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Marty Bonnar

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A Bunkering Journey
« on: February 28, 2015, 06:36:04 PM »


Oh, Mr Bunker maker, that's an interesting approach to the art of bunker shaping. Well done, I say.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2015, 06:38:55 PM »


Oh, I note you liked it so much you used it again. Well done. A fine example of economy of design. I congratulate you!
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2015, 06:41:22 PM »


Yes, why not exploit the genius of a good idea as much as possible. Golfers will be very grateful.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2015, 06:43:30 PM »


Brilliant move! A touch of variation. Awesome.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2015, 06:45:16 PM »


And then of course the "spread them across the fairway" application. Inspired.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2015, 06:47:17 PM »


En echelon greenside. I haven't even noticed the repetition yet.
« Last Edit: February 28, 2015, 07:07:50 PM by Martin Bonnar »
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2015, 06:49:05 PM »


And then as a fairway option. Impressive diversity.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2015, 06:50:56 PM »


Did I do the two greenside side by side option yet? No worries, no one will have noticed yet.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2015, 06:52:39 PM »


Okay, the round is coming to a close. I think it'll be okay to do it a few times more.
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David_Elvins

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2015, 06:54:02 PM »

Martin, there is clearly variation in the right edge of each bunker.  Maybe subtlety in golf course design is lost on you?
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2015, 06:54:58 PM »


So I'll pop this one over on the left hand side. Makes it look a bit different, so that'll be great.
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2015, 06:55:38 PM »
Rant nearly over, David!
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2015, 06:57:36 PM »


Grand. Another 18 done. NEXT!
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James Boon

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2015, 07:00:18 PM »
So you've had the pleasure of Spey Valley then? ;D
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Marty Bonnar

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2015, 07:05:41 PM »
Well spotted, Jimmy-lad!
The sad thing is that these are on what is otherwise a really good golf course. One which combines a lovely site with glorious location and views, fine conditioning given its location, a terrific routing through marvellous terrain and scenery and a great walking experience with wildlife, nature and the environment ever present. Shit, there's even a freaking steam train which makes an occasional appearance.
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Colin Macqueen

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #15 on: March 01, 2015, 07:39:18 AM »
Marty, Marty,

Familiarity breeds contempt!

Cheers Colin
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Niall C

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #16 on: March 01, 2015, 10:00:21 AM »
FBD,

It's funny, I've played Spey Valley a few times and quite enjoyed it. A few clunky holes like the 90 degree dogleg hole, some weird bunker placing but didn't pick up on the monotonous use of the same bunker shape. Mind you, the style of bunkering is possibly my least favourite and seems to be a Dave Thomas speciality. If ever there was a course that called for the hairy edged bunkering style this was it. It would have looked superb and natural in amongst the vast area of heather.

Niall
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BCrosby

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #17 on: March 01, 2015, 10:09:28 AM »
The FBD strikes again. Brilliant.

Bob
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Bill_McBride

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #18 on: March 01, 2015, 10:18:19 AM »
The Redundancy Department of Redundancy school of golf architecture.  Very Monte Pythonesque. 
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Joe Hancock

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #19 on: March 01, 2015, 10:47:12 AM »
Not to be confused with The Department of Redundancy Department?

Thanks for the lesson, FBD....which bolsters my reasoning for listening to many types of music while I'm shaping.....

Joe
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Eric Smith

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #20 on: March 01, 2015, 11:07:49 AM »
Or the People's Department of Departmental Redundancy!
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Joe Hancock

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #21 on: March 01, 2015, 11:32:13 AM »
Quote from: Eric Smith on March 01, 2015, 11:07:49 AM
Or the People's Department of Departmental Redundancy!

Splitters!
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Thomas Dai

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #22 on: March 01, 2015, 11:55:29 AM »
When I saw Martin's photos the course that came to mind was Newmacher, just north west of Aberdeen. And Newmacher was designed by..........yip, the same chap who did Spey Valley.
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Jon Wiggett

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #23 on: March 01, 2015, 01:59:00 PM »
Marty,

what would you expect from the man who gave us the Belfry Brabazon? I have to say I am with Niall on this that with the exception of a few poor holes it is a solid course. It is a shame that the designer did not have the ability to add that missing charm factor that its neighbour The Boat has in spades. Definitely not worth the £80 GF either.

Jon
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Mark Chaplin

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Re: A Bunkering Journey
« Reply #24 on: March 01, 2015, 03:18:45 PM »
A rather nice non golfing day out - take the aforementioned steam train from Aviemore to Boat of Garten, lunch at the hotel and walk back over some lovely moorland and alongside the Spey Valley course.
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