Course name: Bayview
Location: Sydney, Australia
Four Word Course Review: Typical Sydney golf course
Bayview is at the far north of Sydney's Northern Beaches, a humble course on a tight parcel of land.
In short, it's a pretty typical example of suburban Sydney golf - not enough land, too many trees, a few standout holes but not enough that you'd recommend it.
Having baulked at the quotes from professional architects to redesign the course, the Bayview board is now doing the work in house. Well may you flinch, because the new 18th is a head-shaker of the highest order. Brings to mind Alister MacKenzie's line about the money spent getting professional advice being much less than the money lost by proceeding without it.
On the upside, the short par three 8th is a highlight, with a massive green that slopes toward the tee at the front and away at the back, the two sections separated by a sharpish ridge.
Likewise, the par five 14th is a fun, short double dogleg to a low profile green guarded smartly by sand. Getting home in two will be possible for many, but the skill required to confidently hit the green from any distance is beyond the reach of most.
Well worded mate. The 18th is being changed... but it is still a very weak hole.
ReplyDeleteThe new 3rd is worth a mention, with the trees now removed. The first is now a very good Par 4
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