IanM
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Golf, beer, food and away (Howay?? 
) with the lads! Can't see anything to not like.
) with the lads! Can't see anything to not like.
George Washington golf course Newcastle
- Thread starter KenL
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rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
16 mains and not too muddy today. Might be back to square one tomorrow with a downpour forecast tonight.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Exactly. Who cares if it’s a bit claggy, I’m sure it will still be a great break.Golf, beer, food and away (Howay??
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
No, I was talking about my home course which is a few miles north. I’m at the same place as Springveldt who was talking about the mud and temps we’ve had to put up with over the last few months.
Jigger
Club Champion
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but I have it on good authority that the course is in a terrible state right now. Very muddy.
That’s from a friend who played there a week ago. There’s a ton of rain due overnight here in Sunderland and more showers during the week.
I’d seriously ask if you can delay the trip by a month.
The end of may is normally very good over here.
If you do play and get the desire to skip the 2nd round, Sharpley and south shields aren’t far away and both in decent condition (shields best). Both are fairly open. More so Sharpley which I class as a confidence building course.
That’s from a friend who played there a week ago. There’s a ton of rain due overnight here in Sunderland and more showers during the week.
I’d seriously ask if you can delay the trip by a month.
The end of may is normally very good over here.
If you do play and get the desire to skip the 2nd round, Sharpley and south shields aren’t far away and both in decent condition (shields best). Both are fairly open. More so Sharpley which I class as a confidence building course.
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Maninblack4612
Tour Winner
South Shields is very dry just now & the overnight rain won't affect it much. Greens were hollow tined & sanded 3 weeks ago. Some sand is still on the surface but they are fairly quick for this time of year. Green fee is £22.
KenL
Tour Rookie
Is South Shields far south of Washington?
Maninblack4612
Tour Winner
Ten minutes North.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
8 miles north east of GW. 15-20 min drive. Very nice course, always dry, and cracking value.
KenL
Tour Rookie
South Shields appear to be fully booked on Sunday.
rudebhoy
Q-School Graduate
Maybe play South Shields Saturday afternoon and for Sunday either take your chances at GW or find somewhere else?
Are you heading back north on Sunday? If so then you could try Dunstanburgh or Alnmouth Village. Both links courses and will be dry.
If you are staying at GW still then Sharpley is a good shout.
Zig
Newbie
20 mins south... sunny Seaton Carew. No brainer. You'll walk off without any mud on your shoes/wheels, however much rain falls.
Depreston
Club Champion
Wowza I live in Washington and it was horrendous last night the weather
KenL
Tour Rookie
Could you walk the course for me on Friday? That would be very kind.
Jigger
Club Champion
Sharpley free after 1pm Saturday and plenty of slots Sunday morning if needed.
KenL
Tour Rookie
One of the boys is heading south to Yorkshire so he might not fancy heading north, thanks though.
