Open Comps - North East

[Trojan615]

Hmmmm... sounds good... do bedlington still do opens ? Also is the 3 castles always sold out ? Can't seem to get a place

 

[Spoorsy]

I'm back up in toon around April time if you need a game / card marked ? Where do you play ?

Aye mate, sounds spot on, I play at Arcot Hall, add me as a mate, and just ping me a message when you're up

 

[Spoorsy]

Not sure if i mentioned it on the previous thread back in October, but in the end i decided to sign up for full membership at Arcot. Would be happy to give you a game and mark your card, just give me a shout.

Aye Mate, Spot on!

 

[rudebhoy]

Heads up lads there is a open at Tyneside on 8th march. Pairs me and moogie already in it

"Handicap Limit: 20"

- bummer, I'm off 23 at the moment, quite fancied it as well, never played in an open before, or indeed, a 4BBB before. Maybe next year!

serious question - do most opens have restrictions on high handicappers?

 

[Wayman]

You would just play off 20 on the day

 

[rudebhoy]

You would just play off 20 on the day

ah right.

what's the drill with opens? do people bother to play in the opens at their own club, or is it mainly for visitors? apologies if that is a stupid question, but as someone who has only started playing relatively recently, there is a lot I don't know!

 

[Merv_swerve]

ah right.

what's the drill with opens? do people bother to play in the opens at their own club, or is it mainly for visitors? apologies if that is a stupid question, but as someone who has only started playing relatively recently, there is a lot I don't know!

Fair question mate, everyone has to start somewhere.

I generally like to play opens at other courses as they are great ways to play top courses at much cheaper prices. Also, playing different courses is good for your game. I mainly like betterball opens, more fun to not worry about my handicap and enjoy the day. I have entered a couple of Singles opens, but mainly just due to the quality of the course.
I would consider playing an open at my home course, but only if it was a 4man team am-am format, preferably with visiting team mates, so that the fun of playing with a team and camaraderie element was the priority, and not trying pressuring myself to play really well at a track I know.

 

[rudebhoy]

Fair question mate, everyone has to start somewhere.

I generally like to play opens at other courses as they are great ways to play top courses at much cheaper prices. Also, playing different courses is good for your game. I mainly like betterball opens, more fun to not worry about my handicap and enjoy the day. I have entered a couple of Singles opens, but mainly just due to the quality of the course.
I would consider playing an open at my home course, but only if it was a 4man team am-am format, preferably with visiting team mates, so that the fun of playing with a team and camaraderie element was the priority, and not trying pressuring myself to play really well at a track I know.

thanks Merv, very helpful. 4BBB sounds ideal for me, just need to find an experienced partner to rely on!

 

[Merv_swerve]

Snell + Beezerk,
I have just sent a quick pm with bank details on, if you you send over asap that would be great.
Thanks guys.

 

[Beezerk]

Payment sent last night mate.

 

[Merv_swerve]

Payment sent last night mate.

Received mate, Cheers

 

[snell]

Payment sent mate

 

[Merv_swerve]

Payment sent mate

Got it, cheers!

 

[Merv_swerve]

Martyn,
Just had an email from Seaton and need your home club.
Thanks

 

[Beezerk]

It's Chester le Street mate.

 

[2blue]

Guys, this is superb

I want to book asap if that's OK with you?

Seaton Carew - 11.50 am slot
Alnmouth - 12.33pm slot (need about 3hrs travel time and then a bite to eat)

I'm out at 11.30 so may see you for a late breakfast ..... fancy £5 a man for best team score?

Seaton Carew is a steal at £20 each.

STEAL??...... was £14 or £15 last year & £12.50 a year or two before..... ruddy Brexit!! :angry::angry: