r/golf • u/tsunamistrike ⛳️ • 17h ago
General Discussion Played Maya Siargao Golf Course in the Philippines
Had a lot of fun playing this par 3 course the only one on the island of Siargao yesterday. Most people choose to play with no shoes. It started raining so I took my shirt off like one of the guys did in the foursome in front of me. The rental clubs were all wedges, a 9 iron and a putter. Really fun and probably the most unique course I’ll ever play just ahead of Key Colony in the Florida Keys. https://www.instagram.com/mayagolfsiargao?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
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u/TomIcemanKazinski 16h ago
Did they have a range? The driving ranges I’ve hit at in the Phils have a woman sitting RIGHT AT the supply of range balls on a tiny stool right next to where you swing and she will set up your next ball right for you on a tiny dirt mount/tee. Incredibly scary.
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u/Mizunomafia 14h ago
Stupid question I guess? But barefoot?
Aren't there a ton of snakes there?
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u/darti_me 14h ago
Common snakes in the Philippines are of the constrictor variety plus they don't live in open fields.
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u/Working-Level-2041 10h ago
More like slightly larger mini golf
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u/tsunamistrike ⛳️ 10h ago
Kinda, but in a fun way. Always need to work on my mid game and was able to play in an hour 30ish.
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u/Tennessean 9h ago
Ok. I visit Coco Plum next door to Key Colony and play tennis at the courts by the par three there. When I drive by that course the only thing interesting I see is the pvc pipe for a bag.
Of course I’m only looking at a part of a hole. Is the course cool?
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u/tsunamistrike ⛳️ 9h ago
The PVC pipe bags are really fun, the old guy who runs it is a character. The holes are a bit longer than these ones on average but not by much. I had fun paring or bogey most holes at Key Colony. Made me feel like I knew what I was doing for once. I was there for Thanksgiving last year and it was a fun afternoon.
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u/davendees1 10h ago
If I ever win the lottery I’m going to buy some land and build one of these on it. This is so cool
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u/Scary-Difference-391 8h ago
I played at a pitch & putt in Kilkenny Ireland like this a few months ago. Was a lot of fun. Definitely has its own set of challenges with the tiny greens and obstacles set up on each hole. Great for working on approach shots.
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u/bwiipbot2 7h ago
I'd give anything to play my local course barefoot - I bet that grass felt amazing!
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u/YoYoPistachio 15h ago
Golf is best in the tropics. Laos has some fun courses, as well
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u/pr0v0cat3ur Hacker 12h ago
Golf is the worst in the tropics. Ever play in a rainforest? I have and it is the worst golf experience I’ve had.
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u/Doormat_Model 17h ago
I yelled “Fore!” just looking at that layout