Well punters I know you have been waiting on the edge of your seats to see more of Ray’s CRAPP (Course Rating & Personal Preference)!

Today Andrew and I ventured out to play in the Saturday competition at the Mt Isa Golf Club. Whilst there was green grass, there wasn’t much of it, other than the greens and immediate surrounds. It’s an outback course but at least it had grass greens over sand scrapes. With an annual rainfall of “bugger all” its a bit had to expect a lush green course but CRAPP criteria is set, so I have to rate it as I see and play it.

Design 10 out 20 (Very flat, no Bunkers with many 5 par holes)

Condition 8 out of 20 (Unfortunately there was minimal grass)

Cost 20 out of 20 (Great value at $15 for the comp, best yet)

Visual Appeal 10 out of 20 (Not appealing when you drive in)

Facilities 6 out of 10 (Clubhouse was reasonable, just a pass)

Ambience / Appeal 5 out of 10 (hard to rate higher)

So after all that Mt Isa scores 58, not a high score but very much helped by the cost factor. Very hard to have a top notch course in a climate and location such as Mt Isa but the sun the breaks.

Now we’re in QLD, there will be more opportunities to play golf. So I’m sure you will be pleased to see more of my CRAPP in the coming months.