Forum meet 2015 Saunton and Ilfracombe.

[pokerjoke]

I have been umming and aahrrring wether to arrange a forum meet.
I have been to many and travelled many hours to meets and if this comes
off I would hope people would also travel from afar.
After the success of my mini meet for the King of Kings at Burnham,maybe now
its time to step up and arrange a bigger one.
The meet I would like to do is two courses Saunton East or West and my hometown
favourite Ilfracombe,not many on the forum have played it but I think you will be pleasantly
surprised.
At the moment its just a thought in my head.
As we have so much going on at present every year I was thinking April 2015 as Gary is doing
Woodhall Spa in April and has had a good response.
Im sure also next year we want to do the K of K again so that would be a fraction earlier
like this year.
My plan is to give those that do both first dibs,so hopefully people can plan a couple of days away.
As I said only a thought.
Can I have your thoughts please.
If its not possible or if we don't get enough interest then so be it.
I know Ilfracombe will do us a great deal,Saunton not so sure.

 

[fundy]

Sorry to hijack your thread but why assume KoK will be earlier than April again like this year, when playing it so early led to several people not playing. Surely with more time to plan KoK will be played in the summer next year not hideous winter conditions when people have played little golf because everywhere has been shut?

Good luck with your meet, and if the dates suit I would love to head down that way, not played golf in the southwest for probably 15 yrs now

 

[richart]

I know Saunton does good rates in the winter, but I think they end in March from memory. £46 including lunch last time I played there. You can get good deals at the Saunton Sands Hotel if you book up late. They always have last minute deals. You also get 10% off the cost of golf.

Royal North Devon does 2 for 1, and although it is not my favourite course, it is one you want to at least play once. A marmite course.

Great area for a winter/spring break, as it is usually quite mild, and the courses drain brilliantly. Better than Burnham and Berrow.

Good luck if you go ahead Tony.

My Blackmoor group are thinking of going to St Enodoc and Trevose next time.

 

[pokerjoke]

Sorry to hijack your thread but why assume KoK will be earlier than April again like this year, when playing it so early led to several people not playing. Surely with more time to plan KoK will be played in the summer next year not hideous winter conditions when people have played little golf because everywhere has been shut?

Good luck with your meet, and if the dates suit I would love to head down that way, not played golf in the southwest for probably 15 yrs now

Im just presuming Kof K would be early in the year as this year,maybe your right
it could be the summer,however loads of golf happens in the summer so people
will still miss it.
Also it was the wettest winter in history.
The thing is with organising,as im sure you can appreciate is picking the right dates
for everyone,of course that's never going to happen.
If it does go ahead it would just be good to have everyone that can make it including
your good self.

 

[Twire]

I'd be up for it Tony.

You could also look at Saunton East and West, I'm sure they would do a deal with the hotel and two rounds.

 

[JCW]

I be up for that , Ilfracombe is one I have not played , I have played Bude and the rest in that area so cost not a problem ...........EYG

 

[brendy]

Build it and the true forumites will come.

I have been umming and aahrrring wether to arrange a forum meet.
I have been to many and travelled many hours to meets and if this comes
off I would hope people would also travel from afar.
After the success of my mini meet for the King of Kings at Burnham,maybe now
its time to step up and arrange a bigger one.
The meet I would like to do is two courses Saunton East or West and my hometown
favourite Ilfracombe,not many on the forum have played it but I think you will be pleasantly
surprised.
At the moment its just a thought in my head.
As we have so much going on at present every year I was thinking April 2015 as Gary is doing
Woodhall Spa in April and has had a good response.
Im sure also next year we want to do the K of K again so that would be a fraction earlier
like this year.
My plan is to give those that do both first dibs,so hopefully people can plan a couple of days away.
As I said only a thought.
Can I have your thoughts please.
If its not possible or if we don't get enough interest then so be it.
I know Ilfracombe will do us a great deal,Saunton not so sure.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

I'd definitely be up for ilfracombe and saunton, I've played ilfracombe before it's a lovely track and good walk too!

 

[G1BB0]

I have an old flame in Barnstaple, might look her up while visiting one of my favourite parts of the UK

(it was about 20 years ago mind you )

 

[Captainron]

I have an old flame in Barnstaple, might look her up while visiting one of my favourite parts of the UK

(it was about 20 years ago mind you )

Let's hope her standards and eyesight have deteriorated sufficiently

Back on topic - I would like to go for this

 

[Laka]

I have been umming and aahrrring wether to arrange a forum meet.
I have been to many and travelled many hours to meets and if this comes
off I would hope people would also travel from afar.
After the success of my mini meet for the King of Kings at Burnham,maybe now
its time to step up and arrange a bigger one.
The meet I would like to do is two courses Saunton East or West and my hometown
favourite Ilfracombe,not many on the forum have played it but I think you will be pleasantly
surprised.
At the moment its just a thought in my head.
As we have so much going on at present every year I was thinking April 2015 as Gary is doing
Woodhall Spa in April and has had a good response.
Im sure also next year we want to do the K of K again so that would be a fraction earlier
like this year.
My plan is to give those that do both first dibs,so hopefully people can plan a couple of days away.
As I said only a thought.
Can I have your thoughts please.
If its not possible or if we don't get enough interest then so be it.
I know Ilfracombe will do us a great deal,Saunton not so sure.

Sounds like an good idea, we dont know yet if we will be overseas members next year at saunton.. we are going to saunton area 5 weeks this season and hope you can say some more of ilfracombes golf course.......we will probably have time to play on other courses then Sauntons two pearls...

 

[srixon 1]

I would be up for that as long as the dates don't clash with anything.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

This sounds good :thup:

 

[JCW]

I have an old flame in Barnstaple, might look her up while visiting one of my favourite parts of the UK

(it was about 20 years ago mind you )

Flame has most likely gone out but you never know ........

 

[pokerjoke]

Just been in contact with Saunton about next April.
She said they were very busy in April so it would be best to go with a weekday.
Ive asked her to give me prices for Courses and a meal.
She also mentioned they do discount on greenfees if you stay at a Brends hotel.
There is 1 in Saunton and 4 in Barnstaple which is about 7 miles away from Saunton
and 12 from Ilfracombe.
She also mentioned a discount with County cards.
She is going to email me sometime in the near future and I will relay that info.

 

[richart]

Just been in contact with Saunton about next April.
She said they were very busy in April so it would be best to go with a weekday.
Ive asked her to give me prices for Courses and a meal.
She also mentioned they do discount on greenfees if you stay at a Brends hotel.
There is 1 in Saunton and 4 in Barnstaple which is about 7 miles away from Saunton
and 12 from Ilfracombe.
She also mentioned a discount with County cards.
She is going to email me sometime in the near future and I will relay that info.

The one in Saunton, is the Saunton Sands Hotel, where we stay. Always do last minute deals, especially for bigger groups. They have some apartments which out of school holidays you can get cheaply. Hotel is less than a mile from course. Food is good, but portions can be a bit small. They get a lot of OAP's staying there!

I assume Annie is still at the golf Club. She is great at sorting out bookings.

 

[pokerjoke]

The one in Saunton, is the Saunton Sands Hotel, where we stay. Always do last minute deals, especially for bigger groups. They have some apartments which out of school holidays you can get cheaply. Hotel is less than a mile from course. Food is good, but portions can be a bit small. They get a lot of OAP's staying there!

I assume Annie is still at the golf Club. She is great at sorting out bookings.

Speak for yourself,some of us are not OAPs yet.
Yes spoke to Annie.
Funny she didn't mention you

 

[pokerjoke]

Hi guys and ladys.
Saunton have got back to me very quick.
They have not set there prices for next year yet,however going on this years prices.
April 2015 and a weekday prices are.
£39.50 - 10% if you have a county card[green fee].
3 course meal after £25 per head[this to me seems pricey] however im sure the meal is good
and we can all sit down together and do prizes.
I know this is miles away,however if the forum is up for this,and I can get some numbers maybe I
can go back and get a better deal[maybe I can only ask].
Don't forget this is a 2 day affair,so will probably do Ilfracombe first then Saunton.
Im up for organising,the question is can we get enough interested?

 

[richart]

Tony, on their website the cost of 18 holes in April is £79. £39.50 is their reciprocal rate. If they are offering you £39.50 you should snap their hand off !!! We paid £46 last time for their winter rate although it included lunch, which was worth up to £7.50.

It must be your charm to get such a great deal.

 

[pokerjoke]

Tony, on their website the cost of 18 holes in April is £79. £39.50 is their reciprocal rate. If they are offering you £39.50 you should snap their hand off !!! We paid £46 last time for their winter rate although it included lunch, which was worth up to £7.50.

It must be your charm to get such a great deal.

We need some interest first.
Cant snap there hand off if no-ones coming.
Dates could be 15th 16th
Or 22nd 23rd