Scottish Forum Grand Outing September 3rd

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I have had very generous offers from both Gleneagles and Crail.

Gleneagles have offered £85 for one round, not catering in this price.

Crail have offered a super deal of £60 for a round on each course with bacon roll and coffee on arrival, soup and sandwich at lunch plus a 2 course meal. Please note that this is a one off price due to the interest. This is an almost half price very generous deal.

Thommo has also offered Dunbar at £25 for one round plus food however its limited to 24 people.

Ladybank have still to come back to me.

Crail is grabbing my attention, mainly because I have not played any of the courses, its links and I've only heard great things about the courses.

Looks as though it could be a tough decision/vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thecraw
 
Crawford, I'd say the Dunbar deal is the one. Crail whilst an exceptional offer is two rounds which will make it an exceptionally long day when you're adding an hour to an hour and a half travel each way. You just don't rattle round quite as quickly as you think on an outing like this.

Dunbar is good test of golf, nice clubhouse and a lot easier for everyone to access from central belt motorways to A1 etc than going over to fife and out to the East Neuk. There's also long term speed reductions approaching the Bridge to get over to Fife and their ensuing travel chaos which adds to the time.
 
My vote goes to Dunbar. Fantastic course and an absolute steal at £25. If the vote ultimately goes to Crail and 36 holes, I'll probably not be able to make it due to time constraints. :(
 
DCB said:
Crawford, I'd say the Dunbar deal is the one. Crail whilst an exceptional offer is two rounds which will make it an exceptionally long day when you're adding an hour to an hour and a half travel each way. You just don't rattle round quite as quickly as you think on an outing like this.

Dunbar is good test of golf, nice clubhouse and a lot easier for everyone to access from central belt motorways to A1 etc than going over to fife and out to the East Neuk. There's also long term speed reductions approaching the Bridge to get over to Fife and their ensuing travel chaos which adds to the time.
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Traveling is not a problem, I play at Leven every week and the roads works only add 5 min to your trip, if Dunbar is limited to 24 then it's not a grand meet as it will mean some folk would miss out. Gleneagles is a rip off @ £85 and no telling what condition the course would be in.

The deal you have at Crail will be hard to beat and both courses are class, would defo go with Crail even if you knocked it down to one round but 2 would be better.
 
Guys,

we are never going to please everyone, please remember that. I sway towards Crail mainly because its 36 holes. I've not played either course and Dunbar looks fantastic as well. Tommo has offered a great deal at Dunbar that is no doubt.

Crail on the other hand have really pushed the boat out. Make no mistake about it, the forum was checked out to ensure the request was genuine and this is a one off deal. This deal will not be repeated to anyone else, its a one off very kind gesture which was more than likely swayed by the name Golf Monthly. We are very lucky to have this site.

Sadly we will never all agree. Travel wise, well some people will have to travel regardless of location. DCB, I do however note your yet to venture West!

C.
 
There really is no comparison course wise between Crail and Dunbar,Dunbar pisses all over it all day long quality wise.

And the fact they have offered a deal of £25 (or actually Tommo has kindly offered it.....) including food when the rate in September for a round is £85 makes it a no brainer for me.

Dunbar and Tommo have really pushed the boat out here...I worked there for a time and not once,ever,did we drop from rack rate....ever!!

Lucky men to have an offer like that guys.
 
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IM01 said:
Two excellent deals..........is it not possible to do both? Crawfords in september and Tommos much earlier (May??)

Only a suggestions because no time off in sept..
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I suggested that to Tommo yesterday however he said only 3rd or 10th Sept. Shame really. Didnt realise opinion would be so divided. Limited to 24 also doesnt help although as per norm a huge percentage will not commit when push comes to shove.

C.
 
Dunbar looks good I have to say but the Crail deal is superb.

Given the nature of interest you can do more in 2 rounds in terms of format on the day but at the same token many prefer just having 1 round.

Big decision I reckon but I'd be swayed more to Crail for an outing like this but if it's Dunbar then so be it
 
Valentino said:
Dunbar looks good I have to say but the Crail deal is superb.

Given the nature of interest you can do more in 2 rounds in terms of format on the day but at the same token many prefer just having 1 round.

Big decision I reckon but I'd be swayed more to Crail for an outing like this but if it's Dunbar then so be it
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I'm not getting this Crail great deal thing.Your getting 1 okay golf course and 1 very mundane one with food for £60 where as Dunbar = 1 superb track with bait for £25.

Each to their own though,but you couldn't pay me to play Craighead again.:mmm:
 
Valentino said:
Dunbar looks good I have to say but the Crail deal is superb.

Given the nature of interest you can do more in 2 rounds in terms of format on the day but at the same token many prefer just having 1 round.

Big decision I reckon but I'd be swayed more to Crail for an outing like this but if it's Dunbar then so be it[/QUOTE

Crail is a fantastic deal and value for money and 36 is a better option ,they did take time out to check out the Forum to see what the craic was.
Dunbar does look good granted,is it not possible to get the same deal in May?
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Dodger said:
I'm not getting this Crail great deal thing.Your getting 1 okay golf course and 1 very mundane one with food for £60 where as Dunbar = 1 superb track with bait for £25.

Each to their own though,but you couldn't pay me to play Craighead again.:mmm:
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Thats only your opinion. You clearly have an agenda with Dunbar being a former employee. I have not played either so cant comment however I know plenty of people who rave about Crail. I will make up my own mind when I play them.
 
Dodger said:
I'm not getting this Crail great deal thing.Your getting 1 okay golf course and 1 very mundane one with food for £60 where as Dunbar = 1 superb track with bait for £25.

Each to their own though,but you couldn't pay me to play Craighead again.:mmm:
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I'm not knocking Dunbar at all Dodger, far from it but in season £60 for 2 rounds including grub is a decent deal for pretty much anywhere?
 
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