On day 113 Jamie and I played golf at Headland GC. Headland is shaping up for the Queensland Amateur Championships this week and was in fine nick. The gents in the pro-shop were incredibly hospitable and enthusiastic about us playing the track. Indeed, it was in fine condition in particular the greens which were as good as any up on the Sunny Coast.
Said gents also made us aware that Headland GC was the best Club in the region. It has a strong membership, is obviously up to the standard to host premier tournaments and it had a good feel. Accessible for all as well.
The holes itself were often tree-lined ala Royal Canberra so placement was really key. It benefitted from some serious undulations to knock distance control around, and with a number of elevated greens it was often difficult to take enough club.Â
One thing that makes scoring really tough in these parts is the broad-leafed grass that grabs your bal around the green surrounds. Often it looks like the ball is sitting up nicely but then it is seemingly impossible to control how itâ??s going to come out. Some times the best option is to splash it out like a bunker shot, other times you need to exhibit some touch.  I seem to get this all wrong, probably not helped by my poor ballstriking, and consequently am making very few pars when I miss a green in regulation.
I look forward to seeing how the gunâ??s get on at Headland this coming week. I think if they hit it straight the scoring could be red hot..Â
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