The Berkshire Wed 18th March

[Crow]

Another great day with The Mariners, thanks gentlemen, really appreciated, if only I lived a little closer I'd be applying to join in a flash.

The course was superb and the lunch was excellent, I were bloated!

A very enjoyable round with Murph, TXL and TXL's guest Shane, just a shame that my measly 26 points confirmed what I already knew; I'm an 18 handicap rather than an 8. I bladed so many approach shots today it was scary, but no shanks. :thup:

 

[Foxholer]

Just home and all I can say is Wow, what a great course, possibly the best inland course I've played and would push Formby for my overall ever best!

Only down side was it went so quickly, I looked at my card and because I started on the 12th (easy par) it was easy to lose track but suddenly I only had 3 holes to go and I felt like I could go around again, or at least I wanted to, it was so enjoyable, so many beautiful holes and views from the tee boxes made it effortless to walk around, certainly can't wait to go back again as I now know where not to go and how to play it slightly differently to the way I did, without an unusual slice, where the hell has that come from!

I took loads of pictures which I will load up later, but a huge thanks to Rich for the invite, always nice to see Lee who was my playing partner at H4H's Blackmoor in 2012, thanks to today's partners Metal Mickie (Dick) and the Mariner & his guest Michael.

The food was excellent, although I missed the starter as I just joined the queue I could see for the carvery but the main course & pudding was more than good enough.

I would like to make a request though please, can I not be in the last tee group next time, you all nicked the hot water, the weather gods were superb but a cold shower was a little early for this time of the year!

:rofl:

Wouldn't it have been a 'shame' to have missed that pleasure just because your game was a tad iffy!

And an even better experience in Summer when the Blue can be fitted in in the afternoon!

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Sorry that I didn't get the opportunity to properly say farewell to my playing partners and to Rich for a fantastic day. The Berkshire had been on my "hit list" for a number of years and was everything and more that I had hoped.

Rich, could you pass on my thanks to your fellow Mariners, particularly Roger who is a true gentleman and terrific company. If the invite is open again next year (in the words of Arnie and General Douglas MacArthur) "I'll be back!"

Robin, great to meet you again, perhaps we could have submitted a betterball card. BTW as I said you must have gone to a soft and comfy school, in my days that would have counted as a hot shower.

 

[Paperboy]

Thanks to Rich for the invite. Thanks to Neil (Twire), Nick and his guest Richard. A cracking day with great company.

Second time of playing the red course I managed to beat it on the front 9, then the back 9 showed its teeth. Respectable 31 points. Will definitely be back for another crack at it.

 

[Fish]

Pics

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Good pics Fish, the course really does look good.

 

[Smiffy]

Quite forgot just how beautiful it looks.....


the course doesn't look too bad either