[Woodywizz]

Well, 6 of us were on the first golf day on Friday 2nd June. The weather was glorious, the course was tremendous, the golf was - from some of us, especially me - dubious. It was a truly fantastic day. So we want another and we want more members.

Who is up for it and what dates are best???

Seeing "AVForums Society" on the board in the clubhouse fills you with a feeling of pride - who wants in????

[Ultima]

Count me in mate, I'll post my holiday dates up tomorrow.

Martin

[Woodywizz]

Anyone any ideas as to venue, personally I think we should make it one to remember and try here.

[Ultima]

Originally Posted by woodywizz

Anyone any ideas as to venue, personally I think we should make it one to remember and try here.

The Brabazon Course £140 per round Would be nice though so sounds good to me.

[Adrenochrome]

Originally Posted by woodywizz

Anyone any ideas as to venue, personally I think we should make it one to remember and try here.

They tell me Scotland is lovely in September

[signs]

i'll hack my way round any course..... posh or not

[Woodywizz]

Originally Posted by ashworthacca

The Brabazon Course £140 per round Would be nice though so sounds good to me.

Was thinking more the PGA National course

[domtheone]

I'd be up for the Belfry, (whatever the course ever since I watched the Ryder Cup in 85ish, I always fancied playing that closing (stunning) 18th hole

A bit better located for the Southern members but those from the North might want something a bit closer.

Whatever is decided, I think we should play at various parts of the country, Midlands, South, North, Scotland etc etc (so that all could easily attend at one time or another)

Of course, when we step up to the overseas trips it'll be pretty much the same for everyone

[signs]

What's the thoughts on my local course www.craythorne.co.uk ?
There's a local train station (Burton on Trent) if you fancy a few beers or plenty of hotels, failing that I could set up a campsite in the garden

[Ultima]

Originally Posted by signs

What's the thoughts on my local course www.craythorne.co.uk ?
There's a local train station (Burton on Trent) if you fancy a few beers or plenty of hotels, failing that I could set up a campsite in the garden

Sounds good to me. I think we should see how many we get interested and have a vote on where to play but this one seems good.

Anyway, who is the organiser this time? Any takers?

signs, perhaps you could find out about society deals at Craythorne and post the details.

Martin

[Adrenochrome]

Originally Posted by ashworthacca

signs, perhaps you could find out about society deals at Craythorne and post the details.

Martin

http://craythorne.co.uk/cgi-mw/myway...MMXobK9Hmb0ptg

[signs]

thats me third from the left

[booyaka]

Scotland for anyone.

West of scotland - home of golf!!!

Troon, Turnberry, Prestiwck old links, Western Gails, Glasgow Gailes. The best courses within 25 miles of each other.

Probably a bit pricy for a day out but loads of other good courses.

I would suggest the following.

http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/golf/lochgreen.html

http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/golf/darley.html

http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/golf/fullarton.html

All three courses start from the same point. Lochgreen/Darley are the longer of the two course. Lochgreen is superb, links style, fairly long, with views over Royal Troon golf course and the ISle of Arran. Darley is long and gorse lined (need a few balls for that!!!) Fullarton is the small of the three course and you could play this in about 3 hours.

Either Lochgreen/Darley and one round over fullarton.

Easy to get to Prestwick ariport is only 5 mins away for cheap ryanair flights. Loads of hotels/B&B in Prestwick/Ayr (only 10 mins on the train) Train station is right at the starts hut.

They are public courses and food/beers etc very easy to get. About £40/£45 for a day ticket great value.

[Ultima]

Originally Posted by booyaka

Scotland for anyone.

West of scotland - home of golf!!!

Troon, Turnberry, Prestiwck old links, Western Gails, Glasgow Gailes. The best courses within 25 miles of each other.

Probably a bit pricy for a day out but loads of other good courses.

I would suggest the following.

http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/golf/lochgreen.html

http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/golf/darley.html

http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/golf/fullarton.html

All three courses start from the same point. Lochgreen/Darley are the longer of the two course. Lochgreen is superb, links style, fairly long, with views over Royal Troon golf course and the ISle of Arran. Darley is long and gorse lined (need a few balls for that!!!) Fullarton is the small of the three course and you could play this in about 3 hours.

Either Lochgreen/Darley and one round over fullarton.

Easy to get to Prestwick ariport is only 5 mins away for cheap ryanair flights. Loads of hotels/B&B in Prestwick/Ayr (only 10 mins on the train) Train station is right at the starts hut.

They are public courses and food/beers etc very easy to get. About £40/£45 for a day ticket great value.

I'm up for it. Anyone else for Scotland?

Martin

[domtheone]

I've always wanted to go to Scotland, so it would be fine with me too.

I'd imagine keeping track of all the posts about where and when will get a little tricky to track once the thread starts getting into multiple pages

Woodywizz started this thread so i assume he's monitoring it and making notes on places suggested and times that peeps an and cannot make

Maybe a poll(s) on where and when may be an idea

[Ultima]

Originally Posted by domtheone

Maybe a poll(s) on where and when may be an idea

Great idea.

Woodywizz - are you arranging this?

Martin

[domtheone]

Whether it be a day or a weekend, last Friday fitted perfectly with me. Just the one day off work to play Friday and then spend Sat & Sunday recovering Another Friday/weekend would therefore be might choice

Can you place a poll (or 2) in existing threads?

Perhaps one with a choice of dates (weekends) and another on location, be it specific (eg Belfry) or location (eg Scotland/Midlands).

[Ultima]

Originally Posted by domtheone

Can you place a poll (or 2) in existing threads?

Mods? Can we do this please?

Martin

[signs]

bump

[Ultima]

My holidays are 25th August to 10th September inclusive.

Martin

[booyaka]

Originally Posted by ashworthacca

My holidays are 25th August to 10th September inclusive.

Martin

i'm the week before that - 16th August to 4th September - holidays

[Ultima]

Woodywizz - we need a poll setting up for venue & dates.

Martin

[signs]

i can do the first two weeks in august or the last two weeks in september

[HCK]

to replenish my whisky supply I can do all of august and then from the 11th September

[Ultima]

Originally Posted by HCK

to replenish my whisky supply I can do all of august and then from the 11th September

[Woodywizz]

Originally Posted by ashworthacca

Woodywizz - we need a poll setting up for venue & dates.

Martin

The location poll is 'up and running'. Once we've generated enough interest and narrowed down general location - then we can have another poll which is course specific. Unfortunately it seems that we cannot have 2 polls in the same thread, so we will need a new thread for the dates....unless somebody wants to keep a note of the various members availability.

[dolph]

Originally Posted by ashworthacca

The Brabazon Course £140 per round Would be nice though so sounds good to me.

Ring them and try to blag it - there's always a deal to be had...

Played it myself last year for a mere £90...!!

[Abbeygoo]

hello from sunny Taunton - on a wonderful training course

I have holidays w/c 21st and 28th August so September is cool by me - those prices look a bit tasty - I'm happy with Signs and his local club as it is fairly central!!!

I think we should wait to gauge interest on who wants to come first and then pick a venue that suits those who are coming.

Right, back off to the books ........

[booyaka]

what happened to all the interest in SCotland???

only one vote - and that was from me!!!

[domtheone]

Oops, i put Midlands but my second choice would be Scotland for sure

Perhaps we should have had an option in the poll "don't care as long as we get another one organised"

Tbh, anywhere will do for me. Think timing is going to be the hardest with everyone on their hols in Aug/Sep.

I hear it's still not to bad in the Algarve in late Sep......