This seemed like as good a time as any to hit a wide range of little topics that have been on the agenda over the last few months. This latest episode also gave the chance to discuss a host of newer, smaller news items on the local golf scene too. After some chat about a hole in one for Matt, the focus shifts to the new short course at Kingston Heath. The nine hole par three layout is starting to get a small amount of play prior to an official opening. Initial impressions are extremely positive, which should parlay into all club members and guests enjoying a fun additional facility. OCM have done a great job with a narrow flat parcel of land. Meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, their work at Mt Lawley GC is discussed briefly.  Scott then discusses the recent member information session presented at New South Wales GC by newly engaged consultant architects Mackenzie and Ebert. A recent site visit at The National by Tom Doak, Brian Scheider and Clyde Johnson has seen fast action to remedy a safety issue involving the 18th tee on the Gunnamatta course. Scott and Matt discuss the specifics and answer a listener question around that curly problem. The episode continues with Scott talking about two impending trips – one to Melbourne, and a more immediate flight to Hobart that is going to allow a site visit to 7 Mile Beach. Listeners get to weigh in on whether it is madness to drive from Hobart to Barnbougle and back again in the same day, all for 18 holes of golf… We close with a few listener questions, including a query on Melbourne city’s best public 9 hole course.

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