I’ve been called many things before, but being called a golf snob caught me a little off guard. This is probably the furthest thing from what I would consider myself, but the comment was out there, not going away, so I had to sit back and really think about it.
Living with Lessons
Those who have been following my quest for quite some time, might remember a goal I set to reach a single figure handicap. It has been time to review this after a few years, mainly so I can enjoy playing the Australian Top 100 golf courses a lot more.
RACV Healesville Country Club
An opportunity arose to play RACV Healesville Country Club, which is part of RACV Club in Melbourne. My friend James and I decided this would be a course worth visiting so off we ventured into the countryside.
Aussie Golf Quest Update August 2015
As of this week I have played 65 of the Australian Golf Digest Top 100 golf courses. The aim for this year is still to reach 75, with some planning currently in the process, but this may even be exceeded.
The Big Miss
I’ve finally come to terms with what I call “The Big Miss’: It’s not only a great book by Hank Haney, but an experience I had a few years ago.
Barnbougle Dunes
Location: Bridport, TASEstablished: 2004Architect: Tom Doak & Michael ClaytonFirst Played: 27th Nov 2011Last Played: 22nd Feb 2022 Magazine Ratings 4 (Current) 3 (Current) 2 (Current) This course visit was based on my first time going to Barnbougle back in 2011, aiming to play the Australian Top 100. Ten years later I have returned four times, really taking in how good all …
The Links Kennedy Bay
The Links Kennedy Bay would have to be one of the best seaside links in Australia. Certainly giving a feel as if you were in the United Kingdom playing on some of the older courses in the World.
The National Golf Club – Long Island Course
Long Island Country Club, located in the Melbourne Sandbelt holds its own against some of its more famous neighbours. This par 72 course originally built in 1938.
Barnbougle Lost Farm
Making the trip to Tassie, it would be unforgivable to not sneak a game in at one of the countries best public courses, Barnbougle Lost Farm. The rise of this course to near top of the rankings has been dramatic.
The National Golf Club Old Course
The National Golf Club was first launched during the Australian Masters tournament at Huntingdale Golf Club in 1985 as an equity shareholding. It was the first new club in Melbourne in 60 years.