Grunt's Pre & Post Champs Golf Trip

[Grunt]

Hi All

Just in the planning stages but as I now have leave approved for the period from October 21 till November 4. So far I have planned
Coffs Harbour 23rd, 24th
Carbrook 25th
Burleigh Gold Coast 26th
Nudgee? 27th
Champs 28th & 29th
Riverlakes Pro Am 30th
Lakelands 1st Nov (pencil)Should be able to squeeze another round in after the champs before the drive home.

[AndyP]

What does the missus think of all this golf on holiday?

[Grunt]

She will be at home working. :p

[Grunt]

Ok, right into the planning this afternoon. Plan starting to take shape as follows, (places stated are for where I plan on staying that night)
Drive to Coffs - Sunday
Coffs Harbour - Monday, Tuesday
? - Wednesday, Thursday
Bribie - Friday, Saturday,
? -Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
Drive Home - Wednesday

[dc68]

Mate go inland and maybe play Tenterfield on the Wednesday maybe.

[Grunt]

Sounds ok, Trying to play in comps if I can on the way up, either to blow the handicap in or out before the champs;)

[AndyP]

Will be hard to win the Champs if you aren't playing on Sunday......

[Grunt]

Will be hard to win the Champs if you aren't playing on Sunday......

Andy, The days are where I will be staying the nights.

[jimandr]

Grant,

If you've never played Bonville you should do so, either on one of your days in Coffs or on the way back.

Architecture purists don't like it, but it's the most scenic course I've ever played.

It's a great course to play once.

If you have played it, don't bother playing it again. Drive a bit further and play either Tallwoods or Tuncurry instead.

[BrisVegas]

If you go inland there are some worthy course. Goondiwindi is good, as is Moree. Something different anyway. Gundy is a cracker of a course. I was a member there in 92!

[AndyP]

You don't come through Goondiwindi/Moree if coming inland from Sydney, only Melbourne.

I'm sure Fishy would like to hear that you took a slight detour to Casino.
Maybe you could play Ocean Shores near Byron on the way up, Grunt.

[Grunt]

Looking @ Ocean Shores on the Wednesday now.

[Andrew]

If you've never played Bonville you should do so, either on one of your days in Coffs or on the way back.

Architecture purists don't like it, but it's the most scenic course I've ever played.

It's a great course to play once.



Very true, Jim. It has some shocking faults, but it still needs to be played once.

[goughy]

All the trucks to brissie from sydney pass the gundi then toowoomba. Further distance but faster trip as there are less 60 zones.

[Jono]

Grant,

As AP suggested, Ocean Shores is a good course. You should also consider Murwillumbah (sp?). If you are coming up the coast, it's only a slight detour. Good layout with Mount Warning in the background. If you haven't climbed Mount Warning, it's worthwhile doing that one afternoon. It'll give you a break from golf as well. Fantastic view from the top. 8)

[Andrew]

It'll give you a break from golf as well.

A BREAK FROM GOLF!

You would not believe the tourist attractions I've missed when I'm on a golfing holiday.

Golfing holidays are for golf. Now, let me hear no more of this 'mountain climbing, have the afternoon off golf' type of stuff.

You're a doctor. You should know better.

[Trung]

Grant..all these golf trips, you have a very understand wife...

Any tips for me? :razz:

[Grunt]

Well Trung you have to find a wife first ;)

[Grunt]

Coffs Harbour Accom booked, 21st & 22nd , Sanctuary Resort

[Grunt]

Well still undecided where I will play Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th October, Muwillumbah/Ocean Shores are in the ball park.

[cazandpaul]

I was going to suggest Burleigh on the Thursday but green renovations would only have been completed 10 days prior - still welcome though.

[Grunt]

Burliegh might be the go, I could stay at the Mother in laws @ Elanora the Wednesday & Thursday nights. Drive up to play Nudgee on Friday morning.

[Grunt]

Well I think the first week is settled, have added Murwillumbah/Ballina & Burliegh to Wednesday/Thursday

[damoocow]

Grunt - Give Nudgee the big flick and go and play Keperra [Northside of Brisbane] instead......a much better course and always in better nick,
damoocow

[BrisVegas]

Does Keperra have an open comp on the Friday damo? I don't mind whether it's Nudgee or Keperra as long as it's comp golf!

[AndyP]

I don't think so, but Wynnum, Oxley and Pacific do.

[Grunt]

Grunt - Give Nudgee the big flick and go and play Keperra [Northside of Brisbane] instead......a much better course and always in better nick,
damoocow
Friday's game is where ever the boys organise, I think AP or Jarro are doing that part of it.

[Grunt]

Also spoke with Mother in law last night and I will be staying there Wednesday & Thursday nights. That is in Elanora, on the GC. How long a drive is it up to Bne in the morning peak? Will it not be a good drive for the Friday game?

[Jono]

Also spoke with Mother in law last night and I will be staying there Wednesday & Thursday nights. That is in Elanora, on the GC. How long a drive is it up to Bne in the morning peak? Will it not be a good drive for the Friday game?

I drove up from GC to Nudgee last time and I allowed 2 hours. The traffic on the Gateway was pretty bad.

[Grunt]

Thanks Jono, I thought as much. If it is a 8am tee off or the like then I am looking at 6am departure.

[BrisVegas]

it's a shocking drive GC to Bris on a work day. If we play a bit later, say 9-10 ish you'd have much less traffic... plus that time would suit me too!

[dc68]

I don't think so, but Wynnum, Oxley and Pacific do.

Grunt say you want to play at Pacific just to piss Vegas off.:twisted: :twisted: :smt002 :mrgreen:


I can organise for you fellas, might even take a dive from work.:shock:

[Grunt]

Grunt say you want to play at Pacific just to piss Vegas off.:twisted: :twisted: :smt002 :mrgreen:


I can organise for you fellas, might even take a dive from work.:shock:

I thought you were already playing on the friday.

[dc68]

Not at the moment mate.

[BrisVegas]

Grunt say you want to play at Pacific just to piss Vegas off.:twisted: :twisted: :smt002 :mrgreen:


I can organise for you fellas, might even take a dive from work.:shock:

it's been a few months since my last horror outing at Pacific.... I could play there again. :smt002 It's a tougher test of golf than Nudgee, Wynnum and Oxley. My vote would actually be for Keperra as i haven't played it in 10 years, but I'm not organising the day so I really don't care too much...

[Grunt]

Well I think the first week is settled, have added Murwillumbah/Ballina & Burliegh to Wednesday/Thursday

Murwillumbah is out the opens Days are Monday's & Friday's

[dc68]

Actually that being the last Friday of the month it will be the Turtle Creek Blue Marker challenge at Pacific, so it would be a good warm up for the champs if you want a really strong test.

[BrisVegas]

..it will be the Turtle Creek Blue Marker challenge at Pacific, so it would be a good warm up for the champs if you want a really strong test.

giddyup! Nothing like a bit of extra punishment!! Don't wanna go into Saturday's Pacific Harbour round cold... :shock:

[dc68]

Ok who else is keen? these are really good days if you can crack your h'cap you get a dozen nuts if not its a good chance to get that extra .1 you need.
Also very easy to find Grunt only 3 or 4 turns off the Gateway Motorway.

[Grunt]

Ok who else is keen? these are really good days if you can crack your h'cap you get a dozen nuts if not its a good chance to get that extra .1 you need.
Also very easy to find Grunt only 3 or 4 turns off the Gateway Motorway.
Hey I don't want to hijack the game that AP/Jarro is organising for this date. The game was set up for Bruce.

[dc68]

True. Apologies to all might have jumped the gun here. will hold off.

;)

[Jarro]

I'd be keen to play there instead of at Nudgee.

If that's what everyone else wants to do.

[AndyP]

Better to discuss in the actual Pre-champs round thread, so others can have input.
The drive may be easier for Grunt, but tougher for those coming down from Bribie.

[Grunt]

Just found out I may be able to claim some of the costs of my trip in my tax next year. One of the companies I am a shareholder in is having it's AGM in BNE on the 26th. If I go to that and have a rest day in BNE I should be able to claim some accom & transport cost for the AGM.

[dc68]

Sweet.

[Grunt]

If I go for the AGM's I have 2 in Bne on both Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th. I could use these as a Tax claim for the week. Not sure if it will be worth missing a golf day though. Might just do the Wednesday one. Maybe we could all meet up for a mid week late lunch/Drink on the Wednesday.

[AndyP]

Do you think you could stomach a Fat Bastard burger?

[Grunt]

Could try!!

[Grunt]

So who's keen for a Late lunch/Drink on the Wednesday before the Champs? If I go to the AGM it should be over by 1:30/2pm. It's supposed to start @ 10:30 @ the Stamford Plaza.

[AndyP]

Grunt, is it Suncorp?
Can you be my proxy?

That's a pretty late lunch, and I usually have a 2pm meeting.
If you could find something to do until about 4, I may be able to disappear for a few drinks after work. Of course, with the big weekend coming up, I won't be able to stay too late or there will be big trouble at home.

[Grunt]

No it is Watpac, a company invoved in commercial building. I understand everyone being tied to having leave passes for the weekend too. I edited the post too, posting details of the AGM start, may be finished earlier than I thought.

[Grunt]

Anyone got Google Earth links for QLD courses?

[AndyP]

Do a search on this site for it. I'm pretty sure some where listed.
Nudgee was listed by Jarro.
Bribie Is and PH won't come up on Google Earth at high resolution though.

[Grunt]

Yeah I noticed that last night Andy, Pacific Harbour also looks to be in the very early stages of development when the shots were taken.
I think I found Nudgee last night, is it the Golf Course north of the airport and just off the freeway to the right when heading north?

[AndyP]

I think I found Nudgee last night, is it the Golf Course north of the airport and just off the freeway to the right when heading north?
Yes, it has 36 holes. The North course, which is where we most likely will be playing is mostly on the bay side. South on the freeway side.

[Grunt]

Well have updated the plans in the initial post.

Added;

Attending Watpac AGM,Stamford Plaza, Brisbane 25th Oct 10:30am
Lakelands (pencil) 1st NovMay be able to meet up for Pre-Champs Drinks/Lunch after the AGM meeting. Would be good to catch up with any of the OzGolfers not attending the champs.

[Grunt]

more changes:

Canned the AGM in favour of a game with Stoney and BV @ Carbrook. Game @ Lakelands is probably more likely to be closer to no than yes now as the funds may very well have run dry by then.

[Grunt]

Accomodation details all set

22nd & 23rd - Sanctuary Resort - Coffs Harbour
24th,25th & 26th - Elanora (in laws)
27th & 28th - Fairways Resort - Bribie Is.
29th & 30th - Chifey On George - Brisbane
31st, 1st & 2nd - Elanora (in laws).

All starting to fall into place now. Only 6 more work days till champs time:mrgreen:. 14 days till my first game of the trip.

On another note is the Tresury Casino a good place to get a cheap feed. Bruce and I are staying at the Chifley on George, Sunday & Monday nights, supposedly 50m from the casino. From previous experiences with casinos in Australia the food is subsidised by the gamblers. Is this the case up there? Might be a good place to get dinner each night.

[AndyP]

On another note is the Tresury Casino a good place to get a cheap feed. Bruce and I are staying at the Chifley on George, Sunday & Monday nights, supposedly 50m from the casino. From previous experiences with casinos in Australia the food is subsidised by the gamblers. Is this the case up there? Might be a good place to get dinner each night.
Why bother eating at the Casino?
It's right in the middle of the CBD at the end of the main mall. You'll have your pick of restaurants or fast food places.

[Grunt]

Ok thanks AP, just getting an idea of where we can eat. on the cheap ;)

[AndyP]

You'll have your choice of pubs too.

[BrisVegas]

The Treasury is a fine place to dine. No point wandering around the mall, you rich southerners are prime to get mugged by the local wildlife...

[Grunt]

Well with the games of golf I have planned even if the Champs were not to be in it I would meet a fair old sample of OzGolfers. Thanks Everyone:smt038. I can't wait, a little over a week now.

[Grunt]

just over 7 days till I leave for the champs. My next game will be at Coffs Harbour with Coffshacker :p

[Grunt]

Accomodation Finalised
22nd-23rd October - Sanctuary Resort Coffs Harbour
24th-26th October - In-laws house - Elanora
27th-28th October - Fairways Resort - Bribie Island
29th-30th October - Chifley on George - Brisbane
31st Oct - 2nd Nov - In-laws house - Elanora.I have to get my finger out and start orgainsing myself today and tomorrow as I have to work the rest of the week.

Less than a week until my departure from Sydneytown :-D.

All the major stuff organised only the fine print stuff to do now.

[Grunt]

Only 2 more work days (well they are actually nights) before the golf trip of my lifetime. Finish work on Saturday Morning.:)
If you can't tell I can't wait

I Can't Wait!!!!!!!

[AndyP]

I'm over it.

[Grunt]

Kool hopefully it is really getting to you. ;)

[Andrew]

Enjoy your trip, mate.

Golfing trips are better that sex.


Or so I'm told. :D

[Grunt]

:) Thanks Mate

Just found out the Coffs accom has a putt putt, going to work the putting game out for sure before the champs ;)

[AndyP]

Have you got a link for the Coffs accom, Grunt. I'm currently planning a holiday there in a few weeks time.

[Grunt]

Sanctuary Resort, it is part of the Plaza Hotels group. By the map it is just South of the Big Bannana & Opposite the shopping centre.

[Grunt]

http://www.plazahotels.com.au/coffs_harbour.htm

[AndyP]

www.sanctuaryresort.net.au is better.
I notice that it's on wotif too.

[Grunt]

I booked it through QF Frequent Flyer.

[Grunt]

Getting closer only 3 more sleeps, well closer to 2 with me working nightshift the next 2 nights and all. This time next week I will prabably be in the Clubhouse with Caz & Paul @ Burleigh GC.

[Grunt]

Half a night left at work :p then tomorrow to get packed. Should be off mid morning Sunday. How many dozen Balls should I bring?

[AndyP]

I'm planning on surviving with one dozen. Could be a close one.

[Grunt]

I have a few more games than yourself Andy ;)

[Jarro]

see ya next friday Grant

[Grunt]

Will do jarro, the wait is almost over. Expectation is growing.
Another good thing is a couple of the planned games are 4BBB rounds; Tuesday @ Coffs & Thursday @ Burliegh, will be good pressures off practice rounds to tweak anything that is slipping in my game before the champs.
I can't sleep tonight, oh thats right I am working nightshift ;) 1 more sleep at home till Grunt leaves.

[Grunt]

Grunt's Golf Trip

Accommodation




Sunday 22nd – Monday 23rd October Sanctuary Resort – Coffs Harbour

Tuesday 24th – Thursday 26th October Sharon and Gary's

Friday 27th – Saturday 28th October Fairways Resort – Bribie Island

Sunday 29th – Monday 30th October Chifley On George – Brisbane

Tuesday 31st October – 1st/ 2nd November Sharon and Gary's

3rd November - Home




Golf Tee Times





Monday 23rd October Coffs Harbour 7:40am
Tuesday 24th October Coffs Harbour 7:26am
Wednesday 25th October Carbrook 9:28am
Thursday 26th October Burleigh 12:10pm
Friday 27th October Nudgee 10:05am
Saturday 28th October Pacific Harbour 12:00pm
Sunday 29th October Bribie Island 7:00am
Monday 30th October Riverlakes 12:00pm

[jimandr]

Grunt,

I'll send you a PM to start a dialogue, but I'll be in Nambucca Heads from Friday 3 November for a week if you are planning a slow trip home.

[Grunt]

Last night at work little over 3 hours to go. :p

[BrisVegas]

hard at work or hardly working?

[Grunt]

On my dinner Break ;) Will be back out on the job around 9:30, finish @ 12

[Grunt]

Well less than 24 hours till I leave.
Bags Packed
Golf Gear organised
Hopefully my "A" game is packed too.

Feel like a kid waiting for Xmas. I doubt I could swing a club today I am that pumped.

[Grunt]

Well like the kid on Xmas day I was up early, now just killing time before I leave. Updating the music in the ipod, I leave in less than 2 hours.

[Jarro]

Drive carefully

[Trung]

Grant,

Have a safe trip, take plenty of pictures.

Rgs, Trung

[Keza_G]

Travel easy and get here safely..... Will be great to catch up..

[Grunt]

Will do, Camera is packed, Car is packed. Just doing the final little things that Rachelle needs me to do before I go. Should be on hte road within the hour.

[goughy]

Just doing the final little things that Rachelle needs me to do before I go. Should be on hte road within the hour.

More like in 4 hours. In fact, they'll see you in a fortnight ;)

[3oneday]

Gosh, now who will start/fill the "How did you play this week" threads whilst he is gone ??? ;)

[Jarro]

Gosh, now who will start/fill the "How did you play this week" threads whilst he is gone ??? ;)

Maybe you could for once :roll: :p

[goughy]

I'm sure he can txt them in to someone, or find an internet cafe somewhere.

[BrisVegas]

sure has been quiet on here today... coincidence??:smt002 :-D

[Grunt]

and you all thought i would not post ;)
am in kemsey maccas on the pda

[AndyP]

and you all thought i would not post ;)
Wishful thinking then....

[Eag's]

and you all thought i would not post ;)
am in kemsey maccas on the pda

Lol Grunt, you are one crazy dude :smt002

[Grunt]

Well Game 1 is over. Thanks Craig
Had 33 points, 11 on the front, 22 on the back. Played teh back nine in 5 over.
Boy how rusty I was after not playing for a week;) Tomorrow's game is a 4BBB. Should be good.

[AndyP]

He can't access the forum. I gave him your number, did he ring you?

[Grunt]

Yes he did, Game on.

Unfortunately due to injury to Paul tomorrows game at Burleigh is off.

[Grunt]

Well Grunt's back home. Dropped Bruce @ Brisbane airport yesterday and just kept on driving. Got home just before 9pm last night. Thanks to all I either played with and/or met. I had a great time.

Golf Stats

8 Days of Golf
144 Holes of golf
lots of shots
about 10 lost balls
2 teesDriving stats

2600km
$128 in Fuel
113 Litres of FuelCourses Played (My order of first impression)

Pac Harbour
Coffs Harbour
Bribie
Nudgee
Carbrook
Emerald Lakes
Burleigh Palms
Riverlakes

[BrisVegas]

that's pretty amazing fuel economy for a 2.0 litre!

[Grunt]

Figures from car computer
Trip Average was 7.1L/100km :)
Average speed was 85km/h :)

[Grunt]

Actually it will be a little more in fuel as I will have to fill it up this morning to get the true figures.