It has only been known by a few people that the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was planning to build a Golf Course in Brisbane in 1900. Plans were drawn up and the layout of the course started. However due to an ongoing feud between the Scottish Club and the Brisbane Club as to who had the best golfers, funding was withdrawn and the plans scrapped.
The maps of the layout of the course have only recently been recovered from the cellar of Caledonian Club in a 40 year old case of Glenfiddich Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
The Old Course at St Andrews was originally 11 holes and Warrigal was to be based on this original course. This multi cache will take you around the proposed course.
Also to be in keeping with the original old course each tee was to be located beside the previous hole.
The first tee is located at the coordinates specified on this page and has the bearing to the first hole. All markers are of a similar size as the one at this tee but can be of two different constructions.
At the first 10 holes you will find a marker which will indicate
A. On the left of the tag is the number of the hole.
B. On the bottom right is the bearing to the next hole.
C. On the top right is a number between 0 and 9.
Example:
At the 11th hole the marker has the order of the holes that the 10 numbers are to be used. These 10 numbers are to be entered in this order into the coordinates S27° xx.xxx and E153° xx.xxx . These coordinates will take you to the location where the club house was to be built and a cache has been left.
Following is the description of the course by Allieballie which was found with the plans.
The lengths of the holes will be needed along with the bearing marked at the hole to find the way to the next hole.
Hole 1 The Cabbage Patch. (Par 5) 623m
A lang hole whaur a driver may be used tae just short o’ the hole. Ye should keep left o' the grand pole as tis out of bounds tae the right. Ye will hae tae gang aroon’ the gait. Permission has bin granted fer access by fit only tae the green so lay up a’ methods o’ transport here. Also dogs ur nae permitted in this area. A wee chip shot will tak ye close tae the hole.
Hole 2 The Stables. (Par 4) 203m
A circuitous hole around the buildings. Watch whaur ye pit yer feet an’ keep clear outaide ony beasts areas.
Hole 3 The Giant Steps. (Par 3) 129m
A narrow roch fairway. The tee shot should be tae the far side o’ the green wi’ a putt up the brae back taewards the tee.
Hole 4 Under and Over. (Par 5) 330m
Keep the first shot laich tae avoid the overhingin’ obstacles. A lang second shot intae a powerful area. The grass aroon’ this hole can be awfy lang so tak care nae tae lose the ither players in yer group.
Hole 5 The Pines. (Par 3) 87m
This is the shortest hole, but nae the easiest. Watch oot fer the watter hazard. Ye'll fin' that most pines are gone.
Hole 6 K9 (Par 4) 289m
An awfy bonnie dander. The second stroll will tak ye ontae wide open fairway, past the amenities buildin’ an’ through a gait which must ayeways be kept shut.
Hole 7 Half Pipe. (Par 4) 319m
A narrow fairway which passes an area whaur the spectators gaither. There is a muckle big sand trap tae be avoided oan the way. Anither amenities building is here.
Hole 8 Wally Tate Memorial Hole. (Par 4) 309m
There ur a number o’ paths tae approach the green. A reseeded forest area tae be negotiated. Keep tae the paths.
Hole 9 Bored Walk (Par 4) 329m
The smoothest fairway o’ the course which can be hoatching wi’ fowk. An area o’ amusement fer the younger gowfers near the green.
Hole 10 The Brook (Par 4) 227m
Tee aff across the lade an’ follow the paths tae the kailyard fence.
Hole 11. The Ruined Hurdles (Par 5) 425m
A lang stracht fairway tae the last hole.
It’s nae faur fae the 11th hole tae the clubhoose, whaur ye can bide an’ hae a dram an’ enjoy the view. The guava jeelie is braw fan it is in season.
Sae Tee up an’ may yer drives be firm an’ putts be straight an’ true.