"The
Open Course at Moonah Links is the first ever 18 holes
built and prepared for a national championship, with
exceptional viewing platforms for spectators. It is
one of the longest courses in Australia, and probably
in the world in this category.
It measures
6783 metres, so it offers more than a casual stroll
in the outdoors. It is a mighty and ferocious test of
golfing ability, the likes of which even the top pros
only occasionally experience. In terms of difficulty,
I estimate a club-handicapped player would merit an
extra eight strokes assistance to return a net par score,
yet the course has great flexibility. It can be played
at many different lengths depending on tees selected.
Indeed, it
is expected that the total length will only seldom be
used for the real championship occasion.
In addition
to its condusive natural contours, the site is blessed
with ever-present wind of some direction and strength,
and this enhances its attributes. Planning has arranged
that no particular direction is especially helpful,
it is always a factor.
The Leviathan
of a course is a new experience for Australian golf.
Visitors will get a whiff of what top championship play
is really like."
Peter Thomson
- 5 times British Open Champion. |
