Hunstanton
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Got anything constructive to add?
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Can't wait for the "my dad's bigger than your dad" retort.
robinthehood
Hacker
It's a standard crazyface post, I think perhaps he doesn't always get into writing quite what he's thinking. I'd encourage him to add the review to the relevant top100 sites.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
It would just be deleted.
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Not if it’s written well and is politely put across
The Top 100 site has a lot of reviews that are negative
If someone writes a negative review will concise points and it’s not just a rant with lots of capital letters then it would be published.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
I was referring to the original post, not an edited version.
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
His review was not a review but more of a rant. The welcome is only a small part of the review but I appreciate that this does have a lasting effect and can affect your visit. But let’s be honest, you’re there to play the golf course and not the staff.
I found Hunstanton to be a good, solid golf course which as said previously, takes a few holes to get going.
It is ranked where it is because lots of reviewers have played it and judged it against all the other courses on the list.
Feel free to disagree but I would hope that the OP moderated his style a touch.
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
Just remembered. It was Hunstanton where 3 members walked past when i was on the putting green and they gave me a disgusted look whilst looking at my low ankle socks. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
bobmac
Major Champion
They used to have a rule where long socks had to be worn with shorts.
A friend of mine playing in the RAF Champs had to buy some long socks from the pro shop before he was allowed on the course, cost him £8 in 1992
Backache
Assistant Pro
No use on a decent course they insist that socks were manufactured before 1960.They used to have a rule where long socks had to be worn with shorts.
A friend of mine playing in the RAF Champs had to buy some long socks from the pro shop before he was allowed on the course, cost him £8 in 1992
jammag
Challenge Tour Pro
I live 20 minutes away from Hunstanton so was intrigued by this review as I’ve never actually played it and it was one course that was in my mind to go and play. Unfortunately I think with the previous thread and expecting a bad day has de-valued the opinion a bit but it’s one of them things us humans do where we have a pre judgement on a lot of things.
I have heard plenty of things about Hunstanton and my understanding is it’s a members course and they don’t really want guests on there. That’s why they put restrictions on of 2 balls and put the fee up quite high. I suppose it’s like a tradesman who doesn’t really want your business so they put a high fee on to put you off but if you choose to go with them then they make a tidy profit.
I don’t know why there greens would be an off colour as they are. I know we have had some hot days round this part of the country and water being put on at the wrong time could cause the issue to be worse than what it is. I know last year during the heat wave the local news done a broadcast from there and the whole course was brown as there wasn’t enough time during the night to water the course and allow it to soak in before the heat become too much and it scorched the course.
Now what I would like to know from the op is more about the course. You have mentioned bad customer service and there’s no excuse for that and there could be many reasons as to why it has happened. However you haven’t mentioned the course other than the greens. It is somewhere that is still on my to do list but I would like to know...
How did you feel the layout of the course was?
Did you feel it was a challenge?
Did the wind affect the course?
What was your favourite hole?
What was your least favourite hole?
Could you tell us more about the course rather than the customer service experienced as this is the bit I’m more interested in?
I have heard plenty of things about Hunstanton and my understanding is it’s a members course and they don’t really want guests on there. That’s why they put restrictions on of 2 balls and put the fee up quite high. I suppose it’s like a tradesman who doesn’t really want your business so they put a high fee on to put you off but if you choose to go with them then they make a tidy profit.
I don’t know why there greens would be an off colour as they are. I know we have had some hot days round this part of the country and water being put on at the wrong time could cause the issue to be worse than what it is. I know last year during the heat wave the local news done a broadcast from there and the whole course was brown as there wasn’t enough time during the night to water the course and allow it to soak in before the heat become too much and it scorched the course.
Now what I would like to know from the op is more about the course. You have mentioned bad customer service and there’s no excuse for that and there could be many reasons as to why it has happened. However you haven’t mentioned the course other than the greens. It is somewhere that is still on my to do list but I would like to know...
How did you feel the layout of the course was?
Did you feel it was a challenge?
Did the wind affect the course?
What was your favourite hole?
What was your least favourite hole?
Could you tell us more about the course rather than the customer service experienced as this is the bit I’m more interested in?
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Anyone else feel we should have a list for the GM Top 100 Socks Suitable for Golf (with shorts)
Title might need a bit of work though but I'll wager getting volunteers to act as sock reviewers will be a doddle
Title might need a bit of work though but I'll wager getting volunteers to act as sock reviewers will be a doddle
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Could I ask if as a reviewer(or any of the 3 of you), are you are effectively a 'mystery shopper' or do you book up with the club prior to your visit with them knowing a reviewer is coming at a certain time ?
Do you have to pay for your green fee ?
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Both. I've booked reviews in advance and also played 'unannounced' as a guest or in opens.
Edit: I'm reviewing 5 courses next week so I'll let you know how I get on.
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Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
I have “mystery shopped†8 courses already this year for review purposes. However, I have also contacted a few to play as a reviewer.
Luckily for me, I haven’t noticed a major difference as all the clubs have been welcoming and friendly irrespective of knowing I was a reviewer.
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Below is a link to the Top100 website page for Hunstanton - 2 reviews in August 2019, both very different to the OP
https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/hunstanton
https://www.top100golfcourses.com/golf-course/hunstanton
bobmac
Major Champion
They used to close the 6th hole on windy days because the balls would be blown off the green.
The 14th is a blind par 3, not great if the group in front don't ring the bell.
robinthehood
Hacker
Do You pay full whack?
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
😂😂😂😂 deffo
