--- Â Hokitika GC
Today is another big day in the year of puregolf2010! As Michael talked of in the video we had a lot of driving to do. We made it from Hanmer Springs to Hokitika a bit late because not only did we have issues finding the keys first thing in the morning, but it was one of those mornings where getting out of bed is a real struggle. We got to the Hokitika GC towards the later end of when had told them to expect us and there waiting was Bret the club caption with two of the top juniors on the brink of throwing in the towel and heading home after waiting for an hour, our sincere apologies!! Â A somewhat out and back formatted golf course with a links lay out through rolling sand dunes. Â It was pure and, as goldy mentioned - very traditional in parts. Â Today we were joined by the not so prominent northerly wind with strong showers at times so the course was an interesting test. The course being on the west coast of New Zealand is frequented by a lot of rain causing the ground to become softer than you would usually have on a links course and the greens were also very receptive, allowing you to throw the ball straight at the pin as opposed to playing a lot of bump and runs.
The course has a few short par fours which create a good challenge if you decide to take them on and go for the green. Â Mixed results followed as the nearby OB posts came into action to the left of a couple of greens. Â The young guns led the way playing some very solid and enjoyable golf to watch. . Â Jamie was the standout on the day with his two under par round (47 stableford points of his 9 handicap) which was a fantastic result. The irony of this round for Jamie was that even with this great score he was unable to win a skin due to yours truly holing a birdie put on 18 to take the half, needless to say this did not impress Jamie! Earlier on Goldy had won plenty of skins with a few early birdies, and all up the lads made 7 birdies to add to the Homecoming Birdie Challenge Tally. Â It's not too late to sign up to make a pledge for all those who have been following the boys progress!
We dropped one of the lads home after the round and made our way towards Wanaka, driving through some of the most spectacular scenery that I have ever seen and it wasnâ??t even that good a day! The video shows the sites we got to experienceâ?¦
Bart
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Great video
What about all your supporters and worldwide golf mates playing on Dec 31st to celebrate your great achievement and contribute some lucre for every birdie(net) to First Tee?
Posted by Ned(Fremantle), 20/12/2010 4:30am (2 years ago)
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