Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2013

Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

Certainly doesn't sound promising. Not sure how much I'm up for playing on a shortened course with winter tees and winter greens. I'll reassess after next weeks update but I'm not traveling 250 miles to be disappointed.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

I have already let Martin know I've pulled out.

I was originally bringing HID and doing the lakes on the way back on Sunday but we now have a couple of house viewings on the Sunday so she has to be at home and I have a winter league fixture on the Sunday.

I just can't justify that much mileage (500 miles/ £80) for a same-day turnaround to play off mats and temp greens.

I was really excited to play Silloth and with it being ranked 53rd in the top 100 courses the last thing I have expected for a links course is temps & mats! I know its in March but I always understood links to be playable all year round, unless snowed over.

I've texted Stevie who was initially interested but he's not any more so my place is up for grabs :(

Happy to come up and play it in the better weather and when the course is at its best, although I understand that will be much more money but I want to experience and remember the course for all the goods things, not temps, mats and lakes!
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

thecraw said:
Certainly doesn't sound promising. Not sure how much I'm up for playing on a shortened course with winter tees and winter greens. I'll reassess after next weeks update but I'm not traveling 250 miles to be disappointed.
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Im with you on that front, I've emailed the secretary this morning who is on holiday untill Monday to gauge options and one maybe to postpone the outing untill later (i'd suggest 1st weekend in April which is Sat 6th). Im unsure how hard Silloth will play on this because as it stands they have our deposits and have the upper hand but I'd be hopefull they don't want the bad press that they'll get on the forum if they do dig the heels in.

I'll update further once ive spoken to the secretary on options.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

We could try Goswick or Southerness if people still want a trip.

Just an option, fingers crossed Silloth comes good as its a course that I'm desperate to play.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

i would like to think they would refund our deposits if the course hasnt recovered enough.they may reduce the fee, i would prefer to keep the the same date as its before the start of the season, so possible another course if it doesnt work out.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

bigslice said:
i would like to think they would refund our deposits if the course hasnt recovered enough.they may reduce the fee, i would prefer to keep the the same date as its before the start of the season, so possible another course if it doesnt work out.
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So would I bud but they hold the upper hand on that front unfortunately.

At the end of the day we all want to play the course but we can all play winter courses with temps on our door steps.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

Valentino said:
So would I bud but they hold the upper hand on that front unfortunately.

At the end of the day we all want to play the course but we can all play winter courses with temps on our door steps.
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i will go with whatever you decide as your running it. they may reduce it which may help.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

2blue said:
I can't see where its saying mats on the course..... there's also bound to be some green adjustments at this time of year. Think it will still be a worth while trip.... 3hrs for me..... so am going up a day early for a hill walk on the Fri :cheers: Oh yes... an drink in Penrith:smirk:
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Where are you staying friday night? I have booked into the Travellodge in Penrith.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

UPDATE AS FOLLOWS

I spoke with Alan the secretary this morning and he has confirmed details of the condition, this is something Silloth have never suffered from before and it shows how high the water has been througout the country and those at West Lancs yesterday will confirm they too still have standing water in parts.

The have 17 holes on, 1 temp green and 1 short hole from a par 4 to a 3.

Options as follows

Reduced fee and play as it is - our reduction is £5 a head

Delay the outing by 1 month and honour the current rate

Cancel altogether and consider arranging another outing at the end of the season, full refund for everyone.

Guys, please post your thoughts and i'll run with a majority.

Currently I have 4 who would like to cancel.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

Seems a shame to play a cracking course (possibly for the only time) when it's so badly affected by the conditions. So I vote to cancel. However, I know a lot of effort has gone in to organise and that some may have committed cash for accommodation so I would go ahead if that was the majority opinion.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

Thanks for the prompt input, Louise already has paid for a hotel so she'll be out of pocket unfortunately if it comes to it.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

im still up for it, one temp green and and par 4 to 3 thats still well playable.
folks remember this was a pre season game so, if it drags into the season then less chance to play due to medals. IM IN (although whatever you decide val is fine by me) (what has the bus driver said though?)
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

Valentino said:
Thanks for the prompt input, Louise already has paid for a hotel so she'll be out of pocket unfortunately if it comes to it.
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She should be able to cancel and get a full refund, they would have to prove they are fully booked and would lose revenue or have made special arrangements for her at a cost.

I have cancelled lots of hotels when my time management changes at short notice with no issues at all.

I would like to remember a course such as Silloth for all the great things that makes it 53rd in the ranking, not seeing standing water everywhere and play to any temps or off mats.

I was and still am a cancel, sorry.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

Valentino said:
UPDATE AS FOLLOWS

I spoke with Alan the secretary this morning and he has confirmed details of the condition, this is something Silloth have never suffered from before and it shows how high the water has been througout the country and those at West Lancs yesterday will confirm they too still have standing water in parts.

The have 17 holes on, 1 temp green and 1 short hole from a par 4 to a 3.

Options as follows

Reduced fee and play as it is - our reduction is £5 a head

Delay the outing by 1 month and honour the current rate

Cancel altogether and consider arranging another outing at the end of the season, full refund for everyone.

Guys, please post your thoughts and i'll run with a majority.

Currently I have 4 who would like to cancel.
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Would have like it pushed back a month however that takes you into the playing season that I have waited all winter for!! therefore cancel has got to be my view.

Defo one i'd like to do in the future.
 
Re: Silloth - Sat 2nd March 2012

I would also like to cancel this weekend, but reschedule in the future if possible. Just means all your hard work going to waste Martin, sorry bud.
 
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