Day 6 - Sheep Ranch to Portland

 Checked out of the Lodge this morning, packed up the car and drove around to Sheep Ranch for our final game. Had some breakfast 


Met up with Brett (caddy) and Steve (from Sean's group yesterday) and Zac (his caddy), and headed off. You come over the hill after your drive to see the ocean in front of you - fantastic views


Our caddy - Brett


1st green




The whole course is wide open, sweeping ocean views, but very clever in that each hole is very different from the last so it does not become repetitive.
I actually played quite well on the front 9 - had 20 points. You come back to the clubhouse after 11 and I decided to stop because my back was getting sore










16th - signature hole

Sean played on, but the Marshall was kind enough to drive me out to see the last 7 holes, particularly the 16th which is their signature hole.
Sean finished with 31 points.

We had a quick snack then headed towards Portland - a 4.5hr drive. Checked into our hotel - very nice. Went to the restaurant and a large group of 16 had just arrived and ordered, so we have come back to our room for a shower, put some washing on and will have room service..... might be midnight before it arrives!!

2 days to explore Portland now - tax free shopping!! 😉


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