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After many discussions after games that we should do a South East Weekender we now have our first one planned.
It can be either a 2 day trip or a 3 day trip depending on if you can get the Friday off work.
Dates are for May Friday 22nd, Saturday the 23rd and Sunday 24th.
We are looking to stay in or near to Millicent.
Everyone to arrange their own accommodation.
Get in early and check with TC as he has something arranged with limited spare rooms.
The Courses and Format Day 1_Friday May 22nd
Drive to and play Lucindale. Aim for hit off say around 12-12:30. Can finalise this time closer to date.
Drive to accommodation in/near Millicent
Day 2_Saturday May 23rd
Play Millicent. If some are making it a 2 day trip we will play in the afternoon otherwise we might go for a morning time. Can also finalise this closer to date.
Day 3_Sunday May 24th
Drive to and play Robe most likely mid to late morning.
Head home after game
The List of who's going & how many Days:
1. 3 days_Hatch - locked in
2. 3 days_Thecollective - Dark pencil
3. 3 days_Wazamac - Dark pencil
4. 3 days_Hardpan - Dark pencil
5. 2 days_Nadg - light pencil?
Out
DMG Golf
BYU -out
Last edited by Hatchman; 4th May 2020 at 09:37 PM.
Next shot after this was was kicking for goal from half forward 40m out.
One last group pic before playing the last and 63rd hole of the trip.
Got some Tour Jizz on the second from over on the 13th fairway (best angle to approach from) to just stay up on the top tier 4-5 foot away for the last chance to get my first Birdie of the trip on the 63rd Hole. Like the other 3 good chances from 4-8 foot in the last 12 holes it was a fail. At least this one got near the edge of the cup.
Finished the last 12 holes 2 over which included a dirty Birdie (only putt I made all day) on the 10th after blocking one lost into the goonge off the drive.
Last edited by Hatchman; 26th May 2020 at 10:49 AM.
that last hole has a better angle from the other (LHS) fairway
takes OOB out of play as well
Was a pretty uninspiring last 6 holes (besides the last, had a fun approach shot). I will put a synopsis up later today once I get a hold of all the current parasites (left over from my day off on Friday)
Last edited by thecollective; 25th May 2020 at 12:11 PM.
Enjoyed Robe very much but was completely spent by the time we got to the back six and really struggled. Definitely reminded me a lot of the Glanville Par three with the roads and houses surrounding and also that church tower. There's one just like it at Glanville.
FRIDAY:
Robe GC - 12 holes
Millicent GC - Front 9 or to 12 in twilight (summer trip)
SATURDAY:
Mount Gambier
SUNDAY:
Port Fairy
While Port Fairy is a great course and one I really want to play one day I think it’s a bit of a stretch to do that trip ^.
Port Fairy is a 6 1/2 hour drive from Adelaide. That sort of distance is a hard ask to play then drive home at the end of a few days. From personal experience doing a bit of drive/play or play/drive trips between 4-5hrs is about the max before a stop and stay somewhere is best/smart.
Last edited by Hatchman; 25th May 2020 at 08:45 PM.
Did anyone else get the Covid Stop checkpoint on way home from Robe?
Cops had a checkpoint setup in Meningie stopping everything when we went through asking travel and Covid questions.
Did anyone else get the Covid Stop checkpoint on way home from Robe?
Cops had a checkpoint setup in Meningie stopping everything when we went through asking travel and Covid questions.
Spoke to a very lovely 'Marg' who gave me the inns and outs of everything
- There is no time sheet, turn up and hit off when it is clear
- The course is VERY busy at the moment, Marg's suggestion is tee off no later than 9am
- Green Fee is $30, this INCLUDES the comp, hence we might as well go in it. The comp is given free to visitors so no cheaper without (Sorry Waz)
- The clubhouse will not be open until after 9 but there will be a comp registration form that you can fill out and enter your GL details etc.
- Green fees can be paid after the first 9 or when you finish
I must admit im already enjoying the laid back country vibe!
Millicent has to be one of the best country tracks ever!! Incredibly laid back.
How do you rate it against Coomealla (that's if you've played it) Bushy?
I’ve never played there, but I’d play Millicent again before I went back to Mt Gambier if that helps.
Although Mt Gambier’s back 9 was really good.
We stopped in Millicent on our Vic Champs road trip from Adelaide to Mornington and none of us had cash.
We left a note, BennoR left about 10 voice messages, when we finally got a call back about 2 weeks later it was “Just fix it up next time you’re through”
Did anyone else get the Covid Stop checkpoint on way home from Robe?
Cops had a checkpoint setup in Meningie stopping everything when we went through asking travel and Covid questions.
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).
Despite the inclement weather this was a great short trip. I look forward to the next time we head down the Limestone Coast. Due to the push on time I didn't get to wine taste the Coonawarra vineyards but picked up a cracking blend from a boutique mob in Padthaway.
Last edited by thecollective; 30th May 2020 at 04:44 PM.
Here is the pic of the approach shot into Lucindale #8 (a bit of acorn editing got the photo looking ok), the ideal line is over that large LHS bunker that has been somewhat merged into the natural sandy wasteland. I also love the Tussock at the top lip. This was a very difficult bunker to get out of. From this entry line the green then feeds right towards the flag. Any ball entering this green centre will kick right. The tee shot features a very wide scope of fairway that feeds right to left. You can basically hit any shape you like to hit your desired part of the fairway
This is a real gem of a hole and I would put it up there in terms of a list of best country holes in the state.