BARNBOUGLE DUNES: A hole-by-hole pictorial!!! (18th hole posted)

« **on:** March 11, 2011, 02:09:18 AM »

Below is an overview of the 1st hole. Remember, the distances given are in meters!!!

The opener is a reachable par 5 in favorable conditions. Tee shots are played between two large dunes and should favor the right side of the ample corridor.

A fancy suite (?) overlooks the first tee.

The starboard route is shorter and affords one with a flatter lies.

Large undulations in the left half of the fairway usually preclude any “two-putt birdie” ambitions.

A cross bunker at the right center will also dictate exactly how one chooses to place their second stoke. Shots played past the bunker on the left will yield favorable approaches down the long axis of the putting surface. A tricky false front protects pin positions near the green’s leading edge.

The green slopes away from this right-side bunker – yet another reason to approach from the left side.

« **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2011, 02:15:47 AM »

The photos are predictably awesome. Makes toting that SLR over your shoulder all week well worth it!

« **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2011, 03:01:28 AM »

Kyle

I look forward to your photo tours of the courses you saw whilst "down under".

What filter did you use on these ?

« **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:26:09 AM »

Fantastic photography!! I can't wait to see the other holes. I know it is time consuming so thanks for putting the pictures up!!! I can't wait to get down there to play.

« **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2011, 10:17:43 AM »

Quote from: Kevin Pallier on March 11, 2011, 03:01:28 AM

Kyle

I look forward to your photo tours of the courses you saw whilst "down under".

What filter did you use on these ?

Mostly I just avoid the "F" word, until prompted.

« **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2011, 02:31:05 PM »

El Capitan,

I thought this was a pretty good starter. It really set the tone for what was ahead. The green is receptive if you go a little long and let the ball come back. Good recovery options around the green.

To the left off the tee are some "Dick Wilson" like mounds that are quite useful. They helped me twice in avoiding a lost ball.

I definitely like that right of center bunker in setting up for the approach.

Couple more pics to supplement this hole.

« **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2011, 08:41:19 PM »

Can't wait for more.

« **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2011, 08:49:23 PM »

Patrick,

You mention setting the tone, that was something I thought the opening holes at both Dunes and Lost Farm did really well.

Each hole is a perfect microcosm of the course as a whole.

I also love that both holes give the ballsy player the chance to immediately bite off as much as he can chew.

« **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2011, 09:30:50 PM »

Kyle:

Great pics -- can you comment as to the general prevailing wind during the winter months (the summer there) ?

Gives me an idea on how the hole plays what options influence the player(s).

thanks,

« **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2011, 11:15:40 PM »

I (lovingly) hate everyone who went on this trip!

Thanks for rubbing it in Kyle (I look fwd to more aesthetically wonderful pain).

Great photos.

« **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2011, 01:08:13 AM »

Quote from: Matt_Ward on March 11, 2011, 09:30:50 PM

Kyle:

Great pics -- can you comment as to the general prevailing wind during the winter months (the summer there) ?

Gives me an idea on how the hole plays what options influence the player(s).

thanks,

The first hole plays directly into the prevailing wind, but sometimes play with the wind according to my sources. During my two rounds (on the same day), the wind was coming more from the left than from dead ahead.

« **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2011, 01:31:42 AM »

Quote from: Scott Warren on March 11, 2011, 08:49:23 PM

Patrick,

You mention setting the tone, that was something I thought the opening holes at both Dunes and Lost Farm did really well.

Each hole is a perfect microcosm of the course as a whole.

I also love that both holes give the ballsy player the chance to immediately bite off as much as he can chew.

Interesting. I thought almost the opposite. On both courses the first two holes ease you into the round. On both the second is the hole with the least undulation and on both courses (first time around at least) the next few holes take your breath away.

I have a lot of thinking to do about these two courses (I was there a few weeks ago) so I look forward to hearing what folk have to say. My only conclusion, thus far, is that Barnbougle Dunes is now my favourite course in Australia, having leapfrogged several of my favourite courses in the whole world. I will plan all my future visits to Australia around it.

« **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:12:35 AM »

2nd hole overview

At the 2nd, the tee shot is played (generally into the wind) to the flattest fairway of the course, running between coastal dunes and a small airplane strip.

Drives will do well to avoid the fairway bunkers guarding the left.

The putting surface is elevated, and much deeper than it is wide.

When viewed from the right side, one can perceive the slopes that repel shots missing short or wide of the 2nd green

The green is divided into ~3 separate tiers, putting a premium on distance control for one’s approach.

Not only is the 2nd hole a decent test of golf, it also proved to be a popular ground for grazing and mating… especially (not exclusively) for wallabies.

« **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2011, 04:43:08 AM »

Kyle,
What are your thoughts on the second?
Some say it is one of the weaker holes on the course, however I think it has one of the best greens on the course!

Ben

« **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2011, 10:20:08 AM »

Thanks for this tour and the others that I am sure will come Kyle. From all sounds of it you just took my dream golf trip and I'm happy to live it through photos at least for the time being.

« **Reply #15 on:** March 12, 2011, 12:20:34 PM »

Quote from: Benny Hillard on March 12, 2011, 04:43:08 AM

Kyle,
What are your thoughts on the second?
Some say it is one of the weaker holes on the course, however I think it has one of the best greens on the course!

Ben

The second is quite bland really but, like every Doak-influenced hole I've ever played (now totaling 90), it features a well-selected green site that lends a satisfactory sense of finality to the hole. More importantly, it allows the rest of the routing to come together.

« **Reply #16 on:** March 12, 2011, 12:24:23 PM »

Quote from: Kyle Krahenbuhl on March 12, 2011, 10:20:08 AM

Thanks for this tour and the others that I am sure will come Kyle. From all sounds of it you just took my dream golf trip and I'm happy to live it through photos at least for the time being.

I'm sure you'll enjoy plenty of our domestic golf riches later this year and the tables will be turned.

« **Reply #17 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:34:25 PM »

Quote from: Benny Hillard on March 12, 2011, 04:43:08 AM

Kyle,
What are your thoughts on the second?
Some say it is one of the weaker holes on the course, however I think it has one of the best greens on the course!

Ben

Could it be considered weak because it lacks bunkers? I think it's a tough hole because it's very much into the wind. As Kyle states, the green isn't as wide as others and that means one has to be even more accurate in their approach.

Couple more pics to supplement the green impression. Definitely some movement going on here.

« **Reply #18 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:43:05 PM »

Quote from: Kyle Henderson on March 12, 2011, 12:24:23 PM

Quote from: Kyle Krahenbuhl on March 12, 2011, 10:20:08 AM
Thanks for this tour and the others that I am sure will come Kyle. From all sounds of it you just took my dream golf trip and I'm happy to live it through photos at least for the time being.

I'm sure you'll enjoy plenty of our domestic golf riches later this year and the tables will be turned.

Kyle, at lease for the time being, you are "Bi-Winning".

Keep the great photos coming.

« **Reply #19 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:44:22 PM »

Loving this photo tour!

Quick question: Is that little top tier at the back of the green pinnable? And if so, would you ever want to play it back there, even just for a day?

« **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Alex Miller on March 12, 2011, 02:44:22 PM

Loving this photo tour!

Quick question: Is that little top tier at the back of the green pinnable? And if so, would you ever want to play it back there, even just for a day?

It's pin-able, by my reckoning, and I'm all for variety.

Perhaps Brett or Matthew have seen the back pin...?

Spaulding,
Golf isn't about winning. It's about containing one's potential for failure.

Woody Austin is the only true disciple.

« **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2011, 02:56:42 PM »

Quote from: Alex Miller on March 12, 2011, 02:44:22 PM

Loving this photo tour!

Quick question: Is that little top tier at the back of the green pinnable? And if so, would you ever want to play it back there, even just for a day?

The pin was back right on Sunday. Made for a some interesting approach shots. There's just enough contour around the back of the green to catch a shot with just a little too much pace.

« **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:07:34 PM »

Quote from: Patrick Kiser on March 12, 2011, 02:34:25 PM

Could it be considered weak because it lacks bunkers? I think it's a tough hole because it's very much into the wind. As Kyle states, the green isn't as wide as others and that means one has to be even more accurate in their approach.

Hooray for Patrick!

I've always felt this hole got unfairly bashed just because it wasn't in the big dunes and we didn't go nuts with bunkering on it. The green is its defense; if you hit a wide tee shot, the angle of the second to the ridge that the green is sited on makes for a very difficult shot. And, as Patrick notes, too, the hole nearly always plays into the wind, which makes it play much longer from the back tee than the impression you get from looking at the scorecard.

I guess nobody likes to make 5 without having a better explanation for it.

« **Reply #23 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:11:44 PM »

Guys,
I really like both opening holes, although I think they are near the weaker end of the 18. If you have a look at the course guide image of the second hole, you will notice some tree(s) out to the left, which frames the FW bunker, these were removed for the building of the runway for the small planes, I think this has certainly removed some framing and reference from the tee shot, and the land now just seems to run away up into the hills without any real defintion. the tee shot still has a number of decisions, long hitters will fly the trap to centre left for a wedge in, but anything less, has the bunkers in play, a stance/shot affecting mound in the centre of the FW and anything that is pushed or sliced left, brings the corner dune into play, the rough and restricted vision of the green site and having to fly in over the steepest side of the green right.
Note: It would be interesting to hear from TD at some point to hear his thoughts after his recent visit, particularly his views on a number of key holes and tees. #2 is one of those.

Definetly pinnable up the back as Sven says, and makes for fun putting around the slopes at the back.

nice work GS! and Pat.

« **Reply #24 on:** March 12, 2011, 05:15:00 PM »

Tom you posted as I did - do you see a time where you may make it small recommendations for changes to BD? Do you think the owners will see fit to make that happen?

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