£101,000 for a round of golf

[HomerJSimpson]

This is where these once in a lifetime Children on Need items are a bit of a waste of time. Nothing the likes of myself or most on here, can do to ever get involved and while I applaud the winner for his generosity it's a shame that only the rich get to enjoy such treats

 

[Deleted member 15717]

This is where these once in a lifetime Children on Need items are a bit of a waste of time. Nothing the likes of myself or most on here, can do to ever get involved and while I applaud the winner for his generosity it's a shame that only the rich get to enjoy such treats

Precisely my point

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I think its more than the children are getting over £200 grand in charity as opposed to a "treat"

How anything that raises that kind of money can be classed a waste is beyond me

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think its more than the children are getting over £200 grand in charity as opposed to a "treat"

How anything that raises that kind of money can be classed a waste is beyond me

It's only a waste in as much as a waste of time putting it on a website or social media when the prize soon spirals beyond the means of most. Don't think anyone has an issue with the cause

 

[Deleted member 15344]

All that matters in this instance is the amount raised for a children's charity

The more the merrier

 

[HomerJSimpson]

All that matters in this instance is the amount raised for a children's charity

The more the merrier

Up to a point I agree but can't help feeling that the haves are still being pandered too. If I was able to get something out of the ordinary I'd be prepared to push the boat out as far I could. Why shouldn't there be stuff for the likes of me too. Charity would still get a not insignificant amount. Not begrudging the charity getting as much as it can but just begrudge never having any opportunity of a lifetime event

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Plenty of opportunities online and in mags for these type of opportunities

The aim of this one is to raise as much money as possible for children in need - it's not for giving the likes of us a golfing expirience

It's about raising money

There is no pandering and there are always plenty of opportunities for great expiriences as witnessed by the H4H auction where fantastic golfing expirences were on offer to the "likes of us" hence why I pushed the boat out

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Plenty of opportunities online and in mags for these type of opportunities

The aim of this one is to raise as much money as possible for children in need - it's not for giving the likes of us a golfing expirience

It's about raising money

There is no pandering and there are always plenty of opportunities for great expiriences as witnessed by the H4H auction where fantastic golfing expirences were on offer to the "likes of us" hence why I pushed the boat out

Your missing the point or deliberately looking for an argument that doesn't exist. Others have seen where I'm coming from. I understand H4H and the like and think you'll find I've also done my bit and bought the prizes on offer before. What I'm saying and you are missing, is that sometimes it would be nice if these national events (Red Nose and others as well as Children in Need) were able to cater for those without huge sums to spend but would be more than happy to pay a still not insignificant amount.

No doubt you'll be back for the last word again. As I said, others have seen where I'm coming from.

 

[delc]

So you can't play them all for free and the discounted rates at St Mellion are certainly more than £18 a round

I also play for our club's Foxes and Seniors teams, where I get to play away at many good (non Crown) courses in our area for a £20 match fee which includes a meal.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Ok - how much would you be willing to pay for it ?

I fully understand your point - think it misses the whole idea of what the auction is about

 

[ColchesterFC]

Up to a point I agree but can't help feeling that the haves are still being pandered too. If I was able to get something out of the ordinary I'd be prepared to push the boat out as far I could. Why shouldn't there be stuff for the likes of me too. Charity would still get a not insignificant amount. Not begrudging the charity getting as much as it can but just begrudge never having any opportunity of a lifetime event

I want a brand new V10 Audi R8 but I can't afford one. Should Audi be forced to drop the price so that it's not just the haves being pandered to?

I say good luck to whoever has the winning bid and I hope they have a cracking day out. Am I jealous? Yes, absolutely. Do I wish that I could afford it? Yes, absolutely. Do I begrudge them being able to afford it? No, not at all. Fair play to them for stumping up the cash.

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

I want a brand new V10 Audi R8 but I can't afford one. Should Audi be forced to drop the price so that it's not just the haves being pandered to?

I say good luck to whoever has the winning bid and I hope they have a cracking day out. Am I jealous? Yes, absolutely. Do I wish that I could afford it? Yes, absolutely. Do I begrudge them being able to afford it? No, not at all. Fair play to them for stumping up the cash.

Is absolutely the correct view IMO

 

[Wilson]

I want a brand new V10 Audi R8 but I can't afford one. Should Audi be forced to drop the price so that it's not just the haves being pandered to?

I say good luck to whoever has the winning bid and I hope they have a cracking day out. Am I jealous? Yes, absolutely. Do I wish that I could afford it? Yes, absolutely. Do I begrudge them being able to afford it? No, not at all. Fair play to them for stumping up the cash.

This.

 

[CMAC]

Unbelievable attitude from some on here- have you heard some of the kids stories?

It doesn't seem to register with you that an amazing charity will benefit enormously by wealthy individuals sharing their own wealth voluntarily. All I hear (from some) are lets do it in a way that the charity gets less money but as long as I get a chance to win. Me! Me! Me! Me!

It's not what you get out, it's what you put in!




p.s The White Knight is fantastic. I'd like to think I, and anyone I know, would do similar if they had the cash.
For the record I think it's Sir Tom Hunter :mmm:

 

[OldMate]

Unbelievable attitude from some on here- have you heard some of the kids stories?

It doesn't seem to register with you that an amazing charity will benefit enormously by wealthy individuals sharing their own wealth voluntarily. All I hear (from some) are lets do it in a way that the charity gets less money but as long as I get a chance to win. Me! Me! Me! Me!

It's not what you get out, it's what you put in!




p.s The White Knight is fantastic. I'd like to think I, and anyone I know, would do similar if they had the cash.
For the record I think it's Sir Tom Hunter :mmm:

Absolutely agree with this and what Phil has said. It is only about the charity. The round of a golf isn't a "prize", it is a good/service for sale like any other commodity, but in this case the sale proceeds are going to a great cause. As with any market, the highest bidder will get the commodity and to the extent necessary the rest of us get what we can afford/welfare can provide (although I don't think that the government will be sending us golf vouchers any time soon).

In doing this, I doubt that GMac/Donald gave any consideration to who might not be able to afford the prize as this was seen as the best way to benefit the charity. The rich are best placed to do some good in this world and if is a way to procure that they do so then that can only be a good thing. In this case the "prize" available to the highest bidder and the "fairness" as to who can afford these types of things are mutually exclusive. There is of course an entirely separate argument as to social justice which goes far beyond this but which only detracts from the good outcome achieved by the auction.

 

[williamalex1]

I personally object to paying much more than £1 per hole!

Charge a £1 per stroke that should speed things up ,:rofl:

 

[pbrown7582]

It's only a waste in as much as a waste of time putting it on a website or social media when the prize soon spirals beyond the means of most. Don't think anyone has an issue with the cause

but if its not on social media or a website there is no publicity and those that can afford to pay big money don't get to know about the auction and the charity doesn't get the full potential reward.

Unfortunately auctions go to the biggest wad at the end of the day, and in this case a charity benefits greatly.

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

Unbelievable attitude from some on here- have you heard some of the kids stories?

It doesn't seem to register with you that an amazing charity will benefit enormously by wealthy individuals sharing their own wealth voluntarily. All I hear (from some) are lets do it in a way that the charity gets less money but as long as I get a chance to win. Me! Me! Me! Me!

It's not what you get out, it's what you put in!




p.s The White Knight is fantastic. I'd like to think I, and anyone I know, would do similar if they had the cash.
For the record I think it's Sir Tom Hunter :mmm:

You could well be right with your White Knight guess, he's a very giving chap.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Recent posts are absolutely spot on

This is all about raising as much money as possible for kids and not about giving a golfer an experience

Also heard rumours that it is indeed Sir Tom Hunter who White Knight