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  • Taxi_Lad
    Taxi_Lad Posts: 3,779
    If you see me getting in/out of my black cab in the car park, come over and introduce yourself 👍🏻
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,632
    This might be old news but I found out yesterday that Pedham Place is due to be sold off for housing and a sports venue.
  • Gasman
    Gasman Posts: 92
    Taxi_Lad said:
    If you see me getting in/out of my black cab in the car park, come over and introduce yourself 👍🏻
    👍
  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 39,901
    DaveMehmet said:
    This might be old news but I found out yesterday that Pedham Place is due to be sold off for housing and a sports venue.

    The last I heard was that, in addition to 2,500 homes, the sports venue in question was going to be the new home for Wasps rugby but would be multi purpose too
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,915
    DaveMehmet said:
    This might be old news but I found out yesterday that Pedham Place is due to be sold off for housing and a sports venue.
    I didn't know..and if so that's a great shame as the course itself is just beginning to get established...
  • Addickforlife
    Addickforlife Posts: 2,101
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  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,685
    Went on a golf trip to Ireland a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely sensational and had glorious weather too. We played Jameson links, howth and Portmarnock. Interestingly, Portmarnock are trying to get the open in 10-15 years which will cause the traditionalists a panic as it’s in Republic of Ireland. Will be an infrastructure marvel if they pull it off. When we finished at Portmarnock, the captain presented us with a print of one of the holes which was an unexpected treat: he also drove some of the lads back to the hotel as we could only get one Uber!
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,891
    That’s a nice momento that. We played and stayed one night at Portmarnock 5 years ago on a stag before we moved into Dublin. Loved it. Only course I’ve played outside of England. 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,685
    AFKABartram said:
    That’s a nice momento that. We played and stayed one night at Portmarnock 5 years ago on a stag before we moved into Dublin. Loved it. Only course I’ve played outside of England. 
    Yeah mate absolute top marks from me. We planned on going into Dublin but didn’t bother as everything we needed was there. 

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  • cafcforever
    cafcforever Posts: 215
    Played at Nizels today.  Course was in good condition and was only 35 quid per player for a four ball so not to shabby.
  • CAFCBourne
    CAFCBourne Posts: 3,796
    Played the international at london club yesterday 23 points of 21 probably a little long for my hitting standards but was in great condition.
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,627
    CAFCBourne said:
    Played the international at london club yesterday 23 points of 21 probably a little long for my hitting standards but was in great condition.
    International is - IMO - actually the better course at London Club - Heritage is good, but International much better, incl some cracking over water holes - the 2 par 3’s over water, one on front 9, one on back 9, are crackers, especially off back tee’s
  • dickad1
    dickad1 Posts: 263
    Lordflashheart said:
    CAFCBourne said:
    Played the international at london club yesterday 23 points of 21 probably a little long for my hitting standards but was in great condition.
    International is - IMO - actually the better course at London Club - Heritage is good, but International much better, incl some cracking over water holes - the 2 par 3’s over water, one on front 9, one on back 9, are crackers, especially off back tee’s
    Agreed. I’m a member there and we prefer the international. Not just the signature par 3s. Faster running, more elevation changes, 5 par 5s, 5 par 3s, some short par 4s. Better balance of holes overall - although I dislike 9 and 18. 

    I was just clearing out my bag to start the season proper - playing tomorrow - and found an away end ticket for Cambridge v Charlton in April 2022.  Remember finding it on the tee box of the 3rd Inty (a great hole) and decided to keep in my bag!!  I assume a fellow fan was in a group ahead that day!!
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,891
    Never played London Club despite being local. One day Rodney, one day…
  • CAFCBourne
    CAFCBourne Posts: 3,796
    AFKABartram said:
    Never played London Club despite being local. One day Rodney, one day…
    I'm not sure I could justify playing there if I had to fund it (or explain it to her indoors) £175 for a round plus £32.50 each for a buggy is a very expensive start to the day
  • O-Randy-Hunt
    O-Randy-Hunt Posts: 10,715
    Had a pony night sleep so have binned work off. I'm going to take my tired arse over barnehurst for a round and see how I get on half asleep. I imagine I'll be coming home a few balls lighter.
  • ChiAddick
    ChiAddick Posts: 1,781
    Had my first round of 2024. 18 points and lost 9 balls. A truly woeful start! Booked another round Monday eve though!!
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,915
    1st proper round last week at Chelsfield lakes didn't play badly but putting let me down gross 95 ..course seemed in good condition 
  • CAFCBourne
    CAFCBourne Posts: 3,796
    Brocket Hall yesterday for Bob Wilsons Willow foundation slightly better than last week but a beautiful place place to play. 

    Was in a four ball with Martin Chivers who didn't hit partly far but was very straight. Had some great stories and made his debut for Southampton against the mighty reds

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  • meldrew66
    meldrew66 Posts: 2,564
    Playing @ Woldingham for the first time tomorrow. Lack of local knowledge and the heavy showers will explain my disastrous score. 
  • Lordflashheart
    Lordflashheart Posts: 5,627
    dickad1 said:
    Lordflashheart said:
    CAFCBourne said:
    Played the international at london club yesterday 23 points of 21 probably a little long for my hitting standards but was in great condition.
    International is - IMO - actually the better course at London Club - Heritage is good, but International much better, incl some cracking over water holes - the 2 par 3’s over water, one on front 9, one on back 9, are crackers, especially off back tee’s
    Agreed. I’m a member there and we prefer the international. Not just the signature par 3s. Faster running, more elevation changes, 5 par 5s, 5 par 3s, some short par 4s. Better balance of holes overall - although I dislike 9 and 18. 

    I was just clearing out my bag to start the season proper - playing tomorrow - and found an away end ticket for Cambridge v Charlton in April 2022.  Remember finding it on the tee box of the 3rd Inty (a great hole) and decided to keep in my bag!!  I assume a fellow fan was in a group ahead that day!!
    9 is a boring hole, 18 is ok - hole 6 (the par 5) is a brilliant hole, all downhill, but shot to the green is fraught with danger, especially if you get it wrong and go too long 
  • Greenhithe
    Greenhithe Posts: 804
    I'm about to go to Mexico on holiday and me and the son in law are playing a PGA course - Riviera Maya. He can play a bit, i ,on the other hand am very very average and am shitting myself currently looking at getting up the range about 5 times a week and having a few practice rounds.  Its the first tee that bothers me.  
  • magic1999
    magic1999 Posts: 469
    Playing Breadsall Priory moorland course tomorrow and the Priory course on Friday anyone played either of these and have some knowledge to share
  • Taxi_Lad
    Taxi_Lad Posts: 3,779
    Played both courses on a stay&play deal back in the days of David O’Learys Leeds who were also staying at the hotel as they were playing Derby on the Saturday. I recall the main course was lovely 
  • golfaddick
    golfaddick Posts: 33,744
    magic1999 said:
    Playing Breadsall Priory moorland course tomorrow and the Priory course on Friday anyone played either of these and have some knowledge to share
    Played there about 20 years ago. can't remember which course but probably the Priory one (flatter & nearer to the Hotel). Decent enough track & typical of a Marriott Hotel course. 
  • supaclive
    supaclive Posts: 6,518
    magic1999 said:
    Playing Breadsall Priory moorland course tomorrow and the Priory course on Friday anyone played either of these and have some knowledge to share
    My house literally backs onto the Moorland.  Priory Course is OK- a few quirky holes around 6-11.

    Like the last few holes.   The Moorland is more straightforward but everyone seems to prefer it to the Priory course.   
  • magic1999
    magic1999 Posts: 469
    I really enjoyed both courses we were fortunate the priory actually opened on Friday as it had been closed due to the rain only holes 2-17 were open in the moorland on the Thursday 
  • Lincsaddick
    Lincsaddick Posts: 32,385
    edited May 2024
    Grayson Murray R I P .. very tragic news, the 30 year old committed suicide on May 25th .. perhaps a young man who expected more from himself even though he was ranked well inside the world's top 100 and had loving parents and a girlfriend .. tragic news

    EDIT .. I see that tributes have been paid on the pro Golf posts
  • philcafc
    philcafc Posts: 3,896
    Just got back from 3 days at St Mellion with my partner who is getting back into her golf. The main Nicklaus signature course is absolutely stunning, albeit very difficult and the alternative Kernow course isn't bad either. A bit too difficult for me as a 19 Handicap but a very enjoyable experience nonetheless. As an aside we were having breakfast this morning before returning home when who should walk in but the newly appointed manager of nearby Plymouth Argyle a certain W Rooney.

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