Crow
Crow Person
Both dates okay for me and I'd play either course but as said, I'd much sooner it be FoA.
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MadAdey
Money List Winner
Just let me know where and when.....
rob2
Head Pro
I would be up for the FofA and can do either dates.... 
Rob
Rob
MadAdey
Money List Winner
The general opinion is looking like FofA. The deal that they are offering is a bit more. But like you have said Robin when you take the food voucher out it works out at £50 compared to £35. I am not that bothered which course as I have never played either so do not really have an opinion on either course that has been mentioned.
Is the FofA worth the extra £15? Also another thing to consider at that time of year is which course holds up better against the rain? Because if we do have a bit of rain the week before we do not want to end up playing on temporary greens or soaking wet fairways. Even worse would be a trolley ban as I am unable to carry for 18 holes.
Is the FofA worth the extra £15? Also another thing to consider at that time of year is which course holds up better against the rain? Because if we do have a bit of rain the week before we do not want to end up playing on temporary greens or soaking wet fairways. Even worse would be a trolley ban as I am unable to carry for 18 holes.
cirrus
Assistant Pro
Both dates are fine with me, I would prefer the Belfy, but would do the Forest....
full_throttle
Tour Winner
The winter league finals are on the 16th, so if I get that far then I would have trouble making this. Otherwise happy with whichever course you choose.
Gazp
Assistant Pro
I don,t think FOA use temporary greens but they do have many trolley bans in the winter. £55 is not a great deal either as you can get it for £40 inc a £10 voucher for the shop so you're paying £15 for the bacon roll. I'd be up for the Belfry though if thats what we decide on. either date is fine
MadAdey
Money List Winner
If there is a risk of a trolley ban being on then I would have to drop out.
wrighty1874
Journeyman Pro
FoA doesn't stand up to a lot of rain.If you want a dry course then Kilworth Springs and Tadmarton are your best bet. Tadmarton,nr Banbury is a lovely track.
rosecott
Money List Winner
You could also consider Sutton Coldfield which is a McKenzie designed heathland course - unlikely to have a trolley ban.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Tadmarton Heath is a lovely track, very inland linksy, sand based so would indeed be a decent choice out of season, does get fairly windy at times
MadAdey
Money List Winner
This potential weather is something that needs tot be taken into account at that time of the year. You have to allow for the fact that it will be very wet mid February. At the end of the day it would be nice to play somewhere really good, but to be honest as long as it is half decent I would be happy. I just enjoy meeting up with the lads form the forum and having a game and it would be nice to have one in the midlands area.
We can always have another get together mid summer when the weather is better and we do not have to worry about how wet it is.
We can always have another get together mid summer when the weather is better and we do not have to worry about how wet it is.
full_throttle
Tour Winner
I still have a provisional date booked for Coventry Golf Club, 27 holes, breakfast and two course dinner, although it's not until late June. The club are leaving the date in the diary until the new year when I will have to make a decision to book or not.
Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
I can play on the 23rd but not the 16th as I will be working. I will play on either course.
MadAdey
Money List Winner
Just looking at it on their website. Looks a nice place and for £63 it is not a bad deal.
full_throttle
Tour Winner
I have the same deal, except I booked a Friday thinking it would be easier for golfers travelling any distance
Mungoscorner
Journeyman Pro
Last time i played the PGA in winter it was like a swamp,FOA,isnt at its best in winter either (obviously).Rosecot is on the money,lots of heathland course's that will be in better condition,be cheaper,and the food will be cheaper.
I'm keen if dates don't clash with club comps, and cost is fair.
I'm keen if dates don't clash with club comps, and cost is fair.
MadAdey
Money List Winner
Just reading back through the thread and I would like to apologise to Robin. He has come up with a very good idea to get the Midlands boys together and it feels that we have just all jumped in and took over.
Sorry for that buddy, I think we just would love to get one arranged and now someone has started a thread for it we have all jumped in.
Sorry for that buddy, I think we just would love to get one arranged and now someone has started a thread for it we have all jumped in.
I can't see anything to apologise for mate, but thanks for the sentiment.
I don't want to be transfixed on only a couple of courses so some of the ideas mentioned are very welcome and I agree the weather has to be taken into consideration so I will look at some of the other tracks that have been mentioned of which some I had not heard and that was the object of the post initially.
I thought the bigger well known tracks would hold up better personally but that doesn't seem to be the case so I'll look at Tadmarton Heath who's prices range from £44 for 18 holes followed by lunch and coffee. That may be a mid-week deal so I'll contact them tomorrow for more details.
Would a Friday be another option 15th/22nd so as to get a better deal?
MadAdey
Money List Winner
Friday would definitely be a good idea. At the end of the day mate the more that want to go the better, as then we will be able to hopefully get it on a society package so should work out an even better deal. I know when I have been involved with organising golf days at work a lot of places have a minimum amount to get the society packages.
