Cant wait to play the Belfry

[minty18]

Went to the masters on saturday, my first pro tourny.

Really enjoyed it and got to speak to Darren Clarke and Graeme Storm (he asked me the footy scores).

I'm playing there in Feb, and after seeing the course properly I can't wait... every hole is challenging and looks fantastic.

Can I expect the course to be in the same excellent condition? will the rough round the greens be trimmed down a bit?

 

[Macster]

Expect a lot of work perhaps around the course. :-(

I played the Brabazon last November, and whilst it was in great condition, I was a little dissapointed for some reason.
It just didnt feel that 'special', and there was afew holes that had some serious work going on around the place, greens being dug up and redone etc.

Maybe it was me :-(

 

[minty18]

chris were the greens as quick as they were this weekend? the pro's were literally just tapping the ball on its way and it seemed to roll forever!

I prefer slower greens myself and know i would struggle if they are that quick. As i'm playing in feb i'd imagine they will be slower and perhaps not cut as short.

 

[Cernunnos]

Havebeen to the Masters a few times over the past few years I think the Brabazon is a great looking course, not played it yet, though I have played the PGA course though will leave it a few weeks before booking the PGA again as the tented village as usual was seated right over the 1st & 18th Fairways, will take a while to recover.

There is a special deal on the Brabazon at the mo. Infact several good deals.

 

[DoctorTom]

Played the Belfry last May.

Other than the 11th, which was being altered for the Quin, the course was fabulous.

Little touches like every sprinkler having yardages to the front of the green and the card having how far the pin is from the front were great for working out club choice.

Not cheap but will definitely go back.

DrT

 

[viscount17]

I believe there is some MAJOR rework scheduled to start at The Belfy much off-course (hotel going or being rebuilt, huge underground car park etc), but also some around the tracks, including a new course (?).

 

[Macster]

minty: I dont recall them being super quick to be honest, and in Feb I doubt they will be. They wont cut them that short at that time of the year.

 

[Boabski]

played there this time last year and it was an amazing experience,have got some great memories especially at the weekend watching the golf on tv

 

[vig]

My son is supposed to be taking me for my birthday (last one), still waiting.
How about a forum meet there?

 

[minty18]

I could manage a forum meet there and I think Viscount might be up for it as we could travel up together!

Vig, try and get it sorted.....

 

[Herbie]

I am jelous, Im still trying to wangle a round there for my birthday lol.
Im sure I will get there sometime but hopefully make it a great day when I do, Id hate to be disappointed at those prices!

 

[viscount17]

I could manage a forum meet there and I think Viscount might be up for it as we could travel up together!

Vig, try and get it sorted.....

too right!

 

[vig]

I could manage a forum meet there and I think Viscount might be up for it as we could travel up together!

Vig, try and get it sorted.....

I HAVE SENT AN EMAIL REQUESTING RATES, WATCH THIS SPACE

 

[TonyN]

I would be up for that. Need to get my bloody cards in quickly.

 

[SammmeBee]

Sunday Driver package usually best for price (Golfbreaks do it but you would think it'll be cheaper direct) but you need a second mortgage to buy a beer.....

 

[viscount17]

vig, found this,

http://www.thebelfry.co.uk/downloads/Golf%20Societies%20leaflet.pdf

we would need 12 volunteers to represent GMfuGS . . .
winter rates make it do-able, and it does say Monday-Sunday

 

[Cernunnos]

Sunday Driver package usually best for price (Golfbreaks do it but you would think it'll be cheaper direct) but you need a second mortgage to buy a beer.....

simple stay off thesauce or take your own malt whisky now thats proper golf.

btw I might be interested depending upon date.

 

[theeaglehunter]

I would be interested if something did materialise.

 

[vig]

From 1st Nov we can play the Brabazon for £60 with a course planner, range balls, drink and bacon roll(birdie package). For £75 we would also get a two course lunch (eagle package).
PGA national £35 (birdie) & £50 (eagle).
Derby £25 (birdie) & £40 (eagle).
I personally don't think these are bad prices for a complex of this reputation.
What do we think guys and Gals?

 

[TonyN]

Brabazon offer sounds like a goodun!