Sunday, March 29, 2009

Golf Course New Zealand Style!









" PLAY OVER HOLE?" I like this place!

I have played a " Mulligan" shot, but an entire hole? ( Actually, we have no idea what this sign means. )










The rough is REALLY ROUGH!


If you go in to look for your ball, You may never come back!










How to keep your feet dry in a water hazzard.

New Zealander's are so thoughtful!
















How do you play this shot?
















A maintenance crew that fertilizes and cuts continuously! Came across this course, which we understand is not unique where the sheep are openly grazing among the players! Unfortunately it was pouring out so we didn’t play. I was soooo disappointed. What a hoot!

Another common practice is “honesty boxes” where players just come, sign a guest book, and pay the appropriate nominal green fees, and enjoy the round - usually by themselves.






































We found a Registry that asks for your name, country, and to leave the money in the box.




We also noticed, and were quite disapointed, that people don't get paired with other golfers. They would send one person out, then another one, then maybe a twosome. Perhaps it is because there are not enough golfers to slow the speed of play. We had hoped for some social interaction.