AUGUST Sun 25th Naine - Oakbank double

[Hatchman]

Excellent work everyone in locking this one is quickly.

The August round is now locked in for Sunday the 25th for the Naine - Oakbank double.

Now starting at Nairne Golf Club for tee off at 8am sharp. Play the 9 https://www.facebook.com/NairneGolfClub/

Head back to Oakbank Golf Club Play the 9 there. https://www.oakbankgolf.com/
Allowing for 9 at Nairne and travel time to Oakbank I guess it will be around 10:30am start at Oakbank.

Lunch after at The Barker Hotel - 32 Gawler Street Mt Barker https://thebarkerhotel.com.au/
(https://thebarkerhotel.com.au/)
Both courses are honesty box system so bring your cash.
Oakbank $20
Nairne $10



1 (https://www.oakbankgolf.com/). Hatchman
2. thecollective
3. nadg63
4. wazamac
5. marcel
6. hardpan
7. Flavzz
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[thecollective]

Sounds good


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[marcel]

that'll do

I;m at Port Fairy 18 th, if you could avoid that I'd be a starter

[nadg63]

Yep, that'll be good with me.

[wazamac]

in

[Hatchman]

Ok, looks like we have a winner on venue.
Hows Sun 25th sound to everyone?

[thecollective]

In @ this stage

[Hard_Pan]

Yep. Haven't played Nairne in a while. I had a look recently and it's looking green.

[thecollective]

Yep. Haven't played Nairne in a while. I had a look recently and it's looking green.

I drove past Oakbank GC last week, same thing, looked like it was in good condition. Fingers crossed it's the same in August

[marcel]

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[Hatchman]

OP and title updated.

Oakbank Nairne double - 9 holes at each Sunday 25th August starting at Oakbank 8am.

Had a bit of a chuckle at reply from Oakbank checking availability.

The course is free at that time, so there should not be a problem with availability.BUT, we do ask that you not hit off if there is frost/ice on the Greens or Fairways. It does significant damage.
Regards
Bruce Macky
Club Secretary.
0417818005

1 (https://www.oakbankgolf.com/). Hatchman
2. thecollective
3. nadg63
4. wazamac
5. marcel
6. hardpan
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[wazamac]

Luncheon?

[thecollective]

we do ask that you not hit off if there is frost/ice on the Greens or Fairways. It does significant damage.

By late August I think we will be past all the cold snap weather

[thecollective]

Luncheon?

Im thinking Mt Barker pub, had a cracking meal there a few years ago.

Hahndorf might be a bit too touristy for us

[nadg63]

Hahndorf might be a bit too touristy for us

And busy as hell as it always is on a Sunday!

[Hatchman]

Im thinking Mt Barker pub, had a cracking meal there a few years ago.

Hahndorf might be a bit too touristy for us


And busy as hell as it always is on a Sunday!

Most likely way over priced and wanky too.

[thecollective]

Most likely way over priced and wanky too.

You mean like Kooyonga?

[thecollective]

menu looks good:

https://thebarkerhotel.com.au/bistro-menu

[Chilled]

You mean like Kooyonga?We apologise for not having extra extra large meals in stock for a man of your generous proportions.

[thecollective]

telling a bloke he's fat, such a strategic put down there sunshine, like telling an Indian to go eat some curry

[Hard_Pan]

Tried to do a recon round at Nairne yesterday afternoon in 7 deg and hail. The layout is a bit confusing so I thought at least one of us should have half an idea before we all show up. Had enough by the time I got back up the hill after three holes.

[nadg63]

Tried to do a recon round at Nairne yesterday afternoon in 7 deg and hail. The layout is a bit confusing so I thought at least one of us should have half an idea before we all show up. Had enough by the time I got back up the hill after three holes.

As in had enough of the weather or the course H_P !?

[Hard_Pan]

As in had enough of the weather or the course H_P !?Both to be frank. I don't think winter is the time to play this course. It's hilly and the walk down the 1st/10th is quite steep in places (plus, slippery when wet) and there will be a lot of ball searching in the ankle deep rough everywhere. That said, I'm not against giving it a crack for this event.

[thecollective]

I don’t think the course is open in Summer


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[Benje]

Nairne certainly isn't open in summer.

[wazamac]

bloody country bumpkins

[Hard_Pan]

Nairne is $10.00 no matter how many holes you play; i.e. per day and yes, honesty box.

[Flavzz]

Count me in.

[Hatchman]

OP updated with Flavzz

[thecollective]

Are we all in for The Barker Hotel?

I will make the booking

#beefcheektime


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[nadg63]

Are we all in for The Barker Hotel?

I will make the booking

#beefcheektime


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I won't be having lunch.

[marcel]

I'm in for lunch wherever

[Hatchman]

I'm in

[thecollective]

Re: lunch

Both courses look pretty short so we should be able to fly through each one in 1hr 30-45 without scoring. Only a 10 minute drive between each one as well

I will make the booking for 12:30

[Hard_Pan]

I've just learned Nairne play their comps on Sundays.

Edit: I've contacted them and they've happy to have us play whenever as their numbers are small. They're also welcoming those that want to play in the comp. If that is the case, comp tee off is at 10:30am and registration is at 10:00am.

Maybe we should play Nairne first if we don't want to bump into this?

[thecollective]

I've just learned Nairne play their comps on Sundays.

Edit: I've contacted them and they've happy to have us play whenever as their numbers are small. They're also welcoming those that want to play in the comp. If that is the case, comp tee off is at 10:30am and registration is at 10:00am.

Maybe we should play Nairne first if we don't want to bump into this?

Probably makes sense to get this one out the way first. This will also reduce the chance of running into frost at Oakbank

Interesting they have changed the comp days from what the sign out the front says....


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[nadg63]

So Nairne first up at 8am a definite!?

[wazamac]

I just remembered this is on. hahaha.
Better go buy some of those hand warmer thingy's'.

[thecollective]

So Nairne first up at 8am a definite!?

Yes I think lets call it; Nairne first @ 8AM

[thecollective]

I will book The Barker hotel for 1pm, just to be safe

[thecollective]

OK, Barker is confirmed, 6 ppl for 12:30-1PM (if anybody else pulls out no drama, we will manage it)

So start is now 8AM @ Nairne

Followed by Oakbank around 10-10:30ish

Look forward to catching up on Sunday!

[Hatchman]

OP has been updated for the change of order in the courses.

Naine is now 1st starting at 8am.

Oakbank is second and hoping for no later than 10:30am starting there.

Lunch after in Mt Barker.

[Hard_Pan]

Bring crampons and an ice pick.

[thecollective]

Bring crampons and an ice pick.

My plan is a three layered solution, involving compression, long sleeve and a down vest.

[wazamac]

I'll be there with pants on.

[thecollective]

Just read Hatchy's Oakbank review on EYE S GEE, im speechless!

Good to see you're giving it a second chance after all these years

[Hard_Pan]

Just read Hatchy's Oakbank review on EYE S GEE, im speechless!

Good to see you're giving it a second chance after all these years This does have the potential to be the most underwhelming round/s of the year. We can just go straight to the pub.. ;)

[wazamac]

I thought that after one hole at Highercombe.

[thecollective]

I thought that after one hole at Highercombe.

As bad as Highergoat? That bar is set pretty low.

From a golf course perspective; if the 12 hour beef cheeks are cooked to perfection then all my troubles will seem so far away.

PS: if Hatchy leaves a putt on the lip at Oakbank try and distract his attention away from the cup so I can kick it back down the slope


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[Hatchman]

Just read Hatchy's Oakbank review on EYE S GEE, im speechless!

Good to see you're giving it a second chance after all these years

For those that my not know where to find my glowing review of Oakbank https://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/44261-S.A-quot-No-So-Good-Course-Thread-quot

(https://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/44261-S.A-quot-No-So-Good-Course-Thread-quot)

[thecollective]

If it gets bad (and it probably will) im just going to picture the 12 hour beef cheek that will be on my plate by 1:20PM - being the fat bastard that I am!

[wazamac]

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[thecollective]

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[wazamac]

Haha, I just found out copy and paste pictures doesn't work.

Fixed now.

[marcel]

I'm diving on the Nairne hit. Have played there once and I've got too much to fit in this week. See you at Oakbank and lunch

[Hatchman]

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[Hatchman]

My fingers are frozen. No thin long irons please.


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[Hatchman]

Free drop for rabbit scraping ........ on the green

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[Hatchman]

At Oakbank now.
What’s this..... another stupid upside down bowl green

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[nadg63]

Nippy this morning, was showing 2.5* on the way, but had risen to 5* when we got to Nairne GC. Course much more hilly than expected, my dodgy knees are not too happy now.

Flavzz and myself missed Oakbank GC due to diverting to get his car back from his mechanic.

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[thecollective]

Thanks for the hit gentlemen, the golf was patchy but it was all worth once 1:30 came at the barker hotel.

Nairne was a quirky old fashioned layout. I reckon the course has not changed since its inception in 1933. Would be fun with hickories and plus 4s on. When we teed off it was around 5 degrees. Probably not the best time to play it.

Oakbank surprised me a bit. The layout is reasonable with some good holes. My pick is 7, has a good approach shot. The greens are cut a tad too fast for their size but rolled very true.

Pub was excellent, good food and company

Till next time.....




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[Benje]

I remember the first at Nairne,and a par 3 - about the 4th?
If anyone can hit the first in two, they are too good to be playing at Nairne.

The greens condition doesn't surprise me.
I also recall the nut grass on the last three holes lining the fairways - very severe rough.This was nearly 40 years ago!

[Flavzz]

Quite enjoyed Nairne for what it was. 6 over for the nine. Funny when you play care free golf you tend to play much better. Also enjoyed seeing Neil keep his putter in the bag for the entire 9 holes 😅

[Hatchman]

Thanks to all for the good company and hit.
Nairne was very cold early in the morning.
I like the concept of play 3 holes and your back to the club house 3x.
Fairways are just mown natural grass and greens are just the same cut lower.
The first hole is by far the hardest at 380m off an elevated tee than a gradual climb back up the slope to a kidney shaped green. Keeping to the right with the tee shot is essential if you don’t want to start with a double or worse. Go down the left and it's a series of tall Gums that stop the chance of getting anywhere near the green to make bogey or better. The fairway sloping left to right with the OOB fence getting closer to being in play the closer you get to the green on the right makes it all the more difficult approaching from anywhere left.

Oakbank was a much easier walk being mostly flat. The greens were a more sensible pace than the last time I played it but still say they are on the side of too quick for the tiny upside down bowl shaped greens and slopes.

The Barker Hotel meals were good value.

[Benje]

Hatch

thanks for the description, and the routing comments. brings back memories. I'd forgotten 3 came back as well as 6.
I remember that there were preferred lies on the green (6 inches I think) back in 1980 or so - things haven't changed!

Benje