Southwest KING OF KINGS

[pokerjoke]

Hi all
Finally here is the Southwest option for the King of Kings comp.
At this moment I have the details of our course to play.
We have Oak manor golf club,which is 5 miles outside Taunton.
Having been up there today and playing there last week this is a very good golf course
that is in great condition.
Obviously things can change due to the great british weather.
We have to play this course on a Sunday,as we are playing medal,be warned this round
will take 4 1/2 hours+.
If we play before the end of Febuary we can play for £25 pound per person.
I have a date for you of the 16th of Febuary 2014 tee off around 10.30.
If we go into March we have to add £4 per person,personally I would like to get it
played in Febuary.
If indeed it has to be cancelled for any reason we then have time to move it.

I have also emailed Burnham and Berrow that want £50 a head,I offered £40 a head and am
waiting for a reply.
Please don't forget if you are entering the K of K you have to add £10 towards the final.
Please bear in mind I am flexible and will go with the majority,however I will not be messed around
if we are going around in circles,a decision will have to be made.
If we all bend a bit we can have a good meet.
I look forward to your responses and entries.
Because I will have to back to the clubs in question with numbers can we have entries by
December the 20th.
Both club have extensive facilities.
Please look on their websites.
However as I said im still awaiting Burnhams response.
Thx Pokerjoke
Any questions?
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[Hallsy]

Im in :fore: . Berrow and Brean is just down the road from me but ive never got around to playing it...................... but i think it may just eat me alive . The february date suits me

 

[richart]

I played Oak Manor with Tony few years ago, and it is a lovely course. Burnham and Berrow is nice as well so a couple of great choices.:thup:

 

[Tab373]

I'm working the 16th but I'm sure I can book it off so either course for me. Will confirm tomoz night

 

[Liqdaddymac]

Oake manor is a lovely track, but I would be willing to pay extra for Burnham and berrow as I have never played it.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

If you are going for a date in Feb I would strongly advise going for B&B as Oake Manor could get a bit wet. Another reasonably priced west country course to consider is East Devon which is also a nice track and drains well. It is just outside Exeter, don't know how that fits in with where people are travelling from.

 

[Hallsy]

If youre looking for a course that plays all year round then you could also consider Weston Super Mare golf club. Again never played it but not far from Burnham and Berrow and also a links type course. Write ups dont seem to bad :thup:

 

[srixon 1]

Interested in the regional but if I were to win I would not be able to make the final as that date clashes with our county champ's at Broadstone.

 

[pokerjoke]

To be honest its going to be either Oak or Burnham,they seem to be offering the best deals compared
to normal green fees.
I will start a list soon,so come on Southwesterners get those names down.

 

[rich1981]

I am not sure if this is my region, but I assume it is as I am travelling from Cardiff. I would be up for B&B as a first choice because it closer for me (yes I am selfish), and I have heard nothing but good things.

 

[Liqdaddymac]

Definitely in what ever the weather for Burnham & Berrow.
would you look to play off competition tees as it's full HC?

 

[pokerjoke]

Definitely in what ever the weather for Burnham & Berrow.
would you look to play off competition tees as it's full HC?

As I have said I have not had confirmation yet.
However ive heard it very tough from any tee.

 

[Tab373]

Definitely in what ever the weather for Burnham & Berrow.
would you look to play off competition tees as it's full HC?

Championship tees at burnham would be tough for any golfer let alone a higher handicap player. I've never played off championship tee but it tough off the white especially if the wind blows. I can see scores in the high 90s to 100+ it's a beast in the wind. Not my favourite course but worth it if poker joke can get the £40 deal.

 

[Liqdaddymac]

Valid points Tab.
need to consider the entire group. I play quite a lot of scratch or black tee comps and like you say, some very high scores come in from single fig golfers.

Personally when I play top courses, I like to play them from comp/champ tees for the challenge but results do vary.... managed 3 over at Royal Porthcawl off champ tee but scrambled like a pro to get 25 points at Frilford off black tees.

 

[srixon 1]

Championship tees at burnham would be tough for any golfer let alone a higher handicap player. I've never played off championship tee but it tough off the white especially if the wind blows. I can see scores in the high 90s to 100+ it's a beast in the wind. Not my favourite course but worth it if poker joke can get the £40 deal.

If the wind is blowing (and it usually does at B&B) it can chew you up and spit you out. The 1st fairway is probably one of the narrowest you will ever see, and there are dunes either side. One hell of a track though.

 

[Stuey01]

I am keen for b&b, never played a proper links course.
Checking the date with the boss.

 

[Hallsy]

Ive just looked at the champ tees. Should be interesting as my handicap is based on a small 2000yds 9 hole course, so being honest even the womens tees would eat me

 

[El Bandito]

Have Golf Bag, Have car will travel. Sooner I can book a date into the diary the better. Away second half of Jan, but otherwise all looks pretty good. All courses mentioned look pretty good...so with the usual reservations, I'm in!

 

[Twire]

Stick me down Tony.

My preference would be Oake Manor. B&B can be a hell of a slog in winter, and contrary to popular belief it does get wet out there.

 

[pokerjoke]

Good news then we are off and running with names.
It looks like B@B is the course of choice.
I have emailed them of 3 possible dates the 9th/16th of Feb or the 2nd of March.
They have a new manager starting Monday so probably wont know nothing to Tuesday at the
earliest about wether its £40 or £50 so will confirm as soon as I know.
If you have a mate who wants to play but cant enter K of K no probs.
Don't forget you £10 fee to the link in the OP.
Depending on numbers we will definitely be having longest drive,closest to pins etc,so
if you have any prize donations let me know through PM.
This is who we have so far.

Pokerjoke def
Hallsy def
Liqdaddymac def
Tab373 poss
Rich1981 poss
Srixon1 poss

Would love some more please.
Let me know as soon as your a def instead of poss thx