New 'home' for 2013

[DelB]

Well, after the horrendous weather we've had and my former club increasing subs by circa 10% for the coming season despite having been closed for what seemed like weeks at a time, I've decided to move clubs for this year. I'm on the waiting list at Kilspindie and will hopefully get the nod from them at this time next year, but have moved to a club just five minutes drive away from my house which has really good facilities. Not sure that I'll get to play as much golf this year as I did last, so it made sense to stay local so that if I had a spare hour I could nip up and play one of the three loops of six holes on the main course or all nine on the short course. I did advise them that I would only be a member there for a year or two and they are quite happy to take my money.

Looking forward to the season, but sorry to leave some good friends behind.

http://www.swanstongolf.co.uk/

 

[thecraw]

Looking forward to a knock with you Del.


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[happyhacker]

Nice one, makes sense to be nearer to home when time is limited.

I'm due to pull the trigger tomorrow on my new club as well. But I'll be there for quite a while given the hefty joining fee.

Good luck at the new club and get a meet organised soon

 

[thecraw]

Nice one, makes sense to be nearer to home when time is limited.

I'm due to pull the trigger tomorrow on my new club as well. But I'll be there for quite a while given the hefty joining fee.

Good luck at the new club and get a meet organised soon

Where are you off too?

 

[Dodger]

Never played Swanston Del,passed it hunders of times though.

Clubhouse does a roaring trade and it's a club that has been on the up in recent years.Is it as hilly as it looks?

 

[DCB]

Good practice facilities there as well Del so you can even fill in the odd half hour at the range

 

[fat-tiger]

are you sure you will get up that hill del

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Looks like a suitable compromise and with good practice facilities you can use a spare hour to sharpen the game

 

[bluewolf]

Nice one Derek. When are those new clubs being picked up? It would be great to brek them in at the new place.

 

[Bomber69]

Where are you off too?

Glenbervie, where else has a hefty joining fee these days.

 

[DelB]

Is it as hilly as it looks?

Although its on the lower slopes of the Pentland Hills, it's not actually all that hilly as each of the holes go back and forward across the hill rather than up and down. Not nearly as hard as playing Lothianburn next door!!

 

[DelB]

Looking forward to a knock with you Del.


ne:

No problem. :thup:

 

[DelB]

Nice one Derek. When are those new clubs being picked up? It would be great to brek them in at the new place.

Not heard anything yet from AG, but will be chasing them if I've not heard by the end of the week.

 

[chris661]

I am shifting as well, went up today filled out forms and was told that the membership secretary will be in touch regarding an interview. Hurry up just wanna play golf

 

[happyhacker]

Glenbervie, where else has a hefty joining fee these days.

This man has it in one Bomber you have a pm when you get a moment.

It's too close to turn down and I had my first hole in one on my first round at the club lol. Took it as a sign.

 

[thecraw]

I am shifting as well, went up today filled out forms and was told that the membership secretary will be in touch regarding an interview. Hurry up just wanna play golf

Seems to be in the air at the moment. I hope to get into a new club this year as well.

 

[chris661]

Seems to be in the air at the moment. I hope to get into a new club this year as well.

I must admit it was a struggle for me to move. I loved my old place hut it was impractical to stay there now my circumstances have changed. Will still pop down once a month I would think.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Well, after the horrendous weather we've had and my former club increasing subs by circa 10% for the coming season despite having been closed for what seemed like weeks at a time, I've decided to move clubs for this year. I'm on the waiting list at Kilspindie and will hopefully get the nod from them at this time next year, but have moved to a club just five minutes drive away from my house which has really good facilities. Not sure that I'll get to play as much golf this year as I did last, so it made sense to stay local so that if I had a spare hour I could nip up and play one of the three loops of six holes on the main course or all nine on the short course. I did advise them that I would only be a member there for a year or two and they are quite happy to take my money.

Looking forward to the season, but sorry to leave some good friends behind.

http://www.swanstongolf.co.uk/

Good facilities, nice clubhouse, not snooty, friendly pro..... I hate that 7th hole though. Rest of the course was fine... although I got a complete doing so didn't get to play the last few!

 

[DelB]

.. although I got a complete doing so didn't get to play the last few!

Will certainly get you up for a game, Karen. :thup:

 

[FairwayDodger]

Will certainly get you up for a game, Karen. :thup:

Excellent! Meantime I'm glad we play Swanston at home this year.... gives me a better chance for revenge!