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    Who here is in the Northwest....?

    Would like to play new courses & meet some new people around the area. Anyone know a good Golf society that's open to new members in the north west ?
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    Who here is in the Northwest....?

    Hi , I go to the Chiili Dip range occasionally however as previous posters have mentioned give Duxbury a try as it's good value especially in the afternoons. Also if you want somewhere to pitch & putt try Hart Common GC in Westhoughton. It has a 18 hole course , a driving range & a very short 9...
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    Courses Newton-Le-Willows

    If you want a 9 hole course to practice on then there's a nice little club called Alder Root near Newton. I played it for the first time yesterday & it's a good set up. Unlike most 9 hole courses it only has a couple of par 3s - it's about 3000 yards total. Good practice area & buggy hire...
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    That time of the year again...renewals. When do you say enough is enough?

    The membership average age is 58 !? Is this normal & if it then it highlights the poor value that golf club memberships offer to anyone who isn't semi retired or retired.
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    Titleist 915 fitting

    Have you guys seen the review Rick Shiels did comparing old & new ? 14 yard average improvement on his numbers between clubs mainly due to lower spin rates http://youtu.be/4EeITO3F2bI
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    Golf depot

    I've been to the shop as they were selling Ecco shoes for £100. At least £40 cheaper than anywhere else. No problems from my point of view.
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    Mark Crossfield or Rick Shiels

    I quite like watching all of them to be honest as they have different qualities. Crossfields & Co for vlogs, Rick does good equipment reviews & I also like him & Finchy on the live stuff. I'm going to defend Me & My Golf aswell lol. I thought that their recent take charge tour stuff in the...
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    Joining fees

    i live between Dean Wood & Houghwood & whilst they are chalk & cheese lay outs I like both courses. Will probably come down to what feedback I get from any clubs within a 20 minute travel zone before I make a decision in the springtime. Must admit Wigan GC was not in my thought process ( I never...
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    Joining fees

    I'm a relatively new golfer having retaken up the game again 4 years ago ( I'm in my 40s & previously hadn't played for 20 yrs). After 4 years of playing pay as you play courses & trying to improve on the local driving range I'm now contemplating golf club membership for the first time however...
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    DX2 4 dozen for £42

    Have you seen the 'American' advert for these on TV ?. Very very cringeworthy I can't believe they thought it fit for a UK audience.
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    Mark Crossfield At Taylor Made

    I like Mark's videos especially the vblogs. He definitely tries to provide his honest opinion. For those of us without flight monitors the numbers from his club review vids are also good info.
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    Ping - A Potential Problem

    Could someone please close this thread before the I30s come out. Thanks :D
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    Ashton-in-Makerfield any1 played??

    Whilst I haven't played there it's a well established course & I haven't heard any negative reviews. I think some of the holes were changed a couple of years ago due to a major water pipeline project having to go through part of the course. The hole visible from the M6 looks like one of these...
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    Golf Clubs and Courses that have disappeard

    Re: John Llewellyn Its closed last August but work hasn't started on the training facilities yet. There was another 9 hole course a mile down the road called Charnock Brow which I believe has also closed due to the land owners wanting to sell the farm buildings and converted farm land the...
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    First "proper" club membership - Chorley GC

    Makes me feel better & I can believe it. It's really difficult to reach in 2 & that green is no 2putt gimme either.
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