How is your course standing up to the weather?

[pendodave]

A quick heads up for those of us based in Herts and surrounded by course closed signs as far as the eye can see.

I played at Royston this afternoon. All 18 open on full greens (which were in great nick, though some of the tees were a bit messy). For those not familiar, it's set on the chalk heathland above the town, so hilly and a bit quirky. It drains really well, though the members were muttering about it being a bit muddy. They have no idea.....

Only tricky thing was a stiff wind which made life pretty hard going for the front nine.

Nice pint of bombardier afterwards to finish. I wonder if they do a winter membership deal?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Finally closed today. Not surprised after the drenching it got overnight and it was already struggling. I don't really fancy it even if it reopens for the weekend. It'll be a quagmire and it gives me an excuse to get on with the short game improvement

 

[williamalex1]

Better than expected , we only played 7 holes on Monday afternoon, 3 temps. Wet underfoot but playable, using mats or drop off fairway.

I think we got off very lightly compared to some.

 

[delc]

A quick heads up for those of us based in Herts and surrounded by course closed signs as far as the eye can see.

I played at Royston this afternoon. All 18 open on full greens (which were in great nick, though some of the tees were a bit messy). For those not familiar, it's set on the chalk heathland above the town, so hilly and a bit quirky. It drains really well, though the members were muttering about it being a bit muddy. They have no idea.....

Only tricky thing was a stiff wind which made life pretty hard going for the front nine.

Nice pint of bombardier afterwards to finish. I wonder if they do a winter membership deal?

Sandy Lodge is still open according to their website, but no electric trolleys or buggies allowed. Pull trolleys only with a medical dispensation, otherwise carrying only!

 

[Tashyboy]

Played Tuesday and it was wet but ok, in fact a three ball we let through were chuffed to bits it cost them £14 for a round. I did not know they were playing coz there society was there yesterday and they dropped in a sneaky round.
However played today and it was brutal. The ponds have never been as full.
Playable but flippin eck as wet as a ducks toe nails.
even the worms were out in force coz if they were underground they would drown.

PS no temp greens and only a couple of temp tees for the par threes shortest 140, and a par five.

 

[Fish]

Keeping my fingers crossed for Enville on Tuesday 🏌🏌

 

[One Planer]

Still closed.

 

[WWG]

What course are you a member of WWG? I am originally from near Holbeach.

According to google maps I am 43 miles away. I live in a small village close to the sea. I play at Adlethorpe.

 

[rudebhoy]

course open today after being closed yesterday. 5 holes closed, but am amazed it is open at all after the soaking we have had this week.

 

[brendy]

Been shut all year so far...
Id guess its been open for less than a week since mid to late November.

 

[patricks148]

lovely sunny day here again, trouble is i just can't be bothered to play, might not even bother tomorrow, most unlike me

 

[Smiffy]

lovely sunny day here again, trouble is i just can't be bothered to play, might not even bother tomorrow, most unlike me

I'd be a bit fussy if I were a member there too Pat

 

[patricks148]

I'd be a bit fussy if I were a member there too Pat

I expect you would get bored shooting the lights out every week and not having to use your 13 shots:rofl::rofl:

 

[WWG]

Well, after being told by the pro on Wednesday that the course has never had to close due to rain, and then assured there was no chance of it closing any time soon, it was closed today. More rain due tomorrow as well.

 

[delc]

Nice sunny day today, apart from one very short shower, but our course is still closed.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Nice sunny day today, apart from one very short shower, but our course is still closed.

Yes that's right, courses dry out in a day don't they! :temper:

 

[Odvan]

Yes that's right, courses dry out in a day don't they! :temper:

Deffo got out the wrong side of bed this morning.

To cheer you up, look to the top left of my post.

 

[Radbourne2010]

Brocket Hall closed the Range last week & even closed the Palmerston course this week. Played on the Melbourne on Wed & the tees and greens were incredibly good. Bit wet if using a trolley (I carried) but otherwise very playable.

Watching the SA Open on Sky did remind me we're in the Northern Hemisphere & probably should have had snow & frost by now. Silver linings & all that...

 

[richart]

We opened again after closing for a day.

We are having a lot of work done on our bunkers over the winter. New sand from Cornwall, which is grey and looks great. Some of our bunkers had horrible yellow builders sand. Bunkers all being dug out as well, so improved drainage. Hopefully no more puddles in bunkers, and them being made GUR

 

[Lump]

Closed all weekend for the first time since I've been a member. Cant really complain. It is playable, but damage is being done to the course so it's only fair is should be closed.