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GM Ryder Cup at Goswick
- Thread starter grumpyjock
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Val
Ryder Cup Winner
We should have it at Machrihanish :thup:
grumpyjock
Tour Rookie
No It has to be somewhere close to the border, thats why Goswick is ideal.
If there was a course on the west coast?
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Would not be averse to a change of scene....not that place with the dreadful greens on the Mull of Kintyre though.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
But have you played the Dunes yet?
I think we'd be hard pushed to get as good a deal anywhere as the one we got at Goswick. I don't think many places would allow 8 4balls on a Saturday.
Plus, the course right on the border, reasonably priced digs and good pubs and restaurants in Berwick.
And October would certainly be better for me.
Although I've just been the once and can understand why some of the more seasoned veterans might think its time for a change, I just thought I'd give my thoughts on the matter.
Would love to start looking forward to and planning towards Scotland's defence of the title in 2013.
Plus, the course right on the border, reasonably priced digs and good pubs and restaurants in Berwick.
And October would certainly be better for me.
Although I've just been the once and can understand why some of the more seasoned veterans might think its time for a change, I just thought I'd give my thoughts on the matter.
Would love to start looking forward to and planning towards Scotland's defence of the title in 2013.
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
I think we'd be hard pushed to get as good a deal anywhere as the one we got at Goswick. I don't think many places would allow.... 4 8 BALLS..... on a Saturday.
Plus, the course right on the border, reasonably priced digs and good pubs and restaurants in Berwick.
And October would certainly be better for me.
Although I've just been the once and can understand why some of the more seasoned veterans might think its time for a change, I just thought I'd give my thoughts on the matter.
Would love to start looking forward to and planning towards Scotland's defence of the title in 2013.
Qwerty
Tour Winner
I know it's not your usual links venue but would Brampton be worth a look.
I know they're usually pretty accomadating.
Very underrated course in my opinion.
I know they're usually pretty accomadating.
Very underrated course in my opinion.
I thinks the main reason for Goswick was that a few forum guys are members and got a very good deal.
DCB
Well-known member
Played there recently, nice course, a bit undulating in places, but they certainly gave us a warm welcome. Not sure about availability of places to stay locally. Suppose Carlisle is only 15miles off. Certainly more expensive than Goswick and we had a good deal we thought.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
I don't know how much Goswick was, but played Brampton recently:
On the website they have a 2pm twilight for £20 advertised (for summer), phoned them they said it was only from 3.00. We said do us a deal for 12.30 arrival, they said ok, £25.00 each. Good customer service, I say.
What about Siloth one day, Brampton the other? Both within 30 mins of Carlisle. They may be more accomodating then. Unless there is a good Scottish one close to the border.
We have to share it around, dontya know.
DCB
Well-known member
Silloth wouldn't do any deal for a group of 20 players recently. They wanted full green fee. Which is why we went back to Brampton last month 
We had golf and 3 course meal for £42 (34 + 8) on a Saturday which was very good IMO.
Think Goswick cost us £45 for the two rounds last time around, hard to beat that.
We had golf and 3 course meal for £42 (34 + 8) on a Saturday which was very good IMO.
Think Goswick cost us £45 for the two rounds last time around, hard to beat that.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Silloth wouldn't do any deal for a group of 20 players recently. They wanted full green fee. Which is why we went back to Brampton last month
We had golf and 3 course meal for £42 (34 + 8) on a Saturday which was very good IMO.
Think Goswick cost us £45 for the two rounds last time around, hard to beat that.
Fair point, but some if they are travelling far, sometimes like to play the better courses, even if a premium. Balance is obviously the key, which is the hardest thing to do.
Dont play Eden golf course though near Carlisle, so boring.
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thecraw
Guest
Siloth do a winter 4 ball for a ton. Fantastic price!
bluewolf
Money List Winner
Would second Brampton as a decent venue. I played there with DCB and quite liked it. Quite hilly, and fun when the wind is blowing. A nice par 3 to start as well. Always good for spectators.
Val
Ryder Cup Winner
Road trip?
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
With the week we've had this week on the forum, may I suggest a 3 day event, are there any golf courses in:-
Bannockburn
Culloden
Stirling bridge
Bannockburn
Culloden
Stirling bridge
bluewolf
Money List Winner
Maybe, but there's definately a certain Hirsel golf club very near to Branxton.
