| evita4 |
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| 22/07/2008 13:42 |
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Following from MWJ and his band of Soutern shandy swillers
arranging a meet in Gillingham, I think it is time for the North West meet to gather some pace again. We seem to have a few new forum members in this area so it would be a nice idea to put some faces to user names. Myself and forefortheday are playing pretty regularly and would like to see who else would be interested in joining us. I am willing to organise it when we know who would be interested. These 3 courses are local to me in Preston and so are put forward for consideration. Not looked into it but am fairly sure society rates could be arranged depending on numbers.http://www.fishwickhallgolfclub.co.uk/
http://www.ashtonleagolfclub.co.uk/
http://www.crgcc.co.uk/
| realgolferuk |
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| 22/07/2008 16:20 |
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I'd be keen.....though it's getting a bit central by the looks of it.
I've got to say....(just for fun, no offence intended!)....it looks like someone's built a massive golf green at the back of my daughter's junior school!!
| vig |
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| 22/07/2008 16:48 |
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I might be up for it if it was a little further east, I don't mind travelling but approx 1 1/2 hrs to preston from here.
| evita4 |
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| 22/07/2008 17:55 |
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I'd be keen.....though it's getting a bit central by the looks of it.
I've got to say....(just for fun, no offence intended!)....it looks like someone's built a massive golf green at the back of my daughter's junior school!!
PMSL, you are right. This particular cpurse has been subjected to a modernist architect for the club house
| andiritchie |
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| 22/07/2008 19:48 |
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iam joining charnock richard next year i think not played there yet but one of my mates plays there,seems a good course
| big_russ |
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| 22/07/2008 22:30 |
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Evita
Count me in if the date fits. I have 2 week hols booked mid August if we can get in somewhere then.I can't make any weekend until 9th August.
I used to be a junior at Fishwick so i can thoroughly
recommend it even though it has been changed around over the years.
Another course to recommend is Standish Court. It is only a short course but dont let this put you off as it is a good challenge.
Arrange a definate date and i can then confirm yes or no.
www.standishgolf.co.uk/
| evita4 |
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| 22/07/2008 22:43 |
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Cheers Russ, I have played Standish a couple of times but forgot to include it in my list.
| chipsandegg |
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| 22/07/2008 23:26 |
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Hi Evita
Id e up for a knock if it fell on my days off from work if thats ok? I live over in Halifax but wouldnt mind a ride over for a game
Andy
| forefortheday |
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| 23/07/2008 09:00 |
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I'm in just let me know what date and I'll be there!
| andiritchie |
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| 23/07/2008 17:33 |
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i also played standish a few times bit short but quite fun place to play when you lot thinking of playing
| evita4 |
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| 23/07/2008 19:25 |
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I would hopefully be looking at playing sometime in the latter part of August. Initially we need at least 8 people and then we can decide if we wanted to play 9 in the morning and then 18 in the afternoon with bacon rolls and evening meal thrown in for around £35 - £40. Or if you would prefer just a round of golf we would be looking in the region of £25.
| gjbike |
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| 23/07/2008 19:25 |
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Hi definately up for a game just let us know what date you have in mind
| teetime72 |
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| 25/07/2008 20:27 |
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Count me in,anywhere, prefer midweek.
| TonyN |
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| 26/07/2008 07:52 |
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Absolutly,am in, with enough notice!
Please dont make it 31st of august though because i have a charity event.
This gonna be a weekend or weekday? Mon tues or wed would be great but what ever best for everyone.
I vote for the full days golf, 9 then 18!
| evita4 |
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| 26/07/2008 18:18 |
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I am looking at making this a midweek event. Need at least 8 for a society rate. So come on guys lets get those names down.
Interested so far:
Big_Russ
Chipsandegg
Forefortheday
Gjbike
Teetime72
TonyN
Evita4
Just one firm comittment needed to make up our 8.
| realgolferuk |
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| 26/07/2008 19:08 |
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If it's midweek.....I could well be twisted.....I'd hate the drive, but I'd be keen to meet the infamous forumers.
Have you decided on a venue?
| evita4 |
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| 27/07/2008 13:18 |
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It will definitely be a midweek event and this course looks to be the best
http://www.fishwickhallgolfclub.co.uk/
| TonyN |
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| 27/07/2008 13:33 |
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Fine with me, weekday package number 3 gets my vote!
| gjbike |
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| 27/07/2008 20:57 |
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3 is fine with me, have you got any dates in mind ?
| HartleyHare |
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| 27/07/2008 21:45 |
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I could well be up for this, dependant on the date.
bit dubious though because i'm not exactly Mr consitent yet and i wouldn't want to spoil anyones round while i'm swinging from one side of the fairway to the other!!!!!
| big_russ |
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| 27/07/2008 22:04 |
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As long as it's after 9th August you can count me in. The boss at work is on holiday until then and i can't take any time off 'til he gets back.
I would rather package 2 as we are not all spring lambs and i think it would be better to enjoy one full round than struggle to play 12 then 18.
| Doh |
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| 28/07/2008 08:29 |
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I'd be interested if it's midweek just need as much notice as poss.
| forefortheday |
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| 28/07/2008 12:43 |
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Don't worry about being inconsistent Hartley I am regularly all over the show!
Spent 3 years hacking out the right hand side and now it's the left hand side, happy days!
(Oh and I still haven't broken 100)
| evita4 |
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| 28/07/2008 14:25 |
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OK guys, I am looking at Wednesday 27 August. Teeing off at about 11.20. Can everyone who is interseted please let me know if this date is suitable. Looking at Bacon Roll and coffee on arrival and soup and sandwiches after the golf. I have been quoted £37 per person by the first course. Need to check the other 2 for availability before I book.
| evita4 |
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| 30/07/2008 11:08 |
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As we appear to have lost some posts off this thread I will reconfirm the arrangements.
Wednesday 27 August at Fishwick Hall Golf Club. First tee time is 10:45. Bacon sarnies on arrival followed by soup and sandwiches on completion of the golf. Total cost of the day is £24 per person.
Confirmed attendees so far are:
Forefortheday
Gjbike
Teetime72
Doh
Hartleyhare
Evita4.
Vig and TonyN are getting back to me in the next couple of days. If anyone else fancies joining us please let me know.
I have just received information from the club to confirm the booking. I am quite happy to pay the £5 per person deposit to make things easier. Please reimburse me on the day.
| teetime72 |
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| 30/07/2008 12:45 |
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With everything going pear shaped on the site,i`m re-confirming still definite.
c`mon guys get your names down,lets have a good day.
| HartleyHare |
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| 30/07/2008 13:21 |
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just to confirm my confirmation,i'm a definite.
squared with the boss and booked off from work.
looking forward to it!!
| Doh |
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| 31/07/2008 07:38 |
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Yep put me down (again) see you all there.
| TonyN |
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| 31/07/2008 11:28 |
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Yes Count me in.
If you need any cash sending for the deposit just let me know.
Looking forward to it and shall await the final details!
| evita4 |
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| 31/07/2008 14:03 |
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Cheers Tony, see you on the 27th of August.
| vig |
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| 31/07/2008 19:34 |
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I'm in. I have sorted out my cover at work so all systems go.
I would have replied yesterday but couldn't get on the site.
Incidently if anyone wants to play from east of the peninnes but has transport issues, I am more than happy to take a passenger, (company for the ride). Or if anyone is close to the M62, I don't mind a short detour.
As long as you don't mind sharing the journey with a pshycopath
| evita4 |
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| 01/08/2008 08:47 |
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Great news Vig. We now have the minimum 8 required for the society rate. Any more would be welcome too.
| evita4 |
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| 01/08/2008 08:55 |
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OK now we have at least 8 I will go ahead and confirm the booking and pay the deposits. I have chosen this course for its proximity to the M6 J31. It is literally 5 mins off the junction, turn left towards Preston and it is signposted on the left at the top of the hill.
I have no experience of organising these days so any suggestions for format of the golf would be appreciated. I had thought of blind pairs for the scoring by drawing names and not revealing who was paired with whom until the completion of the rounds. Does this seem reasonable to everyone?
| TonyN |
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| 01/08/2008 10:08 |
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how about pairs, lowest combined scores, balls in the air for partners and pairings.
Not sure how balls in the air works like but i know this is how the seniors do it.
| forefortheday |
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| 01/08/2008 21:17 |
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Apologies Gents I'm having to drop out work won't give me the day off after all
Sooooooo gutted was really looking forward to it
| vig |
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| 04/08/2008 19:45 |
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C'mon Yorkie boys, i'm sure someone else can make one in. It's not that far.
| forefortheday |
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| 04/08/2008 20:53 |
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I've said to Evita and I'll make the offer on here that I'll happily pay for my share if it means everyone else missing out due to my lack of understanding of our holiday rota!
| evita4 |
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| 04/08/2008 21:18 |
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No need, Anthony A friend of mine has agreed to come and join us we are back to 8.
| evita4 |
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| 04/08/2008 21:32 |
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Vig, according to the clubs website they have a "small practice area" I will ring them tomorrow as I think it may just be a chipping area.
We have 7 from the forum but a friend of mine will be joining us to take us up to 8. Unfortunately, no one from your side has shown an interest in this event.
The first tee time is 10:45 so to have a meet and greet, a coffee and bacon roll and a warm up I would suggest meeting at the course at 09:45. I will be looking to be there from 09:30
The address for the club is
FISHWICK HALL GOLF CLUB LTD
GLENLUCE DRIVE
FARRINGDON PARK
PRESTON
LANCASHIRE
PR1 5TD
http://www.fishwickhallgolfclub.co.uk/
| forefortheday |
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| 04/08/2008 21:51 |
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Good news Andy.
Hope everybody joins the day and may the golfing force be with you all!
| Doh |
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| 06/08/2008 11:05 |
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Hi Guys
Dont know about the format for the day suggest a single stableford. But might be an idea to mix handicaps about eg not all high's or low's playing together this might happen if we throw the balls up.can we have an idea of H/Ps now might save time on the day.and i'm happy to mix the groups as i dont know anyone.
i'm off 9
| TonyN |
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| 06/08/2008 11:33 |
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I know I am gonna be a pain in the back side but I dont have an Official Handicap. I hate to admit but its probably now at about 18ish up from 15ish 8 weeks ago. Suggestions please on what people would be happy to give me. If you want confirmation of my game, Realgolferuk aka Dave is the man!
| HartleyHare |
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| 06/08/2008 12:53 |
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I know I am gonna be a pain in the back side but I dont have an Official Handicap. I hate to admit but its probably now at about 18ish up from 15ish 8 weeks ago. Suggestions please on what people would be happy to give me. If you want confirmation of my game, Realgolferuk aka Dave is the man!
I'll happily let you play off 5, (bandito me thinks!!!!
)I'm still waiting to get my 3rd round in for my handicap but it's gonna be 28.
| TonyN |
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| 06/08/2008 13:01 |
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Haha 5, thats very kind of you but I am no where near single figures. Not even low teens at the moment, just not playing enough!
| vig |
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| 06/08/2008 20:18 |
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I suggest you play off what you're comfortable with Tony.
Personally i'm not taking it too seriously as after a 2 hr drive i'm likely to be as stiff as a stiff thing.
If I start to take it seriously then it will spoil it for me as I am very competitive by nature.
I just want to enjoy the surroundings, new course and company but not necessarily in that order.
shoulder sore (getting excuses in early) which is impeding my follow through. But give me 13, official 22, not competed to reduce it in 12 months but tracker shows 13.8.
| TonyN |
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| 06/08/2008 20:53 |
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I would be happy off 28 the way I have just played haha.
I suppose we can just sort it on the day!
| evita4 |
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| 07/08/2008 13:08 |
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24 for me guys. My friend who is joining us plays off 17 I think.
| teetime72 |
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| 07/08/2008 15:12 |
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My self service H/c (not official)worked out over the last few cards is 22,or to be more accurate 22.6,but !`m with Vig on this one, while being competitive let`s not be TOO serious,let`s enjoy the company and have a good day.
way I`ve played today H/C should be 28+.
| evita4 |
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| 07/08/2008 15:48 |
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Fully agree guys, I am looking forward to putting some faces to names and having a fun day out. Hopefully, in some decent weather.
| TonyN |
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| 07/08/2008 16:43 |
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Well if its only half as bad as yesterdays rain i'll be happy!
My driver slipped in my grip twice yesterday because if the rain.
| vig |
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| 27/08/2008 19:45 |
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Thanx for a very enjoyable, if wet day.
Home in 73 mins, no jams
Must do it again with a few more Forumers and hopefully better conditions.
I'm happy to host if anyone interested
| teetime72 |
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| 27/08/2008 20:07 |
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73 mins.you were lucky,yes,conditions were not all that good but they matched my golf,it was one of those days when nothing seems to go right and I appologize to my playing partners for not giving them the best game possible.To sum my day up,good company,cr** golf.
| Doh |
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| 28/08/2008 07:44 |
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Thanks for the company Guys nice to meet you all, no need to say sorry for the golf we are not professionals.
Dave, would love to get across to your place for another meet.
Andy, thanks for organising the day
| TonyN |
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| 28/08/2008 11:01 |
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Cheers for a great day everyone. The course played long and tough. The rough was unforgivable at times.
Great to put some more faces to the names but now I'm confused, I learnt your real names and now we are back to AKA's I dont know who you all are, except for Andy.
Defo have to go play again.
Sorry there are no pictures guys, it just wasn't the best of days for it. We do have one I am going to email to MikeH for the mag!
Cheers again.
| HartleyHare |
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| 28/08/2008 12:31 |
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it was a good day, definitely up for another one soon, as soon as a venue and date are decided.
i put a few (user)names to faces. Teetime(Sid), yourself, me(Dave) and Evita4(Andy) were in our group Tony.
out of the other 4 there was only Vig that stuck in my head.
| Doh |
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| 28/08/2008 12:58 |
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Thats because he is 6ft 5in
There was also gjbike who is(Graham)me,Rick who is(Doh) and Andys mate Chris
| big_russ |
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| 28/08/2008 17:03 |
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Good to see that you all had an enjoyable day even though the weather was against you. I was realy miffed that i was unable to join you but maybe next time.
My big question to all of you is what are your opinions on the quality of Fishwick Hall GC. I am asking as this is one of my choices of club for joining next year and the views of a group of gents new to the club would be appreciated.
| TonyN |
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| 28/08/2008 18:22 |
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To be perfectly honest I have been to alot better clubs.
Dont really want to pass comment on the course condition cause it was really wet and soggy, and I imagine everywhere else would have been the same.
Facilities where ok, staff friendly enough (apart from the barman, who looked as if he was on community service for smashing up a hotel room and chucking a tele out of the window)
Layout of the course was good, some decent holes, some dull but a good finish was nice.
All in all, the company made it a great day out even the typical english weather couldn't spoil.
| vig |
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| 28/08/2008 20:25 |
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Thats because he is 6ft 5in
Only on a weekend when I have my stiletto's on and answer to the name of Gloria
| vig |
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| 28/08/2008 20:32 |
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I echo Tony's thoughts on the club. Really hard to pass a true comment because the greens really were like sponges, if you/I stood in one place fot any length of time I was sinking. No run on fairways AT ALL!. Nice views, A lot of holes were "samey". Really poor shots had a "get out" on adjoining fairways. and some pikey walking his dog on the course and even ventured across a green when the first group were looking to play to it.
I have played better courses, not sure what the subs are.
As for the barman. I think he must have had dental treatment and didn't want to bust his stitches. We would call him a miserable ba$t@rd in Yorkshire.
| big_russ |
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| 29/08/2008 21:41 |
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Subs for 2008 were £630 so can expect around £675 for next year. The real plus point for me is that there is no joining fee. Other clubs i have been looking at are around the same subs but with a £400-500 joining fee as well.
| Doh |
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| 01/09/2008 08:28 |
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Big Russ
This club is struggling it would not be my choice.
| grumpyjock |
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| 01/09/2008 10:42 |
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Will see what it play's like this week as we have 36 on Wed in the Golf Tour comp.
Agree that its a bit of a sameness on some of the holes and very forgiving on some.
Thats what the game is about some good and some bland, make it enjoyable and have a laugh (you know its good for you.
Hope for good weather this week.
| teetime72 |
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| 01/09/2008 15:19 |
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Russ, I agree with Doh,apart from the course,the club house is in desperate need of a re-furb,if membership is still open even with no joining fee it must tell you something.I`m looking for a new club myself and am going to try Ashton & Lea in the next couple of weeks,I`ve e-mailed them for rates but have had no reply yet,will post them when/if I get them.
| big_russ |
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| 01/09/2008 16:14 |
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Teetime, According to the details for Ashton & Lea on the EGU website the rates are as follows,
Membership Category
Gents Full Membership £695 + £650 (JF)
Ladies Full Membership £695 + £650 (JF)
Senior Membership (Conditions apply)£633 + £650 (JF)
and memberships are available.
I think i will have a look elsewhere, maybe Shaw Hill or Leyland as these are a bit closer to home. Just need to convince HID of the extra costs involved.
| teetime72 |
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| 01/09/2008 18:57 |
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Thanks russ.