Course
Opened – October 2004
Course Designer – Neil Haworth of Nelson and Haworth design.
Special Features - The 16th hole and 17th holes are played over a water filled, rare quarry, which will be very much in play on the 16th for those players opting to go for the green on this short par 4.
General Playability - The greens are quick and firm again this year but with slightly tougher rough so we expect the challenge to be a little tougher than in 2006. Some very strong par 3’s.
Undulating/ flat - Some notable changes in elevation on a few holes otherwise only minor undulation.
Tree lined/exposed - Tree lined.
Many / few water hazards - Many hazards , water in play on holes 2,4,5,6,8,9,13,14,16,17 and 18.
Changes to the course - We have a new tee on hole 13 this year adding some 20 yards and a new tee on hole 15 adding some 23 yards. Also the 18th tee has been moved a little to the playing right so that the tee shot is more over the water.
Greens
Type of grass - A1 creeping bent
Height of cut - 3.5mm
Speed/stimp reading –11”
Any specific comments – Some of the greens have a lot of slope and false fronts which will make them very challenging with pace.
Fairways
Type of grass – Paspallum / rye grass mix
Height of cut – 12 mm
General width and contouring – Average width.
Any specific comments - None
Tees
Type of grass – Paspallum / rye grass mix
Height of cut - 12 mm
Any specific comments -
Collars
Type of grass - Paspallum / rye grass mix
Height of cut – 12 mm
Any specific comments -
Rough
Type of grass – Paspallum
Semi-rough - Height of cut – 1.8m wide at 32mm
Intermediate Height of cut – 1.8m wide at 64mm
Rough - Height of cut – maintained rough at 100mm
Any specific comments – More penal than last year.
Weather
In advance – Quite cool and dry.
Forecast for tournament – Mild/cool temperatures, mainly dry with light Northerly winds
Other Features
The course is surrounded by a housing complex with all buildings including the clubhouse built with Tuscan style architecture and materials. The course itself features many new and old trees including thousand year old Gingka trees.
