Old Farts v Whippersnappers Venue 2016

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Can I be considered as a late reserve if anyone pulls out please. Would love to say yes to this but as I won't know my work rota until probably February next year wouldn't want to say yes and then have to drop out at late notice.
 
I'm still in, would still prefer Brocket Hall as 1st choice because a lot can happen over the coming months, then Forest Pines 2nd choice, Celtic Manor has never really jumped out at me after reading so many different experiences.
 
Fish said:
I'm still in, would still prefer Brocket Hall as 1st choice because a lot can happen over the coming months, then Forest Pines 2nd choice, Celtic Manor has never really jumped out at me after reading so many different experiences.
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Robin
I think it's fairly safe to say (after reading the above) that Brocket Hall won't be happening. The problem you have with booking a large meet like this is that you have too book a long way ahead to get your preferred dates at some of the more popular venues.
Last year, even Cooden could only offer me one date in July for this years forum event as they were already pre-booked.
I am not prepared to put a deposit down to secure an event at a venue where the future looks as shakey as it does at Brocket.
Add to that the fact that nobody could bother to phone me back yesterday for a booking enquiry that would bring them in a tidy income and I think we are down to either Forest Pines, possibly Celtic Manor, (although I'm in no particular rush to go back down there), with Woodhall Spa also in the frame as another "possible".
But I'm almost certain that price is going to knock CM & WS out of the reckoning.
 
I'll go with whatever is your suggestion Rob, personally, having never done Woodhall Spa that would be my favourite but that is a course on my wish list
 
chrisd said:
I'll go with whatever is your suggestion Rob, personally, having never done Woodhall Spa that would be my favourite but that is a course on my wish list
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I appreciate that Woodhall Spa is a nice venue Chris (although the Hotchkin is a superb course I personally think that the Bracken is "not all that" especially the "early" holes) 1 nights stay with B&B and evening meal is looking like it may cost around £200.00 (based on this years price), which may put some people off.
Forest Pines on the other hand is likely to be in the region of £130 (or thereabouts).
Whilst Forest Pines is not quite up to the standard of the Hotchkin, I would certainly rate it above the Bracken at Woodhall.
 
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Smiffy said:
I appreciate that Woodhall Spa is a nice venue Chris (although the Hotchkin is a superb course I personally think that the Bracken is "not all that" especially the "early" holes) 1 nights stay with B&B and evening meal is looking like it may cost around £200.00 (based on this years price), which may put some people off.
Forest Pines on the other hand is likely to be in the region of £130 (or thereabouts).
Whilst Forest Pines is not quite up to the standard of the Hotchkin, I would certainly rate it above the Bracken at Woodhall.
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Cheers for the info Rob. As I say I'm ok with whatever you choose
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Yep I can't justify it tbh - too soon after Scotland
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So if it was Brocket you'd still go?

I'm confused by some views on here and on the other thread, I accept that some people are at the extreme ends of the country and it makes a considerable difference but it comes across to me that some would rather pay circa £70 more if its closer by say just an additional hour to their journey than add that hour and save circa £70, seems a little bizarre to me, especially as its not exactly a day trip, its an overnighter!

If the course is good enough along with the accommodation for the package price and a good number of characters are meeting up to play, I'm happy to drive almost any distance!

#JustSaying..
 
Smiffy said:
So the possible venue not to your liking Phil?
:mad:
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Smiffy - I have a number of overnight trips etc planned for next year without the wife and think this is just one too many for me. If it was Brockett or Woburn for example then I maybe could have played and stayed at home and still played but even then no guarantee

Just too close too the Scotland trip for me I'm afraid
 
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Smiffy - I have a number of overnight trips etc planned for next year without the wife and think this is just one too many for me. If it was Brockett or Woburn for example then I maybe could have played and stayed at home and still played but even then no guarantee

Just too close too the Scotland trip for me I'm afraid
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Okay mate
;)
 
Bit of a "No Brainer" really.
Have been in touch with Forest Pines.
Arrive Sunday 26th June. Play 18 in the afternoon, evening meal, overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, 18 holes Monday morning.
Means you only have to take one day off work.
And the best bit???.................







£109.00 per person all in.
£30.00 supplement for a single room.

I have reserved it.
:D:D:D
 
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Smiffy said:
Bit of a "No Brainer" really.
Have been in touch with Forest Pines.
Arrive Sunday 26th June. Play 18 in the afternoon, evening meal, overnight accommodation, full English breakfast, 18 holes Monday morning.
Means you only have to take one day off work.
And the best bit???.................







£109.00 per person all in.
£30.00 supplement for a single room.

I have reserved it.
:D:D:D
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Excellent choice sir! May I suggest a cheeky red to compliment such lavish fare.

P.S. I'll only be 57 then, and obviously a Whippersnapper!
 
I have reserved 8 twin bedded rooms and 8 singles.
With regards the singles, there might be more available, but as I say, there is a £30.00 supplement.
If you require a single room, please let me know. It will HAVE to be a case of 1st come, 1st served, but if the numbers go above 8 I will try to secure more.

There will also be nearest the pin and longest drive competitions during both rounds, and buggies are available for those that require them, although if I remember correctly the course is fairly flat and there's not too much walking green to tee.

No deposits required yet, but I will obviously require some sort of financial commitment as we go along.

Rob

1. SMIFFY
2. LEFTIE (SINGLE ROOM)
3. HOBBIT
 
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