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Play on the tees that suit your handicap. Don't be a hero (unless you are one) and play on the black tees unless you're a scratch golfer.
I'll recommend going for 5 days - minimum. This allows you to play both courses twice and even get a rest day/afternoon if needed. You''ll get spent after playing a round given you're walking with push buggies across hilly terrains. There is no chance you can play more than 18 holes in one day - it's possible but you'll be dying.
Try to go in the off season - May til Early September. Yes, it's cold. We went in July and had some great bluebird days with no clouds. Yes, it was cold however once you start walking around you warm up. I was playing in pants, polo and a hat and was quite warm. The biggest advantage that there is no one of the course. Yes - no one. Most days only 15-20 people played on each course. It's ridiculous. Having one of the best courses to yourself was phenomenal. My and my mate were in heaven. Another benefit is that flying down to Tasmania and staying in Bridport is ridiculously cheaper in the winter/autumn months. Plus the green fees are $20 cheaper. All these things add up and gives you bang for buck. During the peak seasons - each course gets around 140 people per day - so this can be very annoying.
Make the effort and bring your own clubs (as it's so much better with personalised equipment). Bring sure you pack lots of balls, golfing snacks, tees, suncreen, lip balm, water (lots of water), beanies, comfortable and warm golf gear.
Be Sunsmart! We were there in the Winter and you still get burnt (either mild wind burn or sunburn). Remember, you close to the south pole - relatively hence ozone layer is weakened. Bring and wear sunscreen, put on lip balm and don't forget the glasses. The glasses are good for wind protection even on an overcast day.
Always warm-up before a round. This includes the usual stretches and hit on the driving range. Makes a hell of a difference when you're playing such a difficult course.
Look after the course and have golf etiquette. Replace your divots, look after the greens, repair your balls marks on the greens, pick up any rubbish and absolutely please do not litter.
Stay in Bridport and hire a car - there is some cheap house rentals which will make your golf trip very comfortable.
Bring an awesome camera - there are tons of opportunities for some great photos, panorama shots and videos throughout both courses.
Definitely get a push buggy (unless you already have one). The terrain is relatively tough even for a fit guy and the $10 you spend on the modern buggies is very well spent.
Turn your phone to aeroplane mode or don't even bring them when you're playing. Play golf the old school way - you'll enjoy the course more.
Be organised. All you want to do is when your at barnbougle is play golf. Hence make it simple - pay your greens fees, warm up and enjoy the course. Avoid wasting time by purchasing stuff or trying out golf items at the course. Do that stuff before arriving. The course takes 4 hours to do and you want to maximise your time out there especially when sunlight hours are limited.
Best way to get there (and cheapest) from the Mainland is flying to launceston and pre-organising a rental car from the airport. Book flights and rental cars in advance so get cheap prices.
Always book accomodation before booking a spot at Barnbougle. Also, make sure you're not going on when there is a big social competition on. Would recommend booking and paying tee times online to avoid unnecessary administration once you're at the course (especially if you're going in peak season - as the lines in the pro shop can be long!)
If you're going in Spring - be weary of the hayfever season! Stock up on the anti-histamines or get onto the sublingual immunotherapy!
16.Barnbougle is best enjoyed with 1-2 other mates. Going with a big group ( 5) could really take away your focus on enjoying the beauty of the place. Also, Much easier to organise...
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The mind boggles at the number of 5 star reviews for this place. It's what led to us traveling to Tassie specifically, and why I'm so disappointed now.
The golf: 5 stars. Two of the most fun and challenging courses we've played. Really an awesome golfing experience.
Sadly, the great golf was let down by absolutely shocking service at both the Dunes and Lost Farm restaurants/reception. Over just 2.5 days, we had a multitude of let-downs which really spoiled the experience for us. It took 2.5 hours and us having to be our own waitrons on the first night just to get a dinner after we stood - ignored by at least 3 waitrons - at the entrance to the restaurant. We also had an extremely rude waitress at the Lost Farms restaurant when we arrived for our reservation the next night, and the same rude waitress the next morning for breakfast/coffees.
The cherry on top was us arriving at reception 45 mins before our tee time to get a shuttle to the other course. It took FOUR conversations and 30 mins with the receptionist to realise that the shuttle which was "in transit" was actually just parked outside with nobody manning it. We arrived 1 minute before our tee time, unable to have a putt or warm up.
Really disappointed by the pathetic service which ruined what would otherwise have been the perfect...
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I and 7 other golfers spent 5 days at Lost Farm at the end of April.The weather was fantastic .The two course are seriously difficult and you have to use your golfing brain to avoid serious trouble.It is not a resort so anybody thinking it is will be disappointed. The courses cater for the very good golfers and the ''C'' graders.I've read the comments about course maintenance and in our experience we did not find this a problem because of the local rules allowing you to lift out of divetts and foot marks in the bunkers.
The accommodation at Lost Farm is very up market .The rooms are spacious ,the bathrooms of generous proportions .I found the mattress too soft for me and may have contributed to back problems I experienced on the golf course.The restaurant at Lost Farm was excellent and none of us had any serious complaints.My breakfast on one occasion took 30 minutes to arrive but that was all.The Lost Farm complex does have a no BYO policy but it is not set in concrete and one can approach the staff and negotiate a ''corkage '' fee.
The group is very keen to return next year which probably is the best...
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