course seemed very wide and generally clear on the edges right to play out of trouble.

I particularly enjoyed the views down 7th and from the 12th tee. I enjoyed lots of the holes. All of them. Some long. Some short, cheaky and interesting. Lots of options to lay up and attack on 1st, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th and 15th.

It has to be my favorite and top course now in Perth, in front of KB, Joondalup and WA golf club.

Trips to Cottesloe, Nedlands, Royal Perth and Mosman Park still remain on the to-do list. However caddying twice round RPGC has given me a rough idea of what's doing there. Would be nice to play it eventually.

Yoss is a member at RP Nuffster. He was actually looking for someone to play this morning. Just a touch too late.

You can't message him here, but he is reachable at the other forum.

[Nuffie]

Thanks JC. There will be another time when the more pleasant golfing weather returns.

[Johnny Canuck]

Thanks JC. There will be another time when the more pleasant golfing weather returns.

I have received a message from Yoss this morning regarding how cold it is on course today. Sounds like it was good that you didn't play this morning.

[Archi]

Was back down at The Cut today for a 4man hit and giggle charity day , have to say it was in the best condition i have seen in a long time & with absolutely NO wind it was actually ( pause big breath ) fun to play !

[Archi]

and off to Gossies on monday , hope its not wet - real bitch to walk when its wet !

[Archi]

forecast is for storms - might have to be a lazy bum & cart it !!

[Archi]

yuk & cold - might whoose out !

[ozpaul]

Was back down at The Cut today

They say the "n" is silent

[Archi]

Gosnells ended up good
Cold and windy and only about 3 minutes of rain with 2 to play
Greens were good but fairways a bit soft underfoot which made my normal considerable sized divots into massive gouges.

[Archi]

Played Mandurah yesterday ,
local resident complaints are forcing the club to convert No 1 into a par 3
( Dam you big hitting happy hookers ruining it for everyone )
Will retain the Top tee and it will be about 170 ish in lenght, going to make it a very large green with lots of pin options

[Jackson]

Played Mandurah yesterday ,
local resident complaints are forcing the club to convert No 1 into a par 3
( Dam you big hitting happy hookers ruining it for everyone )
Will retain the Top tee and it will be about 170 ish in lenght, going to make it a very large green with lots of pin options


That sucks!

[Archi]

Yes
was a great par 4
tough driving hole when the wind was blowing into your face from the elevated tee & fun when hitting with it !
I hear Brody Ninyette drove the green last time he played pennants there a couple of years ago
long fast green , tough if the pin was back and you were front and vice versa

[Archi]

I am playing in the scramble at K town on Sunday - have they fixed those greens yet ?

[Johnny Canuck]

I am playing in the scramble at K town on Sunday - have they fixed those greens yet ?

Impossible to fix with all the rain. They need a heat wave.

3,6&12 have temp greens during the week.

6 is actually being closed down completely and it is being replaced by a par 3 that will utilise the chipping green. It will play as the 9th hole.

[Archi]

Impossible to fix with all the rain. They need a heat wave.

3,6&12 have temp greens during the week.

6 is actually being closed down completely and it is being replaced by a par 3 that will utilise the chipping green. It will play as the 9th hole.

Bugger - one of the best chipping greens going around !
I am about to start working in K Town and had planned to drop through a couple of times a week to chip around on the way home

[Archi]

So the driving range will have to be shortened considerably as well ??

[Archi]

WAGC on Monday - nothing has changed there of late i take it and still aTOUGH walk

[Johnny Canuck]

Bugger - one of the best chipping greens going around !
I am about to start working in K Town and had planned to drop through a couple of times a week to chip around on the way home

During the week, half of the chipping green will still be open for practise. They will only close it on comp days.

[Jackson]

WAGC on Monday - nothing has changed there of late i take it and still aTOUGH walk

There's a new retaining wall on 12!

[Shortylook]

Impossible to fix with all the rain. They need a heat wave.

3,6&12 have temp greens during the week.

6 is actually being closed down completely and it is being replaced by a par 3 that will utilise the chipping green. It will play as the 9th hole.
Good 6th is a swine of a hole

[Archi]

"Good 6th is a swine of a hole"

Can't say it is a fav of mine either

I reckon 15 is a good hole , 17 is hard but not a fan

[Johnny Canuck]

"Good 6th is a swine of a hole"

Can't say it is a fav of mine either

I reckon 15 is a good hole , 17 is hard but not a fan

6 is a good par 3 when the green is in decent nick.

15 is very nice. 17 is great. Beautiful approach.

[Archi]

6 is a good par 3 when the green is in decent nick.

15 is very nice. 17 is great. Beautiful approach.

17 green is in shocking condition , very patchy, doesn't appear to be have much grass root growth and therefore quite muddy in appearance.

[Johnny Canuck]

17 green is in shocking condition , very patchy, doesn't appear to be have much grass root growth and therefore quite muddy in appearance.

It was a lot better this Sat than it has been.

Was absolutely shocking for the past month or so.

[Cosmopolite]

played woodchip and cardy city yesterday in the Winter Cup.
Course is in really good nick and I tested a lot of the bunkers out.

[Archi]

WAGC yesterday was in great nick as always , though greens were a little slower than i remember
Had an easy 35pts with 3 pathetic wipes

[Archi]

Come on down -
Capel
Sunday in some australian automobile club comp thing 4ball combined , one of the pair MUST be a member of the RAC
Haven't been there for about 6 years or so
Greens used to be slick !

[Archi]

Greens are still slick !

[BayBum]

Played Mandurah CC on Friday. Good track that reminds me of a few courses back home. The greens were superb ! So true & pretty slick,just the way I like them.

[Tongueboy]

Whats Albany like?

[Johnny Canuck]

Very nice by all accounts. Links track that cops a lot of wind.

Home track of Dave1.

[Tongueboy]

Ok thanks for that JC. Missus was going to work in Kalgoolie but now got a locum at Albany for 5 weeks in the early new year. If i get across and down there I wouldn't mind having a run.

[Johnny Canuck]

Ok thanks for that JC. Missus was going to work in Kalgoolie but now got a locum at Albany for 5 weeks in the early new year. If i get across and down there I wouldn't mind having a run.

I don't think you can go wrong with that. I am not sure if Slothman still comes around here, but he is a member and a good guy. Be worth catching up with him for a game.

[Machair]

Anybody know good courses to play near Donnybrook?
I played Capel a while back, but keen to try something new.

[Archi]

Collie , Manjimup , busselton - 30 to 45 mins drive - you're surrounded by decnt tracks

[Slothman]

Ok thanks for that JC. Missus was going to work in Kalgoolie but now got a locum at Albany for 5 weeks in the early new year. If i get across and down there I wouldn't mind having a run.

Pm sent :)

Thanks for the kind words JC....not sure if anyone believes you though ;)

The course in in pretty good condition at the moment. Greens have nearly recovered fully from coring and will be pretty schmicko in a few weeks :)

17 has a temp green but will be good to go by Australia Day Weekend (our big Wittenoom cup week).

Albany is a pretty simple design. Most holes run parallel to each other but the fairways are not flat, and depending on the wind, will make the course a challenge. It looks like a links course, but doesn't play like one, once you get over that....its a blast to play :)

I would also recommend heading out to Denmark for the day and play a round there. Its been a few years since they went from Sand to Grass greens and installed irrigation. Considering it was mainly done by members and volunteers....hell of an achievement. Still got a way to go, but for a country track that has undergone some serious work over the past few years....impressive. I plan on heading out for a Tuesday Scroungers over the December break to see how its progressing.

[Archi]

Araluen tomorrow for a whack with PGN, well over a year since i was there last
morning weather is going to be awesome , hopefully the course as well
Found some form Sunday , so looking forward to it

[Archi]

well so much for thinking i was in some sort of form - goneski !
Was bloody hot and the course was quite dry - as always at this time of year when they struggle to keep enough water on it ,
one of the green keepers was out with a hose giving some greens and tees a little extra drink for most of the time we were there.

Still wouldn't want to play there on a regular basis , nice to visit once a year but still far to many gravel and rocks to wreck your sticks

On a side note I was amazed that they had about 10 hire sets , all with Titliest 913 woods , AP1 & 2 irons , scotty cameron putters !
I was talkin to David O the pro about them and the copper came out in me and i asked him how many clubs they get ripped off
he pretty much said you have to sign away your first born before you can hire them - so virtually none , just the occasional head cover

[TattooedMac]

Pm sent :)

Thanks for the kind words JC....not sure if anyone believes you though ;)

The course in in pretty good condition at the moment. Greens have nearly recovered fully from coring and will be pretty schmicko in a few weeks :)

17 has a temp green but will be good to go by Australia Day Weekend (our big Wittenoom cup week).

Albany is a pretty simple design. Most holes run parallel to each other but the fairways are not flat, and depending on the wind, will make the course a challenge. It looks like a links course, but doesn't play like one, once you get over that....its a blast to play :)


I agree. Im in Albany atm, and had a round today. The wind was blowing a little, which makes the course a challenge. The fairways are narrow with bush on each side, and its all up and down. The greens are looking really shmick, and being the 1st round here, really had a good go today, as the greens werent too fast. Well worth the stroll aound.
If the wind is up, expect some trouble :)

[Slothman]

I agree. Im in Albany atm, and had a round today. The wind was blowing a little, which makes the course a challenge. The fairways are narrow with bush on each side, and its all up and down. The greens are looking really shmick, and being the 1st round here, really had a good go today, as the greens werent too fast. Well worth the stroll aound.
If the wind is up, expect some trouble :)

Yeh the 17th just reopened the new green (still around 2 weeks away from being "playable" but progressing at a rapid rate) and the rest where looking good. A couple will need to have the treatment of the 17th over the coming seasons I reckon but still running bloody true.

They are the quickest they have been for a while and I heard they will be getting quicker. Personally, I think they play wonderfully and we are spoiled down here.

Did you see many snakes?? They are out in force this year.

I am glad you liked it :)

[TattooedMac]

They are the quickest they have been for a while and I heard they will be getting quicker. Personally, I think they play wonderfully and we are spoiled down here.

Wow, if they are going to get quicker, then there will be some roll on's for sure . . . .


Did you see many snakes?? They are out in force this year.

I am glad you liked it :)

Yea, did see 1 down on the 11th or 12th, and nearly stepped on a Bobbie, going through to the 5th. Scared the absolute begeezers out of me, initially, because all you see at first glance, is the shiny scaly back, then when you settle and realise the diamond head and legs, you settle the nerves a little :shock:
I should of come across more of them, because on the 5th, I had a nice drive off the tee that faded beautifully, and made a 1 putt one the green :D Bring on more scary moments haha