Boards Golf Society - Esker Hills GC May 18th 11.30am

benny79 wrote: »

Teamer notices will be sent out shortly

sent now

unfortunately the stars are not aligning right for me this year, think im out and probably won't be around now till July (jeez I better make that one ehh!

Im going to accept on Teamer but I've slim chance of making it coz of a communion but I'm trying to get out of it, I'll take my name off before confirmation of numbers if in fact I won't make it. Might have to arrange an emergency call out to your job Benny !!!!!

woodyg wrote: »

looks like an interesting course. some of those par 3's look mad with the massive 2 tier greens :eek:

white tees?

If you leave yourself a downhill putt on Par 4 fourth hole or on par 3 thirteenth hole you could end up in the bunker if your putt is a little pacey..Great course though you will enjoy it but you will be tired after your round

benny79 wrote: »

I haven't decided yet To be fair I played it 3 times I think and always of the whites didnt find it that difficult but there is some stunning holes! I just found it a very entertaining round every time even one of them where I had a mare..


I think Im spoiling you all with all these beautiful courses!! ..lol..

might as well make it white tees for the year? it's been all white tees so far hasn't it?

I though I was in the clear to attend this one but something has come up and its a 50/50 at this point.

doublecross wrote: »

This is a great course that puts a lot of pressure on the tee shot. I don't think there's much of a difference between the white and green tees. But as the name suggests this is a very hilly walk which can make it a slow round. I think it was over 5 hours last time due to other society arriving late. Most people get buggies but don't think our society allows them?

Buggies are allowed I believe an might be a good shout for this course as it sounds alot like mecredin

charlieIRL wrote: »

ye won't need buggies, we're all fit and healthy.

Bring a defib just in case it's needed lol

woodyg wrote: »

Buggies are allowed I believe an might be a good shout for this course as it sounds alot like mecredin

It’s nowhere near the elevation of Macreddin

Earlier the better for me also please & thanks

I am now 100% out for this one, oh well, family comes first.

Spacecoyote, no range on site as i recall. I see two on Google maps within 10 min drive or so.

charlieIRL wrote: »

There is a small putting green behind the clubhouse and a chipping green beside the 18th green.
Nearest range would be in Rahan (think it might be called Tullbeg, I haven’t been there in years) I’ll go around that way before Saturday and let ye know what it’s like.

All of us who’ve played the course a good few times aren’t playing Saturday so am I recommend provisional balls be played on a few blind holes. Might speed things up. It’s not an easy course (unless you play like Rikand!! 2 over gross??)

How about one of those patented Boards society member course guides from one of the locals?

Seve OB wrote: »

have you not played it?

I think I've been out on it twice, maybe 3 times. Very enjoyable track. Tough but enjoyable.

Don't know it well enough to give you course notes, but if I recall correctly the opening hole is a tough enough dogleg the first time you play it because it's totally blind and you just don't know what to do, but really it's not the most difficult par 5 if you play clever. ie don't need driver to cut the corner off the tee.
10th..... well you just have to try and drive the green

Think I played it once, back in around 2016, but cant remember anything about it to be honest.

Have missed all the other times Boards played there

spacecoyote wrote: »

How about one of those patented Boards society member course guides from one of the locals?

Only played it once, but I remember the first few holes at least.

First hole dogleg right, can cut the corner with a decent hit or lay up for safety.

Second hole aim left over the trees and you can nearly drive the green if you catch the down slope.

Third hole is a hard dogleg left, best to play middle to right to avoid being cut off.

Fourth hold, oh man now it gets interesting. Difficult window to hit on a dogleg right. Don't be like me and drive it OB left as all the left side is OB. A solid drive with a nice fade will be best (like my provo!)

Fifth hole, easy to go long on this downhill par 3, and long is wet. At least one club less here, two if you want to be extra safe. I hit it a bit thin and was wet.

Six, going to be a tough go for reaching in two, would say plan for not going for it unless you a big hitter with a good drive.

Seven, nice hole just drive it well and dont go left...or right.

Eight has a tight window for driver, but if you have a good fade you could put it close. If not then aim to put it just right of the big tree and you will have a good look at the green. I drove it close and then fluffed 3 chips. Don't do that.

I can't recall the exact details of the holes after that, best of luck!

benny79 wrote: »

I dont think there allowed in the society but as Im Captain I rather you use one than not play if your injured. Plus numbers have been confirmed and I had to ring again as of people dropping out late..

Walking properly today so looking much better