Gold Coast

[Johnny Canuck]

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to be visiting the Gold Coast with the family next week. I'll be staying in Burleigh Heads and will not have the use of a car.

What are my nearby golfing options? Is it worth bringing over my sticks for a round of golf and a visit to Top Golf with the family?

I'm trying to decide if I should get a round in while I'm away, or just travel lightly.

Any advice is appreciated.

[LeftyHoges]

Hi Everyone,

I'm going to be visiting the Gold Coast with the family next week. I'll be staying in Burleigh Heads and will not have the use of a car.

What are my nearby golfing options? Is it worth bringing over my sticks for a round of golf and a visit to Top Golf with the family?

I'm trying to decide if I should get a round in while I'm away, or just travel lightly.

Any advice is appreciated.

Obviously I've not even remotely played them all but I've enjoyed Links Hope Island, The Glades and Lakelands (for their Ding-Ding cups alone) when I've played on the Gold Coast.

Any of those are definitely worth taking the crubs along.

[markTHEblake]

Burleigh is a bit hard to get on... but i could introduce you to my mate there if you are a decent bloke. He is retired now ( but youngish) amd plays off 1, he plays a lot now.

Most of the coursea are in the Carrara Floodplain, Palm Meeadows is the centre of that if looking at a map

I might be able to host you somewhere... but i am a bit busy.... got CC's now and play the seniors events regularly so i dont wanna overdo it.

Nwxt week i could do Thur or Fri? How about i try hook us up at burleigh

[PerryGroves]

I wouldn't cross the road for most of them, The Glades (10kms from Burleigh) is probably your closest best option.......its OK in terms of the Gold Coast.

I was up there a month ago, Sanctuary Cove and Royal Pines were very wet, hopefully someone can provide an update.

#LiteisRite

[LeftyHoges]

but i could introduce you to my mate there if you are a decent bloke.

Welp, that's ****ed it.

[markTHEblake]

Burleigh greens reno next week. So thats out.

If you gotta choose a fancy course, Lakelands, Royal Pines, Hope Island in that order.

Glades has gone downhill a lot, i last played it about 13 months ago. But i heard this week they got a new super and he is turning it around.

I couold look into Murwillumbah, best course in Gold Coast ( and its not in Gold coast)

[3Puttpete]

Burleigh is a bit hard to get on... but i could introduce you to my mate there if you are a decent bloke. He is retired now ( but youngish) amd plays off 1, he plays a lot now.

Most of the coursea are in the Carrara Floodplain, Palm Meeadows is the centre of that if looking at a map

I might be able to host you somewhere... but i am a bit busy.... got CC's now and play the seniors events regularly so i dont wanna overdo it.

Nwxt week i could do Thur or Fri? How about i try hook us up at burleigh

Thursday or Friday works for me too.

And yes, I know nobody asked.

[markTHEblake]

Kooralbyn, theres a thought

[Johnny Canuck]

Thursday or Friday works for me too.

And yes, I know nobody asked.

The for the prompt replies guys.

I could make one of those days work for sure MTB and 3PP.

[sms316]

Tell the missus you’re playing golf and go to Hollywood’s instead.

[Webster]

Like everything else on the Goldie, the golf should not be taken too seriously. If you must, go somewhere for a hit and giggle with a local and have a few beers. Spend the rest of the time with the family.

[Johnny Canuck]

Like everything else on the Goldie, the golf should not be taken too seriously. If you must, go somewhere for a hit and giggle with a local and have a few beers. Spend the rest of the time with the family.

I’m liking the idea of catching up with / meeting a few of the boys. That’s sounds like a great plan.

[Scottt]

Burleigh is tight and boring. Don’t bother. The Glades is good fun but gets pretty wet when it’s wet. I’m a big fan of Cooly-Tweed River course and Murwillumbah, which is mostly on some undulating land so shouldn’t be as soaked as the flat Goldie tracks. If you want to go to TopGolf, book well in advance. It’s crazy there.

[markTHEblake]

I found some Options
Friday - Murwillumbah from 12.30 no comp $35
Friday - Cooly Tweed West comp, from 11.30 $55
Thursday - Kooralbyn copperhead comp, any time $85 (cart)
Friday - Kooralbyn social any time $70


The highlights are Thu Kooralbyn or Friday Cooly
Murwillumbah has a shotgun comp in morning, and its full

[3Puttpete]

I found some Options
Friday - Murwillumbah from 12.30 no comp $35
Friday - Cooly Tweed West comp, from 11.30 $55
Thursday - Kooralbyn copperhead comp, any time $85 (cart)
Friday - Kooralbyn social any time $70


The highlights are Thu Kooralbyn or Friday Cooly
Murwillumbah has a shotgun comp in morning, and its full

Copperhead….I’m listening

[Johnny Canuck]

Copperhead….I’m listening

What’s the Thursday comp format?

[backintheswing]

What’s the Thursday comp format?It will be stroke off the back tees

And it's a 1.5 hour trip each way from Burleigh.

[3Puttpete]

And it's a 1.5 hour trip each way from Burleigh.

Hadn’t thought about that. That’s the same as Brisbane CBD to Kooralbyn. Oh well, time in the car to reflect on the Queen.

[markTHEblake]

It will be stroke off the back tees And it's a 1.5 hour trip each way from Burleigh. And i have to drive backwards to go get the WAnker

[Johnny Canuck]

It will be stroke off the back tees

And it's a 1.5 hour trip each way from Burleigh.

Comp sounds great.

If it’s too far, I’m fine playing somewhere closer.

[3Puttpete]

And i have to drive backwards to go get the WAnker

I was gonna get him but you’re closer

[Sookie1]

Expect it will be quite busy now everyone getting the Thursday off.

[LeftyHoges]

I was gonna get him but you’re closerA fight over who's not gonna pick him up. Feels right.

[Johnny Canuck]

A fight over who's not gonna pick him up. Feels right.

Road trip?

[markTHEblake]

I could kit you up with full kit of sticks. Got some borrowed ping S55 with X flex, 0.75" longer and a little Up, they formerly belong to a 6ft4 aussie player. Then i can throw in driver, 5W and wedges with nunchuck shafts.

All that would work unless you need silly long stuff

[Johnny Canuck]

I could kit you up with full kit of sticks. Got some borrowed ping S55 with X flex, 0.75" longer and a little Up, they formerly belong to a 6ft4 aussie player. Then i can throw in driver, 5W and wedges with nunchuck shafts.

All that would work unless you need silly long stuff

Cheers Blakey


The wife has added one more bag to the booking. Sticks are packed and ready to go.

[Webster]

She will enjoy caddying up there in the warm weather.

[markTHEblake]

No women no kids!

Thats not my policy, but you will appreciate the tip after you meet that other guy.

[3Puttpete]

No women no kids!

Thats not my policy, but you will appreciate the tip after you meet that other guy.

I can hear you.

[Johnny Canuck]

I can hear you.

Hahahaa.

Don’t tell Lagerlover what MTB said.

[Johnny Canuck]

No women no kids!

Thats not my policy, but you will appreciate the tip after you meet that other guy.

They’ll be having a nice beach day while we golf

[markTHEblake]

What time? Not a lot of tee times before 10.00 Take pick anytime after that. IMO play 11.30, so no crappy traffic to deal with getting out of the city

[Johnny Canuck]

What time? Not a lot of tee times before 10.00 Take pick anytime after that. IMO play 11.30, so no crappy traffic to deal with getting out of the city

That’s fine with me. 3PP?

[3Puttpete]

That’s fine with me. 3PP?

Perfect

[AndyP]

I was waiting on you guys to decide a time before jumping in, but it looks like four spots already taken. Is that correct?

[AndyP]

What time? Not a lot of tee times before 10.00 Take pick anytime after that. IMO play 11.30, so no crappy traffic to deal with getting out of the city
What crappy traffic are you expecting on a public holiday heading towards Beaudesert?

[3Puttpete]

I was waiting on you guys to decide a time before jumping in, but it looks like four spots already taken. Is that correct?

Unless I’ve missed something it looks like only 3 at the moment.

[markTHEblake]

What crappy traffic are you expecting on a public holiday heading towards Beaudesert? None for that journey. Picking up Johnny canuck means passing by 20 schools.

[3Puttpete]

None for that journey. Picking up Johnny canuck means passing by 20 schools.

There’ll be no school

[markTHEblake]

Good point! My brains numbed by the shitfight i have in traffic everyday.

Andyp, you are in.

[markTHEblake]

Booked 11.30 am. Total cost inc comp fee is $105, as its public holiday rate (who knew?). There is 40min gap between us and previous group so we can go earlier if we want.

Send me ya name and golf link numbers.

Me
Andy
Pete
Johnny

[AndyP]

Gee, the cost is getting up there. This round better not destroy my confidence before the last round of club champs.

Golflink is 4011801503.

[3Puttpete]

Booked 11.30 am. Total cost inc comp fee is $105, as its public holiday rate (who knew?). There is 40min gap between us and previous group so we can go earlier if we want.

Send me ya name and golf link numbers.

Me
Andy
Pete
Johnny

Jebus. PM sent

[markTHEblake]

Jebus. PM sent Well we do have a VIP to host, so i just hope AP appreciates the effort.

[Johnny Canuck]

well we do have a vip to host, so i just hope ap appreciates the effort.

3ppvip

[3Puttpete]

Well we do have a VIP to host, so i just hope AP appreciates the effort.

Wait until he sees all the xxxx gold in the beer fridge.

[AndyP]

Wait until he sees all the xxxx gold in the beer fridge.
If I drink it, but don't check it in to the beer app, it doesn't count.

[Johnny Canuck]

I’m more of a XXXX Bitter guy

[LeftyHoges]

I’m more of a XXXX Bitter guySaid no one with taste buds, ever.

[AndyP]

Welcome to Queensland and our beautiful weather, Johnny.

95% chance of showers, chance of a thunderstorm. FFS!

[markTHEblake]

I dont think it ever rained in Kooralbyn

[Johnny Canuck]

Welcome to Queensland and our beautiful weather, Johnny.

95% chance of showers, chance of a thunderstorm. FFS!

I brought my rain jacket at least. I hope we get decent weather though.

[Johnny Canuck]

Said no one with taste buds, ever.

I haven’t had one in 20 years.

[Johnny Canuck]

What time do we need to leave Blakey?

[PeteyD]

I played there in sleet one day. Was fun driving down the path on 5

[markTHEblake]

what else is the poor bloke going to do while his kids and missus spends all day at the beach.
cant leave him hanging, rain hail or shine lets go.

[3Puttpete]

what else is the poor bloke going to do while his kids and missus spends all day at the beach.
cant leave him hanging, rain hail or shine lets go.

Game on

[markTHEblake]

The radar indicates the rain will be north of Kooralbyn. But gee, is gonna be a par 80 today.

[Johnny Canuck]

The radar indicates the rain will be north of Kooralbyn. But gee, is gonna be a par 80 today.

Sounds like this will help my quest to get back to a 4cap.

[3Puttpete]

The radar indicates the rain will be north of Kooralbyn. But gee, is gonna be a par 80 today.

Not raising the bat is a win

[Johnny Canuck]

Very enjoyable track. Loved the layout.

A very strong set of par 3s.

Would love to play it a few more times now that I know some lines and in drier conditions.

Thanks to Blakey for driving and Andy P and 3PP for joining.

Was a great day.

[sms316]

Did any of them make you their bitch?

[3Puttpete]

Not raising the bat is a win

I suppose that means I lost.

[markTHEblake]

There was a new rule set yesterday. If anyone does not make the ladies tees and still make a par, they dont have to buy the jug. Andy and Pete nailed this one on the same hole. Freaky.
Did any of them make you their bitch? he was the only one that had to buy a jug.

The WAnker forgot his golf shoes, it was like watching Scottie Scheffler doing Fred Astaire

[AndyP]

https://www.ozgolf.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=56202&stc=1
Also closer to the green than the ladies' tee.

[markTHEblake]

That angle is distorted

[backintheswing]

I'm waiting for an AndyP report with effective drives etc.

[AndyP]

That angle is distortedTypical right. When presented with facts, they claim fake news.
I'm waiting for an AndyP report with effective drives etc.I haven't done that for a while, but probably 11/14, and the above wasn't one of them.

[markTHEblake]

Pete called it, not me. I think he was just trying to distract the attention away from himself doing it about 11/14 holes

[3Puttpete]

Pete called it, not me. I think he was just trying to distract the attention away from himself doing it about 11/14 holes

Did I make it past 3?

[markTHEblake]

You might not have made the mens tee

[Johnny Canuck]

Did I make it past 3?

You did with your second ball.

[AndyP]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20221010/3328d26e1af892f586221b7c199df7bc.jpg

[markTHEblake]

That bloke looks like he is wearinv sneakers.

[Johnny Canuck]

That bloke looks like he is wearinv sneakers.

They just arrived back on Friday.