I would bet a lot of people walk off St. AB feeling pretty beat up and would think less people would feel that way at The Dunes. Both are awesome, but St. AB has brutalised me more than Dunes.
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Iāve only played both onceā¦hoping that I might get the chance again when I head down for the F1 in April. Loved both to bitsā¦The Dunes was the 2nd 18 of the day when I played it so was more physically demanding, but I remember St AB having a few tough holes (particularly 13), and seemed a little ātighterā than The Dunes.
Sure I can understand that. From a āmemorable/standout holeā perspective for me StAB has more of those. Dunes a lot of the holes merge together in my memory.
The much shorter walk to the first tee and Cups 9 also a great feature at Dunes.
The clubhouse scene is much stronger at Dunes too. AFAIK they havenāt got beyond the temporary structure at StAB yet which is a shame. Dunes has proper facilities - bar, change rooms etc.
From a āgolf course onlyā perspective I reckon I would split 10 rounds 6-4 to StAB.
Yeah, you arent heading to St. AB for the clubhouse ambiance!!
Agree as well about the memorable holes at St. AB vs Dunes, but I dont agree on the point about the holes blending into each other thereā¦very good variety and use of land there. No one would be disappointed with a visit to either is a fairly safe statement.
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Another Hobartian here. Probably watched more NLU videos than Iāve hit golf shots in the last few years, but always threatening to shelve the āmental repsā and get back out there. This year for sureā¦
Cool to see a little community forming
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Great to see!
Let me know if you are interested in any NLU gear to watch those episodes with, and I can hand deliver them to you!
Should probably get out on the course at some point too. What course do you normally play?
Haha, thanks! Iāll keep that in mind 
Iāve had spells at Royal and Tasmania, but couldnāt justify the cost for the amount I was playing. Kingston Beach is close and they let you jump on on Sunday mornings for green fees, so these days itās there if itās anywhere.
How about you?
I have one of the 10 round memberships at Tasmania which I havenāt been able to get through for the last couple of seasons! Same as you, in that if I am playing <10 rounds a year, it is hard to justify a full membership anywhereā¦
We are in a very good spot for public golf in coming years though. Canāt wait for the new 7 mile beach and Arm End courses to land
Bit of an about face topic wise, but with so much sun now I am thinking of moving from cap to sun/bucket hat. Does anyone have any recommendations? I see the NLU bucket that the Merch Dingo has, but are there other styles, brands etc that are a go to for people? Bog standard golf brands dont excite me all that much.
38Ā° South performance buckets are ace in our climate. Highly recommend.
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I have one from the Dunes. Itās much better quality than anything from imperial.
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The dimensions look a bit fucked up in the pic, but I promise itās not tophatty in person.
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Only just seen this is @wilbur.kayās Nest title and got a sensible chuckle from me.
I have the Fried Egg Imperial Bucket and itās fine. Will likely bust it out Sunday as itās due to be 35-36c when we tee off. Canāt comment on other brands as itās the only one I have so 
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I need a bucket hat. Seems to be in style.
A mate has a nostalgic straw Shark hat which is mint!!
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Sensible chuckles are my goal in life.
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Would anyone like one of the big buckets?
Honestly not sure how they would ship, but I will sort that if there is some interest.
ps there is also a 20% off everything sale at the moment until 9pm tomorrow night
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I have one of the 10 round memberships at Tasmania which I havenāt been able to get through for the last couple of seasons! Same as you, in that if I am playing <10 rounds a year, it is hard to justify a full membership anywhereā¦
Yeah, nice one. I love it there.
Weāll have to get out and have a bash some time. Just need a couple of warmup rounds before there are any witnesses 
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Gāday @KristianJ, wellcome. I am also in the west and not far from Richmond (in Winmalee) and like @BaconFingers i also love playing new courses st rappio or other. I am currently a member of future golf but going to join Wentworth Falls GC soonish.
Good luck to anyone teeing it up in Sydney todayā¦ had a 630am tee time this morning and nearly melted!
Feels like summer has finally arrived!