Astro-Golf

Mister Sifter

Sounds a bit strange, but I was chatting someone over the weekend who was telling me about a new course being built in Marlay Park. A short course is being built with all artificial tees and greens. Sounds like an April 1st... but no apparently it's a goer.

I think Carr Golf could be behind it. The aim of it is to get families out and playing, not just your average joe golfer.

stevire

Graeme1982 wrote: »

Sounds a bit strange, but I was chatting someone over the weekend who was telling me about a new course being built in Marlay Park. A short course is being built with all artificial tees and greens. Sounds like an April 1st... but no apparently it's a goer.

I think Carr Golf could be behind it. The aim of it is to get families out and playing, not just your average joe golfer.

Could be the way forward in Winter golf, no more temp greens!! Just put down artificial grass... Doubt it'll ever happen in any good golf club though!

ShriekingSheet

Interesting. I don't see why not. Assuming the bounce of the greens could be made reasonable it could be a decent place for beginners and even for all golfers in the winter.

Hobart

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

Interesting. I don't see why not. Assuming the bounce of the greens could be made reasonable it could be a decent place for beginners and even for all golfers in the winter.

As somebody who has played on Astro (Hockey not Golf) I can guarantee that there is no way they can replicate the effect of a green on astro. For soccer, it does not matter (extra bounce etc...) but for a golfing green to be artificial, I just do see it tbh.

jampotjim

Hobart wrote: »

As somebody who has played on Astro (Hockey not Golf) I can guarantee that there is no way they can replicate the effect of a green on astro. For soccer, it does not matter (extra bounce etc...) but for a golfing green to be artificial, I just do see it tbh.

The new astro pitches we play footy on are very very similar to grass I as a keeper even wore shorts on it which was un heard off only 2 years ago..

They have done it in Sweeden with indoor courses so I can't see why not, be great as is 5 mins from my house

ShriekingSheet

Hobart wrote: »

As somebody who has played on Astro (Hockey not Golf) I can guarantee that there is no way they can replicate the effect of a green on astro. For soccer, it does not matter (extra bounce etc...) but for a golfing green to be artificial, I just do see it tbh.

In fairness, I think it's probably harsh to assume they're going to shove the same surface they use for hockey and five-a-side football in and call it a green!

The good thing about this as far as I can see is that it will be lucrative for the owners even these days, given that it will be playable twice as much as other courses throughout the year and will tap into a much larger demographic, ie: non-golfers playing for fun.

The area is surrounded by dense trees so would be very sheltered so assuming the under-foot situation is taken care of, it could be nice to hit a few balls anytime the rain stops.

Mister Sifter

Bit of info and a picture on page 7 of the latest Carr Golf ezine...

http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=18593&pre=1&p=1

GreeBo

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

The area is surrounded by dense trees so would be very sheltered so assuming the under-foot situation is taken care of, it could be nice to hit a few balls anytime the rain stops.

Its not that sheltered, I used to play there as a lad and you could get blown sideways...

I wonder will they go mad and put in some floodlights to keep it open during winter?

delboy30

I think it could be a great idea , i started hittin balls up there when i was a chap so nice to see it still being used going forward

ProGolfer82

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