September Round Balaklava Sun 22nd

[Hatchman]

September round is now locked in, thanks all for speedy replies.

Balaklava
Sun 22nd September
Tee off at 9:00am
Green Fees $20 honesty box system bring cash
Lunch after at one of the 2 Hotels in town

http://www.balaklavagolfclub.com.au/

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Balaklava+Golf+Club/@-34.3288689,138.4595088,11.5z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x6aba3f0ac51a67b9:0x924478af49a5c c9a!8m2!3d-34.1318344!4d138.445574


1. Hatchman
2. Thecollective
3. Wazamac
4. Nadg63
5. Hard_Pan
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[thecollective]

Happy with Balaklava

Blackwood on a Sunday arvo could be a alternate option. Course is open to public bookings after 12noon


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[wazamac]

In for September except weekend of 14/15th as need to work all weekend for branding release on the Monday 16th

[Hatchman]

So is Balaklava Sun 22nd looking like the preferred?

[wazamac]

Done

[nadg63]

So is Balaklava Sun 22nd looking like the preferred?

Good with me, once I've Googled where Balaklava is!

[thecollective]

In

[Hard_Pan]

I remember a bunch of raised greens from the last time we played there. Will be good for my pitching and chipping so I'm in.

[Hatchman]

I remember a bunch of raised greens from the last time we played there. Will be good for my pitching and chipping so I'm in.

You would be correct.
Nearly all greens are raised a 1-2 feet above fairway level which after the fact turned out to be a bit of a mistake in the initial design and building.
There's no bouncing balls up it's an all carry course

[Hatchman]

Ok locking this in and updating the OP now we have a majority consensus.
I've made tee time 9am for this one as some are coming from the other side of town.

Choice Two Pubs in Town for Lunch. I have no idea if either are good or bad.

The Royal
http://www.royalhotelbalaklava.websyte.com.au/

The Terminus
https://terminushotelbalaklava.webs.com/

[marcel]

out

[Hatchman]

out

That's a bugger as you'll miss a course that's setup for Lefty Fades

[wazamac]

about 1hr 45mins for us southerners

[Flavzz]

Can't make this date lads

[thecollective]

Im hoping after this years antics visiting many new country courses for the first time we can look forward to in 2020; a revised rotation of places that don't fit the category of goat track

Fingers crossed Balaklava makes the grade

[Hatchman]

Im hoping after this years antics visiting many new country courses for the first time we can look forward to in 2020; a revised rotation of places that don't fit the category of goat track

Fingers crossed Balaklava makes the grade

I can name 3 courses we've played that I would classify as goat track.
Highercombe
Nairne
Mount Pleasant

I'm really hoping Balaklava hasn't sunk to goat track status too.
I'll be interested in what you think of Balaklava TC.
I don't think it will be as good as it was mid to late 2000's when I was a member there for 6 years.
We had a lot of misfortune with bores/pumps and drought in the later years of my membership there and they've never really recovered from that combined with a dwindling membership and a full 18 holes to to look after with mostly voluntary labor.

[thecollective]

I can name 3 courses we've played that I would classify as goat track.
Highercombe
Nairne
Mount Pleasant

I'm really hoping Balaklava hasn't sunk to goat track status too.
I'll be interested in what you think of Balaklava TC.
I don't think it will be as good as it was mid to late 2000's when I was a member there for 6 years.
We had a lot of misfortune with bores/pumps and drought in the later years of my membership there and they've never really recovered from that combined with a dwindling membership and a full 18 holes to to look after with mostly voluntary labor.

Agree with the above, Nairne would be ok with hickory play. As ok as Oakbank was I certainly will make no effort to return any time soon

Mannum was quite fun + it has a first class pub, that one im happy to do yearly. Ditto with Kenton Valley; the Geoff Heath Par 3 is a goaty so we should probably just stay at Kenton

Fingers crossed Balaklava is ok, many at Tanunda raved about it

After this im keen to revisit Blackwood and potentially organise a game @ Tea Tree Gully

[wazamac]

The courses played will always rate better than my swing.

[Hatchman]

I can name 3 courses we've played that I would classify as goat track.
Highercombe
Nairne
Mount Pleasant

I'm really hoping Balaklava hasn't sunk to goat track status too.
I'll be interested in what you think of Balaklava TC.
I don't think it will be as good as it was mid to late 2000's when I was a member there for 6 years.
We had a lot of misfortune with bores/pumps and drought in the later years of my membership there and they've never really recovered from that combined with a dwindling membership and a full 18 holes to to look after with mostly voluntary labor.

Wow, how quick time goes by fast.
It was late 90's to very early 00's not mid to late 00's when I was there.

Balaklava had the best fairways in the mid north during this time.

[nadg63]

Apologies guys but I’m having to bail on this. I currently have stitches in my right shoulder and they’re not due out until the 27th so no golf allowed on doctors orders! ☹️

[thecollective]

Re: pub,

Looks like Terminus is the better of the two (according to reviews on Google) here is a pic of their schnitty:

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I will book for 1PM

[Hatchman]

Re: pub,

Looks like Terminus is the better of the two (according to reviews on Google) here is a pic of their schnitty:

Attachment 50136

I will book for 1PM

From what little I could find Terminus seemed the better option.
I could go a Chicken Schnit right now.

[thecollective]

https://www.facebook.com/418186914914898/photos/a.582821968451391/2462850667115169/?type=3&theater

[wazamac]

I'll have the lot, no tomato thanks.

[AndyP]

no tomato thanks.