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    Have they got rid of the stobie pole on the 1st tee?
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    Quote Originally Posted by wazamac View Post
    Have they got rid of the stobie pole on the 1st tee?
    Believe so, someone mentioned it in a previous post on the subject.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wazamac View Post
    Have they got rid of the stobie pole on the 1st tee?
    Yes.

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    I'm just gobsmacked how rundown Renmark GC is now Appalling and such a shame. Saw a variety of wildlife grazing on fairways, so dilapidated. And it's not just the back nine, it's the whole course now.

    But there is a some possible good news, just heard a few minutes ago it's under new management, hopefully that will mean a restoration of the course.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chilled View Post
    I'm just gobsmacked how rundown Renmark GC is now Appalling and such a shame. Saw a variety of wildlife grazing on fairways, so dilapidated. And it's not just the back nine, it's the whole course now.

    But there is a some possible good news, just heard a few minutes ago it's under new management, hopefully that will mean a restoration of the course.
    New Management won't be able to do much without $$$ which I don't think are there like 20-30yrs ago.
    Back then water was dirt cheap and in abundant supply. Water for Riverland Golf courses is a considerable cost factor these days where previously they never had to worry.
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    I drove past Renmark GC in December and it looked like desert

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    Quote Originally Posted by thecollective View Post
    I drove past Renmark GC in December and it looked like desert
    I know the Berri Hotel took over running the Golf Club but not sure if the course was in their scope as well like Berri. If it was looking like a desert I'd guess they have control of running it or should I use the word ruining. Berri suffered the same fate of a dry course due to the Hotel selling off some of the courses water allocation for a quick pay day. Once gone it's hard and quite expensive to buy extra water allocation back. That's what happens when you let accountants make decisions on maintaining a green Golf Course.
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    I was in Berri last week and the course is looking pretty green. Shame to hear about Renmark.
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    Has anyone played Marion GC in the last few months? I've never played there and wonder if it's worth a look.
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    I've played Pennant there a few times but not in the last 2 years. We did play them at home this year and they said the course had good cover. Otherwise, if you've never played there I'd say give it a go. Just don't go left, especially on the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th. Don't both looking and simply reload if you do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hard_Pan View Post
    I've played Pennant there a few times but not in the last 2 years. We did play them at home this year and they said the course had good cover. Otherwise, if you've never played there I'd say give it a go. Just don't go left, especially on the 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th. Don't both looking and simply reload if you do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Flavzz View Post
    Has anyone played Marion GC in the last few months? I've never played there and wonder if it's worth a look.
    Played there a few months ago. Some great views. Course is alright, had good grass coverage. Greens aren't bent grass though, so are a little bumpy at times.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobsYourUncle View Post
    Played there a few months ago. Some great views. Course is alright, had good grass coverage. Greens aren't bent grass though, so are a little bumpy at times.
    Cheers mate. Might check it out.
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    Like the look of Millicent GC

    Could retire to Mount Burr, play golf and make moonshine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Like the look of Millicent GC

    Could retire to Mount Burr, play golf and make moonshine.
    It's a very nice country track, great front nine. Has a bad run of holes from about 14-17. I stayed in Mount Burr, very quiet. Would be a perfect destination for making moonshine and singing Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Like the look of Millicent GC

    Could retire to Mount Burr, play golf and make moonshine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thecollective View Post
    It's a very nice country track, great front nine. Has a bad run of holes from about 14-17. I stayed in Mount Burr, very quiet. Would be a perfect destination for making moonshine and singing Man of Constant Sorrow
    Nah, not a bad hole on the whole track. Ripping joint.
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    Limestone Coast top 5 tracks please.

    Lucindale Country Club any good?
    Love the double row of natural grass tennis courts.

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    The first 12 holes at Robe are good, the last six are rubbish. Best to play 7 to 12 twice.


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    Robe
    Mt Gambier
    Millicent
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    See our trip from (in the 1st tee forum) last year for my opinions on the above courses


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    Can not find that thread TC

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    Now that the week has ended (and I have somewhat caught up in my work) I can summarise the courses a bit more:

    Lucindale:
    Whilst I was originally sceptical this turned out to be the surprise packet of the trip. A great piece of undulating land with sandbelt soil. Whilst alot of the tee shots feature old fashioned dog leg shots (most left to right) the approaches were top quality. I was most impressed with the lack of tree interaction around the greens and the slope and speed of the various shapes on offer. The standout hole was #8. I took a photo but it was poor quality hence you do not see it above. This course punches well above its weight and is worth the trip.

    Millicent:
    I have previously played this course on 3 occasions being somewhat blown away by the land, soil and playability of the course. The front nine is very impressive; a wonderful journey through the forest that has been well carved out on a bed of sandbelt soil. The greens are small but clever, bunkering minimal but effective. At times you feel like some of the holes could belong at Royal Melbourne as the land and soil are very similar. Sadly after you complete 10 it slowly starts to go downhill in hole quality until a massive decline from 14-17. 18 is a good finish and tops off what is overall a great country track. With a redesign of the back nine, some removal of overgrown trees this course could feature again in the top 100. I chose not to take any pics as it was quite wet and I had already done so a number of years ago on the forum

    Beachport:
    This was a hit and giggle. Fine for that with good company but honestly don't ever go out of your way to play this course when in town. Mawson Lakes is an equivalent to this track

    Robe:
    My first time at this course. I enjoyed the front 6; reminded me a lot of Barwon Heads; similar style of hole and vibe. The new Crafter 6 is what blew me away. Great contouring and use of the natural land. Interesting and very difficult greens but boy did they roll true. The #9 at the top of the hill was spectacular. At times I had similar feelings to what I experienced at Barny. This run of 6 holes has been well thought out and cut to the natural lie of the land. My only criticism was the cut of the bunkers. Very similar to RA with flash faced edges but larger and uglier. I do wonder if there was a potential budget constraint involved here but considering the land they do look a bit unnatural. Of course the playability of them was top notch as you would expect from a brand new bunker. The final 6 were very bland and if I were the committee I would be playing the course as a 12 holer for now, sell the land to housing and cut another 6 out of the dunes with the proceeds (EPA Permitting).

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    Lucindale #8

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ferrins View Post
    Limestone Coast top 5 tracks please.

    Lucindale Country Club any good?
    Love the double row of natural grass tennis courts.
    Millicent

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    Playing Millicent and Robe consecutive days next month, shall report back
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