2012 mega forum meet

Lets all cross the channel to Le Touquet - nice courses there and something a bit different. Judging by Feary's post yesterday, we are not short of translators :D :D
 
evening all
brilliant to see everyone pitching in their thoughts - at least it seems like it's a popular idea
we of course wont be able to keep everyone happy but there are some definite themes emerging that'll help us home in on a format that as many as possible will be up for
at the end of the day this wont be the only meet next year I'm just quite up for getting a real biggy organised that GM can hopefully bring something to in the way of getting a decent rate or support from a golf brand
anyway, keep the suggestions coming
 
Probably May/June would be best for me.
Will leave the location up to GM (arrange it and they will come)Although I like the sound of the Lancashire coast.
One day main event ,possibly a Friday, and folks can arrange other games a la Castle Stuart.
The cost is a tricky one. Maybe offer 2 prices, say £120 golf only or £180 B&B
 
i`m up for it - what about the midlands as thats central and only a 5/6 hour drive for most of up here in and around the central belt of scotland - and it`ll keep the southern softies happy too ....well most of them ..`belfry ` perhaps !! gcd
 
I'm with the majority here and so long as its a decent course i'm there.
 
a good suggestion from brendy was portmarnock in dublin cracking course and plenty really good courses roundabout and its a short hop flight from anyplace in the uk.
 
Mike, get on the blower to Trump - GM forummers can christen the new Menie links by Aberdeen which should be ready by next summer! Sorted. :D


On a more serious note Birmingham or Edinburgh are the best options for good courses, abundant accomodation and good transport connections. :rolleyes:
 
How about Lytham and st annes,lots of reasonably priced accommodation, a decent little town with a few good/lively pubs, and if your feeling brave theres always Blackpool.

One highlight round at Royal Lytham and another at St annes old links Here.
Take a look at the 9th hole on the opening page its called the cannon, one of the best par 3s you'll play.
 
Not July for me. Apart from that i'll try and make it anywhere within reason but defo at least 2 days golf so we can all socialise.

Not too bothered about the cost if its gonna be a big occasion.
 
My suggestion would be Ireland for no other reason than most of the big meets seem to occur in Scotland. The last big GM meet was at Castle Stuart, we've had Machrihanish and there's loads of others so I'd say Ireland for this Forum super-meet.
I'd also suggest late September - most club seasons have finished by then.
Cost - >£200.
 
How about something where on site accommodation is thrown in? Belfry would be OK but isn't central for the guys over the border so how about somewhere like Slaley Hall - looks good in the piccy's. 2 courses, one easy one hard and I'm sure the might of GM could swing a deal for an all in 2 day package.

Also some nice tracks in Yorkshire (Ganton, Fulford, Alwoodley) or Notts (Lindrick, Hollinwell).

I'd be happy to travel a reasonable distance to play somewhere I wouldn't otherwise get a chance to try rather than somewhere on my doorsatep (Wentworth and Sunningdale excepted). Not keen on having to fly though.
 
In season, it's going to be expensive, weekend, more expensive, top location, even more expensive, (put it down south? don't even think about it). Autumn makes sense to me on reflection.

For some of the higher handicaps, a top links course (open venue?) is going to be stupid tough.

Not so keen on going to scotland, as it's flippin miles away, there is no sun, and you get eaten alive by midges (originally typed midgets by mistake, which is also possible up north). Also, there are likely to be scottish people there, and they are all ginger.

If enough people go, then either there needs to be a huge hotel on site, or, there needs to be a local town with a wide variety of accomodation, to suit all budgets. With lots of pubs and restaurants.

Needs good communications, near an airport? and motorways too.

If it involves driving for ages down little roads, I'm out as my car doesn't do little roads.

Manchester / Liverpool area would be fairly central, and easy to drive / fly to. Also ok for the Irish lot to get to too.

Isn't Mike a member at Royal Liverpool or somewhere?
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Thankfully you'd be turned back at the border and we wouldn't have to put up with your dire patter for a day or two.
 
I think September makes sense, its usually a settled month and courses are in tip top condition.

Royal Lytham by day Blackpool titty bars by night.

Midweek will be easier for me as well to get time off work.
 
Close to home I would have to suggest Ireland or Wales. The big annual meets have been Sctoland and England so they mustbe next on the list. What about Celtic Manor, not far for most, famous course and more than one to play, hotel on site. Otherwise Ireland must be high on the list for the night out alone. Surely a bit of promotion for an Airline etc could bring the cost down.

Those are the practical options but if this is to be a mega meet what about 4 days in Spain (Valderama would be nice).
 
I think September makes sense, its usually a settled month and courses are in tip top condition.

Royal Lytham by day Blackpool titty bars by night.

Midweek will be easier for me as well to get time off work.
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Good idea the night life especially, actually scrub the golf ;)
 
When - anytime, though would prefer midweek, unlike most Id prefer out of the main summer months but not too fussed

Where - anywhere accessible by car from MK (I don't fly, long story)

Duration 2 days 1 night sounds ideal though wouldnt be surprised to see an extra day or two added on by some

Cost - £200 seems a decent price point though would happily pay more for somewhere special
 
I think September makes sense, its usually a settled month and courses are in tip top condition.

Royal Lytham by day Blackpool titty bars by night.

Midweek will be easier for me as well to get time off work.
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Good idea the night life especially, actually scrub the golf ;)
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Rothesay for us young man????? :D

Taverna with big Maggie on the mike then across the square to the Esplanade. A round at Rothesay and Kingarth.

AWESOME TRIP and its overseas! :D :D :D
 
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