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thecraw
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JJF69 and I went across the water yesterday for an away game at Millport Golf Club.
Millport is a 10 minute ferry journey from Largs in North Ayrshire. The 1115 boat got us over and onto the first tee before 12 noon. It was a cold wind however once we got moving it was barely noticeable.
Despite the week of torrential rain the course was surprisingly dry underfoot, yes there were a few wet patches here and there but overall for the time of year and rain fall in the past week alone I was surprised at how well Millport had stood up to the elements.
The golf was not great however it wasn't that bad either with both of us enjoying a brace of birdies on the front 9. The sun disappeared on the 7th fairway and was never to be seen again, with that the temperature dropped at least a couple of degrees and the stiffening wind started to show its teeth. JJF69 hitting a 7 iron from 120 yards and coming up short at the 10th showed that we were in for a really tough back nine.
Millport itself is a lovely little par 68 golf course with a few really tough holes and panoramic views that are simply superb. Vistas of Arran, Bute and beyond are superb. The 13th and 17th into the teeth of the wind were both unreachable in two and both of us absolutely nutted drives off the 17th. GPS measured both drives as 201 yards!!!!!
At £10 for a round it was an absolute bargain, yes it was winters golf, yes it was cold and windy, and yes the views and company were great. It was great fun, despite the cored greens which still ran pretty well considering I had a great day and would recommend that you give it a try, what have you got to lose?
In fact, I may even run a mini outing in the new year, weather permitting to work off the turkey and pudding!
Thecraw on the 2nd tee.
Thecraw on the 3rd tee.
JJF69 on the 3rd green
Yours truly on the 6th green with Arran and Bute behind.
JJF69 on the 15th tee.
JJF69 on the last tee.
Thecraw putting for par on the last - safe bogie!!!
Millport is a 10 minute ferry journey from Largs in North Ayrshire. The 1115 boat got us over and onto the first tee before 12 noon. It was a cold wind however once we got moving it was barely noticeable.
Despite the week of torrential rain the course was surprisingly dry underfoot, yes there were a few wet patches here and there but overall for the time of year and rain fall in the past week alone I was surprised at how well Millport had stood up to the elements.
The golf was not great however it wasn't that bad either with both of us enjoying a brace of birdies on the front 9. The sun disappeared on the 7th fairway and was never to be seen again, with that the temperature dropped at least a couple of degrees and the stiffening wind started to show its teeth. JJF69 hitting a 7 iron from 120 yards and coming up short at the 10th showed that we were in for a really tough back nine.
Millport itself is a lovely little par 68 golf course with a few really tough holes and panoramic views that are simply superb. Vistas of Arran, Bute and beyond are superb. The 13th and 17th into the teeth of the wind were both unreachable in two and both of us absolutely nutted drives off the 17th. GPS measured both drives as 201 yards!!!!!
At £10 for a round it was an absolute bargain, yes it was winters golf, yes it was cold and windy, and yes the views and company were great. It was great fun, despite the cored greens which still ran pretty well considering I had a great day and would recommend that you give it a try, what have you got to lose?
In fact, I may even run a mini outing in the new year, weather permitting to work off the turkey and pudding!
Thecraw on the 2nd tee.
Thecraw on the 3rd tee.
JJF69 on the 3rd green
Yours truly on the 6th green with Arran and Bute behind.
JJF69 on the 15th tee.
JJF69 on the last tee.
Thecraw putting for par on the last - safe bogie!!!
