Marriott St Pierre Old Course

[FairwayDodger]

Any knowledge of this course on the forum?

I'm playing a 4somes comp there next month and currently trying to work out the best way round for my partner and I to play it. We'll get a practice round when we get there but I'd appreciate any local knowledge. Bearing in mind we'll be playing from the red tees!

I'm particularly intrigued by the 2nd hole which the card is showing as a 323 yard par 5 (from the reds), which should make it a short par 4 in my book! Is that a typo or is it a weird gnarly hole with hazards they don't think ladies can carry?

 

[Fish]

Any knowledge of this course on the forum?

I'm playing a 4somes comp there next month and currently trying to work out the best way round for my partner and I to play it. We'll get a practice round when we get there but I'd appreciate any local knowledge. Bearing in mind we'll be playing from the red tees!

I'm particularly intrigued by the 2nd hole which the card is showing as a 323 yard par 5 (from the reds), which should make it a short par 4 in my book! Is that a typo or is it a weird gnarly hole with hazards they don't think ladies can carry?

Have a play with this Karen, it takes a bit to load up the aerial image dependent on your speed but you can get the gist of each hole.

The 2D planner is quicker and better on the eye than the 3D

You'll eagle that 2nd :thup:

http://www.provisualizer.com/courses/stpierreold.php

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Won the GM Order of Merit regional qualifier there and apart from the last I can't really remember any of the holes. All pretty mundane.

 

[kevingopher]

Have a play with this Karen, it takes a bit to load up the aerial image dependent on your speed but you can get the gist of each hole.

The 2D planner is quicker and better on the eye than the 3D

You'll eagle that 2nd :thup:

http://www.provisualizer.com/courses/stpierreold.php

The provisualizer is quite good, thanks for that. Will use it in the future

 

[FairwayDodger]

Have a play with this Karen, it takes a bit to load up the aerial image dependent on your speed but you can get the gist of each hole.

The 2D planner is quicker and better on the eye than the 3D

You'll eagle that 2nd :thup:

http://www.provisualizer.com/courses/stpierreold.php

Thanks Robin - that's a fascinating website, I think I could lose a few hours playing with it.

That 2nd hole is still a mystery, though, seems very simple! Anyone remember playing it?

 

[richart]

Thanks Robin - that's a fascinating website, I think I could lose a few hours playing with it.

That 2nd hole is still a mystery, though, seems very simple! Anyone remember playing it?

The hotel has a good snooker room, but that is all I can remember about the place.

 

[FairwayDodger]

The hotel has a good snooker room, but that is all I can remember about the place.

Useless!

:rofl:

 

[Swingalot]

The 2nd is a tricky hole. Anything rightside of fairway you will be blocked out by a large tree that blocks that side if the fairway, so you must get as left as possible but if you go too far left then you will find more trees or if your lucky another fairway. The approach shot is up a steep hill to a raised green (can be a 2 club hill). The green is big but pretty steep again from front up to the back.

Hope that helps.

 

[itsamomentintime]

I'm particularly intrigued by the 2nd hole which the card is showing as a 323 yard par 5 (from the reds)

Condor chance!

 

[mikejohnchapman]

A very weather dependent course in my opinion.

Quite high in parts so the wind can be a big factor. Also clay based so the fairways can be very sticky with little run if it's been wet.

Rough not too bad - largely set up as a resort course but the mature trees punish off line shots.

 

[FairwayDodger]

The 2nd is a tricky hole. Anything rightside of fairway you will be blocked out by a large tree that blocks that side if the fairway, so you must get as left as possible but if you go too far left then you will find more trees or if your lucky another fairway. The approach shot is up a steep hill to a raised green (can be a 2 club hill). The green is big but pretty steep again from front up to the back.

Hope that helps.

Cool, thanks!

 

[Val]

Typical resort course, some nice holes some forgettable holes. Wouldn't rush back, especially as it's 7 hours away :rofl:

 

[srixon 1]

Like others have said I don't remember much about the course. Lots of mature trees and a bit of water in places. Good luck with your match.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

I played both courses there last October..... there are only 3 things that I remeber:

1. some guy ran across 2 fairways to tell my mate to tuck the back of his shirt in
2. there is a par 5 with a ditch running across it with a big tree on the right hand side....its a 250 carry. I learned that yes I can carry it but it really wasn't worth the risk.
3. It's a course to place yourself around.....just get in good positions and the rest will follow

 

[FairwayDodger]

Typical resort course, some nice holes some forgettable holes. Wouldn't rush back, especially as it's 7 hours away :rofl:

It is a bit of a trek. I think I'll be playing it at least 4 times so it's probably a once in s lifetime trip!

 

[Swingalot]

Cool, thanks!

No problem. By the way, I like the course and personally think the closing 4 holes as a combination are one of the best around. Enjoy.

 

[IanM]

I live across the road, my wife is a member,,,

2nd hole does twist a bit but there is more room left than it appears... for lower handicap ladies it's a gimme if you can hit a high draw!! It's uphill to the green so plays a club longer. The "no-no" is getting blocked out by the large oak on the right, very popular place!

I'd highlight the 5th hole as it is very positional...big slope into trouble right of fairway. If you reach the road even long left you can run down the road and lost ball!

Lots of trees everywhere... it is a typical hotel course... if it's in good shape, its very good, if not , marginal!

Don't always reach for driver...

If you want a hand when you practice, let me know

 

[FairwayDodger]

Cheers Ian good info!

It does look like a course I might use the driver sparingly if I was playing singles but might need to risk it for the extra distance to help my partner. Depends if the driver is behaving on the day if not!

 

[anji71]

Im a member here, a few tips.

Agree with the comment on the 2nd hole. Don't go right. From the red tees you should be need to position a shot just right of the big tree on the left. Long and left over that tree could be ok as long as you don't go too far left. The raised green is tricky and again don't go right or long, a tricky up and down from there.
Better to be short on the green for a uphill putt.




QUOTE=FairwayDodger;1744605]Any knowledge of this course on the forum?

I'm playing a 4somes comp there next month and currently trying to work out the best way round for my partner and I to play it. We'll get a practice round when we get there but I'd appreciate any local knowledge. Bearing in mind we'll be playing from the red tees!

I'm particularly intrigued by the 2nd hole which the card is showing as a 323 yard par 5 (from the reds), which should make it a short par 4 in my book! Is that a typo or is it a weird gnarly hole with hazards they don't think ladies can carry?[/QUOTE]