Bazz
Q-School Graduate
Tickets went on sale this morning, got myself two for the Saturday.
If anyone fancies going.
If anyone fancies going.
The Open 2020
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hairball_89
Club Champion
Got tickets for the friday, should be good. Really enjoyed it last time.
DeanoMK
Club Champion
Just about to get two for the Sunday. Why haven't you got Sunday tickets, out of interest?
Siolag
Active member
Getting married the week before, so sadly wont be able. However, its St. Andrews the following year and we get married there so the wife and I have already decided to go!
DeanoMK
Club Champion
Thinking about accommodation, how early would I need to book?
Bazz
Q-School Graduate
Probably looking at a 4 hour journey home, prefer to do it on Sunday morning rather than after the final group has finished.
Bazz
Q-School Graduate
Earlier the better I'd imagine.
Marshy77
Journeyman Pro
Now. It'll only get more expensive.
I’m hoping to be volunteering, if a friend comes through with a decent role....
If not I’ll be there all week.
If not I’ll be there all week.
Grant85
Head Pro
Anyone got local info on attending this without a car.
i.e. flying to Stansted or Southend and using buses / trains to get about.
Would it be practical to stay somewhere like Margate for a couple of nights?
Assuming this would be potentially easier than being closer to London?
Cheers
i.e. flying to Stansted or Southend and using buses / trains to get about.
Would it be practical to stay somewhere like Margate for a couple of nights?
Assuming this would be potentially easier than being closer to London?
Cheers
The train is your best option. Even getting into deal and trying to park in the town is (will be) a nightmare. Infrastructure certainly isn’t ideal. Margate is direct train approx 30mins but may cost a premium due to summer season and school holidays start around then.
Dover also direct train (closer too) and likely a little cheaper.
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Wolf
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If your flying I'd go to Gatwick, jump on the mainline route there to Victoria, Then simply change platforms to Dover Priory Station. Simpler cleaner way of doing it no need for underground and more direct. Stay in Dover which for the exception of the castle isn't pretty but you'll be able get a direct train from there to sandwich. Simplest way to do it I'd say.
Bazz
Q-School Graduate
Any ideas on the best towns to look at for hotels, B&Bs? I've got parking booked but not sure where that is yet.
DeanoMK
Club Champion
I've reserved a place in Margate (only a 30 minute journey into Sandwich), no cancellation fee so going to keep looking around.
MendieGK
Tour Winner
You gonna put me up for a night? 😉
Sure it can be arranged.
All ready been given a list of demands by my eldest if we use her room as a spare room for the week lol
Taz
Journeyman Pro
Deal or broadstairs are nicer than Margate but id imagine getting a room might be an issue. Saying that there are some nice places to eat and drink in Margate if you know where to go.
Its a fair trek from the station to the course at sandwich and i've always found that the buses are slower than walking.
There was talk of a temp platform being built nearer the course but haven't heard any updates on this.
my club has been asked for volunteers but a lot of friends who did it last time said they would bother again.
I'll probably go on one of the practice days and Friday.
Its a fair trek from the station to the course at sandwich and i've always found that the buses are slower than walking.
There was talk of a temp platform being built nearer the course but haven't heard any updates on this.
my club has been asked for volunteers but a lot of friends who did it last time said they would bother again.
I'll probably go on one of the practice days and Friday.
Taz
Journeyman Pro
There's a Premier inn and a Holiday inn at Minster ~ 5 mins walk from Minster station.
Direct access onto the Thanet way as its right next to it ! for those driving.
Some decent pubs in Minster and a nice indian too.
Direct access onto the Thanet way as its right next to it ! for those driving.
Some decent pubs in Minster and a nice indian too.
DeanoMK
Club Champion
That's some great info, although can't book that far in advanced with either of those chains yet so I'll be keeping an eye for those once they're live. The room I've booked in Margate is free cancellation, so it gives me some freedom to keep looking at least.
