Green Fairways, situated in the Bukit Timah area and close by to Holland Village, is a tropical green oasis, only a ten minute drive from central Singapore.
Green Fairways is a public facility with a pleasant 18 hole golf course, one of the few purely public golf courses left in Singapore.
They have a sixty bay under cover driving range with great mats, good balls and a huge grass landing area surrounded by lush jungle.
Address
60 Fairways Drive,
Off Eng Neo Avenue at Bukit Timah
Telephone
+65 4687233
+65 4687043
Holes
18-hole
Visitors
Opening Hours: 6.30am to 5.30pm (golf course) 7.00am to 10.30pm (driving range)
Green Fees (Weekdays) Guest: $45, Visitors: $60
Green Fees (Weekends/Public Holiday)
Guest: $55, Visitors: $80
Check out other Golf Courses in Singapore
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Obama first African American elected President of the USA
There was this feeling in the air that the elections in the US would be different. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama where fighting it out as candidate for the Democrats. In the end Obama won and he would have to fight it out with John McCain.
Obama's campaign raised $58 million during the first half of 2007, of which donations of less than $200, classified as "small donations" by campaign laws, accounted for $16.4 million. The $58 million set the record for fundraising by a presidential campaign in the first six months of the calendar year before the election.
He again broke fundraising records in the first two months of 2008, raising over $90 million for his primary.
After McCain was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, polls indicated that he had closed the gap with Obama.
But to no effect as Obama defeated McCain on the 4th of November to become became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
The world was desperate for a change and the world got it. For some reason there is suddenly hope again all around the world.
But a big task lies ahead for Obama because a certain Mr Bush will leave a big mess behind and it will take years to recover from it.
Lets hope that peaceful years lay ahead.
Obama's campaign raised $58 million during the first half of 2007, of which donations of less than $200, classified as "small donations" by campaign laws, accounted for $16.4 million. The $58 million set the record for fundraising by a presidential campaign in the first six months of the calendar year before the election.
He again broke fundraising records in the first two months of 2008, raising over $90 million for his primary.
After McCain was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, polls indicated that he had closed the gap with Obama.
But to no effect as Obama defeated McCain on the 4th of November to become became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
The world was desperate for a change and the world got it. For some reason there is suddenly hope again all around the world.
But a big task lies ahead for Obama because a certain Mr Bush will leave a big mess behind and it will take years to recover from it.
Lets hope that peaceful years lay ahead.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Roma 3 - Chelsea 1
Thank God Terry can score goals or it would have been 3 - 0.
Did Chelsea deserve to Lose with 3 goals difference? As a Chelsea fan I have to say no. But I guess Roma deserved to win.
The problem is that the Blues don't have that super striker as long as Drogba is not 100%.
Chelsea had a few chances with shots from Deco and Lampard but that was about it.
I don't think that Chelsea bought a super striker with Anelka. Maybe they panicked last year when they bought him.
I didn't see much of him in the game.
They made a few mistakes and you know those small mistakes will be punished in a competition like the Champions League, even when it is against a team that is ranked 17th in the Italian Competition.
But nothing lost. Still number one in the group. They shouldn't have any problems to qualify for the next round.
Did Chelsea deserve to Lose with 3 goals difference? As a Chelsea fan I have to say no. But I guess Roma deserved to win.
The problem is that the Blues don't have that super striker as long as Drogba is not 100%.
Chelsea had a few chances with shots from Deco and Lampard but that was about it.
I don't think that Chelsea bought a super striker with Anelka. Maybe they panicked last year when they bought him.
I didn't see much of him in the game.
They made a few mistakes and you know those small mistakes will be punished in a competition like the Champions League, even when it is against a team that is ranked 17th in the Italian Competition.
But nothing lost. Still number one in the group. They shouldn't have any problems to qualify for the next round.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Panama's Casco Antiguo
When I traveled through Central America a few years ago, Panama was definitely one of the highlights.
The old city or Casco Antiguo is a marvel of history, packed with old restored buildings on narrow streets that date back as far as the 17th century.
If you have ever been to Havana in Cuba or Cartagena in Colombia and you loved those places then you will definitely love Casco Antiguo in Panama. No wonder it is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
I wondered around for days in the cobbled narrow streets draped in plant shaded terraces, with great photo opportunities around every corner The place still has that authentic feeling of almost 400 years ago.
As it is located in the Caribbean you are never far away from some splendid white beaches.
Now you can own a suite in the Historic Hotel Casco Antiguo. The hotel was built in 1915 and is a landmark in the district of the Casco Antiguo.
Hotel Casco Antiguo will be a condominium-hotel with 34 suites. As most suites will have their own private balcony overlooking either the quaint streets of the Casco Viejo or the inviting courtyard of the hotel, it is a great investment. What a great place as a second or holiday home!
Interested? Easy! Just Register for an eBrochure Here.
I think it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America.
The old city or Casco Antiguo is a marvel of history, packed with old restored buildings on narrow streets that date back as far as the 17th century.
If you have ever been to Havana in Cuba or Cartagena in Colombia and you loved those places then you will definitely love Casco Antiguo in Panama. No wonder it is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List
I wondered around for days in the cobbled narrow streets draped in plant shaded terraces, with great photo opportunities around every corner The place still has that authentic feeling of almost 400 years ago.
As it is located in the Caribbean you are never far away from some splendid white beaches.
Now you can own a suite in the Historic Hotel Casco Antiguo. The hotel was built in 1915 and is a landmark in the district of the Casco Antiguo.
Hotel Casco Antiguo will be a condominium-hotel with 34 suites. As most suites will have their own private balcony overlooking either the quaint streets of the Casco Viejo or the inviting courtyard of the hotel, it is a great investment. What a great place as a second or holiday home!
Interested? Easy! Just Register for an eBrochure Here.
I think it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history in one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Citroen 2CV
“More than a vehicle, a lifestyle,” read an article on the 2 CV in the French press at the end of the 1940s. Some may dismiss it as nothing more than an old tin can. But the Citroen 2CV, One of France's most iconic cars, also called “The Duck” is definitely my favorite car.
In 1936, Pierre-Jules Boulanger launched a project to develop a “TPV” (for “Très Petite Voiture”). The first prototype came out of the workshops in 1937, fitted with a 500 cm3 motorbike engine.
The war put the development of the 2 CV on hold.
The 2CV was finally unveiled at the Paris Motor Show on 7 October 1948. It was hard for motoring enthusiasts to get excited about this odd-looking little car. The design was considered shocking. It had one headlight, no starter motor and even its own designer, Pierre Jules Boulanger, admitted it looked like an umbrella on wheels.
But the level of technology in the 1948 2CV was remarkable for a car of any price in that era, let alone one of the cheapest cars on the planet.
The 2 CV was first and foremost an ingenious design. All of its body parts could be taken off and put back on thanks to sliding hinges and a few judiciously placed nuts and bolts.
The 2 CV weighed in at just 500 kg, reached a modest top speed of 65 km/h, and consumed a mere 4.5 litres of fuel per 100 km.
The 2CV was designed to be able to carry four people (or sheep) and a basket of eggs across a ploughed field without breaking any shells.
The car became very popular among the French population, even so popular that within months of it going on sale, there was a three-year waiting list. The waiting list was soon increased to five years. At that time a second-hand 2CV was more expensive than a new one because the buyer did not have to wait.
The 2CV was updated in 1954, when Citroën increased the 2CV’s engine capacity to 425 cm3. And in December 1956, Citroën launched the type AZL version of the 2 CV. With its large, rectangular rear window and fabric hood, this was Citroën’s luxury version of the 2 CV.
At the 1961 Paris Motor Show, Citroën presented the 2 CV AZLP, a new version of the 2CV. This more powerful vehicle reached a top speed of 85 km/h and required 5.5 litres to travel 100 km. The 1960s were the heyday of the 2CV, when production finally caught up with demand.
With the introduction of the 2 CV 4 and 2 CV 6 in 1970, Citroën now had several versions with top speeds of over 100 km/h.
Citroën launched a “special” 2 CV in 1976 for fans of the traditional, old-style 2CV. With round headlamps, minimalist interior and an overall rustic look, this model looked almost exactly like the very first 2 CVs.
The “Charleston” opened the special series dance in 1981. With its 30s look featuring round headlamps and bordeaux and black body paint, the model was an immediate success.
In 1986, the 2 CV was still the symbol of the “people’s car” in France. But the 2 CV production line in France was finally closed in February 1989.
The Deux Chevaux is often unfairly accused, however, of earning its name because it only had a two-horse power capacity - in fact it had an eight-chevaux capacity and its name refers to the very low tax category into which it fell.
Perhaps, its indestructibility, as the car was so tough that it rarely needed repairs, was its downfall - a car which never needed spare parts was not going to make big profits for manufacturers.
Between 1948 and 1990 3,872,583 2CVs were produced.
The 2CV is "not just as a car, but a way of life".
Executive Golf Course
The Executive Golf Course is the very first 9-hole public course in Singapore, surrouded by tranquility and greenery of the Seletar Reservoir Park. It is a $2.9 million community project which was developed in the year.
The Executive Golf Course has two golf courses, a 9-hole course which is ideal for the beginners who just obtained their proficiency certificates and would like to get their confidence before proceeding to the actual golf courses and also for those who would like to sharpen their short game skills. As for the 18-hole course that caters is more for the adventurous and experienced golfers.
Address
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road
Track 7, Singapore 779384
Telephone
+65 6556 0600
Fax
+65 6556 0680
Email
egogolf @singnet.com.sg
No. of course
1 x 9 holes It is the first links-style Par-3 golf course in Singapore and possibly the region
Description
(18 holes) Blue Tee: 2824 metres, Par 58, Rating 54.9, Slope NA
White Tee: 2500 metres, Par 58, Rating 53.3, Slope NA
Red Tee: 2050 metres, Par 58, Rating 52.6, Slope NA
Yardage
1558 / 1367
Par
27
Visitors
Teeing-off times from 7am to 5.45pm.
Current golf handicap certificate required.( Or test to judge proficiency.)
Green Fees
Non-members : Weekday -A, Weekend -B
Facilities
Cafe, Clubhouse, Pro-shop, 42-bay driving range, Changing rooms, Golf Shoes on hire, Lockers on hire, Trolleys on hire, A recreational ground nearby.
Check out other Golf Clubs in Singapore
The Executive Golf Course has two golf courses, a 9-hole course which is ideal for the beginners who just obtained their proficiency certificates and would like to get their confidence before proceeding to the actual golf courses and also for those who would like to sharpen their short game skills. As for the 18-hole course that caters is more for the adventurous and experienced golfers.
Address
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road
Track 7, Singapore 779384
Telephone
+65 6556 0600
Fax
+65 6556 0680
egogolf @singnet.com.sg
No. of course
1 x 9 holes It is the first links-style Par-3 golf course in Singapore and possibly the region
Description
(18 holes) Blue Tee: 2824 metres, Par 58, Rating 54.9, Slope NA
White Tee: 2500 metres, Par 58, Rating 53.3, Slope NA
Red Tee: 2050 metres, Par 58, Rating 52.6, Slope NA
Yardage
1558 / 1367
Par
27
Visitors
Teeing-off times from 7am to 5.45pm.
Current golf handicap certificate required.( Or test to judge proficiency.)
Green Fees
Non-members : Weekday -A, Weekend -B
Facilities
Cafe, Clubhouse, Pro-shop, 42-bay driving range, Changing rooms, Golf Shoes on hire, Lockers on hire, Trolleys on hire, A recreational ground nearby.
Check out other Golf Clubs in Singapore
The Chelsea Fan
Ho Yes, we are Chelsea fans, my wife and me. My wife that little bit more passionate then me!
And isn't it a joy to watch them play this season under Felipe Scolari.
It was said that maybe he wasn't the right man for the job, after all what experience did he have in the Premier League?
Well, I guess they're all talking different now.
Chelsea never played such attacking football under the special one, did they?
Scoring 27 goals in 11 Premier League Games says it all.
They deserve to be on top off the table and it will get even better.
O.K., loosing from Liverpool last week was a bitter pill to swallow but they responded well with 8 goals in the last two games.
Now the Champions League game against Roma is next and I can tell you that my wife will be screaming and jumping in front off the screen!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Changi Golf Club
The Changi Golf Club, situated on the eastern point of the island of Singapore, has a stunning, hilly 9-hole course.
The Golf Club was initially formed as the Royal Air Force Changi Golf Club in 1946. Changi is a reminder of Singapore's historic association with the Second World War, because the golf course meanders through an area full of mementos of the British times like the officer's quarters, old barracks, air-raid bunkers and gun- positions.
When the Royal Air Force left Singapore in 1971, the club became privatized and civic members were allowed in. Then onwards the golf course has been upgraded on a regular basis.
The Changi Golf Club in Singapore is a tight course, sprawling over the wavy landscape.
The course was once one of the narrowest in the world, but now has been widened. The Golf Club is one of the few areas left in Singapore that retains a village atmosphere.
Address
Netheravon Road
Singapore 508505
Telephone
+65 6545 5133
Fax
+65 6545 2531
Holes
9 (different tee boxes)
Tight Bermuda Fairways
Yardage
Blue Tees : 5224
White Tees : 4993
Red Tees : 4948
Par/SSS
Blue : 68 / 64.1
White : 68 / 62.6
Red : 70 / 68
Visitors
Closed Monday Mornings
Normal golfing attire required
Visitors: Weekdays –D, Weekends & Public Holidays - N/A
Members Guest: Weekdays – C Weekends & Public Holidays – D
Location
Eastern Tip of Singapore, Head for Changi Village and keep Going until you get to the Golf course
Facilities
Caddies, Pro Shop, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire and Food Outlet
Check out other Golf courses in Singapore
The Golf Club was initially formed as the Royal Air Force Changi Golf Club in 1946. Changi is a reminder of Singapore's historic association with the Second World War, because the golf course meanders through an area full of mementos of the British times like the officer's quarters, old barracks, air-raid bunkers and gun- positions.
When the Royal Air Force left Singapore in 1971, the club became privatized and civic members were allowed in. Then onwards the golf course has been upgraded on a regular basis.
The Changi Golf Club in Singapore is a tight course, sprawling over the wavy landscape.
The course was once one of the narrowest in the world, but now has been widened. The Golf Club is one of the few areas left in Singapore that retains a village atmosphere.
Address
Netheravon Road
Singapore 508505
Telephone
+65 6545 5133
Fax
+65 6545 2531
Holes
9 (different tee boxes)
Tight Bermuda Fairways
Yardage
Blue Tees : 5224
White Tees : 4993
Red Tees : 4948
Par/SSS
Blue : 68 / 64.1
White : 68 / 62.6
Red : 70 / 68
Visitors
Closed Monday Mornings
Normal golfing attire required
Visitors: Weekdays –D, Weekends & Public Holidays - N/A
Members Guest: Weekdays – C Weekends & Public Holidays – D
Location
Eastern Tip of Singapore, Head for Changi Village and keep Going until you get to the Golf course
Facilities
Caddies, Pro Shop, Club Hire, Trolley Hire, Buggy Hire and Food Outlet
Check out other Golf courses in Singapore
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Show your blog off in a good directory
Are you looking for a good blog directory ? Well here is one for you.
Blog Show Off is a dynamic directory where you can promote your blog.
The directory is updated constantly.
Just select the category that you think is perfect for your blog then visit one of the blogs in that category and after that you can ad your blog.
The special thing with this directory is that once you posted your blog, it will appear on the top of the page.
Your blog will be pushed down every time a new blog is been added .
Every time a new blog is added the oldest will be pushed of the page.
But no worries, once your blog is been pushed of you can just ad it again and start from the top of the page again.
By checking your position regularly you will be assured of a good link to your site. Cool!!
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Disclosure Policy
Blog Show Off is a dynamic directory where you can promote your blog.
The directory is updated constantly.
Just select the category that you think is perfect for your blog then visit one of the blogs in that category and after that you can ad your blog.
The special thing with this directory is that once you posted your blog, it will appear on the top of the page.
Your blog will be pushed down every time a new blog is been added .
Every time a new blog is added the oldest will be pushed of the page.
But no worries, once your blog is been pushed of you can just ad it again and start from the top of the page again.
By checking your position regularly you will be assured of a good link to your site. Cool!!
Check out
Disclosure Policy
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Golfing in Singapore
Golfing is highly popular in Singapore. The glamorous island of Singapore is a magnificent place to play golf. With the great sunny weather, throughout the year and lush with greenery all around present the perfect condition to play Golf. Singapore provides excellent golfing facilities to the tourists, take your pick from the huge and well-equipped public courses, or enjoy at a more intimate atmosphere of the Golf Courses in Singapore at the country clubs and hotels.
While golfing in Singapore you are provided with the option of a rapid weekend getaway to a neighbouring country, where most of the golf courses are great as well as affordable.
In Singapore most of the Golf courses maintain a strict dress code, which is, collared shirts with trousers or short pants and Golf shoes are a must it is part of the dress code. Caddies or golf carts are usually available, and the courses are usually equipped with locker rooms and showers. Most of the Golf courses have entertainment outlets, cafe’s and restaurants to enjoy.
Below are all the Golf courses in Singapore you can choose from:
Executive Golf Course
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road, Track 7, Singapore 779384
Telephone: +65 453 2700
Fax: (65) 453 3158
Course: 9 holes, 1425m, Par 29
Green Fairways
Fairways Drive (off Eng Neo Avenue), Singapore 289631
Telephone: +65 468 7233 Fax: (65) 468 7047
Course: 9 holes, 1887m, Par 32
Seletar Base Golf Club
244 Oxford Street, Seletar Base, Singapore 798420
Telephone: +65 481 4745 Fax: (65) 481 8877
Course: 9 holes, 2927m, Par 36
Tanglin Golf Course
Minden Road, Singapore 249543
Telephone & Fax: +65 473 7236
Course: 7 holes, 973m, Par 21
Changi Golf Club
20 Netheravon Road Singapore 508505
Telephone: +65 545 5133
Fax: (65) 545 2531
Course: 9 holes, 2378m, Par 34
Jurong Country Club
9 Science Centre Road Singapore 609078
Telephone: +65 568 5188
Fax: (65) 567 1900
Course: 18 holes, 6219m, Par 72
Keppel Club
10 Bukit Chermin Road Singapore 109918
Telephone: +65 273 5522
Fax: (65) 272 1563
Course: 18 holes, 5879m, Par 71
Laguna National Golf & Country Club
11 Laguna Golf Green Singapore 488047
Telephone: +65 541 0289
Fax: (65) 542 9289
Master course: 18 holes, 6400m, Par 72
Classic course: 18 holes, 6200m, Par 72
Orchid Country Club
1 Orchid Club Road Singapore 769162
Telephone: +65 750 2112
Fax: (65) 755 7972
Dendro course: 9 holes, 3262m, Par 37
Aranda Course: 9 holes, 3051m, Par 36
Vanda Course : 9 holes, 3012m, Par 36
Raffles Country Club
450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim Singapore 639932
Telephone: +65 861 7655
Fax: (65) 861 5563
Lake Course: 18 holes, 5819m, Par 72
Palm Course: 18 holes, 6081m, Par 72
Safra Resort & Country Club
10 Changi Coast Walk Singapore 499739
Telephone: +65 542 8288
Fax: (65) 545 6508
Airforce Course: 9 holes, 3200m, Par 36
Navy Course: 9 holes, 3085m, Par 36
Army Course: 9 holes, 3015m, Par 36
Seletar Country Club
101 Seletar Club Road Singapore 798273
Telephone: +65 486 0801
Fax: (65) 481 0311
Course: 18 holes, 6386m, Par 72
Sembawang Country Club
No 249, Sembawang Road, (next to Sembawang Air Base) Singapore 758352
Telephone: +65 257 0642
+65 257 4714
Fax: (65) 752 0446
Course: 18 holes, 5980m, Par 72
Sentosa Golf Club
27 Bukit Manis Road Singapore 099892
Telephone: +65 275 0022
Fax: (65) 275 0005
Serapong Course: 18 holes, 6493m, Par 72
Tanjong Course: 18 holes, 6420m, Par 7
Tanah Merah Country Club
25 Changi Coast Road Singapore 499803
Telephone: +65 542 3040
Fax: (65) 542 9294
Garden Course: 18 holes, 6402m, Par 72
Tampines Course: 18 holes, 6437m, Par 72
While golfing in Singapore you are provided with the option of a rapid weekend getaway to a neighbouring country, where most of the golf courses are great as well as affordable.
In Singapore most of the Golf courses maintain a strict dress code, which is, collared shirts with trousers or short pants and Golf shoes are a must it is part of the dress code. Caddies or golf carts are usually available, and the courses are usually equipped with locker rooms and showers. Most of the Golf courses have entertainment outlets, cafe’s and restaurants to enjoy.
Below are all the Golf courses in Singapore you can choose from:
Executive Golf Course
Upper Seletar Reservoir, Mandai Road, Track 7, Singapore 779384
Telephone: +65 453 2700
Fax: (65) 453 3158
Course: 9 holes, 1425m, Par 29
Green Fairways
Fairways Drive (off Eng Neo Avenue), Singapore 289631
Telephone: +65 468 7233 Fax: (65) 468 7047
Course: 9 holes, 1887m, Par 32
Seletar Base Golf Club
244 Oxford Street, Seletar Base, Singapore 798420
Telephone: +65 481 4745 Fax: (65) 481 8877
Course: 9 holes, 2927m, Par 36
Tanglin Golf Course
Minden Road, Singapore 249543
Telephone & Fax: +65 473 7236
Course: 7 holes, 973m, Par 21
Changi Golf Club
20 Netheravon Road Singapore 508505
Telephone: +65 545 5133
Fax: (65) 545 2531
Course: 9 holes, 2378m, Par 34
Jurong Country Club
9 Science Centre Road Singapore 609078
Telephone: +65 568 5188
Fax: (65) 567 1900
Course: 18 holes, 6219m, Par 72
Keppel Club
10 Bukit Chermin Road Singapore 109918
Telephone: +65 273 5522
Fax: (65) 272 1563
Course: 18 holes, 5879m, Par 71
Laguna National Golf & Country Club
11 Laguna Golf Green Singapore 488047
Telephone: +65 541 0289
Fax: (65) 542 9289
Master course: 18 holes, 6400m, Par 72
Classic course: 18 holes, 6200m, Par 72
Orchid Country Club
1 Orchid Club Road Singapore 769162
Telephone: +65 750 2112
Fax: (65) 755 7972
Dendro course: 9 holes, 3262m, Par 37
Aranda Course: 9 holes, 3051m, Par 36
Vanda Course : 9 holes, 3012m, Par 36
Raffles Country Club
450 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim Singapore 639932
Telephone: +65 861 7655
Fax: (65) 861 5563
Lake Course: 18 holes, 5819m, Par 72
Palm Course: 18 holes, 6081m, Par 72
Safra Resort & Country Club
10 Changi Coast Walk Singapore 499739
Telephone: +65 542 8288
Fax: (65) 545 6508
Airforce Course: 9 holes, 3200m, Par 36
Navy Course: 9 holes, 3085m, Par 36
Army Course: 9 holes, 3015m, Par 36
Seletar Country Club
101 Seletar Club Road Singapore 798273
Telephone: +65 486 0801
Fax: (65) 481 0311
Course: 18 holes, 6386m, Par 72
Sembawang Country Club
No 249, Sembawang Road, (next to Sembawang Air Base) Singapore 758352
Telephone: +65 257 0642
+65 257 4714
Fax: (65) 752 0446
Course: 18 holes, 5980m, Par 72
Sentosa Golf Club
27 Bukit Manis Road Singapore 099892
Telephone: +65 275 0022
Fax: (65) 275 0005
Serapong Course: 18 holes, 6493m, Par 72
Tanjong Course: 18 holes, 6420m, Par 7
Tanah Merah Country Club
25 Changi Coast Road Singapore 499803
Telephone: +65 542 3040
Fax: (65) 542 9294
Garden Course: 18 holes, 6402m, Par 72
Tampines Course: 18 holes, 6437m, Par 72
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