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Posted: **Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:14 pm**

carey wrote:
mighty_tiger_79 wrote:And you will probably be able to have a decent crack at driving greens on the 2nd uphill par 3. Greens been fixed and the ass cheeks removed., 4th, 13th over the dam and the 17th is you take the Tiger line between the Gum and rubbish on the right off the tee. But just don't slice it!
I'd expect an eagle on the par 5 6th hole.

First time experience at Thaxted certainty clouded by the wind, my god it was disgusting! absolutely horrible. Greens were literally like glass, quickest i've seen in a very long time, in fact i actually don't remember putting on quicker greens ever. Upon completion it was explained that the greens were double cut in the morning, strange for a Monday, but i then found out the pro shop were part of the day and got them double cut.

With the above being said, certainly a lovely course we teed off from the 10th, I nailed a drive up the right side, then hit a 3 wood in eagle putt our first hole (missed it, got the birdie) but i thought jesus i'm on today, let me tell you it went downhill very quickly lol I have a very high ball flight, with a slight fade, well that doesn't suit windy conditions at the best of times it also certainly doesn't suit Thaxted Park at all!

Turned 6 under off the bat (back 9), ended up 9 under after 18, with a handicap of 3.75 (handicaps of 2,3,11 and 14) finished midfield 24 groups in total. Just didn't make enough Putts, tee to green we were actually pretty good.

NTP on 11th noone hit the green in 24 groups! Loved the short little par 3 very nice setting.

Look forward to playing the course when its not so bloody windy!

I liken putting there like mini putt putt

Posted: **Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:03 am**

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:The Par 3 16th is signature hole there.
They have a fascination with quick greens.

They are selling off the 17th/18th for land packages along with the driving range area behind the 6th green from memory

Not selling 17 & 18 actually - just the driving range which is being moved and the course tweaked to still be 18 holes, par 71/72 dependant on the re-design of a couple of holes... with practice facilities...

Also - not sure about your mini putt-putt claims - it's just different to have greens run at 10/11 consistently when you're used to 8/9 - you can take the skill of putting on those greens anywhere, just not vice versa....

Posted: **Thu Dec 15, 2022 11:32 am**

I know I can't putt.
So for me the quicker the greens the longer it takes to get in the hole :lol:

Posted: **Thu Dec 15, 2022 1:45 pm**

carey wrote:Afternoon all,

Please see below a link close to my heart.

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/shaunholland

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Just thought i'd give this a bump, as its Friday this week.

As stated above, any donations would be greatly appreciated, every $1 counts that's for sure.

Good luck tomorrow mate! Great cause, have slung some $'s your way

Posted: **Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:41 pm**

Dutchy wrote:
carey wrote:Afternoon all,

Please see below a link close to my heart.

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/shaunholland

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Just thought i'd give this a bump, as its Friday this week.

As stated above, any donations would be greatly appreciated, every $1 counts that's for sure.

Good luck tomorrow mate! Great cause, have slung some $'s your way

Thanks very much mate it’s greatly appreciated.

I seriously can’t believe the conversations I’ve been part of over the past few weeks on the back of this day. The heart ache people have been through is absolutely unbelievable, it really is. It’s when the stories involve kids I lose it, big lump in the throat just heart breaking seriously heart breaking. I don’t give a rats how big and tough we think we are that cuts me at the knees every time.

If dragging my fat ass around for 54 helps in the slightest way I think it’s my duty to just do it.

Getting close to $7k I think.

Posted: **Mon Dec 19, 2022 5:00 pm**

carey wrote:
Dutchy wrote:
carey wrote:Afternoon all,

Please see below a link close to my heart.

https://www.longestday.org.au/fundraisers/shaunholland

any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards

Just thought i'd give this a bump, as its Friday this week.

As stated above, any donations would be greatly appreciated, every $1 counts that's for sure.

How did you go and more importantly pull* up?

Good luck tomorrow mate! Great cause, have slung some $'s your way

Thanks very much mate it’s greatly appreciated.

I seriously can’t believe the conversations I’ve been part of over the past few weeks on the back of this day. The heart ache people have been through is absolutely unbelievable, it really is. It’s when the stories involve kids I lose it, big lump in the throat just heart breaking seriously heart breaking. I don’t give a rats how big and tough we think we are that cuts me at the knees every time.

If dragging my fat ass around for 54 helps in the slightest way I think it’s my duty to just do it.

Getting close to $7k I think.

Posted: **Wed Dec 21, 2022 9:14 pm**

How'd ya go carey?

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:28 pm**

South Lakes yesterday, haven't played there for 20 odd years, really enjoyed it - fairways perfect, greens a bit slow but pretty good and the rough was just the right length. Ended up parring 4 of the 1st 5 holes and turned on 41 after 9, back 9 was a 44 but really only played the par 3's poorly, with double bogeys on both of them. Overall a 85 is a score I haven't seen on my card for a number of years, so pretty happy, even my chipping is improving!

Only knock on the course would be having only 2 par 5's, but for $40 a round (esp as most clubs jack up the price at this time of year) Im not sure there is much better value going around

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:13 pm**

Dutchy wrote:How'd ya go carey?

he's ditched us now hes a grey nomad in the caravan

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2022 5:15 pm**

Dutchy wrote:South Lakes yesterday, haven't played there for 20 odd years, really enjoyed it - fairways perfect, greens a bit slow but pretty good and the rough was just the right length. Ended up parring 4 of the 1st 5 holes and turned on 41 after 9, back 9 was a 44 but really only played the par 3's poorly, with double bogeys on both of them. Overall a 85 is a score I haven't seen on my card for a number of years, so pretty happy, even my chipping is improving!

Only knock on the course would be having only 2 par 5's, but for $40 a round (esp as most clubs jack up the price at this time of year) Im not sure there is much better value going around

i always enjoyed it down there. nice and flat so fat fuggers like me find it easier :lol:

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2022 6:05 pm**

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:
Dutchy wrote:South Lakes yesterday, haven't played there for 20 odd years, really enjoyed it - fairways perfect, greens a bit slow but pretty good and the rough was just the right length. Ended up parring 4 of the 1st 5 holes and turned on 41 after 9, back 9 was a 44 but really only played the par 3's poorly, with double bogeys on both of them. Overall a 85 is a score I haven't seen on my card for a number of years, so pretty happy, even my chipping is improving!

Only knock on the course would be having only 2 par 5's, but for $40 a round (esp as most clubs jack up the price at this time of year) Im not sure there is much better value going around

i always enjoyed it down there. nice and flat so fat fuggers like me find it easier

South Lakes - good confidence building course.
I’m playing Victor Harbor first thing New Year’s Day - stay tuned…

Posted: **Sat Dec 31, 2022 1:52 pm**

Flaggy this morning

Woke up startled to the alarm going off...
started on the 10th

1st drive was just beautiful, down the middle and my fears of a month off were eased.
birdie on the 11th. Easy Game :lol:

then the wheels started falling off.
just didnt feel at all comfortable.

the driver was just flying RIGHT and it hasnt done that as viciously and consistently as it did today for a long time. :oops:

ended up on a grand total of 17points.
could have scrambled a few more together but really wasnt in the zone.
looking forward to golf next year being much better than this year

Posted: **Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:12 am**

Dutchy wrote: but for $40 a round (esp as most clubs jack up the price at this time of year) Im not sure there is much better value going around

Must have been a week day as I have been quoted $45 for 12 or more players on a Sunday, or $55 if less than 12!

No wonder they arent getting our patronage more often!

Posted: **Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:03 pm**

MatteeG wrote:
Dutchy wrote: but for $40 a round (esp as most clubs jack up the price at this time of year) Im not sure there is much better value going around

Must have been a week day as I have been quoted $45 for 12 or more players on a Sunday, or $55 if less than 12!

No wonder they arent getting our patronage more often!

yeah it was, anything under $50 a round on the weekend would be pretty hard to find wouldn't it?

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2023 9:30 am**

If you are looking for value, Balaklava is still $25 per round. Course and Greens are in pretty good nick at the minute too.

Been playing a little bit over the holidays, think I've had 4 rounds last 3 weeks all ranging from 33 to 40 points so playing reasonably ok during this stretch.

Had another round of matchplay tournament that I got up in last night so move into the final 8. Matchplay is awesome, should be more of it.

Posted: **Fri Jan 13, 2023 3:40 pm**

Played at TTG today...

Started on the back 9, struggled at the start but had a solid end to the 9.

Started the front 9 with a bang, Par, Par, Birdie and finished off with 37 points.

Was freaking brutal out there...

The Birdie on the 3rd was a beautiful 5 iron to about half a foot.

Apart from the heat, was a good day

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Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:16 pm**

I'll never understand this game. Saturday playing par -7 (that's bad if you don't play par), 4 balls in the drink. Today 44 points, 2 over off the stick, best ever round. Love it and hate it at the same time.

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2023 10:57 am**

Struggling a bit lately, got down to 17 but will be out to 20 next week after some poor rounds.

Tried my mates Callaway Rogue ($900 driver!) last night on the 18th, my god what a beast, time for a new driver

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:01 am**

Dutchy wrote:Struggling a bit lately, got down to 17 but will be out to 20 next week after some poor rounds.

Tried my mates Callaway Rogue ($900 driver!) last night on the 18th, my god what a beast, time for a new driver

Down through the 3rd tee box?

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2023 11:10 am**

mighty_tiger_79 wrote:
Dutchy wrote:Struggling a bit lately, got down to 17 but will be out to 20 next week after some poor rounds.

Tried my mates Callaway Rogue ($900 driver!) last night on the 18th, my god what a beast, time for a new driver

Down through the 3rd tee box?

Yep, hit the top of the tree past the Dam, I've never hit that tree on the full

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