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St Andrews Old Course, with the benefit of the latest technology equipment, as the last time I played it was in the early 90s when I was a student there

Paul Casey or Fowler

Wow - play off?

Not quite that bad - but just too many walkers and dog walkers these days. 10 years ago it was fine for playing golf, at weekends, as there were less people wandered my around the common. Great greens, probably better than most other courses in the area. Downsides are the disruption from...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Sun Mountain Reflex - bought one for the wife and its is sturdy but also very small when folded also it includes the umbrella holder and drinks holder

I saw a Big Max Heaven 6 for 39.99 on onlinegolf

I would skip the Eden / Strathtyrum - pretty easy course for beginners / novices Plenty of other great courses around St Andrews - Elie, Kingsbarnes, etc

Anyone been here? What are the courses like? Are the practice facilities any good? What else is there to do, aside from golf? Mrs C and I are thinking of getting a week away in March Cheers

Its a lifelong hobby which can be shared with many different people - I started age 13 and have been playing for 30 years - hope to play for another 30 years! Also, which other sport can you play the same court / course at the pros? Not likely to be able to play cricket at Lords, tennis at...

Completely right! Think where we were 30 years ago - there was only a choice between the local muni or a private members club. Golf has come a long way - maybe choices and a more mainstream following are the real problem

Totally agree - perceived barriers which are accentuated by people's actions and approach you are trying to join someone else's club - surely you need to make an effort? Otherwise it's called buying a season ticket at a pay and play!

As a single - 2.5hrs Slowest was In a major comp - 5.25hrs!

It allows them to be flexible - find you a couple of proposers or even have the committee act as proposers (effectively waiving the requirement). If they have places available, they will find a way to help. The membership process is usually written into the club rules so has to be adhered to -...

Well in London, decent tennis clubs will require you to "play in". They need to ensure a degree of competence, otherwise you won't be able to participate fully in mix ins etc. Golf should be thankful for the handicap system

Spot on - its just the standard procedure - how many people will actually be refused membership following 2 weeks on an obscure notice board somewhere. Very few (if any).