Ken_A
Tour Rookie
Over the last few weeks I have had the pleasure of going several clubs open days.
The first open I attended was at Rockmount in Carryduff - http://www.rockmountgolfclub.co.uk/
This was played on a fantastic Friday evening. Course was in absolute fantastic shape, even as we played at 1700hrs. This was a fantastic course with fast subtle greens and lush fairways. The only problems on the day where my own fault- but now I know not to wield the driver at every hole I play. I must have lost 8 balls, but worth every one - I will be back. Favourite hole - such a great finish, hills quite tight and water in front of an elevated green. Finished with 28points, but a two eased the pain.
Next open was Shandon Golf Club in Belfast - http://www.shandonpark.co.uk/
I have heard a lot about this course, I certainly had high expectations. It surpassed all these. While playing it was hard to believe you are in East Belfast. Course was in fantastic shape- I will without a doubt go back- Favourite hole 12th - massive bunker hidden in dead ground from Tee - I landed my 3 wood 5 yards short almost 300 yards (ask the ones playing in front-sorry lads), I really liked the short holes, I had chances of 2's on all th par 3's and one par 4. Only converted one of them. Finished with 37 points and big smiles.
Next up was County Armagh Golf Club - I used to live 300 yards from this club, I had to choose between this and my current club- Decided I would not join as a few told me it closes quite often due to water in winter. http://www.golfarmagh.co.uk/
Weather was very wet and grass was just cut so the course crucified if you hit the rough. I managed to stay out of it rightly. Course was in great order - its condition can only described as great, some very tricky holes with nasty sloping greens. Local knowledge would help a LOT. Favourite hole - 10th Dog leg up hill great hole pity about my 9. Finished level power -rubbish as I had 29 points on the front 9 and really chuffed up the back 9.
All in I played some very good courses that have been on the hit list but I just never got the chance to play. I really struggled to play Rockmount but I blame my bad streak and bad course management. I am looking forward to playing all these courses again - and I highly recommend them to any visitors.
The first open I attended was at Rockmount in Carryduff - http://www.rockmountgolfclub.co.uk/
This was played on a fantastic Friday evening. Course was in absolute fantastic shape, even as we played at 1700hrs. This was a fantastic course with fast subtle greens and lush fairways. The only problems on the day where my own fault- but now I know not to wield the driver at every hole I play. I must have lost 8 balls, but worth every one - I will be back. Favourite hole - such a great finish, hills quite tight and water in front of an elevated green. Finished with 28points, but a two eased the pain.
Next open was Shandon Golf Club in Belfast - http://www.shandonpark.co.uk/
I have heard a lot about this course, I certainly had high expectations. It surpassed all these. While playing it was hard to believe you are in East Belfast. Course was in fantastic shape- I will without a doubt go back- Favourite hole 12th - massive bunker hidden in dead ground from Tee - I landed my 3 wood 5 yards short almost 300 yards (ask the ones playing in front-sorry lads), I really liked the short holes, I had chances of 2's on all th par 3's and one par 4. Only converted one of them. Finished with 37 points and big smiles.
Next up was County Armagh Golf Club - I used to live 300 yards from this club, I had to choose between this and my current club- Decided I would not join as a few told me it closes quite often due to water in winter. http://www.golfarmagh.co.uk/
Weather was very wet and grass was just cut so the course crucified if you hit the rough. I managed to stay out of it rightly. Course was in great order - its condition can only described as great, some very tricky holes with nasty sloping greens. Local knowledge would help a LOT. Favourite hole - 10th Dog leg up hill great hole pity about my 9. Finished level power -rubbish as I had 29 points on the front 9 and really chuffed up the back 9.
All in I played some very good courses that have been on the hit list but I just never got the chance to play. I really struggled to play Rockmount but I blame my bad streak and bad course management. I am looking forward to playing all these courses again - and I highly recommend them to any visitors.
