Moving to the South Coast, where to live and play

Don't let that put you off :D, what about the Southport coast around Formby.

Sandy beaches, the best concentration of golf courses in the UK, only 2+ hours on train to London, 4hours drive.

And only 20 minutes from the only permanent European Cup on display in the British isles.;)

Good luck, and make sure the guest bedroom overlooks the beach.:whoo:

you were doing so well up to that point haha
 
Well subject to contract we've agreed a sale for our house, hopefully all moving forward and be moving by the end of winter/early spring (assuming my solicitor pulls his finger out ;) )

Just spent another few days on the south coast and have pretty much decided that we are going to initially base ourselves on the coast between bournemouth and lymington. Quite a few areas we like, and seen a few interesting properties but still likely we will rent initially with a view to buying once weve been in the area for a bit (albeit we may make chance our arm with a couple of cheeky offers on a couple of properties that need a lot of work)
 
Well subject to contract we've agreed a sale for our house, hopefully all moving forward and be moving by the end of winter/early spring (assuming my solicitor pulls his finger out ;) )

Just spent another few days on the south coast and have pretty much decided that we are going to initially base ourselves on the coast between bournemouth and lymington. Quite a few areas we like, and seen a few interesting properties but still likely we will rent initially with a view to buying once weve been in the area for a bit (albeit we may make chance our arm with a couple of cheeky offers on a couple of properties that need a lot of work)

Good news. Let me know when your ready and I’ll take you for a round at Brokenhurst. It’s Brok or Barton that would be your best golfing options based on location. Maybe we’ll invite Gordon also ;)
 
Good luck Steve - if you want a game before you go give me a shout , if not will look forward to the game down South Coast ;)
 
Good news. Let me know when your ready and I’ll take you for a round at Brokenhurst. It’s Brok or Barton that would be your best golfing options based on location. Maybe we’ll invite Gordon also ;)

I’ll be a grockle for the day 😏
 
Good news. Let me know when your ready and I’ll take you for a round at Brokenhurst. It’s Brok or Barton that would be your best golfing options based on location. Maybe we’ll invite Gordon also ;)

thanks muchly :)

popped head into barton on sea and brokenhurst car parks and a brief look last couple of days. if the numbers on websites re joining fees are true i think i know which im likely to go but be rude not to try before buying !!!!
 
thanks muchly :)

popped head into barton on sea and brokenhurst car parks and a brief look last couple of days. if the numbers on websites re joining fees are true i think i know which im likely to go but be rude not to try before buying !!!!

Barton is a good set up with x3 9’s, but as a 1-18 comparison it’s not a patch on brok in the spring/summer/autumn, but it is a better winter option. Think they charge a joining fee + £400 shares, the subs are about the same, but I’d get you a deal @ brok ;)
 
Barton is a good set up with x3 9’s, but as a 1-18 comparison it’s not a patch on brok in the spring/summer/autumn, but it is a better winter option. Think they charge a joining fee + £400 shares, the subs are about the same, but I’d get you a deal @ brok ;)

website has it as 1200 join fee and 400 shares which would be a deal breaker for sure, look forward to being local enough to try them out :)
 
Well subject to contract we've agreed a sale for our house, hopefully all moving forward and be moving by the end of winter/early spring (assuming my solicitor pulls his finger out ;) )

Just spent another few days on the south coast and have pretty much decided that we are going to initially base ourselves on the coast between bournemouth and lymington. Quite a few areas we like, and seen a few interesting properties but still likely we will rent initially with a view to buying once weve been in the area for a bit (albeit we may make chance our arm with a couple of cheeky offers on a couple of properties that need a lot of work)

Best of luck with the move once it gets going. Lovely part of the world and sure you'll find a great new course to play
 
I live in chichester and would recommend the golf at Goodwood + walk on West Wittering Beach - all great

There are lots of sandy beaches in West Sussex ...... when the tides out

Would also recommed Milford on Sea in the area you are looking at
 
Brok every time, half of Barton won't be there in a few years time :o

Don't rule out the 'big 3' though, I can get you on all of them at guest rates through friends if you want to try them out.
 
Brok every time, half of Barton won't be there in a few years time :o

Don't rule out the 'big 3' though, I can get you on all of them at guest rates through friends if you want to try them out.

I hope you only mean the golf course and not the town lol, we looked at property not far from the coast there yesterday :o

I look forward to trying the "big 3". Expect with joining fees until we know we are settling and where the cost may be a bit prohibitive
 
Big 3 ???? What 2 riversmeet, Solent meads, Royal Iford ???

I think Solent Meads has been replaced by Queens Park in the big 3 as it was too short to be a championship course :thup:
 
Fundy I'll happily take you round New Forest (when its dried out a bit). I would invite therod along but I see I wasn't mentioned in the Brock game, and we don't really want his sort anyway...;)
 
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