Preview:
With nine holes in Dorset & nine in Wiltshire the course for the final day is set in the heart of the historic Rushmore Park. The course is a haven of peace, with only the abundant wildlife & spectacular views to distract from your game (it says on the website.)
The 2018 champion will be presented with the famous trophy at Rushmore after the final round and it looks like the winner will have to earn it.
The longest course of the week at 5,894 yards it boasts a "though-provoking layout" and promises to test "playing ability and course management." If that's not enough the greens are "the main defence of the course" with a "combination of fast paced surfaces and large undulations."
The holes have names too which always amuses me. Who will master 'Lionel's Avenue'? Will anyone get caught in 'Entrenchment Barrow'? Who'll take a dip in 'Michael's Pond'? Who'll get the best out of 'Badger's Glory'?
There's an aerial tour with boring music here if you have time for a look - or go for the written hole by hole preview if you prefer.
What happened:
The last day of a Tour can always be a bit attritional and Ben W outstayed his nearest rivals to take the trophy. Matthew, Brian and Ben F produced their best rounds of the weekend but all had too much to do.
Best scores:
32 points - Ben W (off 7)
32 points - Matthew (off 11)
30 points - Brian (off 20)
29 points - Ben F (off 15)
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Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Wareham - "an established eighteen hole golf course in the Isle of Purbeck"
Preview:
Saturday afternoon will see the tourists head to Wareham for round two. Looking at the photos this one looks pretty open so may see some hot scoring if there are good conditions.
It's a par 69 at 5,432 yards with only one par 5 on the course and is apparently a tranquil setting with picturesque views over the Purbeck hills, Poole Harbour and over to Corfe Castle.
What happened:
This course played the easiest of the three on the 2018 Tour. Not everyone took advantage but three of the four best scores of the weekend were registered here.
Best scores:
38 points - Bruce (off 18)
37 points - James (off 36)
33 points - Simon (off 18)
29 points - Matthew (off 11)
Saturday afternoon will see the tourists head to Wareham for round two. Looking at the photos this one looks pretty open so may see some hot scoring if there are good conditions.
It's a par 69 at 5,432 yards with only one par 5 on the course and is apparently a tranquil setting with picturesque views over the Purbeck hills, Poole Harbour and over to Corfe Castle.
What happened:
This course played the easiest of the three on the 2018 Tour. Not everyone took advantage but three of the four best scores of the weekend were registered here.
Best scores:
38 points - Bruce (off 18)
37 points - James (off 36)
33 points - Simon (off 18)
29 points - Matthew (off 11)
2018 - Return to Bournemouth
Bournemouth has won the rights to host the 2018 Kylie Tour.
It will be the second time for the south coast town after first being the base in 2005. Paul won that year but a prior engagement means he won't be back to try to repeat the feat.
Only Paul and 2004 winner Mark are absent as there's a return after three missed years for Bruce. Ben F will defend the title he won in Ilfracombe.
There are three new courses for the tourists to play. West Wilts golf course will be the home of the Friday round, Wareham hosts Saturday's 18 holes while the tournament concludes at Rushmore on Sunday.
It will be the second time for the south coast town after first being the base in 2005. Paul won that year but a prior engagement means he won't be back to try to repeat the feat.
Only Paul and 2004 winner Mark are absent as there's a return after three missed years for Bruce. Ben F will defend the title he won in Ilfracombe.
There are three new courses for the tourists to play. West Wilts golf course will be the home of the Friday round, Wareham hosts Saturday's 18 holes while the tournament concludes at Rushmore on Sunday.
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