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Matthew Delahunty

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Retro Day Down Under
« on: August 19, 2019, 02:19:13 AM »
A group of the Aussie contingent gathered for a Retro Day at Port Fairy Golf Club on Sunday.  The only requirement was that one's clubs should predate 1990.  About half the field played hickories with the rest playing persimmon.  Despite several weeks of inclement weather, Saturday was a glorious winter's day on the links.  Port Fairy Golf Club is located about 4 hours's drive west of Melbourne.  It is probably the only true links course on mainland Australia.































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Colin Macqueen

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2019, 04:57:45 AM »
Matthew,


What a great idea.  I wish I had known as I would have swanned in wielding my Hogan Apex irons, Hogan persimmon woods and be-decked in tartan plus-fours for sure.


A day made in heaven, a lovely course and an excellent turnout by the looks of things.


Now ...... who was channeling Sam Snead with the Panama hat? Did this chap have a smooth, silky swing to complement the garb?!


Port Fairy looks beautiful and surely is very "linkslandy."  Is Barwon heads credited with being links land as well?


Well done to all of you!


Cheers Colin
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James Bennett

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2019, 06:58:50 AM »
Colin
"Slammin Sam" has won 11 club championships (I think).
James B
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Shane Gurnett

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2019, 07:29:39 AM »
A fantastic day of golf and equally awesome photos. Thanks Matt for sharing.
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Thomas Dai

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2019, 12:49:34 PM »
Retro day, great idea. Well done.
Atb
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Peter Pallotta

Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2019, 03:01:22 PM »
Sartorially, a handsomer set of golfers I’ve never seen, especially around here — what with our infatuation for modern-day gore-tex & micro fibres at the expense of classic cotton, linen & wool.
Architecturally, it seems like my ideal layout: all the quiet charm of Sean’s tier-three English inland courses with better turf and a more expansive feel. 
In short: I don’t want ‘breath-able’ golf wear, and I do want ‘breath-able’ golf courses — and implements that look like they’re crafted to play a game instead of designed to launch us to Mars.
Thanks for posting
Peter

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Sean_A

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2019, 03:04:18 PM »
What the hell is up with coins on the green for Retro Day?   8)

Ciao
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Colin Macqueen

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2019, 06:11:58 PM »
'Twas a guinea coin, Sir Sean, a guinea coin!
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Matthew Mollica

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2019, 06:39:10 PM »
A great day indeed. Fantastic company, a great course and we were blessed with the weather too. Thanks to Matt for the wonderful photos. And to Shane for organising another belter of a day. More should enjoy such a day.
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Matthew Rose

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2019, 07:07:22 PM »
Quote from: Sean_A on August 19, 2019, 03:04:18 PM
What the hell is up with coins on the green for Retro Day?   8)

Ciao


Yep, shouldn't there be stymies? :)


Looks like a lot of fun.

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Mike Sweeney

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2019, 07:28:42 PM »
My goodness, this is the stuff of greatness. Beautiful and thanks for organizing and posting from the other side.
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Sean_A

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2019, 02:00:06 AM »
Quote from: Matthew Rose on August 19, 2019, 07:07:22 PM
Quote from: Sean_A on August 19, 2019, 03:04:18 PM
What the hell is up with coins on the green for Retro Day?   8)

Ciao


Yep, shouldn't there be stymies? :)

Looks like a lot of fun.

Cha ching

Ciao
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Thomas Dai

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Re: Retro Day Down Under
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2019, 05:28:19 AM »
Some “what clubs are in the bag” photos would be interesting.
Were retro golf balls played or modern or a combination?
Atb
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