BGS 2024 - Round 2 Portmarnock Links - 20th Apr 11:00

I know there has been some changes since we played this a few years ago.

Can someone outline what exactly has changed. I still have the course description that someone, probably @Golfgraffix , put up at the time which was great. Didn't help where I put the ball, but was very useful as a guide.

Would need GG to confirm really..I've only played it once myself.

But 8th has changed massively. Still a par 4, but straight down rather than the short sharp dogleg left with the elevated green. Nice mounding and setting for the new green

9th still a par 3, but changed direction. Nice little hole, big green with some big slopes and tricky spots

Big changes to one of the par 5s, think its 12, elevated green that's very hard to hold.

15 now a changed par 3 instead of the dogleg right par 4. Relatively straightforward looking with a slight rise up to the green

17 no longer the long tough par 3 with elevated green. Changed to a par 4 (haven't played this)

I think that's everything?

Lads Just for info Its Jameson Links now (Used to be Portmarnock Links) not to get confused with Portmarnock Golf Club. As we always get a few that go to wrong course 😉😂

New 8th - gone from a short 90 degree left to a straight hole with split fairway and big breaking green.

New 12th - Gone from a par 4 to a very hard par 5, new green is 6 metres above the old level.

New 16 - same hole but a new elevated and realigned straight tee, two big big fairway bunkers replaced by mounding and one small bunker. Greenside bunkers gone from the right side, you can now run the ball onto the green.

New 17 - Gone from a tough elevated par 3 to a relatively short par 4. Handy enought drive but miss the green long, left or right and you are in big do do.

There is actually a waiting list function - I'd say you'd have a good chance if you put yourself on that.

@Golfgraffix on the 16th new tee. I recall one old tee box (which for some reason was rarely in play whenever I was out there) which was a fab elevated tee with great views. Is that where new tee is and has it been changed much if so?

I've thrown my name down there too, wasn't sure if I could go before that.

This Zephyrless weather is a disaster for my goty standings.

I demand more shots...

red x is the pro shop

Same issue with my GPS. However I did try a few free phone apps and the Motocaddy app looks to have the changes except for number 17.

Thanks for reminder, better connect my GPS up tomorrow and run an update.

I just alternated between laser and GPS depending on new/old holes last time I think

Hear he couldn't get a spot with BGS.

Enjoy tomorrow guys.Raging i am missing this but promised missus her annual trip to the real capital for friends get together and looking to build brownie points for year ahead😀.

What time do PP open in the morning?

I want to put a pony on @FixdePitchmark to win back to back BGS outings after reading he had 40 pts in his last round😂😂😂