Eagle Landing's Shamrock Shootout

Eagle Landing is hosting the Shamrock Shootout on Saturday, March 13th. The tournament is $18 per player, and is a 2-man Scramble. We played in their last tournament, and they are a blast! Here are the details straight from from Eagle Landing:

Get ready for Eagle Landing Golf Course's March Tournament!

It's a 2-Person Scramble with a wee bit o' Irish theme.

The entry fee is $18 and covers your golf, lunch and flag prizes. We'll also have cheap beers ($1) and a nice selection of Irish beers ($3) available.

If you're interested in competing in the tournament, call our Pro Shop at 503-698-7888. We'll add you and your partner's names to the list and you can pay on the day of the tournament.

Registration closes on March 9th, and spots are limited, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible!

NWGG Travels: Old Blue Course at Wailea in Maui

Recently, I had the opportunity to play the Old Blue Course at Wailea. The oldest of the three courses at Wailea, there is a unique feel to this course that is different from any course I have ever played. While there are no holes bordering the beach, ocean views on all eighteen holes leave no doubt that you are playing in Hawaii. In particular, the view on the 12th Hole Par 3 is stunning. An elevated Par 3, you have a 270 degree view of the ocean in front of you. Since the city of Wailea was literally built around the Old Blue Course, the layout of the course is unimpeded by its surroundings. The first hole provides an excellent example of the array of plants and wildlife - particularly the birds - that you will encounter on Old Blue. With extreme elevation changes throughout, Wailea Old Blue will test gofers of all skill levels.

Old Blue at Wailea is one of the most wallet friendly courses on the island. Like most courses on Maui, there is a locals only rate, as well as a tourist rate, so if you can get on with a local, you can save a few dollars. Rental clubs are available on site, and again, are very reasonable. I was given a set of Nike CCI irons, and Sasquatch drivers. If you are only playing one round, this is the way to go. While it may cost a bit more to rent clubs at the course, it is generally worth it to rent at the course, versus at a rental shop off site. You may save some money, but the quality of club, or lack thereof at discount rental shops may take away from your experience of the course.

While Old Blue is an outstanding Hawaiian course, the age of the course does show in a few spots. For starters, the course does not have an in ground sprinkler system, so there are times that a hose will be running through the fairway. It never interfered with my play, but there were instances where a ball could have come to a stop due to a hose, costing a few precious yards. Also, the carts were a bit on the older side, however GPS came standard in all carts. If you want to warm up, you need to head to either the Emerald or Gold course. The Old Blue course has no driving range, although there are a couple of boxes available to swing into.

As you walk up to the clubhouse, you walk through an alleyway with the clubhouse on the right, and Mulligan's Bar on the left. As far as 19th Holes go, Mulligan's is top notch. A rare Irish bar in Hawaii, Mulligans provides great food, and of course Irish beer. The pro shop is on the smaller side, but does have the usual items - golf balls, hats, shirts, etc. There are a few putters, but not much in the way of equipment. Visit the Wailea Old Blue website at http://www.waileaoldblue.com for more information.