Royal St Georges Tuesday 27th February 2018

[Blue in Munich]

Will sort it tomorrow night after work as off out with family for a meal shortly.

However, I’ve unfortunately just had a worrying call from RSG warning that there is a very strong likelihood that they will be shut due to frozen greens. They have a “zero tolerance” policy to this and were shut all of last weekend despite the forecast having only shown as low as 1 degree.

This is likely to be the highest daytime temp as of Thursday onwards with much lower during the night so I can only think we will be called off.

The secretary has said that he will call me again on Thursday and thinks he will be able to predict pretty much what the situation will be.

They are happy to offer a full refund at any point from Thursday up until the day so those of us that are down there anyway will be able to hang around and see if we want but if anyone is travelling just for RSG and they say it is very likely to be shut then we can get it sorted out sooner.

He did also mention the possibility of being able to get us a deal at Princes - not sure how anyone feels about that.

Apologies for the bad news and the rambling post (am on phone). Hope that’s covered everything and any questions just ask away.

Global warming eh, don't you just love it.....

it is what it is Simon, I might give Littlestone a ring tomorrow to see if they can do anything as a back up. It might be a better option as they have a very favourable microclimate there; if RSG is frozen solid I can't see Princes being much better.

 

[Captainron]

AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH

can they not accommodate us on another date? Not fussed on Princes as second time. Would rather return to play RSG on a different date.

 

[USER1999]

As far as i am aware Princes operate the same re frost. I have been cancelled from there before too, all be it about 15 years ago, so may have changed.

 

[duncan mackie]

I do feel for you guys.

Im expecting the ground to be frozen solid from Sunday night right through to late in the week. Sunday itself is too close to call at the moment as currently forecast; wouldnt take much cloud Sat night to leave Sunday frost free and the underlying ground temp shouldnt be too bad leading up to it.

Good luck - I've a foursomes match Monday at Crowborough and am fully expecting postponement in due course....

 

[chrisd]

I certainly remember a late start due to frost at Princes some time back

 

[mashleyR7]

I'm a member of Littlestone and can confirm that frost delays have been common this winter, each day I get my email telling the course status. Some days its not been opened until 11/12ish. Even the Warren 2nd much lower status course is treated the same with a frost.

 

[Swingalot]

If the worse does happen and we have to cancel either RCP or RSG then I’m happy to try and get as many people a game at my place or even Chart Hills (know the pro pretty well) if people have travelled a long way and want a game to avoid a wasted trip.

It won’t be the best conditions to play parkland courses obviously due to the time of year, but we will be able to play and certainly will be on full greens no matter what the weather.

Let’s hope we don’t need this option, but throwing it out there just in case.

 

[Swingalot]

Stranger things have happened, just not very often :rofl:

But there's only one team in South London with a European Cup, and it ain't yours. :ears:

Listen, if your going to start listing club honours then I’m going to take my toys and go and play somewhere else.

Anyway, your a West London club. South London is ours

 

[chrisd]

Listen, if your going to start listing club honours then I’m going to take my toys and go and play somewhere else.

Anyway, your a West London club. South London is ours

Too right, and we still hold the Zenith Data Systems Cup in our trophy sideboard 😁

 

[94tegsi]

Does anyone know the cancellation policy at The Kings Head if the worst does happen and it looks 1/2/3 of the rounds are looking likely to be cancelled...?

 

[Radbourne2010]

Hi Simon, sorry to hear about RSG policy towards frozen greens, but totally understand. I’m going to cancel my room on Monday evening in Deal later today & won’t be playing RSG now as I can’t afford losing a day & a half down there with no golf guaranteed.
Hope you can sort a refund or reschedule this event later in the year. Regards, Mark 🙁

Will sort it tomorrow night after work as off out with family for a meal shortly.

However, I’ve unfortunately just had a worrying call from RSG warning that there is a very strong likelihood that they will be shut due to frozen greens. They have a “zero tolerance” policy to this and were shut all of last weekend despite the forecast having only shown as low as 1 degree.

This is likely to be the highest daytime temp as of Thursday onwards with much lower during the night so I can only think we will be called off.

The secretary has said that he will call me again on Thursday and thinks he will be able to predict pretty much what the situation will be.

They are happy to offer a full refund at any point from Thursday up until the day so those of us that are down there anyway will be able to hang around and see if we want but if anyone is travelling just for RSG and they say it is very likely to be shut then we can get it sorted out sooner.

He did also mention the possibility of being able to get us a deal at Princes - not sure how anyone feels about that.

Apologies for the bad news and the rambling post (am on phone). Hope that’s covered everything and any questions just ask away.

 

[Radbourne2010]

About to find out today...

Does anyone know the cancellation policy at The Kings Head if the worst does happen and it looks 1/2/3 of the rounds are looking likely to be cancelled...?

 

[User2021]

Does anyone know the cancellation policy at The Kings Head if the worst does happen and it looks 1/2/3 of the rounds are looking likely to be cancelled...?

Depends how you booked
mine with booking.com is cancellable up to tomorrow morning.

if RSG cancel then hopefully BIM can get us on Littlestone or Swingalot has joy with Chart Hills

 

[94tegsi]

Depends how you booked
mine with booking.com is cancellable up to tomorrow morning.

if RSG cancel then hopefully BIM can get us on Littlestone or Swingalot has joy with Chart Hills

Just checked, looks like I did with Booking.com but without the ability to cancel..

 

[Blue in Munich]

This will be brief as it’s on the phone from work, Littlestone looks unlikely; Tuesday is 2 balls only, and tee times are currently booked up beyond midday. En masse, we would be looking at a 1pm start, if there is a morning frost, all tee times are pushed back so there would not be enough daylight. Sorry guys.

 

[Dando]

Just checked, looks like I did with Booking.com but without the ability to cancel..

I will let my 2 friends know the possible bad news and let you know what they are going to do.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

This will be brief as it’s on the phone from work, Littlestone looks unlikely; Tuesday is 2 balls only, and tee times are currently booked up beyond midday. En masse, we would be looking at a 1pm start, if there is a morning frost, all tee times are pushed back so there would not be enough daylight. Sorry guys.

Rich,

Nice one for trying anyway.

Lets hope the forecast isn't as bad as predicted

 

[Captainron]

I’m going to buy a buff! Keep my face warm!

 

[Blue in Munich]

I’m going to buy a buff! Keep my face warm!

You are aware that a buff is a breed of chicken aren’t you...... 😉

 

[chris3081]

Hi Simon.

Really sorry to hear this, but selfishly it may be a blessing in disguise for me as I’ve had my back go whilst travelling with work this week. Agony and I’m not sure it will be better by next week.

I need to get a refund with the others and save the money for something better over the summer.

Why don’t we just arrange a trip to Spain/Portugal with guaranteed weather!

Hi Simon, sorry to hear about RSG policy towards frozen greens, but totally understand. I’m going to cancel my room on Monday evening in Deal later today & won’t be playing RSG now as I can’t afford losing a day & a half down there with no golf guaranteed.
Hope you can sort a refund or reschedule this event later in the year. Regards, Mark 🙁