Open Competitions 2015

[Loz1607]

Accommodation booked for the Eden already

Might have spare beds if anyone is interested in going although waiting for confirmation about the gorgeous German girls wanting to share with us Andy

Just looked up the Eden details, looks a great week, might try and enter in Feb - o if I get in and you have spare room, pencil me in

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Just looked up the Eden details, looks a great week, might try and enter in Feb - o if I get in and you have spare room, pencil me in

Nothing personal Lawrence but think I'd prefer the german girls

Joking aside....yeah, very welcome to join us :thup:

 

[Loz1607]

better check with HID first

 

[merv79]

better check with HID first

Bring her along as well! The first round of Eden is on my birthday so if she wants to see me she is going to have to come up to St Andrews!

 

[MendieGK]

Yeah I agree, it would be an excellent way to find back to back opens over a weekend or whatever to plan a little trip away.

Email them Sam.....go on, you know you want to :thup:

Maybe I will!

Are re you doing Saunton next year?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Maybe I will!

Are re you doing Saunton next year?

Yep....so will little John, Merv79 and someone else on here mentioned it as well but I can't remember who. You up for St Enodoc 1st Sunday in Sept as well?

 

[MendieGK]

Yep....so will little John, Merv79 and someone else on here mentioned it as well but I can't remember who. You up for St Enodoc 1st Sunday in Sept as well?

Yeah probably. Plan on entering more now that I've quite Am. football.

St George's hill is my top priority

 

[Smiffy]

Have played in quite a few Opens, and Golf Empire is a great site to subscribe too.
Just be careful Robin because not all Seniors Opens are from age 55, some you can't enter unless you're 60.
I will try to enter a few this year, but have to get my handicap active again.
In the past I have played at Littlestone (seniors team event), Blatchington (seniors pairs), Dale Hill (seniors team), Tyrrells Wood (Seniors pairs, we were clubhouse leaders until the final pair came in ), and Orsett GC (Essex) (seniors singles) which was a really gorgeous course.
I think the average price paid was around £35.00 and each one (except Littlestone) included coffee/bacon rolls and a two course meal. Fantastic value for money.
I prefer playing in Seniors competitions as the guys that are playing are usually down on distance off the tee but have cracking short games. You can pick up a good few tips from 'em and don't feel overawed by young bucks clattering the ball 300 yards plus!

 

[Merv_swerve]

Pretty much got my long list whittled down to a shortlist and a few confirmed definites.

July - Hollinwell
Aug - Fulford
Sep - Sleaford (probably)
Oct - Lindrick

Was really hoping to do Sherwood too but my wallet is only so big.
Separate reason looking forward to them this year is that my usual playing partner (and now myself) are moving to new separate clubs (both nearer respective homes) so these will be regular chances to catch up and get a game in.

 

[Merv_swerve]

Almost forgot, The Lincolnshire Swing at Blankney, Seacroft and Woodhall Spa is on the short short list and hopefully will get the nod.

 

[Region3]

Sherwood opened theirs today. I've entered a 4BBB comp on Sun 21st June, looking forward to playing it off the whites again!

 

[williamalex1]

scratch opens only otherwise they are full of some excellent frequent winners

I play in around 20 open comps every year , hopefully the same next year .Most senior opens have a scratch prize, usually to the same value as the overall winners prize.

 

[rickg]

Tried to enter the Carnoustie Tassie last night but only made it to the waiting list.....not holding out much hope.

 

[JCW]

Golf clubs around the country will start to announce their Open Competitions for 2015 from January 1st.

Are there any you particular look out for and enter immediately?

Are there any you've always wanted to play and will do this year?

The prices to play in some of these Open Competitions are excellent value and with a chance to win some prizes is just an added bonus.

I'll be looking out for Wallasley & Moortown as always but I'm going to have a pop at Sherwood Forest and possibly Woodhall Spa this year also in their singles, but now I'm the ripe old age of 55 (I know I don't look it), I can enter Senior Competitions so I might look for some geographical partners around the country and look to enter some Pairs Competitions.

I play with yer down this way fish , but no football chat ok

 

[peterlav]

Signed up for the 36 holer at St Anne's Old Links.

West Lancs do a 36 holer I am tempted by aswell but haven't really looked at many others.

I've signed up for both of these. Defo recommend West Lancs, £50 for 36 holes is impossible to turn down

 

[Deleted member 17920]

I've signed up for both of these. Defo recommend West Lancs, £50 for 36 holes is impossible to turn down

Is that the jarman trophy? I think I might look at that one.

 

[NWJocko]

Is that the jarman trophy? I think I might look at that one.

Let me know if you fancy it Glyn and I could be tempted depending on date.....

Fancy going back there, only played it in winter before.

 

[peterlav]

Yes, it's the Ted Jarman, Sun 6th September this year, absolute bargain.

I've put a few Pairs and Team of 4 events on Arrange A Game thread, there's a pairs at West Lancs for £30 each

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Let me know if you fancy it Glyn and I could be tempted depending on date.....

Fancy going back there, only played it in winter before.

will do mate.

Never played it and LB keeps going on how tough it is.

I may as move over to the north west as we are all at SAOL the weekend before.

 

[NWJocko]

will do mate.

Never played it and LB keeps going on how tough it is.

I may as move over to the north west as we are all at SAOL the weekend before.

Ha ha, I'd stay away from Skem though.....

West Lancs is tough, front 9 especially. Nice course though.