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    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.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Canuck View Post
    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.
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    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
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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    but i could introduce you to my mate there if you are a decent bloke.
    Welp, that's ****ed it.
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    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)
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    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    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.

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    Kooralbyn, theres a thought
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3Puttpete View Post
    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.




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    Tell the missus you’re playing golf and go to Hollywood’s instead.
    Forum needs more banter.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Webster View Post
    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.




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    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.

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    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by 3Puttpete View Post
    Copperhead….I’m listening
    What’s the Thursday comp format?




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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Canuck View Post
    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.


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    Quote Originally Posted by backintheswing View Post

    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by backintheswing View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by backintheswing View Post
    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.




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    Quote Originally Posted by markTHEblake View Post
    And i have to drive backwards to go get the WAnker
    I was gonna get him but you’re closer

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by 3Puttpete View Post
    I was gonna get him but you’re closer
    A fight over who's not gonna pick him up. Feels right.
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    Quote Originally Posted by LeftyHoges View Post
    A fight over who's not gonna pick him up. Feels right.
    Road trip?




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    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
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