On holiday up in the peak district next week, looking for to play 2/3 courses midweek. Open to any suggestions from members or those who have played up there before?
Staying in a town called Ashbourne if that is any help!
Ah that would make sense sorry for not being clear! Regardless, the club is a complete mess and any chance of it being reopened under his ownership is next to nothing!
From what I can tell he was 'declared' bankrupt back in 2010 having failed to pay back loans on his property empire. To complicate matters he also owns Mentmore Towers which is also mothballed and in disrepair, my guess is he is holding onto them both for as long as possible, clinging onto his...
Very limited, the owner is currently bankrupt and hasn't been seen for months. He originally tried to reopen as a corporate venue but this failed and since then the course has fallen into disrepair. My guess is it would cost too much to relay all 36 greens, revamp all the bunkers and sort the...
I've been told there is a security guard who stays at the property so it could well have been his! I hope one day it gets bought out because at the minute the only way it is going is down :(
Fingers crossed, would love to be able to play here again someday was such a shame when it closed down. However my guess is it would take at least a year for the course to back in a playable condition, the greens are totally wrecked :(
Hi all,
Used to be a member at Mentmore Golf and Country Club up until it's unfortunate closure in 2015, went snooping up there the other day to see what state it was in. Sorry to say it is totally overgrown and completely abandoned, dashing any hopes I may have had of it coming back to life...
Hi all,
Used to be a regular on here but haven't been able to play over the past few years, but the bug has bitten me again so I am back!
Currently a final year student at the University of Birmingham and looking for a course in the city or surrounding area to join for the year :)
Have heard...
Selling a set of Nike VR pro combo irons £150 4-pw, in good nick have used them for about 2 years, great clubs!
MEssage or comment for details!
Cheers