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The Premier Man wrote: »As fr.ted would say "good luck with the book" again. I have the 1st version I think and the order of the holes in my club CALLAN have changed dramatically. I also think it has improved a lot from that review, greens are way better and some small tweaks here and there have improved things.a few bunkers have been filled in but these weren't generally in play anyway.il give you a better description of the new order in the coming days
Invite me down! It's one I have listed for a new reviewA New earth wrote: »Huge work ongoing on the bunkers in Dun Laoghaire Kevin, some filled in and others redesigned, say reduced in size by 50% etc, will not be finished until next year (in time for the Curtis Cup in 2016). A good lot of tree planting also for example left and right of where you drive on 8th middle, more added to 5th middle, 7th Lower and numerous other holes. If you can, leave a visit until say May next year when it should all be finished
I know there were bunkers coming out and they were in progress when I visited as part of the Inside The Ropes a couple of years ago. Book has to be in later this autumn, so I can't last till May 15. But will drop in for a look as it's v easy for me to get to.Anywhere online I can find what was printed about Athlone to know which changes have been made since the last review ?
I don't think so, Rikand. But I liked the place a lot (above Glasson), so somebody in the club should have a copy!yettie1701 wrote: »Best of luck with the book Kevin. When is your new one out by the way ? No changes to the layout in Gowran Park. A lot of drainage in the last three years which have dried the place up no end.
New book out in a few weeks... got advance copies today!thewobbler wrote: »Kevin I'd recommend you pay a visit to Clover Hill (Mullaghbawn) again, as almost every year they unleash a few seismic changes. It never will be a championship course but it's so much fun to play.
Not much else up in this region has change of note. But (and I know I've inbuilt bias) your rating of Warrenpoint was very unfair compared to neighbouring courses. Banbridge is a muck infested pitch and putt in comparison to Warrenpoint!
Yep, Warrenpoint review has caused a few debates, so I'm planning to drop by Warrenpoint, en route to Malone at the end of May. I have no issue with the quality (and superior to Banbridge, no question), but Warrenpoint didn't light my fire, apart from that glorious corner.0 -
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Played Castlewarden recently Kevin and the place was in excellent condition.
The members I was playing with mentioned that the drainage work done about 6 years ago (possibly after your review) has really started to show.
I could be wrong but they may have added a second putting green (beside the first tee), a driving range/field with distance markers (bring your own balls) and also a new short game again since your first review also.
When you add all that to the putting green within the walled garden, it's a smashing set up out there now.
From the looks of the trees, a lot of the younger ones will have helped define the holes better in the 7 years.
They've also got some bunker expert in who has completed a review and offered advice.
I believe they are going to change either 3 (or 6) holes per year over the next 6 (or 3 years) as a result.
17th and 18th are nearing completion at present.
Seems like a club/course on the up and one that has put a decent plan into operation.
Now... If they could only change about 6 of the holes to suit my game better I'd be a happy man and possibly a member
It's a consideration for next year.0 -
Played Castlewarden recently Kevin and the place was in excellent condition.
The members I was playing with mentioned that the drainage work done about 6 years ago (possibly after your review) has really started to show.
I could be wrong but they may have added a second putting green (beside the first tee), a driving range/field with distance markers (bring your own balls) and also a new short game again since your first review also.
When you add all that to the putting green within the walled garden, it's a smashing set up out there now.
From the looks of the trees, a lot of the younger ones will have helped define the holes better in the 7 years.
They've also got some bunker expert in who has completed a review and offered advice.
I believe they are going to change either 3 (or 6) holes per year over the next 6 (or 3 years) as a result.
17th and 18th are nearing completion at present.
Seems like a club/course on the up and one that has put a decent plan into operation.
Now... If they could only change about 6 of the holes to suit my game better I'd be a happy man and possibly a member
It's a consideration for next year.
What's the cost for membership? It is a nice course I must say, would definitely improve your game in terms of precision off the tee compared to gc (mean that as a general "your" rather than yours specifically Par
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