Melbourne course advice - Tiger week

[Courty]

A mate of mine is travelling down to Melbourne to watch Tiger play, and is keen to have a game while he is there. As he won't have wheels, he would like to know which decent courses are easily accessible by public transport from the city. Any help would be appreciated.

[Bruce]

Royal Park
Albert Park
Anything else if probably going to need at least some taxi component or a solid walk.

[markTHEblake]

Warragul would be about a 15min walk from the Train Station.

[andigold]

Warragul would be about a 15min walk from the Train Station.

Pity it's not in Melbourne :wink:

[Bruce]

It's about a 40min train ride to Warrigul. If you want to travel for an hour grab a cab in the city.

[rodders]

Royal Westgate - absolute challenge to the game of golf. Only a short dash from Spotswood station. You can then retire after the game to the spottiswoode hotel - clothes optional after 5pm.

ps. an ability to be able to fight and small weapon experience a bonus.

[Bruce]

Good call Rodders. Only 12 mins from the city on the train and home to the famous dog leg par 3.

[Courty]

OK, my buddy (let's call him dc75 ;)) wants to know about Growling Frog. Apart from the odd name, is it any good?

[Minor_Threat]

OK, my buddy (let's call him dc75 ;)) wants to know about Growling Frog. Apart from the odd name, is it any good?
Never plyed it, but there is no way you will get public transport there!

Depending where you are staying, it would be a good 40mins in a taxi.

[Bruce]

It is a solid track. Clay based. And FRICKEN MILES from the city.

[rodders]

yep. go to their website and download voucher. $59 after 1pm + cart + meal in club house such as schnitz for 2!!!!. Rang em today, only catch is must have voucher.

It is looooong, greens can be super quick and a real challenge .

You'll enjoy. Only issue is bit of a drive - about an hour from CBD.

[ParMaster]

Why not have a game with Jack at Commonwealth? ;)

[BrisVegas]

which of the sandbelt courses can joe public get on without an invitation? I'm heading down there in the new year and would love to see some of the renowned courses.

[rodders]

which of the sandbelt courses can joe public get on without an invitation? I'm heading down there in the new year and would love to see some of the renowned courses.

None of the good ones.:cry:

I think your best bet would be Sandringham or Brighton.

[ParMaster]

BV you can get on any of the courses provided you follow the proper booking procedure. Price will be a bit hefty though..

If you come to via Syd lets have a game at NSW.

[In the Hole]

Most welcome down at Beacon Hills $18/a round on the composite or $29 on the championship OLD...unbeatable value:smt038

[sms316]

which of the sandbelt courses can joe public get on without an invitation? I'm heading down there in the new year and would love to see some of the renowned courses.
Write them all a letter explaining that you are an interstate visitor (attach a letter of introduction from Brookwater as well). You will get plenty of starts, but as PM alluded to, the cost might be an issue.

[ozdevil]

Courty Another option maybe is to seek someone looking for a playing partner on the day he wishes to play and they maybe able to take him to the desired golf course...with out having to walk or go by taxi

[Bruce]

Courty Another option maybe is to seek someone looking for a playing partner on the day he wishes to play and they maybe able to take him to the desired golf course...with out having to walk or go by taxi

I'm pretty booked out that week though.

[LarryLong]

Royal Burnley is a crappy little 9-holer that is 2 minutes walk from Burnley station (5 minute train ride out of the city). Right up there with Royal Park, but you can't hear elephants from Burnley. :)

If he's short on transport options I'd consider Albert Park or Yarra Bend. Both within a 20 minute cab ride of the CBD and both reasonable without being spectacular. I'm partial to Yarra Bend because it is a secluded location in parkland. It's a 1.7km walk from Clifton Hill station (According to Google Maps), probably a fraction shorter if you go across the sporting grounds.

[chappy1970]

Vegas,
Give me some notice and I'll be able to get you on at Southern. Will need to be a Sunday though.

Chappy

[BrisVegas]

Thanks Chappy. I'll work out what my dates are first then touch base with you, jack, boonie, bruce et al to see what's possible. Bruce has offered me the foldout couch already, so lodgings are sorted!

I got a free flight with a set of Bridgestone Tyres, but I don't know exactly what date I'll get yet. I just have to tell them my preferred dates and destinations....