The Berkshire 21st March 2018

[richart]

That time of year again, when The Mariners prepare to head over to The Berkshire golf club.

I have been allowed to invite up to 15 guests, so if anyone on the forum fancies Coffee and bacon rolls, 18 holes of golf, and the stunning lunch served up by The Berkshire, put your name down on this thread.

We are playing the Blue course this year, which is the one that starts with the lovely long par three across all the heather. Course is ranked 57 in Golf Monthly's top 100, and is one of the
best heathland courses in the south.

Cost for the day is £90, which considering the food costs normally £40 is a top deal. Green fee is normally well over £100. There may even be a few prizes ! Jacket and tie is required if you want to eat lunch, and you do.

 

[Crow]

If you would be so kind as to put my name down Richard. :thup:

 

[richart]

If you would be so kind as to put my name down Richard. :thup:

Of course Nick.:thup:

 

[Crow]

Of course Nick.:thup:

Excellent, thanks, holiday booked!

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Yes please richard 👍

 

[richart]

Yes please richard 👍

Good man. :thup:

 

[Cake]

I’d definitely like to do this Richard... we can compare waterproofs as I was one of the testers for the Galvin Green reader test in the coming issue of GM

 

[richart]

I’d definitely like to do this Richard... we can compare waterproofs as I was one of the testers for the Galvin Green reader test in the coming issue of GM

Good man. I have seen the magazine, and you look very smart in your GG. It says you are a member at Calcot, but thought you were at my old club, Reading?

Hopefully we will not have to wear waterproofs at The Berkshire.:thup:

 

[Cake]

It says you are a member at Calcot, but thought you were at my old club, Reading?

Strictly speaking I am still a member at Reading, but had the opportunity to try Calcot as the joining fee was dropped to £1 in Dec, and as Calcot is only 5mins from home vs up to 30mins for Reading it made sense as I’ll be able to fit a LOT more golf in... I really liked my time at Reading but I really wasn’t playing enough.

Still time to get a round in there before April though if you fancy it.

 

[sam85]

Stick me down please Rich

 

[richart]

Strictly speaking I am still a member at Reading, but had the opportunity to try Calcot as the joining fee was dropped to £1 in Dec, and as Calcot is only 5mins from home vs up to 30mins for Reading it made sense as I’ll be able to fit a LOT more golf in... I really liked my time at Reading but I really wasn’t playing enough.

Still time to get a round in there before April though if you fancy it.

Definitely up for a game at Reading. Perhaps first two weeks in March ? Haven’t played course for nearly 40 years.

 

[richart]

Stick me down please Rich

You are in Sam.

 

[TheDiablo]

Rich, what time does the day start and finish up?

 

[richart]

Rich, what time does the day start and finish up?

Dont have exact timings yet, but we normally meet early, about 7.30 for bacon rolls and start teeing off from 8.30. Lunch is normally around 2.30. Hope that works for you.

 

[TheDiablo]

Dont have exact timings yet, but we normally meet early, about 7.30 for bacon rolls and start teeing off from 8.30. Lunch is normally around 2.30. Hope that works for you.

Thanks Rich. It's the wifes 30th that day, I'm pretty sure she is working so I'll just have to make sure I get home first! . Timings look OK but will confirm later this evening

 

[richart]

Thanks Rich. It's the wifes 30th that day, I'm pretty sure she is working so I'll just have to make sure I get home first! . Timings look OK but will confirm later this evening

Lunch is on a rolling basis, so I could ask for you to have an early tee time.

 

[njrose51]

Provisionally yes I'd love to join you.

 

[richart]

Provisionally yes I'd love to join you.

Good man. Let me know when you become a definite.

 

[TheDiablo]

Lunch is on a rolling basis, so I could ask for you to have an early tee time.

If you could get me and Sam on an early tee time then count me in!

 

[richart]

If you could get me and Sam on an early tee time then count me in!

Shouldnt be a problem. I will let you know first tee time when I hear.

Any more for this superb course, at a nicely discounted rate ?