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Best halfway houses?
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Not a fan of a halfway house, especially if I am playing well. You definitely get into a rhythm when it is going well and waiting for someone to make up their mind over what they want and then eat or drink their order definitely has an effect. Same as playing a normal round at your own course and then finding it slowing down on the back nine. The flow goes and makes it much harder to keep concentration. Find exactly that at a halfway house. Affects my concentration as well as the flow
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
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who says anything about sitting down ?
Sorry I didn’t realise it was your career
Captainron, in the post you responded to ??
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Captainron, in the post you responded to ??
You don’t have to sit down - most halfway huts are grab something have a break for a couple mins and then move on , if it really affects someone’s game that badly then they need to work on their game mentality.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
So it’s only a distraction about once a year?
About the same number of times as your good self sir
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
If someone can’t “concentrate on their game” after a stop to have a drink and/or a bite to eat then they need to have their head wobbled.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
100%!! But I stop every time there is one open. Never blamed a halfway house stop for being bang rubbish at golf.
It’s also revenue for the club which is a good thing. Allows the breaks between groups to be reset a bit too. All in all a very good thing.
4LEX
Well-known member
Swinley is the best on a personl level. The starter sees you off and then serves you the best homemade sausage roll in golf. Forget the JCB nonsense.
Sunningdale has the best choice and the sausage sandwich is simple but tasty. A big sandwich collection plus freshly baked flapjacks and beers/Pimms make it the best overall.
Sunningdale has the best choice and the sausage sandwich is simple but tasty. A big sandwich collection plus freshly baked flapjacks and beers/Pimms make it the best overall.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Sitting down to drink or eat is a normal thing?
Back in South Africa the time is built into the round. The stop is compulsory. Mini restaurants serve as hallways at most of the courses there too. Beer fridge is always stocked and well used by members and visitors
Jimaroid
Journeyman Pro
I have at times felt a little put out when playing partners won’t stop at the halfway hut. I’ll always offer to buy drinks and it can feel as if they’re refusing a round on me which in some contexts I have found a little offensive.
Some people really don’t understand etiquette I guess.
Some people really don’t understand etiquette I guess.
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I've played Sunningdale several times and I think the hut there is over hyped. I have been in better ones.
Pants
Challenge Tour Pro
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
The main reason I like to keep going is so my knees don't seize up...it's why I struggle with really slow play..the stop/start, almost ambling along kills my joints and can mean I can barely move the next day. Give me 4 hours of almost constant walking and I'm fine ..give me 4 hours of stopping for slow play/halfway hut etc and it hurts....
Sorry if some don't like that.....
Sorry if some don't like that.....
richart
Major Champion
Should be playing with Fragger then ?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Would be but the poor lamb has a sore foot...Should be playing with Fragger then ?
If others in my group want to stop then I have no issue...I'll just have to keep moving....
I can't imagine anyone wanting, or being able, to carry me back to the clubhouse when the knees seize on the 16th..
4LEX
Well-known member
You've got to play late on a summers afternoon and stop off for a few drinks to really appreciate it. Camden Hells flowing, beautiful views and not knowing which famous face you'll bump into. Which better ones have you been in? Genuinely interested as I'll make sure I visit
HomecountiesJohn
Well-known member
I enjoy a halfway hut, Carnoustie being my favourite.
I guess using them is all part of the sociable side of golf. I was always taught many moons ago when I was a young buck learning the game playing Wimbledon Common, that being a member of a club wasn’t just about playing 18 holes of golf. It was much more than that.
It seems these days the newer generation of golfers always seem to be in a rush to play golf and have to get home to their wives/partners to keep them happy.
It’s almost as if they’re controlled by said partner. I’ve seen it in our swindle with 2 guys in particular, they always have an excuse ready as to why they’ve got to get back home.
I guess using them is all part of the sociable side of golf. I was always taught many moons ago when I was a young buck learning the game playing Wimbledon Common, that being a member of a club wasn’t just about playing 18 holes of golf. It was much more than that.
It seems these days the newer generation of golfers always seem to be in a rush to play golf and have to get home to their wives/partners to keep them happy.
It’s almost as if they’re controlled by said partner. I’ve seen it in our swindle with 2 guys in particular, they always have an excuse ready as to why they’ve got to get back home.
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Played The Drift down in Surrey yesterday. Not a particularly stand out hut, but the sausage roll may have overtaken my thoughts on the one from Centurion, it was made by their own kitchen and rather fabulous. 
HeftyHacker
Well-known member
Its nothing to do with control, its about having striking a balance. Why should my partner have to stay at home with our baby whilst I disappear for 6 hours at a weekend?
Golf is my release and I enjoy it. Frankly, walking around the course for 3 to 4 hours with my mates is a good amount of time to spend with them. I don't see the need to add any extra to the beginning, middle and end of that and would feel guilty doing so.
Perhaps when I've not got a young family I'll feel differently.
Perhaps the two lads in your swindle enjoy their partners company more than yours? ?
