Sunday, January 9, 2011

Golf in Fiji


I spent last week in Fiji, where there was a convenient 9-hole, par-3 golf course. The course was very beautiful, but a bit rough, and very challenging, with overhanging coconut palms and poincianas, vegetable garden hazards and unfamiliar, hired clubs.




The Pro Shop (with Chinese Restaurant behind):




The first hole from behind the practice green:




The first hole from behind the tee:




The second hole from behind the green:




The third hole from behind the tee. Note the long controlled fade required; easier to lay up.




Very enjoyable.