Well its time for another golf report, I know its been nearly 2 weeks since my last CRAPP and I’m busting to get one out!

I originally wanted to play Bonville which is Australia’s “Augusta”, its only 10 minutes down the road. Unfortunately its booked out to mid December, which I must admit I find hard to believe, so Bonville will have to wait. So Sawtell Golf Club was the next choice and I’m glad I played because I had a great morning playing with 3 other visitors and their wives also played, we had a really good time. Plus Sawtell was a very good course, with friendly people, I will be back sometime, that’s for sure.

So here is the rating:

Design – 18 out of 20 (a very good parkland course, rather hilly in places with some sloping fairways to make shot selection important)

Condition – 17 out of 20 (the club has worked hard to keep it in good nick during the drought, there were a few bare patches but with the rain coming they’ll disappear soon. Greens were very consistent)

Cost – 16 out 20 ($40 dollars for 18 holes was reasonable)

Visual Appeal – 18 out of 20 (a very picturesque course, it just showcased what’s good about walking a golf course)

Facilities – 9 out of 10 (good pro shop and putting green and the clubhouse had everything. It would be a very good club to be a member of)

Ambience 10 out of 10 (this is the first course I’ve given 10 to, it just felt good and like I’d played there all my life)

The final score comes out at 88, just 1 short of Toowoomba’s City Golf Club’s 89 which is the clubhouse leader on the BBOT Golf CRAPP. I really liked this club, right from the start it made you feel comfortable and hence I’ve had my best score on the trip so far. As Arnie has stated “I’ll be Baaarck”!