Another course that is set alongside the sea, on seven holes you are completely distracted by the sea that is next to you. Here on the 2nd, you need to negotiate the stone sleepers. Patrick Carlisle nearly got a caught and bowled here after the ball fired back off the stone.
You can certainly tell Pete and Alice Dye's influence. The bunker above being a prime example of this.
My playing partners today, Patrick Carlisle, Kim Hay and John Hay, preparing to tackle the par three 5th hole over the coastline. It is a beautiful hole, and will be remembered by all very clearly today.
Another shot of the 5th.
This is the par three 7th hole, another tough challenge as Tony McLean found out today. He waved goodbye to his ball with the customary "A....MF" as it ricocheted off the rocks, and passed by his left ear.
The centre section of the course turns inward, and although nice, are not a patch on the holes on the coast. When we return to the coast we are again treated to spectacular vistas.
It is the Pine 2 Palm, tour so there must be a shot of a decent sized palm tree.
When you return to the coastal holes, the wind returns also. Another little test of your concentration, just in case the sea and the rocks were not enough.
The water is crystal clear, and I am told, by those who are not colour blind, that it is amazing in its multitudes of blue / green hues.
The 17th is the last of the seaside holes, before we turn back up toward the clubhouse.
A great course to finish our great tour.
I mentioned that everyone would remember the 5th hole from today, nobody more so than Libby McCann. Libby holed her pitching wedge for her first ever hole in one. It is also the first hole in one to be scored on any of our golf trips. Congratulations Libby, what a memorable way to finish!
The final dinner for the tour was in a private cabana on the beach. A great setting and very relaxing for all.
It was a stunning area at night, and was beautiful during the day.
These three amigos came and performed their renditions of various songs whilst we dined.
I would like to thank all who participated in the tour for their willingness to try new things, like the Dominican Republic, and for the great camaraderie shown to all.
Safe travels home, and Matt and I will see you back at The Heath soon.
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