Golf destination

[cabbie]

Hi guys i've got a week off work at the end of April and i'm looking at a Monday to Friday
golf trip in this country.Any ideas where i could base myself?

I want at least 4 decent courses within about 30 minutes in the £30-£40 bracket with one maybe
around £70-£80,i have had a nose on line at the Wirral,Lancs coast and Ayr but would welcome
any thoughts.Not Wales or the South West thx been there many times.

thx in advance

 

[IanM]

Where are you based?

 

[KenL]

Some options in your budget in East Lothian, especially if you are willing to play after 2 or 3pm.

 

[cabbie]

Where are you based?

Shropshire but happy to drive anywhere

 

[CliveW]

Some options in your budget in East Lothian, especially if you are willing to play after 2 or 3pm.

If Nicola lets you in over the border!

 

[cabbie]

If Nicola lets you in over the border!

That's true Clive.What courses would you suggest Len so i can have a nose

 

[williamalex1]

Shropshire but happy to drive anywhere

PHEW !.

 

[KenL]

That's true Clive.What courses would you suggest Len so i can have a nose

If Len was Ken...
Just checked, prices seem to be ramped up this year!
Dunbar do a twilight rate. £70 after 1pm
Gullane 3 (£49) and Gullane 2 (£75)
The Glen (£50 after 3pm).
A few nice parkland courses, Haddington, Castle Park, Gifford.
The last few can be played for under will be pretty cheap (probably about £30).

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

You will struggle to get anything decent for your budget in the south, suggest you look north or parts of Wales to get better value.

 

[HeftyHacker]

My pals and I are doing a trip at the same time. Originally intended to be the west coast of Scotland but decided not to risk it with all of *waves arms* this going on.

As an alternative weve settled on staying at my mates parents place in St Bees on the Cumbrian coast. With rounds at Silloth and Seascale on the the agenda, and wherever else will take us at that time.

 

[IanM]

I asked where you were based to gauge distance etc...

A left field suggestion for your budget, (and relatively close to home so you might have done it...)

We had an away trip that a few turned their noses up in advance, but really liked once they'd played, around the south side of Birmingham. We played Kings Norton, Fulford Heath and Ladbrook Park and for the money were very impressed. If budget allows, Blackwell is really good too.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

If you are allowed in.
SW Scotland based at Portpartick is lovely and the courses will be within your budget as they are quiet and off the beaten track.
Once you pass Dumfries it is a fantastic drive with stunning countryside
You could play Powfoot, Newton Stewart or Castle Douglas on the way in/out.
Stranraer, Portpatrick x2, and Wigton County [Glenluce] as your main courses.
The big Shearings Hotel at Portpatrick used to do a good self drive golf break deals.
Lovely place with stunning views towards Ireland and IoM.
Portpatrick and the Ayrshire Coast Weekend - Shearings
Portpatrick and the Ayrshire Coast Weekend - Shearings

 

[sunshine]

Hi guys i've got a week off work at the end of April and i'm looking at a Monday to Friday
golf trip in this country.Any ideas where i could base myself?

I want at least 4 decent courses within about 30 minutes in the £30-£40 bracket with one maybe
around £70-£80,i have had a nose on line at the Wirral,Lancs coast and Ayr but would welcome
any thoughts.Not Wales or the South West thx been there many times.

thx in advance

Are you doing this trip on your own (or with your household)? If it's in a group you won't be able to share accommodation

 

[KenL]

Do you realise that will be illegal?

Depends when but I see they are talking April.

 

[cabbie]

Are you doing this trip on your own (or with your household)? If it's in a group you won't be able to share accommodation

I shall be on my own

 

[cabbie]

Cheers for the replies folks,gives me something to look at

 

[Deleted member 3432]

If you are allowed in.
SW Scotland based at Portpartick is lovely and the courses will be within your budget as they are quiet and off the beaten track.
Once you pass Dumfries it is a fantastic drive with stunning countryside
You could play Powfoot, Newton Stewart or Castle Douglas on the way in/out.
Stranraer, Portpatrick x2, and Wigton County [Glenluce] as your main courses.
The big Shearings Hotel at Portpatrick used to do a good self drive golf break deals.
Lovely place with stunning views towards Ireland and IoM.
Portpatrick and the Ayrshire Coast Weekend - Shearings
Portpatrick and the Ayrshire Coast Weekend - Shearings

Can't mention golf in SW Scotland without bringing Southerness into the mix.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

My pals and I are doing a trip at the same time. Originally intended to be the west coast of Scotland but decided not to risk it with all of *waves arms* this going on.

As an alternative weve settled on staying at my mates parents place in St Bees on the Cumbrian coast. With rounds at Silloth and Seascale on the the agenda, and wherever else will take us at that time.

Silloth may not visitors at that time, certainly after the 1st lockdown it was members only for a long period. Obviously it may be different this time, club are due to give us some information next week I believe.

Seascale took visitors from very early on after 1st lockdown.

If Silloth do take visitors its possible I could sign you on depending on dates and my shift rota.

 

[upsidedown]

Silloth may not visitors at that time, certainly after the 1st lockdown it was members only for a long period. Obviously it may be different this time, club are due to give us some information next week I believe.

Seascale took visitors from very early on after 1st lockdown.

If Silloth do take visitors its possible I could sign you on depending on dates and my shift rota.

Do hope so as we're booked in on 3rd July , should be good by then ?

 

[HeftyHacker]

Silloth may not visitors at that time, certainly after the 1st lockdown it was members only for a long period. Obviously it may be different this time, club are due to give us some information next week I believe.

Seascale took visitors from very early on after 1st lockdown.

If Silloth do take visitors its possible I could sign you on depending on dates and my shift rota.

We've already got the tee time booked for Friday the 23rd April and I've not heard anything from the club to say whether or not this will be cancelled yet or not, although I noticed you can no longer book a tee time. I was hoping you would see this and be able to give some insights as to how likely it will be to go ahead?

Thanks for the offer though, that would be great if we want to get up again in the week!