Poor from Close House GC

Bozza
I'd suggest you drive a few miles further west and go play Hexham GC
Great course, plenty variety in holes
Friendly welcome
Good pro
Good bar / food
Highly recommend
 
moogie said:
Bozza
I'd suggest you drive a few miles further west and go play Hexham GC
Great course, plenty variety in holes
Friendly welcome
Good pro
Good bar / food
Highly recommend
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Maybe have a look at it next time, playing Brancepeth now for £15 which includes a bacon sandwich and coffee.

Looking forward to it as I've been wanting to play it for ages now.
 
How did you get on Bozza? Did you get a reply from Close House?
 
Had a email Monday from the Pro, he's going to give me a call after 4 today to "get to the bottom of the situation"

I'll let you know what happens.

On the plus side I'm glad I got to play Brancepeth, really nice course and probably one of the best I've played.
 
Going to go against the grain here and say that I really enjoyed Close House.

I've been lucky enough to reach the final of a corporate event held there for the last few years, played the Colt both times and stayed overnight in the renovated stables. Thought the whole set up was great and the staff couldnt have been more pleasant or accommodating.

The company hosting the event is owned by Mr Wylie, so that may of had something to do with the 5* treatment. That aside, I thought the course was good, very tough, but some great holes that stick in the memory. Agree that it could be a bit of an up and down slog if you arent in a buggy.
 
lobthewedge said:
Going to go against the grain here and say that I really enjoyed Close House.

I've been lucky enough to reach the final of a corporate event held there for the last few years, played the Colt both times and stayed overnight in the renovated stables. Thought the whole set up was great and the staff couldnt have been more pleasant or accommodating.

The company hosting the event is owned by Mr Wylie, so that may of had something to do with the 5* treatment. That aside, I thought the course was good, very tough, but some great holes that stick in the memory. Agree that it could be a bit of an up and down slog if you arent in a buggy.
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Golf's not meant to be played using a buggy!
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Well that's got to be some startling news to the courses where you must have a buggy to play it
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Golf was invented to be played in Scotland, in the freezing cold with sleet coming across horizontal, and it's even worse in the winter. You need to walk to keep warm! Agreed, when playing abroad in high temperatures a buggy is a necessary evil.

It's amazing we invented golf & cricket in a country with a climate not ideally suited to either.
 
Maninblack4612 said:
Golf was invented to be played in Scotland, in the freezing cold with sleet coming across horizontal, and it's even worse in the winter. You need to walk to keep warm! Agreed, when playing abroad in high temperatures a buggy is a necessary evil.

It's amazing we invented golf & cricket in a country with a climate not ideally suited to either.
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Well I'm guessing that if that's how it was invented it must stay that way and not evolve into the global game it is now

Lots of places in Scotland the weather isn't like that at all - in fact the weather up in Scotland can be remarkably wonderful

A buggy is very useful at times and allows people that can't walk comfortably 18 holes to still be able to play the game
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Well I'm guessing that if that's how it was invented it must stay that way and not evolve into the global game it is now

Lots of places in Scotland the weather isn't like that at all - in fact the weather up in Scotland can be remarkably wonderful

A buggy is very useful at times and allows people that can't walk comfortably 18 holes to still be able to play the game
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You weren't taking me seriously were you? Nobody who knows me well does that.

Seriously, a buggy or ride-on cart is invaluable for anyone who really can't walk round. However, buggies ruin the social part of the game, you can't have a good chat walking down the fairway. It amuses me to see fully fit lads 40 years younger than me going round our 6,000 yard course in buggies for no good reason. And, in the winter, you just get really, really cold by not walking between shots. I avoid them whenever I can.
 
lobthewedge said:
Going to go against the grain here and say that I really enjoyed Close House.

I've been lucky enough to reach the final of a corporate event held there for the last few years, played the Colt both times and stayed overnight in the renovated stables. Thought the whole set up was great and the staff couldnt have been more pleasant or accommodating.

The company hosting the event is owned by Mr Wylie, so that may of had something to do with the 5* treatment. That aside, I thought the course was good, very tough, but some great holes that stick in the memory. Agree that it could be a bit of an up and down slog if you arent in a buggy.
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Mr. Wylie does indeed own the course, both of them in fact. He recently closed the hotel & is going to live in it. This means that the golf courses are effectively in his back garden. He's quite well off, owns loads of racehorses & bought his wife the Gosforth shopping arcade as a little hobby for her.
 
Anyway back on topic chaps.

Just spoke to the pro and he was really apologetic and offered us a complimentary 4ball on the Filly course to use when we want.

So happy days :)
 
Ive met Mr Wylie and his associates at several race meetings when my fathers horses (shares, not owned in full may i add) have been in the same races at Mr Wylies. Seems a nice bloke, didnt realise he owned a golf course though

Needless to say our nags costs pennies against some of the high profile purchases he has made
 
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