Backache
Assistant Pro
They are great courses, I agree but having played them a bit the maintenance isn't at the same level as the St Andrews courses.
Extortionate green fees!
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Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
Bellesile has had a few alterations lately and is in great condition.
James Braid course, well drained parkland half a mile from the beach
Must be up there with the best value for money courses in the UK
Fullarton is like playing a scaled down Darley. Fun course to play but small greens and bunkers can make an embarrassing score.
3 jabber
Well-known member
Not even close! Outside of ToC you have New which is top 100 plus Jubilee and Castle are both next 100. None of the Ayrshire courses you mentioned are anywhere near the same level.
Swango1980
Well-known member
I suspect high green fees are sometimes not just about supply and demand of guests wanting to play the course. They can also be high to help protect the membership.
No idea about this specific course, but at some courses you probably don't want a good healthy membership paying high annual fees, then allowing guests to play the course for bargain prices. Especially if it attracts loads of guests, and reduces tee slots for members (where supply and demand still factors in).
So, a golf club might try and price as many guests out as they can, to ensure members feel valued and have ample slots, and if a few guests are still eager enough to play, they need to pay for the privilege
No idea about this specific course, but at some courses you probably don't want a good healthy membership paying high annual fees, then allowing guests to play the course for bargain prices. Especially if it attracts loads of guests, and reduces tee slots for members (where supply and demand still factors in).
So, a golf club might try and price as many guests out as they can, to ensure members feel valued and have ample slots, and if a few guests are still eager enough to play, they need to pay for the privilege
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
I did not say they were.
Junior
Tour Winner
All good mate. Hope you are also? I actually thought of you when I was at Carnoustie as I remembered us sat in the window of the bar overlooking the course !
You get to the NW much now with work ?
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Never in England at all now work wise, all Scotland. Been in 4 jobs since I last played in the NW pre covid
Junior
Tour Winner
Well, if you are ever in the NW or leafy Cheshire pal let me know and I’ll show you round my new homeNever in England at all now work wise, all Scotland. Been in 4 jobs since I last played in the NW pre covid
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Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Where you playing now buddy?Well, if you are ever in the NW or leafy Cheshire pal let me know and I’ll show you round my new home
Junior
Tour Winner
Home - PRESTBURY GOLF CLUB LTD.
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Really enjoying it. Not playing as much as I’d like due to work, but trying to get out in the comp at the weekend and a couple of evenings in the week for 9 or 10 holes.
The Lion
Active member
Home - PRESTBURY GOLF CLUB LTD.
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Really enjoying it. Not playing as much as I’d like due to work, but trying to get out in the comp at the weekend and a couple of evenings in the week for 9 or 10 holes.
Should try and do a North West meet up. Very happy to take forummers round North Wales this autumn, if we can arrange dates.
r0wly86
Head Pro
I am sure that is the case for some, a case of we don't really want you here but if you'll pay through the nose we'll let you
