Golf Course Open Day Thread

[AndyP]

Just thought I would remind everyone that there is a thread with plenty of open comps around the SE Qld area listed here:
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=473

I have made a couple of updates, but I'm sure there are a few that may be outdated.
If you have any to add or update let me know.

If any of the other areas, eg Sydney Area, want to compile a list, we can make a sticky for that too.

[CobraSS]

Every Sunday at Woodford is an open comp, $7.00 comp fee. Ring Pro shop to get on timesheet.

[AndyP]

Every Sunday at Woodford is an open comp, $7.00 comp fee. Ring Pro shop to get on timesheet.
What sort of times on the timesheet would normally be allocated to the comp, Cobra?

[Grunt]

Andy

Can you start one and I will add as many as I know of. Or can I just start a sticky?

[CobraSS]

Every Sunday at Woodford is an open comp, $7.00 comp fee. Ring Pro shop to get on timesheet.
What sort of times on the timesheet would normally be allocated to the comp, Cobra?

From about 10.30am

[AndyP]

Andy

Can you start one and I will add as many as I know of. Or can I just start a sticky?
:-k
Do you want something that is like the SE Qld thread, where it is organised into days of the week? (I find this handy)
Do you want it locked without any other posts from other members?

You won't be able to create a sticky, and you won't be able to lock it from other posts. However, you can start a normal thread, and I can turn it into a sticky and lock it later on.

[Grunt]

Sounds good Andy, I will do it when I get up tomorrow or Friday, am off to night shift. Only thing I noticed with the SE QLD one was the day that was being refered to was in small print in the topic heading and was hard to find until i realised the layout.

[AndyP]

Sounds good Andy, I will do it when I get up tomorrow or Friday, am off to night shift. Only thing I noticed with the SE QLD one was the day that was being refered to was in small print in the topic heading and was hard to find until i realised the layout.
Thanks. I was thinking of changing that myself.

I am also thinking of just listing these open days on a seperate webpage like the links page instead of a forum sticky. But I'll take it one step at a time. ;)

[AndyP]

Woohoo! Sunday open comps at Nambour......and cheap, cheap!


Starting from Sunday 14th May the club will be holding a Sunday Competition.

Cost: $5.00 for Nambour Golf Club Members
$10.00 for Visiting Members with AGU Handicap.

Time Sheet will run from 10.30am to 12noon.
Other times available but will intergrate with social play.

Contact the Pro Shop to nominate.

[markTHEblake]

you updated that Blue Marker challenge is now on Wednesdays at Emerald Lakes?
Wednesdays is "Sporters" comp and they like the course set up easy.

[AndyP]

you updated that Blue Marker challenge is now on Wednesdays at Emerald Lakes?
Wednesdays is "Sporters" comp and they like the course set up easy.Someone rang them about their Monday open comp and told them it was a Wednesday instead. I'll just remove the Blue Marker bit then?

[Rusty]

minor change -

with Oxley, i was advised to now ring the Club House direct on 3379 6322, rather than ringing and getting transferred via the Pro Shop on 3379 6292.

[AndyP]

Thanks Rusty. I've updated the sticky.

Playing there this weekend, are you?

[Rusty]

played Gailes today. again $10 big ones only. so maybe change the thread for Gailes Wed & Sun, to just read $10. it can be changed later if they ever do decide to charge more.

this is excellent value for money. good course condition. i don't understand why they don't have a full comp every Sunday.

[AndyP]

I wanted to post some of this year's upcoming open comps, after noting them for myself the other day, after the Headland Easter weekend. I'm certainly not going to play in them all, but it's nice to know what's coming up and being able to plan for a round. Especially if you are a trophy event slut like A-Lo. :p

Apr 21 - Ashgrove Cup - Ashgrove GC
Jun 7/8 (Sun/Mon) - Caloundra Amateur Champs - Caloundra GC (from memory there were handicap restrictions)
Jun 17 - Nudgee Plate - Nudgee GC
Jun 23/24 - Wide Bay Open & Closed Championship - Hervey Bay
Jul 22 - Horton Park Open - Horton Park GC
Jul 29 - Frank Foley Trophy - Gailes GC
Aug 4/5 - Twin Towns Open - Coolangatta Tweed Heads GC
Aug 19 - Gold Coast Open - Southport GC
Sept 7/8 - Town of Nambour Open - Nambour GC
Sept 29/30 - City of Ipswich Open - Ipswich GC
Oct 14 - SC & SBDGA Open & Closed Championship - Caboolture GC
Oct 27-28 - Noosa Lakes District Open - Tewantin Noosa GC
Nov 17-18 - OZgolf Championships - Kooralbyn Valley
Nov ? - Qld B & C Grade Champs - Noosa Springs

I don't know for sure that they are all open, but several of them definitely are. I'm sure there's more big open events around too.

[markTHEblake]

I like the idea of Hervey Bay - I think we owe it to the locals to head up that way once a decade or so.

[AndyP]

Blakey, do you know what is meant by "Open & Closed Championship"?

[markTHEblake]

It means that there are two major events:
Open : best Gross score, anyone from anywhere can enter
Closed: best gross score from members of clubs within that district

Its just a way of ensuring that the District Champion is a local, but to encourage other golfers to attend, no doubt it is also an AB event.

Most likely minor events, grades, nets, runner ups etc are all Open. I woudl say there is only two closed events, Overall Gross and Nett.

[Grunt]

You guys are lucky to get to play in these events. Down here they are in the majority to only open to A graders. In that they have restrictions like home club up to 12 handicap but visitors only up to 4.

[Rusty]

only to 4! - guess they don't like to encourage visitors.

[PeteyD]

I think you'll find some of these are limited too Grunt.

[Grunt]

they do but only up to 4, most events are called Vardon Events and they are for up and coming amateurs to get closer to turning pro.

[AndyP]

NSW:
Mid-am Champs (https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/nswgolf/Events/EventHome.aspx?OrgID=1&EventID=270&EventNbr=1) (Restricted)
Possible others (http://www.nswga.com.au/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?id=1819&nav_cat_id=199&nav_top_id=55&dsb=1444)
Don't any of the Vardon events run a comp for us hackers, or is the full field for the Vardon.

A lot of the one's we play are district comps and not as high as those under the QDGA. I can't find a Sydney District GA website, only NSWGA.

[Grunt]

No Sydney district Association AP. Guess that is another reason that we, if could get the fields, get more than 2 maybe 3 groups in a Sydney open day. Saturdays in Sydney are very hard to find open days that are truely open days.

[markTHEblake]

There is more than 100 golfers on the Gold Coast that play off a handicap of 4 or less, therefore in Sydney I guess it would have to be more than 1000.

Vardon events naturally must limit the field, as they do with any event.

There would be plenty of Open Amateur events for Sydney golfers to play in, but you wont find them in the Vardon schedule. Keep an eye on your club noticeboard, or if there is a particular golf course you like, give them a ring and find out when is their Open championship, Almost every golf club has one.

[CobraSS]

I wanted to post some of this year's upcoming open comps, after noting them for myself the other day, after the Headland Easter weekend. I'm certainly not going to play in them all, but it's nice to know what's coming up and being able to plan for a round. Especially if you are a trophy event slut like A-Lo. :p

Apr 21 - Ashgrove Cup - Ashgrove GC
Jun 7/8 (Sun/Mon) - Caloundra Amateur Champs - Caloundra GC (from memory there were handicap restrictions)
Jun 17 - Nudgee Plate - Nudgee GC
Jun 23/24 - Wide Bay Open & Closed Championship - Hervey Bay
Jul 22 - Horton Park Open - Horton Park GC
Jul 29 - Frank Foley Trophy - Gailes GC
Aug 4/5 - Twin Towns Open - Coolangatta Tweed Heads GC
Aug 19 - Gold Coast Open - Southport GC
Sept 7/8 - Town of Nambour Open - Nambour GC
Sept 29/30 - City of Ipswich Open - Ipswich GC
Oct 14 - SC & SBDGA Open & Closed Championship - Caboolture GC
Oct 27-28 - Noosa Lakes District Open - Tewantin Noosa GC
Nov 17-18 - OZgolf Championships - Kooralbyn Valley
Nov ? - Qld B & C Grade Champs - Noosa Springs

I don't know for sure that they are all open, but several of them definitely are. I'm sure there's more big open events around too.

Woodford Open Cup 28-29 April ............... $25 a head if interested.

[Jarro]

Woodford Open Cup 28-29 April ............... $25 a head if interested.

We should really try and get a few people involved in this :smt023

[AndyP]

Bugger! That would have been great, but the old folks are here then.

Make sure you tell me about it next year too. :)

[AndyP]

Apr 21 - Ashgrove Cup - Ashgrove GC
Apr 28/29 - Woodford Open Cup - Woodford GC ($25)
Jun 7/8 (Sun/Mon) - Caloundra Amateur Champs - Caloundra GC (from memory there were handicap restrictions)
Jun 17 - Nudgee Plate - Nudgee GC
Jun 23/24 - Wide Bay Open & Closed Championship - Hervey Bay
Jul 22 - Horton Park Open - Horton Park GC
Jul 29 - Frank Foley Trophy - Gailes GC
Aug 4/5 - Twin Towns Open - Coolangatta Tweed Heads GC
Aug 19 - Gold Coast Open - Southport GC
Sept 7/8 - Town of Nambour Open - Nambour GC
Sept 29/30 - City of Ipswich Open - Ipswich GC
Oct 14 - SC & SBDGA Open & Closed Championship - Caboolture GC
Oct 27/28 - Noosa Lakes District Open - Tewantin Noosa GC
Nov 10/11 - Beerwah Cup - Beerwah GC
Nov 17/18 - OZgolf Championships - Kooralbyn Valley
Nov ? - Qld B & C Grade Champs - Noosa Springs

[PeteyD]

Yea bugger. My wife is doing some sort of Party at home on the sunday so I get the kids :( curses

[andylo]

let see if my swing up to shape by the next few days...

[dc68]

:roll:

[PeteyD]

What are you rolling yer eyes at you big pussy?

[Iain]

Probably Alo??

[PeteyD]

Yea I just wanted to have a go at him ...

:twisted: :twisted:

[Iain]

:roll:

[Rusty]

let see if my swing up to shape by the next few days...

and not just keep the current winning game plan???

[andylo]

Ultimate goal is to get my handicap as low as possible by the end of this year (just like couple of other years)....

Winning the OZG days just comes in automatically ;) :lol:

[AndyP]

Apr 21 - Ashgrove Cup - Ashgrove GC
Apr 28/29 - Woodford Open Cup - Woodford GC ($25)
Jun 7/8 (Sun/Mon) - Caloundra Amateur Champs - Caloundra GC (from memory there were handicap restrictions)
Jun 17 - Nudgee Plate - Nudgee GC
Jun 23/24 - Wide Bay Open & Closed Championship - Hervey Bay
Jul 22 - Horton Park Open - Horton Park GC
Jul 29 - Frank Foley Trophy - Gailes GC
Aug 4/5 - Twin Towns Open - Coolangatta Tweed Heads GC
Aug 19 - Gold Coast Open - Southport GC
Sept 7/8 - Town of Nambour Open - Nambour GC
Sept 29/30 - City of Ipswich Open - Ipswich GC
Oct 14 - SC & SBDGA Open & Closed Championship - Caboolture GC
Oct 27/28 - Noosa Lakes District Open - Tewantin Noosa GC
Nov 10/11 - Beerwah Cup - Beerwah GC
Nov 17/18 - OZgolf Championships - Kooralbyn Valley
Nov ? - Qld B & C Grade Champs - Noosa Springs

So what's the next big one? 8-)
We mentioned the GC Open yesterday, but maybe the Frank Foley Trophy? Is Choppa allowed to come?
Not that it has to be one of these comps.

[dc68]

The Foley.

[BrisVegas]

yep Frank Foley Trophy, but I ain't organising it.

[Choppa]

Is Choppa allowed to come?

I promise I will throw it on the last hole...like I did at McLeod ;)

[BrisVegas]

Oxley has it's Dave Mullen Jug on Sunday 15 July. Might be another trophy for choppa/alo to take out.

[Choppa]

Oh winning these trophies are just soooo boring.

[AndyP]

I can't remember why I didn't include that one. Is it 36 holes or AB only?

[BrisVegas]

it's on the calendar as an 18 hole AB event.

[Jarro]

Who's gonna organise it ?

[AndyP]

The first person that asks "Who's gonna organise it?".

[Jarro]

as if

[BrisVegas]

call for volunteers! Maybe someone that hasn't organised one before will do it.

[Jarro]

as if

[PeteyD]

Handicap limit is 6

[AndyP]

Handicap limit is 6
Petey, that is only for the AB part of the event. Usually they run a comp for us hackers concurrently, like they did at Nudgee, and have previously for the Frank Foley at Gailes.

edit: I've just noticed that Vegas may have been making some enquiries as there is now a calendar event.

[AndyP]

Apr 21 - Ashgrove Cup - Ashgrove GC
Apr 28/29 - Woodford Open Cup - Woodford GC ($25)
Jun 7/8 (Sun/Mon) - Caloundra Amateur Champs - Caloundra GC (from memory there were handicap restrictions)
Jun 17 - Nudgee Plate - Nudgee GC
Jun 23/24 - Wide Bay Open & Closed Championship - Hervey Bay
Jul 22 - Horton Park Open - Horton Park GC
Jul 29 - Frank Foley Trophy - Gailes GC
Aug 4/5 - Twin Towns Open - Coolangatta Tweed Heads GC
Aug 19 - Gold Coast Open - Southport GC
Sept 7/8/9 - Town of Nambour Open - Nambour GC
Sept 29/30 - City of Ipswich Open - Ipswich GC
Oct 14 - SC & SBDGA Open & Closed Championship - Caboolture GC
Oct 27/28 - Noosa Lakes District Open - Tewantin Noosa GC
Nov 10/11 - Beerwah Cup - Beerwah GC
Nov 17/18 - OZgolf Championships - Kooralbyn Valley
Nov ? - Qld B & C Grade Champs - Noosa Springs

I recall Southport being mentioned as a possible OZgolf day. Who wants to suss it out?

[markTHEblake]

Southport dont seem to be running the A- grade championship event anymore (5hcap and up). Thats Golfer99's baby.

I would say that the Gold Coast open will have a hcap ballot at around 5-6 handicap, events down here are always full.

I have emailed the District to ask them about the A grade hackers champs at southport

[kpac]

yep handicap limit of 5 - nominations open next week - it'll be a packed house unfortunatelly, i'll check out any other decent comps they have listed for the rest of the year though..

[AndyP]

I thought that was the comp that you guys played at Southport a couple of years ago (I was in Canberra). Maybe that was the Southport open then, as Blakey mentioned.

[markTHEblake]

Got a confirmation from the GCDGA that the Southport classic is booked for 16th September for handicaps 5-18

for further info and entry forms contact the club. Does punter volunteer again, he doesnt do much else around here.

[markTHEblake]

but you wrangled us our own groups last time.
( i dont know anyone at southport)

[AndyP]

Last time: http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?t=259

[kpac]

I'll start a new thread up for this one if you guys are keen to get a decent crowd to the Southport Classic. Spoke to the organisers and the groupings are seeded but he said he could arrange all our players to be in the same group where handicaps suit....

[Rusty]

some updates for the SE Qld OPEN Days thread -

Wednesday

Carbrook - $17
07 32876110

[+ to Last Carbrook - Shark Lake Challenge - $20 add]
... $20 (drink & group food platter)

Riverlakes - $20
07 32876288

Thursday

McLeod - $18
07 3376 3922


Saturday
Riverlakes - $23
07 32876288


Sunday

Carbrook - $19 (11am-1pm)
07 32876110


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+ Open Comps info [fwiw]

Sept 9 - Jindalee Cup - Jindalee GC ($8)

[Rusty]

Sept 9 - Jindalee Cup - smiley should be $8

[AndyP]

Nice work, Rusty. Now how do I get all these weekdays off???

I would have known about the Jindalee Cup, but chose to ignore it because it's Jindalee.

[Rusty]

I would have known about the Jindalee Cup, but chose to ignore it because it's Jindalee.

thought you might've :)

[Rusty]

confirmed that Gailes Dingo Hill 2nd Friday of the month is now $20, and still get the burger.

-----------------
2nd
Gailes - Stroke (Back) - $18 (Burger)
07 32712333
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ah, and Sundays still just $10. what great value for a tidy course. :smt038 they've recently been redoing the fairways and they're coming back nicely.

[AndyP]

Thanks Rusty.

I've also updated the post with all of the big open days for 2008. BDGA hasn't released the dates yet, so I've just put the month they were in for 2007.
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?postid=197704#post197704

[Rusty]

gee there's a lot of open annual comps - great. we can add these ones as well.

Feb Beerwah GC – Errol Cavanough Memorial Golf Day
Mar Bribie Island GC – Bribie Island Golf Cup
Apr Headland GC - Headland Sunshine Coast Open Amateur $35
Apr MeLeod GC - McLeod Cup $10 + $2 pro pin
Jun Coolum GC - Mt Coolum Open $15 (includes drink & table platter)
Sep Jindalee GC - Jindalee Cup $8 (a favourite, i know)

[AndyP]

I think most of those would have come in the BDGA schedule.
Is Easter March next year?

[Rusty]

yep, Sunday March 23 2008.

yeah, the BDGA schedule combined with the SEQDGA, SCSBDGA, GCDGA, and GQ calendars. i gotta trawl thru all the sites to get the dates. be nice if GQ did it for all events in SE Qld.

[AndyP]

Maybe we should get a hold of the Darling Downs District Golf Association calendar too. ;)

[Rusty]

Oxley on Sunday was $19 now $20. What?!

Oxley's in good nick - a bit of greenery and a bit of grass - what more could a golfer want?? smoother greens, a little slower maybe (easier for my wandering putting) and sand, sand, give me lots of sand in bunkers, instead of bare, hard lies. although a tight lie for me's always easier than a sand, bladdy sand.

so my pick of Sunday value for money and course condition is still Gailes and Nudgee. Gailes - so green, always challenging, especially those greens & what!, just where do they get all that water from :smt102 . and Nudgee, good old Nudgee, haven't played it for a while, but it's a nice mix of a challenge and readable, rolling greens.

[AndyP]

I've played Gailes many times now, but only played Oxley 3 times, I think. I live closer to Oxley, so I must agree with your assessment.

BTW you are playing a snotload of golf ATM.

[Rusty]

BTW you are playing a snotload of golf ATM.

with new clubs i'm finding it very hard not to wake up before the sparrows and go out and play at least every second day. unfortunately i'm controlling myself. god help me when i get the new driver.

[PeteyD]

**** I wish I was allowed to do that.

[BrisVegas]

where's stoney? he said he's organise the Wynnum cup this year, now that he's a member there again.

[AndyP]

Here's some info I've just received about some trial Coolangatta Tweed Open Days:

CTHGC has listed the first Monday, Wednesday and Friday of January and February 2008 as “Open” Competition days. All AGU & WGA Golfers are invited to play in the relevant competition for only $9.00pp. Time sheets open 7 days prior to the day of play as per normal. Please ring the Pro Shop on 07 55 245 545 to book your tee time.

Monday, Friday - mixed and Wednesday - men on the competition course of the day.

I've confirmed that the $9 is inclusive of the green fee. How good is that? Sounds like a great deal for you Gold Coast guys.

[Rusty]

righto, updates for Caboolture

Wed
Caboolture - $13.50 (6am-12:30pm)
07 54951911

Sat (yep was told Sat is now an open comp day!?)
Caboolture - $13.50 (6-8am & 11am-12:30pm)
07 54951911

Sun
Caboolture - $13.50 (11am-12:30pm)
07 54951911

[AndyP]

Is it only open for summer?

[Jarro]

Oxley on Sunday was $19 now $20. What?!

Oxley's in good nick - a bit of greenery and a bit of grass - what more could a golfer want?? smoother greens, a little slower maybe (easier for my wandering putting) and sand, sand, give me lots of sand in bunkers, instead of bare, hard lies. although a tight lie for me's always easier than a sand, bladdy sand.


Thanks for the update .. it's been yonks since i played Oxley, might be time to head over for an Open day ;)

[Rusty]

Is it only open for summer?

was told all the time now :-k

oh and a change for Caboolture phone number from 07 54951911 (pro shop) to 07 5495 1452 (admin for timesheets)

[AndyP]

For those that might be interested:

2008 AUSTRALIA DAY CUP


The BDGA advises that the 2008 Australia Day Cup is being played at Oxley Golf Club on Monday the 28th January. Please contact Oxley Golf Club to make your booking.

[Rusty]

shock, horror! there i was handing over the moula for the Gailes Sunday comp, only to be told that it's gone up! what! not just 10 or 20%, but 50%. that's right, the cost of a bit of Sunday masochism has gone up a whole 50%. no wonder the RBA has to exercise monetary policy to tame that dreaded inflation animal. yep, it's not really rising petrol, food or wages that's causing the problem - it's the rising cost of golf! (i'm sure it's factored into the inflation animal somewhere, gotta be).

but still now that i've slept on it and calmed down, $15 for that course on a Sunday is still bloody good value (no change that i know of for the other days $).

hey nice addition of the Monday Trainee Pro-Ams btw.

[Grunt]

You guys have it too easy, most open days down here are edging towards $30. Some of the better courses are now pushing $50+.

[markTHEblake]

its because salaries are higher in sydney- thus everything else costs more.

In fact we could say relatively speaking, you guys have it easier down there. :-)

[Grunt]

its because salaries are higher in sydney- thus everything else costs more.

In fact we could say relatively speaking, you guys have it easier down there. :-)

What if your wage is on a national award thei it is not better than someone not in Sydney. Most of the time only the top end of town get to negotiate their wage according to where they live.

Why does everything come down to how much someone earns?

[goughy]

I earn shit so I can come down on everybody!! ;)

I would say that if I lived in Sydney I wouldn't be playing golf. Considering the dearest game of golf I've every played was at Pelican Waters, and that was 50bucks. You could also say that I'm a cheapskate too!

[markTHEblake]

What if your wage is on a national award thei it is not better than someone not in Sydney.

chances are most aircraft engineers are in sydney or melbourne. :lol:


Why does everything come down to how much someone earns?

supply and demand.

[Rusty]

Beerwah Sunday now $20 with tee time noon 'til 1pm.

[AndyP]

A whole one hour slot. That's special!

[BrisVegas]

Saw this in the newsletter. Thought some of the weekday golfers might be interested. Seems the cheapest way to get on without a voucher or guest to play with....

Easy Mondays.

Play Brookwater on Mondays and experience Queensland's No. 1 Golf Course like never before. With a course set up that is only 6,000 metres long, easy pin positions and easy to look at stunning surrounds, birdies have never been so easy!

Players may choose to compete in a Single Stableford event or enjoy a social round.

Cost: $95 per player or bring 3 or more guests and play for $75 each.

Includes:
· 18 holes of golf
· Practice range balls prior to tee-off
· Shared electric cart with colour GPS
· Famous “Big Brookwater Burger”
· A glass of ice cold beer
· Great prizes for competition winners

To book phone the Golf Shop on 3814 5500 or book online at www.brookwatergolf.com

[ParMaster]

If you play crap then do they offer a money back gurantee? :)

[Rusty]

Nambour Sat now $25 was $28. Headland now $29.50 all days, was $25.

[AndyP]

Oops, I was meant to update Headland. Nambour was already at $28 on the Sat though. Thank you.

[AndyP]

After playing at Nambour, I saw a Peregian Springs (http://www.peregianspringsgolfclub.com.au/) leaflet on the noticeboard. They have an open comp on one Sunday of the month for $49.50. If you break your handicap, you get a prize of some sort.

The dates are: 3/1, 7/2, 7/3, 11/4, 2/5, 6/6.
http://www.peregianspringsgolfclub.com.au/contents/5719

It's a private golf club, so I will be keen to take advantage of this offer on one of those dates. Although I can already rule Jan, Feb and June out.

[jaybam]

Sounds good. Looks like a nice course. Doesnt look like you could book groups as such. Have to fill in entry form to get spot in the draw. Still be a good day for 50 bucks though.

[AndyP]

It's one of the few Sunshine Coast Courses that I haven't played. Noosa Valley, Kabi and Glenview Par 3 are also on the list.

[Rusty]

played Mt Warren Park yesterday. good condition. interesting holes. undulations. greens still a little bumpy from recentish renos. they could do with some more bunkers (none on front 9) though interesting enough greens. a good Sat alternative if needed.

Wed
Mt Warren Park - $24
07 3287 1951 (is Pro Shop - no Admin)

& Sat
Mt Warren Park - $24
07 3287 1951 (is Pro Shop - no Admin)

[AndyP]

According to Ashgrove's fixture book, they have open comps on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. I have no idea of price, but I can't imagine it being too much. Every third Thursday appears to be a Blue Marker comp too, if that's your bag.

I don't remember it being a good course, but it's nice to try different courses sometimes.

[AndyP]

After playing at Nambour, I saw a Peregian Springs (http://www.peregianspringsgolfclub.com.au/) leaflet on the noticeboard. They have an open comp on one Sunday of the month for $49.50. If you break your handicap, you get a prize of some sort.

The dates are: 3/1, 7/2, 7/3, 11/4, 2/5, 6/6.
http://www.peregianspringsgolfclub.com.au/contents/5719

It's a private golf club, so I will be keen to take advantage of this offer on one of those dates. Although I can already rule Jan, Feb and June out.I didn't get around to playing this comp, but I'd still like to, especially with the visitor price at $35.

Here are the 2011 dates: 13/2, 13/3, 10/4, 1/5, 5/6, 10/7, 14/8, 18/9, 9/10, 13/11

I also made note of a few other Sunshine Coast open comps coming up.
26/3 - horton park open
17-18/9 - Noosa Lakes Open - Tew/Noosa
25/9 - Glasshouse Mountains Open champs - Northlakes
2/10 - Mt Coolum Open
9/10 - SC&SBDGA Open - Kingaroy
15-16/10 - Nambour Open
30/10 - Peregian Springs Open

The Sunshine Coast golf website, http://www.sunshinecoastgolf.org, is a good resource for these and other comps.

[BrisVegas]

Brookwater has introduced Mad Mondays where it's $69 for golf in a cart including range balls. The course is looking pretty good at the moment too.

Pretty good deal. I pay more than that on average.:sad:

[AndyP]

Is that comp or social, BV?

[henno]

Is that comp or social, BV?

Isn't it an extra ten bucks or something to join the comp at Brooky in almost every case?

[BrisVegas]

henno is right. that is just golf. comp is another $10 if you want to play

[AndyP]

Okay. I'll add it to the stickied thread. I wasn't sure if there was a comp on at all that day.

[evenpar70]

Just some updates on the comps in toowoomba. Toowoomba City sunday comp is now $12 and does not have a friday back marker at the end of the month anymore. And Toowoomba( Middle Ridge is now $21 (Burger Inc) for the back marker on the 3rd friday of every month still.

[AndyP]

Thanks for those, Steve.

[BrisVegas]

Brookwater is having it's annual Brookwater Open on Monday 13th June (Queens Birthday holiday).

$65 for single stroke off the plates, with the pins in tough spots. Good 'value' for money, as you get to play the full course for a change... :wink:

3814 5500 option 1 for the pro shop.

(I can't play, as I'm away camping that weekend).

[just]

Where you going camping? We are getting into camping as well and would be interested in finding out good options for the future.

[Ferrins]

Nudgee is now $20 during the week for the comps, still expensive for the goat track that it is.

[MAZA68]

For anyone interested Arundal Hills has open days in August for $49 inc Cart every Tuesday or Thursday.

[AndyP]

For anyone interested Arundal Hills has open days in August for $49 inc Cart every Tuesday or Thursday.

Comp?

[Iain]

Nudgee is now $20 during the week for the comps, still expensive for the goat track that it is.

Haha. They used to be $20, but then put it up to $30. Obviously lost too many visitor comp rounds!!

[MAZA68]

Comp?

Not sure, just seen the ad in a local paper. Check with the club if you want to have a hit. Good rate for that course though, its usually a members only course.

[AndyP]

I haven't played there, and this seems like a good opportunity.

[MegaWatty]

Carbrook is Monday, Wednesday, Friday and cost us $22 as visitors.
Shark Challenge is last Wednesday of the month.

[AndyP]

Carbrook is Monday, Wednesday, Friday and cost us $22 as visitors.
Shark Challenge is last Wednesday of the month.
I'll do it.

[damoocow]

$32 to play as a visitor in the Sunday Comp at Gailes .

[AndyP]

So, now that it appears that I do this golf thing again, and have a handicap maintenance membership, I'm interested in knowing what open comps are out there, particularly on the weekends.

I've gone back through the old sticky, and greyed everything out, as it has not been updated for a long time, but some parts may still be true.
https://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/473-SE-Qld-OPEN-Days

I (https://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/473-SE-Qld-OPEN-Days) booked myself a round for McLeod tomorrow morning. Although their Saturday comp isn't open to visitors typically, if you give them a call on Thursday or Friday, they usually have open spots. 25 bucks isn't too bad either.

[AndyP]

After Daves gave a good report on the condition of Windaroo, I gave them a call to see what the go is with their weekend comps. A little bit more expensive that I was hoping, but it might be worth a trip to revisit one of these days.

[MAZA68]

After Daves gave a good report on the condition of Windaroo, I gave them a call to see what the go is with their weekend comps. A little bit more expensive that I was hoping, but it might be worth a trip to revisit one of these days.

Usually not too many spots free in the Saturday comp.

[AndyP]

I'm trying to find somewhere to play tomorrow, but it's a bit tougher when it is Monthly Medal day. There are plenty of spots available at Brisbane River, but full groups only, which doesn't help me much as a single. It's bloody cheap though at $15 on Saturdays. Apparently the course is a bit dry, as there water got cutoff at some stage, but they are now watering again, however the 14th is currently out of play. I might play there next week, and concede on tomorrow and just do pitch n putt instead.

[BobsYourUncle]

I'm trying to find somewhere to play tomorrow, but it's a bit tougher when it is Monthly Medal day. There are plenty of spots available at Brisbane River, but full groups only, which doesn't help me much as a single. It's bloody cheap though at $15 on Saturdays. Apparently the course is a bit dry, as there water got cutoff at some stage, but they are now watering again, however the 14th is currently out of play. I might play there next week, and concede on tomorrow and just do pitch n putt instead.

Sandy Gallop? I'll be looking for a game next Saturday when I'm up there and will probably play Sandy as it's convenient.

[AndyP]

I did Sandy Gallop last year, and don't feel the need for a quick return. I could try other options for tomorrow (Ipswich, Rosewood, Ashgrove), but I'm getting carried away with my excitement in playing golf again, and should just stick to one round a weekend, which will be Monday. My neighbour has shown interest in playing Brisbane River next Saturday though.

[BobsYourUncle]

Played Ipswich recently? I played last Christmas when it was VERY dry, but thought it would be a decent layout if in better condition. I learnt to play golf at the old Ipswich Golf Course in the 90's.

[AndyP]

I haven't played there since 2011, according to my records, and that was since they changed the design. Tezza, a member here, plays there, and he is happy with his membership. If I was still looking to play tomorrow, that was probably going to be the next place that I was going to call.

[AndyP]

McLeod Cup today, and now the Rosewood Open is on next Saturday. Twenty buck comp fee includes a hamburger. Giddy up! My name is down at 6:30a with my neighbour, and there are currently two spots available in the group, if you are keen.

[markTHEblake]

Helensvale
Wednesdays fee $11 comp fee only
Saturday $13 comp fee + $20 green fee

[AndyP]

That reminds me that I have to at least update Burleigh for Monday, Maleny for today, and Maroochy for tomorrow.

[Daves]

Redland Bay Open event
Normally 3rd Friday monthly
Black and White Marker Challenge - Single Stableford
Members $20 - Visitors - $30. Includes a free Prov1
Also a Bay Golf Day for Wynnum, Bribie Island and Nudgee Members
There is also an OOM event run over the year

Details here (towards bottom of page);

https://redlandbaygolf.com.au/golf-2-2/

[WBennett]

For visitors to the ACT

Monday - Yowani, Open Comp, about $50, bookings essential
Tuesday - Gungahlin Lakes, $20, bookings essential. White course, pays about $100 the win
Wednesday - Fairbairn open to visitors, no introduction required.
Thursday - Goulburn GC, about $20
Friday - Yowani, Open Comp, about $50, bookings essential