Australian Golf Passport
Episode Sixty Eight - Yarra Yarra
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Episode notes
We’re back to devote an entire episode to Yarra Yarra – one of those Sandbelt courses that doesn’t quite get the love it deserves on occasions. We start the episode with a fast review of Scott’s recent Canberra visit, including his quick lap around Royal Canbera.
For those keen to visit Royal Canberra, click the link below -
https://www.royalcanberra.com.au/cms/golf/playing-at-royal-canberra/
During Scott’s October 2024 trip to Melbourne we took a look around Yarra Yarra, and have been keen to discuss the course and club ever since. We look at the history of the club from its earliest days, the move to the Sandbelt, tournament history at Yarra Yarra and the evolution of the course, from Alex Russell’s design, to the recent Renaissance Golf Design overhaul of the layout. The brilliant uphill par 3 11th,and re-sequencing of holes, and more.
For those keen to visit and play Yarra Yarra, click the link below -
https://www.yarrayarra.com.au/cms/golf/visitors-information/
Thanks to all the listeners who sent in questions and topics of interest to cover during this episode. Yes the greens get scary quick, and we hear you – most don’t love the tenth! 😊As discussed in the episode – the three reference texts we cited during the chat – links below.
Discovering Alex Russell
https://ryanpub.com.au/russell.htm
From Eyrie to Eagles
The Story of The Yarra Yarra Golf Club
https://www.abebooks.com/Story-Yarra-Golf-Club-George-Thomson/30665018043/bd
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