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Guamgolf.net is brimming with information about seven golf courses and you can’t afford to miss the great value campaigns! |
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At Guam golf courses, whilst playing golf you can come into contact with
the beautiful sea, the fresh wind and colorful and beautiful flowers and
fruit trees. From the staff at all the golf courses we have heard many
interesting episodes related to nature. Well….. ok, I’ll tell you then! |
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Another Sarazen Bridge
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 At the Onward Golf Resort, The 3rd middle hole, 16th short hole designed
by the US senior pro golfer Gene Sarazen.His many records shine brightly
in the history of golf and of course is also well known as the inventor
of the sand wedge.Among his many victories is the still talked about remarkable
double eagle comeback victory which left a historical mark in the Masters.The
achievement is lauded by the Sarazen Bridge over the pond at the 15th hole
of the Augusta International golf club.
The Onward Golf Resort has also shown its appreciation of that feat by building
the Sarazen Bridge, which can be seen on the path when moving from the
out short hole between the middle 2nd and 3rd hole.The Sarazen bridge,
which spans some wetlands, plays an important part in preserving Guam’s
nature.
If you are going by in a cart, even though you may not have much time, please
enjoy the natural jungle which is close at hand. If you recall Sarazen’s
double eagle, then surely you will be rewarded with good luck at hole No.
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Important historical structure.
“Water catchment container site”
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 On the north course, at No. 6 and just to the right of the green, the remains
of a water catchment container lie preserved. It was discovered when the
golf course was being developed. Local elementary pupils occasionally visit
on field trips. If you are not in a hurry, please take a look at this site. |
Mangilao Three Head Lions
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 Moving from the 11th hole towards the 12th on Mangilao, you can see a rather
interesting rock formation. There are 3 rocks at the base of the cliff,
just at the surface of the water. The rocks look like 3 lions with their
mouths open. It seems that this is where the name of the course is derived
from. If you stop to gaze, all at once you can enjoy the blueness of the
ocean, the sound of the waves and a comfortable breeze. It really is a
soothing feeling.
If players were to stop here, the progress of play would be held up and
so the golf course has not publicized its existence. It is one of Guam’s
secret beauty spots. |
Banion Tree / Taotaomona
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 On the 7th hole, beside the fairway and on the right is a large swamp. It
is the habitat of lots of wild fowl, large lizards., Dublin Bay prawns
etc. Just before the green and on the right beside the No. 4 hole is a
large Banion tree.
This tree
has a great big branch which spreads out and is a big obstacle to you keeping
your par! A legend still remains in which it is said that an ancient Chammorran
ghost, long called Taotaomona, resides in this strange tree. It is also
thought that the ghost hates being disturbed. Even among Chommorrans today,
there are some that fear they will be struck with a Taotaomona illness
if they urinate on the tree, behave in an unruly manner near the tree or
fail to believe in the existence of the ghost. It may even be possible
that some of those chammorran ancestors lie in repose somewhere in this
tree!
If, while you are playing a round of golf, your ball either hits the tree
or you drive a shot in to the tree, it might be prudent to bow and apologise! |
Guam’s flying chicken!
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 Do you know about the wild chicken that can be seen at Guam’s golf courses? It seems that the bird can be seen at the top of trees, on the look out for wild dogs or cats that wish to steal its eggs. The birds movements makes it appear that it is trying to struggle free from the tree, thus creating the image that it is flying!
“The flying chicken” ? don’t you want to see it? |
The lizard which was mistaken for a crocodile!
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 There are wild pigs, lizards and deer etc on Guam’s golf courses. There
was a case on the Mangirao course where a customer mistook a lizard for
a crocodile. Apparently, he was angry and said “ Don’t leave such dangerous
creatures on the course”.
A crocodile is dangerous but a poor timid creature like a lizard! |
Latte Stone Mini Park
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 On the east course No. 10 on the right, There is a mini park with a collection
of latte stones that were unearthed when the course was being built.
There have been many latte stones unearthed across the island but in this
case, they found rather intriguing looking remains of cup-shaped stones
(called Tasa) stacked on top of stonepillars (called Hareiruge). Visitors
to Guam should see these unique shapes at least one. However, their purpose
remains an enigema.
As it is a little far from the tee ground, the golf course fears that it
might hold up the progree of play and thus has not given the mini park
much advertisement. The next time you visit, why don’t you discreetly
ask the staff about it and when your round is over take a cart and go have
a look.
Okay, enough stories, let’s leave it at that. |
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