Maybe whistling in the wind

[CrapHacker]

I know a lot of you guys are playing the Addington on the 30th March.

But I was maybe thinking about playing Park Wood GC sometime earlier in the month. A midweek game, probably on a Tuesday or Wednesday possibly 16th/17th or 23rd/24th March

It's just outside Westerham on the Kent/Surrey/Sussex border, so it could well be reachable for a few of us.

The website suggests it's £22 a round, or if we can make it a society do ( at least 8 players ) you can get a round and a bacon roll and coffee for £20 all in.

I haven't set foot on, or even seen the course, for nearly 15 years, so I can't promise what sort of nick it would be in. But it had a few interesting holes, and whilst it was very new when I was a member, I'm sure it's matured somewhat over the last decade and a half ( I know I have ).

Just thinking about playing a bit pre WH to be honest, and this came up as an idea.

What do people think about it as an option ? It's no way up to the quality of the Addington, but it's :
A) central
B) cheap
C) tough to play to handicap.

 

[RichardC]

I played a club game here a few years ago. Course seemed in pretty good condition and folk's there were very friendly.

I wouldn't mind another trip there, and it's not too far from me.

 

[Leftie]

Played there a few times over the last 2 or 3 years. Definitely maturing and not a bad track for a society type game.

I'd be happy to play it again with you chaps.

 

[CrapHacker]

Ok, so it's not exactly 8 of us, so it looks like it'll be £22 and buy your own bacon butty.

I'll give them a ring and see if we can get anything cheaper.

Still time for some of the other local lads to sign up for a trip down memory lane. ( for me anyway )

 

[Smiffy]

If I can wangle a day off I may be up for it
I might be able to get a couple of my regular mates along to make the numbers up too.
They like playing different courses....as long as it's not a quagmire

16/17th or thereabouts would suit me better as I only get a day off every other week, so it should fit in with my plans to play The Addington

 

[Leftie]

Looking forward to the chance of taking your money again Smiffy )

 

[Smiffy]

Sorry. Should have said the following week (Mon 19th onwards) would suit me better. Still can't guarantee it but will try my best.

 

[Leftie]

We are talking about playing in March mate, not April.

 

[Smiffy]

We are talking about playing in March mate, not April.

OK I'm a knob
In that case I mean the week beginning Monday 15th

 

[CrapHacker]

I'll get in touch with Park Wood on Monday then, just to make sure there are no lady's medals or anything.

A mid morning start on the 16th/17th sound about right, then?

 

[Leftie]

Sounds good to me mate.

 

[RichardC]

Sounds good, but will confirm with work to make sure I can get the time off.

Will confirm on Monday.

 

[CrapHacker]

On a Wednesday the Seniors hold the tee until 10.00 am, and probably hold up the course until sunset.

So I'm thinking Tuesday 16th.

They suggested booking, but you can only book 2 weeks in advance.

So I'll double solid confirm shortly.

Any questions?

 

[Smiffy]

Just had a look at the scorecard.
4 par 3's and I get a shot on every one of 'em!
Last time that happened was about 20 years ago.


Do you still want me to ask a couple of mates of mine to come along and make the numbers up Clive????

 

[RichardC]

Tuesday 16th is ok with me. Will definitely book the leave when we are confirmed.

 

[Leftie]

Just had a look at the scorecard.
4 par 3's and I get a shot on every one of 'em!

If I remember correctly, 3 of them are over water. You better take your ball retriever with you

I'm OK for 16th.

 

[CrapHacker]

TBH for the sake of £2 and a bacon sarnie, I'm not too bothered. The four we've got is fine by me.

But then again, if anyone else wants to play, either from here, the other GM, or from nowhere in particular, then I'd be pleased to have them along as well. As long as they're good company and good sports I'm happy.

I'd best go and borrow HID's tweezers - I need to get these splinters from out of my bum.

 

[Smiffy]

I've got three others, all of whom you've met Clive.
So that makes seven???

 

[JustOne]

FFS! Can't a man recoupe in peace!


...I'm in

 

[CrapHacker]

Pooh

I've just been called up to Leicester for a course from 15th to 18th March.






Don't suppose anyone can make it the week before or after ?