Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Looking forward to it.
Selsdon Golf Course to close
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Pants
Challenge Tour Pro
IIRC, wasn't Bob Torrence (Sam's father) the teaching Pro there for a while? Certainly the very first Bob Torrence Academy was there.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Lovely day for it boys, enjoy. Hoped to be able to come over and join you but unfortunately not, have a great time.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Shame you couldn’t make it blue, it ended up a great day and installed a bit of faith that it may not be a done deal re the closure, that said we may all be living in hope but for the time of year the course was in very good condition especially given it’s unknown future. Forgot how much I enjoy the layout which is crazy given I’m only about 700 yards from their driving range.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
You make it sound like it isn't a done deal. Anything official. What did you hear?
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
They were still seeding tee boxes, first and second cuts were all striped, greens were being cut as we arrived, there a lot going on for a course thanks closing in 10 days
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
Maybe he’s applying for other jobs…..
I won’t mention someones club twirl that almost resulted in lost teeth
I was pleasantly surprised of the condition of the course that’s on its last legs
I was pleasantly surprised of the condition of the course that’s on its last legs
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
I even twirled the club like a pansie, wasn’t hard enough to break the skin on custard let alone a tooth but funny as heck, what a wally! Good 2nd putt tho
Leftie
Tour Winner
Really enjoyed the day chaps. Thanks for letting me tag along. Give yourselves another 30 years or so and you might be hitting the ball as far as I do
Even though it's within 4 miles from home, I'd only played there twice before, last time about 20 years ago. I had forgotten what a good layout it is and, considering the time of year and the fact that it closes in a couple of weeks, what good condition it was in. Not so keen on so many elevated greens though I found that laying up with the approach shot and chipping on worked best for me
Even though it's within 4 miles from home, I'd only played there twice before, last time about 20 years ago. I had forgotten what a good layout it is and, considering the time of year and the fact that it closes in a couple of weeks, what good condition it was in. Not so keen on so many elevated greens though I found that laying up with the approach shot and chipping on worked best for me
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Really enjoyed the day chaps. Thanks for letting me tag along. Give yourselves another 30 years or so and you might be hitting the ball as far as I do
Even though it's within 4 miles from home, I'd only played there twice before, last time about 20 years ago. I had forgotten what a good layout it is and, considering the time of year and the fact that it closes in a couple of weeks, what good condition it was in. Not so keen on so many elevated greens though I found that laying up with the approach shot and chipping on worked best for me
Worked best for Alex too ???
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
From a semi reputable source, the new owners are exploring the option of leasing the course out so it remains as a source income and also publicity for its main function. As to whether this will be a p&p or members course will be determined by any potential interested parties. I’ll keep it on my regular walks to see how the course looks during the hotel renovations
Will those “regular walks” involve a few clubs and some balls?
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Could involve balls in the warmer weather but I wouldn’t exactly call it a club
And it will definitely depend on the growth ?
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Well it seems all may not be lost.
After closing the course and leaving it as grazing land for the new birch well-being hotel, the backers pulled the funding and the development went into administration.
The site including hotel is now back up for sale. I know the bunkers were filled in but other than that the land remains unchanged
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After closing the course and leaving it as grazing land for the new birch well-being hotel, the backers pulled the funding and the development went into administration.
The site including hotel is now back up for sale. I know the bunkers were filled in but other than that the land remains unchanged
Selsdon Park Hotel, 126 Addington Road, South Croydon | Property for sale | Savills
Property details for Selsdon Park Hotel. One of many properties for sale in 126 Addington Road, South Croydon from Savills, world leading estate agents.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Depends on who buys and their intent. Not done and dusted yet but it would be good to see it back to a golf courseWell it seems all may not be lost.
After closing the course and leaving it as grazing land for the new birch well-being hotel, the backers pulled the funding and the development went into administration.
The site including hotel is now back up for sale. I know the bunkers were filled in but other than that the land remains unchanged
Selsdon Park Hotel, 126 Addington Road, South Croydon | Property for sale | Savills
Property details for Selsdon Park Hotel. One of many properties for sale in 126 Addington Road, South Croydon from Savills, world leading estate agents.
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
There was rumours of a potential housing development when it first sold, I hope it doesn’t go down that route as the wait for my Friday curry will be well over an hour.
Troymcclure
Medal Winner
I assume the cattle never moved in?
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
Short term they were grazing but have all been removed. Given their mess should be minimal and a natural fertiliser the recovery could be pretty quick.
howbow88
Hacker
I don't know enough about timescales on this stuff, but won't it be pretty wild by now? Fairways, rough, etc probably just needs mowing, but won't the greens require huge work to get them back to greens?
