Jacko_G
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Interested to hear your thoughts/opinion on Prestwick, all four of us were rather underwhelmed by the course, certainly wouldn't rush back or pay more than £70.
Castle Stewart , accommodation ?
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williamalex1
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A date hasn't been arranged yet, but i think winter rules will be in play, so mats or drop from fairway. I'll report back on both venues
Jacko_G
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A date hasn't been arranged yet, but i think winter rules will be in play, so mats or drop from fairway. I'll report back on both venues
Very good food at Prestwick, although it feels like a café rather than a clubhouse.
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Thought Prestwick welcome was the best part of the experience/venue/course.
Course was in great condition, not a hard challenge(even in the silly strong winds that we played it in), course layout was okay, some unusual holes and good mix of holes but just nothing special really, upstairs eating was as JG says felt like a café seating. A £40-50 golf course with a £250 welcome/experience IMHO.
Cant wait to hear williamalex1 what you think of Castle Stuart ? and Prestwick ?
Course was in great condition, not a hard challenge(even in the silly strong winds that we played it in), course layout was okay, some unusual holes and good mix of holes but just nothing special really
, upstairs eating was as JG says felt like a café seating. A £40-50 golf course with a £250 welcome/experience IMHO.Cant wait to hear williamalex1 what you think of Castle Stuart ? and Prestwick ?
Jacko_G
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Thought Prestwick welcome was the best part of the experience/venue/course.
Course was in great condition, not a hard challenge(even in the silly strong winds that we played it in), course layout was okay, some unusual holes and good mix of holes but just nothing special really
Cant wait to hear williamalex1 what you think of Castle Stuart ? and Prestwick ?
Wouldn't argue with any of that. The guys who welcome you are what makes Prestwick. Great touch with the photograph.
he won't like the Bunkers put it that wayThought Prestwick welcome was the best part of the experience/venue/course.
Course was in great condition, not a hard challenge(even in the silly strong winds that we played it in), course layout was okay, some unusual holes and good mix of holes but just nothing special really
Cant wait to hear williamalex1 what you think of Castle Stuart ? and Prestwick ?
i agree with the comment on the cost, but its getting like that in Scotland now with the yanks driving the cost up, luckily both these do SGU rates which don't make them out of reach of locals.
Castle Stuart IMO is far better than Kingsbarnes, but saying that i wouldn't pay to play there at this time of year, though they don't tend to do winter Maintainence until they close at the end of Nov, i played there last week on a freebee and it was very solf with all the rain we have had here over the last few months
Jacko_G
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he won't like the Bunkers put it that way
i agree with the comment on the cost, but its getting like that in Scotland now with the yanks driving the cost up, luckily both these do SGU rates which don't make them out of reach of locals.
Castle Stuart IMO is far better than Kingsbarnes, but saying that i wouldn't pay to play there at this time of year, though they don't tend to do winter Maintainence until they close at the end of Nov, i played there last week on a freebee and it was very solf with all the rain we have had here over the last few months
Again I probably wouldn't argue with this either. Don't think that there is much between them and it'll come down to advertising budgets and personal choice to see what influences you more than the other.
Kingsbarnes does have a better car park though
williamalex1
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Bunkers won't be a problem now that the new rule is at last in placehe won't like the Bunkers put it that way
i agree with the comment on the cost, but its getting like that in Scotland now with the yanks driving the cost up, luckily both these do SGU rates which don't make them out of reach of locals.
Castle Stuart IMO is far better than Kingsbarnes, but saying that i wouldn't pay to play there at this time of year, though they don't tend to do winter Maintainence until they close at the end of Nov, i played there last week on a freebee and it was very solf with all the rain we have had here over the last few months
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he won't like the Bunkers put it that way
i agree with the comment on the cost, but its getting like that in Scotland now with the yanks driving the cost up, luckily both these do SGU rates which don't make them out of reach of locals.
Castle Stuart IMO is far better than Kingsbarnes, but saying that i wouldn't pay to play there at this time of year, though they don't tend to do winter Maintainence until they close at the end of Nov, i played there last week on a freebee and it was very solf with all the rain we have had here over the last few months
Massive off topic, could I ask whens the best time of year (course conditions and maybe weather) to play in the Castle stuart/dornoch/Nairn area and visit the surrounding area for general stuff(walks) ? Thanks.
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I'd go for late August to late September.
williamalex1
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20 guys from my club played Castle Stuart 2 weeks ago in the Golf Scotland final qualifier and 2 of them qualified for the final in Turkey, they all thought the course was terrific, and highly recommended it.
personally i would want to go late July/Aug, but we tend to get far better weather April/May the last few years. only trouble then is the course is just starting to come good after no growth over the winter. for walking any time of year is good TBH. Nairn is a good base though, it gets better weather than Inverness.
they delib have that at their quite time though, weather can be very changeable this time of year and though you can get very nice days, you can also get some real stinkers at least if you come in the "summer" it will be over 10 deg and not 420 guys from my club played Castle Stuart 2 weeks ago in the Golf Scotland final qualifier and 2 of them qualified for the final in Turkey, they all thought the course was terrific, and highly recommended it.
Thats the worst time dear boy Guarenteed to be lashing down in Aug
williamalex1
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Thought Prestwick welcome was the best part of the experience/venue/course.
Course was in great condition, not a hard challenge(even in the silly strong winds that we played it in), course layout was okay, some unusual holes and good mix of holes but just nothing special really
Cant wait to hear williamalex1 what you think of Castle Stuart ? and Prestwick ?
We played Castle Stuart today Thursday, delighted to say the weather was great considering what it's been like recently, 6 degrees with only a slight breeze. And only a 10 minute hail shower when Patrick must'v had his dogs out for a short walk
.The course was in great nick, we were all really impressed well worth the money and travel, but next time we will arrange an extra game somewhere local the next day..
Patrick, fortunately i was only in the 1 bunker the right hand green-side @ the 17th, played out to 4 feet
but sadly a 4 , lipped out for my 3.Delighted with 36 points from the green tees, considering my recent form it was a bit of a shock and minor miracle
.Some scary looking holes from the back tees
especially for high handicappers. The white tees look manageable on a good calm day.Highly recommend the course despite the 3 hour journey there and 4 hours back.
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williamalex1
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Update- Prestwick booked for November 25th , will report back our thoughts.A date hasn't been arranged yet, but i think winter rules will be in play, so mats or drop from fairway. I'll report back on both venues
need_my_wedge
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My lad finishes his first year at Dornoch in May. Was planning to take the clubs and pick him up, play Dornoch and Brora, possibly also Golspie, Tain and Castle Stewart depending on costs, time etc. Might have to change this depending on his summer placement arrangements which are currently being discussed at the Uni. Either way, looking like a May trip for us.
i would imagine the Golf course related courses at the UHI would get a preff deal on those courses
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We played Castle Stuart today Thursday, delighted to say the weather was great considering what it's been like recently, 6 degrees with only a slight breeze. And only a 10 minute hail shower when Patrick must'v had his dogs out for a short walk
The course was in great nick, we were all really impressed well worth the money and travel, but next time we will arrange an extra game somewhere local the next day..
Patrick, fortunately i was only in the 1 bunker the right hand green-side @ the 17th, played out to 4 feet
Delighted with 36 points from the green tees, considering my recent form it was a bit of a shock and minor miracle
Some scary looking holes from the back tees
Highly recommend the course despite the 3 hour journey there and 4 hours back.
Cheers, am looking forward to next year even more
Sounds like you had a cracking time. Enjoy Prestwick in a couple of weeks time.
