garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
It was just a list of open scrambles they have on over winter. 25 euro.
Northern Ireland advice for Nnnnnnnn.........ovember
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It was just a list of open scrambles they have on over winter. 25 euro.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Can anyone recommend Scrabo.
It is an elevated course, is described as links style fairways and looks a rasper.
It is an elevated course, is described as links style fairways and looks a rasper.
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Its a bit mental. Great views, and probably best played with some local knowledge.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
It does look tough, at least on You-tube, but looks like it will drain well.
The pro said when its wet, they are generally open, when they are shut everyone else is. As we're going in November, course conditioning may be more aspirational than a great course.
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Its certainly a fun course. A bit exposed when its windy. I hit my opening drive, and one of the members said 'you dont want to hit it like that round here!'
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
I think their opening hole is in the top 100 in Ireland. Looks like a sliver of an uphill fairway amongst the gorse.
It also looks like a 28 s/ford points winning course.:lol:
Coffey
Challenge Tour Pro
I live about 15 mins away.
Very hilly, very tight yet pretty fun.
First hole is a monster up hill, narrow fairway with gorse on either side. Then the green is further up hill and narrow with trees surrounding it.
I wouldn't say it is the best course in the world but it certainly is different. It is basically on top of a large hill, awesome views across north down and strangford lough. It is also the scene were some GoT was filmed.
Regarding drainage, it does drain very well and very quickly. It would certainly be an option at that time of year, but it is about 20 mins outside of belfast, on the other side from the airport.
They also have a deal on groupon at the moment for a round and a coffee for £16, so it is cheap and it is always on GolfNow for about £12 for a hot deal.
Also in that area is Clandeboye which is a great course, not 100% sure of the drainage though but every time I have played it has been pretty good.
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garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
My mate lives near there. Definitely going to play it after seeing those youtube videos.
Yellow gorse bushes galore.
Yellow gorse bushes galore.
Coffey
Challenge Tour Pro
Just realised that is £16 for two people! So £8 each for a round of golf and a hot drink, can't beat that price!
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
if its Scrabo we've been quoted £17.00 each and £22 for a buggy...in November, so must be confident that it drains well. £28.00 for a round with a buggy sounds boss, especially when you check out the You tube videos of the holes. It means we can have a sleep in also.
jusme
Challenge Tour Pro
i live about a mile from Scrabo and have played it many a time. You hear brutal stories about how difficult it is, however I have always felt different about it. It is tough, however it's a fair challenge. Play decent golf and you get rewarded. Some open holes on it. Par 3's are fair. There are some holes that are very tough, but again if you think your way round them there is no reason not to score well.
Drains very well and is very cheap. Have a look at the golf now price on the day you are going and Scrabo will match that price. I pay around ten quid any time I play it. Re Clandeboye mentioned above - love the course, but it gets wet, at times very wet
Drains very well and is very cheap. Have a look at the golf now price on the day you are going and Scrabo will match that price. I pay around ten quid any time I play it. Re Clandeboye mentioned above - love the course, but it gets wet, at times very wet
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Yeah, I'm looking forward to getting beaten up by Scrabo.
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
It does look "challenging" doesnt it?
Anyway your on our side against the Woodhall wombles.:thup:
