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13th January 2020 11:35 PM
#1
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Golf in NZ
ok guys i have been given a wild card to play in the all abilities section of the NZ Open being played at The Hills, Jacks Point and Millbrook in the end of Feb and was wondering what the weather is like that time of year. Would also like to hear some feed back from people who have played these courses. I know they are hard to get onto and expensive if you can but would ike to know if they are hilly, tight etc.
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14th January 2020 08:15 AM
#2
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
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14th January 2020 08:35 AM
#3
Senior Member
Order of Merit winner
It will be quite chilly that far south. You might want to consider packing a few extra pairs of thermal socks at the very least.
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14th January 2020 08:49 AM
#4
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
WBennett
I was there in February 2004. It snowed overnight.
Dress for the cold.
That was pre ScoMo, will be significantly hotter now.
I prefer summer in Queenstown to being here, low 20s during the day, Sydney winter cold overnight, light until 9pm.
Jacks Point is reasonably hilly but open, on the lake out past the airport, really enjoyable course. The other courses are out in Arrowtown, haven't played them.
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14th January 2020 09:24 AM
#5
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Webster
It will be quite chilly that far south. You might want to consider packing a few extra pairs of thermal socks at the very least.
Quality advice
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14th January 2020 10:11 AM
#6
Senior Member
Major Winner
Haven't played the Hills, but Jacks Point and Millbrook are quite open. Jack's is exceptionally hilly - definitely a cart course.
Millbrook has 3 9's. Arrow 9 is pretty flat, Remarkables 9 is moderately hilly, and Coronet 9 is very hilly. Arrow and Coronet are the pick of the 9's.
If you get a chance, drop into Arrowtown - you will never play anything else like it. Don't waste a day at Queenstown QC though - it's a dump.
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14th January 2020 11:15 AM
#7
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
benno_r
Haven't played the Hills, but Jacks Point and Millbrook are quite open. Jack's is exceptionally hilly - definitely a cart course.
Millbrook has 3 9's. Arrow 9 is pretty flat, Remarkables 9 is moderately hilly, and Coronet 9 is very hilly. Arrow and Coronet are the pick of the 9's.
If you get a chance, drop into Arrowtown - you will never play anything else like it. Don't waste a day at Queenstown QC though - it's a dump.
Agree on this. Arrowtown is definitely worth a game.
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14th January 2020 03:08 PM
#8
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
golfbound
ok guys i have been given a wild card to play in the all abilities section of the NZ Open being played at The Hills, Jacks Point and Millbrook in the end of Feb and was wondering what the weather is like that time of year. Would also like to hear some feed back from people who have played these courses. I know they are hard to get onto and expensive if you can but would ike to know if they are hilly, tight etc.
Millbrook is ok, the Hills is better than it used to be but way overpriced. Jack's point is the pick for sure. Weather will be fine, polo and short weather for sure.
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14th January 2020 04:42 PM
#9
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
Webster
It will be quite chilly that far south. You might want to consider packing a few extra pairs of thermal socks at the very least.
Awesome thank heaps for all the help guys. Not sure thermal socks would help though with 2 prosthetic legs. Lol
Really looking forward to this trip, have been watching course videos etc.
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14th January 2020 07:57 PM
#10
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
golfbound
Awesome thank heaps for all the help guys. Not sure thermal socks would help though with 2 prosthetic legs. Lol
Really looking forward to this trip, have been watching course videos etc.
Just make sure you have the camera ready, so many photogenic outlooks all over the courses.
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14th January 2020 08:27 PM
#11
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
golfbound
Awesome thank heaps for all the help guys. Not sure thermal socks would help though with 2 prosthetic legs. LolReally looking forward to this trip, have been watching course videos etc.
You will have a ball Ben. I haven’t played the Hills but as others have said, Jacks Point is superb and as benno said the views are amazing!
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14th January 2020 11:26 PM
#12
Senior Member
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What a coincidence to see you back here! HahaMight need some RP7 to go with the thermal socks. Rains a lot down there.
Originally Posted by
Steve57
Jacks Point is superb
What about Websters point?
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15th January 2020 03:26 PM
#13
Junior Member
Fairweather club-member
Originally Posted by
golfbound
awesome thank heaps for all the help guys. not sure thermal socks would help though with 2 prosthetic legs. lol
really looking forward to this trip, have been watching course videos etc.
lol.
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15th January 2020 07:42 PM
#14
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
What a coincidence to see you back here! HahaMight need some RP7 to go with the thermal socks. Rains a lot down there.What about Websters point?
I saw what you did there!
Golflink
WITB
Ping G400 SFT 12* Accra ST55 Tour Z M5
Srixon Z355 17* FW Miyazaki Jinsoku S
RBZ Black 3 HY 19* Rocketfuel 65S
Srixon Zu65 3 20* Nippon NS Pro 980GH
Srixon Z765 S300 4-PW
Tourstage X Wedge 54/10, 58/12
Taylormade Spider Tour Red CS 35"
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15th January 2020 07:57 PM
#15
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
markTHEblake
What a coincidence to see you back here! HahaMight need some RP7 to go with the thermal socks. Rains a lot down there.What about Websters point?
Always been around mate just flat out working on my Disabled golf clinics and upcoming golf day for the disabled. I find the WD40 works a little better than the RP7.
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