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clubchamp98

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Was put off Grange Park (albeit a good few years ago) when visiting there. Was made to feel about as welcome as a fart in a wetsuit so never went back!
I am really sorry to hear that but all clubs have their share of Aholes you may have been just unlucky.

Come have a game with me when you can , if you want to wait until the weathers better that’s ok but it’s good now for January.
If two of the Liverpool lads want to make a four that would be good to meet some of you.

Just let me know.
 

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Come have a game with me when you can , if you want to wait until the weathers better that’s ok but it’s good now for January.
If two of the Liverpool lads want to make a four that would be good to meet some of you.

Just let me know.

Cheers pal. I for one would be up for that. Sure there will be a few others too. Nice one.
 

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I wouldn't be jumping at WL for that sort of money. Don't get me wrong the course was in great condition when I played it the other week. However i didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I found it was a fair test of golf and not overly punishing if you played to your strengths, I didn't try and take any risks around it.

The biggest let down was the very cold welcome I was given in the pro shop and I found the club house lacked character. This did somewhat dampen my experience.
 

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you missed the bitter out he won’t even use a red tee.
Thats the lad.

I am really sorry to hear that but all clubs have their share of Aholes you may have been just unlucky.

Come have a game with me when you can , if you want to wait until the weathers better that’s ok but it’s good now for January.
If two of the Liverpool lads want to make a four that would be good to meet some of you.

Just let me know.

I can tell you a WL story with that in mind, and would be up for another knock around Grange, as well.....as long as the reds win that weekend.:D
 

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I wouldn't be jumping at WL for that sort of money. Don't get me wrong the course was in great condition when I played it the other week. However i didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I found it was a fair test of golf and not overly punishing if you played to your strengths, I didn't try and take any risks around it.

The biggest let down was the very cold welcome I was given in the pro shop and I found the club house lacked character. This did somewhat dampen my experience.

I think everyone else says the same, generally.

Good course, not a great welcome, soulless clubhouse.
 

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I can tell you a WL story with that in mind, and would be up for another knock around Grange, as well.....as long as the reds win that weekend.:D
i can play almost anytime except Tues am (Ladies comp)
am off to Dubia on 23rd for the desert classic .
If you sort a few dates we can sort a day.
 

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i can play almost anytime except Tues am (Ladies comp)
am off to Dubia on 23rd for the desert classic .
If you sort a few dates we can sort a day.

Ok, maybe get into Feb or March when the weather gets a bit better for me. If Stegsie want to play in the meantime, no probs.:thup:
 

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Back to the thread on this I know a few people who are members at FH.

The two things that keeps cropping up as gripes with them are; The course gets very very wet in the winter almost unplayable at times. Secondly as mentioned with visitors being a big attraction to the FH resort and neighboring courses, the round times can be painfully slow and long. I have witnesses this as a guest where its been over 5 hours to play 18. Like all places they have blocks out just for members.

I think its a pretty decent course in the summer and a tough test of golf.
 

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Back to the thread on this I know a few people who are members at FH.

The two things that keeps cropping up as gripes with them are; The course gets very very wet in the winter almost unplayable at times. Secondly as mentioned with visitors being a big attraction to the FH resort and neighboring courses, the round times can be painfully slow and long. I have witnesses this as a guest where its been over 5 hours to play 18. Like all places they have blocks out just for members.

I think its a pretty decent course in the summer and a tough test of golf.

Cheers for this. I appreciate the info
 

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Cheers for this. I appreciate the info

We played on the 2 rounds 1 night BB deal a couple of years ago and the course was in great condition, despite it absolutely chucking it down on the 1st day. I booked it and they did have block bookings for members, I think up to mid day Sunday but not sure Monday onwards, think we played from 11 onwards on the Monday.

I guess it's like all hotel course's, if you can play before a certain time you'll be fine if not then I'd expect a 5 hour round which is how long it took us to get round. Clubhouse food is very good but at hotel prices.

We all enjoyed it but it was busy.
 

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Really in two minds on what to do. Will have a think about it over the weekend.

Definitely leaving our place, so might even do a Year as a nomad and save some pennies for West Lancs!

Decisions, decisions ...
 

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Really in two minds on what to do. Will have a think about it over the weekend.

Definitely leaving our place, so might even do a Year as a nomad and save some pennies for West Lancs!

Decisions, decisions ...

I really enjoy WL but I honestly don't know if I could handle being beaten up by that course/weather on a weekly basis :eek: especially when its the most expensive 1st year join apart from Royal Birkdale in the area.

Still a really nice course and being a member would be superb if you are coming from a wet inland golf club.

Pity the clubhouse does nothing for me but each to their own.
 

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I could happily sneak out to the back 9 on a quiet summers evening and get lost working on my game.

If you get free range balls and access to the par 3 course then its an ideal spot to improve your game.
 
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I really enjoy WL but I honestly don't know if I could handle being beaten up by that course/weather on a weekly basis :eek: especially when its the most expensive 1st year join apart from Royal Birkdale in the area.

Still a really nice course and being a member would be superb if you are coming from a wet inland golf club.

Pity the clubhouse does nothing for me but each to their own.

I'd have to agree with you on this.

I think it's a great test of golf though. I enjoy it the more I play it and I think if you played there every week you'd soon learn to play the tough conditions. as you know Crosby is windy all year round!!

Where do you play?
 
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Really in two minds on what to do. Will have a think about it over the weekend.

Definitely leaving our place, so might even do a Year as a nomad and save some pennies for West Lancs!

Decisions, decisions ...

Do it Stegsie. I'd resign myself to writing my 1st years subs off and enjoy the course.
 

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I'd have to agree with you on this.

I think it's a great test of golf though. I enjoy it the more I play it and I think if you played there every week you'd soon learn to play the tough conditions. as you know Crosby is windy all year round!!

Where do you play?

Fortunately I have the pleasure of playing Hillside twice a week.
 
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