HeftyHacker
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It will change. Rumours are the new city they're building near Riyadh will allow booze in the hotels, similar to Dubai.
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It will change. Rumours are the new city they're building near Riyadh will allow booze in the hotels, similar to Dubai.
Arthur Wedge
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They opened a shop recently but huge restrictions on who can buy from it and very much limited on the amount - was done to help combat alcohol smuggling etc
and even that shop caused issues and is far from widely accepted
I don’t see it’s a change that’s going to get near what’s in other Middle East states
Mel Smooth
Hacker
You can 240 litres of beer per month in the shop.
If that's a limited amount I'll stand the drop of York.
If that's a limited amount I'll stand the drop of York.
howbow88
Hacker
I agree to an extent but my guess is in roughly 10 years, you'll see people start to go there.
And agree with alcohol. It's difficult to attract the Western world if you're not allowed a beer or some wine.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
I always assumed the alcohol ban in Saudi was due to their Islamist beliefs - but it was actually implemented when one of the princes shot a British diplomat dead after a few jars.
Saudi Arabia’s founding monarch, King Abdulaziz, stopped the sale of alcohol after a 1951 incident in which one of his sons, Prince Mishari, became intoxicated and used a shotgun to kill British vice-consul Cyril Ousman in Jeddah
Brings a new meaning to the question of "Let's do shots"...
One of those countries with a complex history I guess, a lot of in that part of world.
Saudi Arabia’s founding monarch, King Abdulaziz, stopped the sale of alcohol after a 1951 incident in which one of his sons, Prince Mishari, became intoxicated and used a shotgun to kill British vice-consul Cyril Ousman in Jeddah
Brings a new meaning to the question of "Let's do shots"...
One of those countries with a complex history I guess, a lot of in that part of world.
Mel Smooth
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To summarise - Spieth, Tiger, Cantlay et al - can't decide what they want.
Will Yasir get bored at any point and take a more nuclear option I wonder?
Will Yasir get bored at any point and take a more nuclear option I wonder?
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
I agree that once this shop opens and becomes seen as "normal" to some degree then others will follow and eventually it will start to become like UAE and if they continue to have big sporting events then there will be more tourists coming in anyway. It will take time but it will happen
Mel Smooth
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Looks like there'll be some strong FIFA 16 vibes going on at the JCB Saturday concert.... 
Arthur Wedge
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It says “both parties”
yet you summarise it’s just one It’s quite clearly a very complex enterprise that they are trying to sort out between them so would expect for it to take its time to ensure it’s acceptable for the majority
Lots of cards being held on the PGAT so they will make sure they feel the benefit of any connection with PIF
Mel Smooth
Hacker
It says “both parties”
It’s quite clearly a very complex enterprise that they are trying to sort out between them so would expect for it to take its time to ensure it’s acceptable for the majority
Lots of cards being held on the PGAT so they will make sure they feel the benefit of any connection with PIF
Yasir met them two weeks ago Phil, the meeting yesterday was amongst the PGAT board to discuss and potentially vote on the offer in the table.
They didn’t
Thats all.
Fore Right
Well-known member
Dubai is Saudi's blueprint for the future.
It will take time but it will happen.
It will take time but it will happen.
Fore Right
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Feels like this whole Bryson tidal wave of popularity could be a turning point for Liv in the USA.
Crowds in Nashville are huge, especially following the big fella.
Crowds in Nashville are huge, especially following the big fella.
ColchesterFC
Journeyman Pro
Whoever is doing his PR deserves a massive bonus. I still don't like the guy but can't deny he seems to have created a new image that is appealing to a lot of people.
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Hatton on an absolute heater as day 2 draws to a close.
Leaderboard is set for the final day
Leaderboard is set for the final day
Kennysarmy
Newbie
Did you get tickets in the end?
I'm considering going for the Sunday but currently none of my golfing buddies are available to come with me so deciding if I can bothered to drive up from Gloucestershire, I came up for the Seniors event there last year (on the day it was cancelled due to rain) - I've played the course 3 times so it might be nice to watch the Pros' playing it...
Anyone else attending?
D-S
Well-known member
Well that’s me out then.
Mel Smooth
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We intend going on the Saturday. I’ve got tickets for The Open as well - unlike LIV I cant do it there amd back in the day so its turning into a costly few weeks watching golfers.
The lad wants to see Tiger though, and i doubt he’ll get many more opportunities.
Hopefully some LIV players show well in The Open, should set up the JCB event nicely.
Pin-seeker
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Yes we’ve got them for the Saturday.
Travelling Friday & getting a round in,then stopping over.
Few beers & a Indian Friday night
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Guess the product isn’t good enough for people to put their hands in their pocket to pay for
Mel Smooth
Hacker
Have you ever needlessly paid for something Phil?
