The course this year has received an unprecedented amount of winter rain which has caused natural growth on the course.

The rough areas will likely create major problems as they have thrived from these unusual rains. 

However, the fairways in particular will yield little natural run. 

This allows the lower marker to score easier as they can shoot to actual distances and targets without relying on run. 

Despite this, the club’s head greenkeeper Matthew Barnden has countered by placing more emphasis on the putting surfaces.

The major difference that golfers will notice is putting from either above or across the greens. 

The putts travel a lot further and the break is more noticeable, making putting more difficult.

Despite the lack of run, the highly regarded course is in prime condition and the greens staff will ensure that the course is groomed to its pinnacle. 

Scoring will be difficult but one thing players will not encounter are treacherous pin positions.

Sunday’s event will see course records in both the Open Tournament 27 hole event as well as the 18 hole course record under siege with the current course record for 18 holes a two under par 69 set by Forbes golfer Steve Betland. 

The Open Tournament record is held jointly by another Forbes golfer, Steve’s brother John Betland and Duntryleague’s Min Cheng at five over par 111.

The pair shot the score after the course had been lengthened by approximately 100 metres prior to the 2011 SCT Parkes Open.