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This is a weekend planned in Lincolnshire 29th/30th of May at
Forest Pines G.C. and is open to all forum members/ friends and partners.
http://www.qhotels.co.uk/hotels/forest-pines-near-brigg/golf.aspx

It is a 4 star AA hotel and has all the spa, pool stuff you could shake a stick at AND 27 beautiful holes of golf.

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This has been organised for a few months now and all the costs are detailed in the GM v G Magic thread.
http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk//showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/143418/page/0/fpart/5/vc/1
Although it is billed as a match, dont let that put you off as it is simply a bunch of golfers getting together for a great weekend of golf while some partners luxuriate in the clubs extensive spa facilities.

To whet your appetite, here are a few more pictures

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This is a great chance to spend 2 relaxing days in gorgeous surroundings and play a magnificent course, certainly my favourite course for miles around.

If you would like to join in the fun, contact Smiffy or add to the thread above.
This will be closing soon so don't leave it too late.

See you all at Forest Pines :D
 
Would've definitely been up for this had I not been going away for a week early May.

Looks a cracking course to play though. Maybe next time.
 
Errrr I'm in trouble here lads.
This is a copy of an email I received from Forest Pines this morning after I notified them of the reduction in numbers from the original number booked....


"Hi Robert,

Thank you for your e-mail regarding the reduction in numbers. Unfortunately this does mean you will incur cancellation charges, we can cancel 10% without charge which takes it down to 38 people. You than have 24 arriving which leaves 14 which will be a 75% cancellation charge. This equates to 14 people @ £96.75 per person.
Any queries please let me know.
Thanks

Karen"

That leaves me having to find £1,354.50 out of my own pocket unless I can come up with 38 golfers in total.
Fecking hell
 
So the motto of the story is start low and add.

They can't be serious,are they?!!
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On the basis that about 60 people put their hands in the air Dodger, I thought I was starting low.
And yes, Forest Pines are serious.
I'm even getting people dropping out who have paid their £29.00 deposits so the 20 names I have aren't even definite.
It took a PM to somebody who has paid their deposit this morning to find out they now weren't attending.
The annoying thing is....if I hadn't PM'd them, when were they going to get around to letting me know they were now not coming???
Fair enough, a few people have said over the last few months that they won't be able to come and I haven't updated the list accordingly. But we are talking one or two....
 
I thought the whole point of a deposit, was that you forfeited it if you cancelled. To try and charge more than that is robbery. Therefore you should be paying 14 x £29, which is a lot, but a lot less than they want.
 
I was one of the people going to pull out (have a wedding to pay for that wasn’t on the cards when I first said yes) however, after hearing what’s happening im back in.
 
I was one of the people going to pull out (have a wedding to pay for that wasn’t on the cards when I first said yes) however, after hearing what’s happening im back in.
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Brilliant news Hywel. Are you bringing that other guy from Ascot? can't remember his name now. :D
 
So what is the cost of the weekend, and what does it get you?
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£129.00 for two rounds of golf (one Saturday afternoon, one Sunday morning) with a 3 course evening meal on Saturday, accommodation in twin bedded rooms and a full English breakfast before teeing off on Sunday morning.
It's a good deal and the course looks fantastic.
 
When is the cut off date?

My problem is that I am (and have known for a while) going to China sometime in May, volcanic ash permitting (really don't want to get marooned in some chinese s-hole for months), but am not yet sure of the dates.
 
Smiffy - I will have a word with the good lady wife to see if there is anyway I can make this, but I very much doubt that I can given my previous post.

I will let you know tomorrow.
 
When is the cut off date?
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I have emailed the hotel again and got them to reduce our estimated numbers to 24 now and to reduce the amount of tee times that we need. I have promised to keep them updated but won't be able to speak to them again until next Wednesday when I return from Scotland.
I don't suppose there is a "cut off" date Murph, just as long as I keep them posted on confirmed numbers we could in fact increase on the 24, but I will only do this if I am absolutely certain on who's coming.
At the moment I am just desperate to ensure that we actually get 24....as I say, there are some people who have paid a deposit who I haven't heard from in ages despite asking them to confirm.


Thanks Hywel, you've saved at least part of my bacon
 
Brilliant news Hywel. Are you bringing that other guy from Ascot? can't remember his name now. :D
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His name was down at the start but he pulled out early doors. Will try and twist his arm when I see his ugly mug next.

On another note, anyone else going from my way? Don’t fancy the drive on my own. I need someone else to duet with on the drive .
:D
 
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