1. Poisson | Rated | 18 Nov 2008 | Add A Review

I think I pity ‘myballsareswolln’ {review of 29 Jan 2008} as his condition has obviously affected other parts of his person. As a Belconnen Magpies member who plays the course at least twice each week and participates in the ACT Monaro Vets comp which plays all courses in the district, I doubt ‘myballsareswollen’ would have any support for his assessment of Belconnen Magpies. Perhaps he had a bad day. Participants in the recent Belconnen Open were highly complimentary of the courses and they came from all over NSW and the ACT. They were particularly complimentary of the overall condition of the course and especially the greens. I have played course all over NSW and the ACT and I would confidently rate Belconnen Magpies as the equal or better of most I have played. Certainly it is not The Vintage but then again few are. Less pubs and more golf might be the answer for ‘myballsareswollen’.

2. ianwact | Rated | 17 Nov 2008 | Add A Review

I too must take issue with the review below. As a member of Belconnen of 20 years standing I can’t ever recall the course remotely resembling the condition of which the reviewer complains. Our dedicated crew of professional greenkeepers have worked wonders to keep the fairways and greens in top condition despite the lack of rain over the last six years. Our use of recycled water has enabled the course to withstand the drought, which has affected other courses in Canberra quite seriously, and we’re therefore green in all senses. The fact that a European Tour professional plays the course regularly when he is in the country, along with two other pros (as well as the resident), is testimony to the good playing conditions. Take a look at the greenery and the challenge that the course has to offer at http://www.belconnenmagpies.com.au/golfclub/

3. wilsonphild | Rated | 12 Nov 2008 | Add A Review

As Captain of Belconnen Magpies I take offence at posts by individuals. The following is the assessment of the monaro and Didtrict Golf Association: On behalf of the ACT Monaro District Golf Association I would like to thank you for making your course available for the first round of the ACT Seniors Championship today. Please compliment the Course Superintendant and his staff on the presentation and standard of the course today. All of the players commented on how good the course was and what great condition it was in especially the greens.

Tony Gover Captain, ACT Monaro DGA

I am confident that any visitor to our club will be pleasntly surprised at the condition of our public course, one of the best in the distict.

Phil Drever Captain Belconnen Magpies

4. myballsareswollen | Rated | 29 Jan 2008 | Add A Review

A dog track. A very poor level public course. The bunkers don’t have sand – they have some kind of cheap gravel, which makes bunker play a lottery, as well as not doing your clubs any favours.

Extremely poor service in the Pro Shop.

Would only recommend playing it if no other options are available, and all of the pubs are closed.

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5. malrider | Rated | 16 Jul 2005 | Add A Review

Belconnen Magpies club is situated in the Northwest area of Canberra, approx 20 mins from the city centre.

A mix of pine and eucalypt trees ensures that stray drives result in an interesting second (or 3rd!)

Course reasonably maintained, with fast greens. For most golfers, the back 9 would produce a bit more of a challenge.

Can be very crowded of weekends / schoold holidays, with the usual inclusion of punters that do not adhere to usual golf etiquette.