A escape from the Melbourne winter took us to Noumea in New Caledonia. After a couple of days defrosting and enjoying beautiful 24-26c winter days, an early morning start at Tina Golf Club awaits.
The course is about a 20 min taxi ride from the city (cost about 2000 XPF). Had emailed the pro-shop before leaving and booked in for a 7:30am tee off but arrived a little early and getting away earlier was not a problem.
A reasonable set of hire clubs and electric cart and we were ready to go.
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| 1st Fairway from tee |
The front nine holes wind their way around the hills with some great holes. Not a long course but requiring accurate tee shots and a good short game. Course was quite wet under foot and the hills and undulations are a highlight with a few holes where care with the cart is required.
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| Par 3 Third hole |
Caught up to a local New Caledonian who invited me to join him for last 3 holes of front nine before he headed off to work. A nice way to start the day!.
Highlight of the front nine were the par 3 holes from elevated tees.
The back nine starts a very different type of course with the holes winding their way around the mangroves and bays with a few water carry the most spectacular being the par 3 13th and par 4 15th holes.
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| Par 3 13th green |
The par 4 15th demands a tee shot to carry the water and long hitters can go for the palm tree guarded green or lay up across water to a fairway and leave a short wedge into the green.
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| Par 4 15th from the tee, green behind the palms |
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| 18th green |
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