Thursday 3rd March @ The Bedford

[Region3]

On Thursday 3rd March I have to travel from Leicester to Great Yarmouth.

I'd like to play golf somewhere along the way if at all possible. I don't mind driving a bit out of my way, or which way I go because there's a few routes which are all as quick as each other.

Happy to play anywhere provided the green fees are sensible as the weekend is costing me enough as it is already.

Anyone free that day and fancy a game?

 

[TaylormadePhil]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

I'm free that day, but it might be a little out of your way to got to Great Yarmouth via Glasgow.

I wish you luck in getting a game elsewhere

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Yeah, might take a raincheck on Glasgow, although I'd love to play golf up there someday.

It's not even East of me!

 

[fundy]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

have you sorted something yet Region? if not would be happy to meet, am in Milton Keynes but happy to come further north to meet somewhere on your route if that suits.

 

[bobmac]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Jammy dodger might be along in a minute. He's not far away

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

have you sorted something yet Region? if not would be happy to meet, am in Milton Keynes but happy to come further north to meet somewhere on your route if that suits.

Nothing sorted yet fundy.

Milton Keynes isn't too bad. Whereabouts in MK do you play?
It would add about 40-50 miles on to my trip but I can live with that unless you'd rather play away from your home course?

 

[fundy]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Problem is I play another 10 miles south of MK so would really be out of your way, that and theyve just hollow tined the greens so arent in the best of condition at our place. I would think finding somewhere Bedford/Northampton way may be better and means you take less of a diversion.

Maybe somewhere like Overstone Park or Wellingborough (between Northampton and Kettering) or maybe The Bedford or Bedfordshire.

Dont know of any of them first hand but all have reasonable reputations, maybe a case of finding which drains the best in the current climate!!!!

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Jammy dodger might be along in a minute. He's not far away

I noticed there were a few along the way on the Google Maps thing we have, but it's generally a bit awkward in the week with people working so I just thought I'd chance my arm.

I have a provisional game booked with JD in May, providing my team get through the qualifier in the pool comp we're in!

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Problem is I play another 10 miles south of MK so would really be out of your way, that and theyve just hollow tined the greens so arent in the best of condition at our place. I would think finding somewhere Bedford/Northampton way may be better and means you take less of a diversion.

Maybe somewhere like Overstone Park or Wellingborough (between Northampton and Kettering) or maybe The Bedford or Bedfordshire.

Dont know of any of them first hand but all have reasonable reputations, maybe a case of finding which drains the best in the current climate!!!!

You mean this one?

http://www.thebedfordgc.com/pages.php/index.html

Funnily enough I was looking at that before I replied to you.

89 American style bunkers, 8 lakes, and USPGA Augusta style greens!

£25 green fee and they accept 2-4-1 on Tuesdays and Thursdays

 

[fundy]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Yes, supposed to be a decent track but not played it. This comment appealed based on current weather too: "Fantastic drainage at The Bedford means no temporary tees or greens which makes it a joy to play 365 days of the year."

Thats prob about a 30 min drive for me so would be fine. £25 for both of us sounds a bargain!

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

It does indeed sound a bargain if it's any good.

Shall I make enquiries?

Anyone else fancy it?

 

[fundy]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

yep im good to go, rather not play at crack of dawn, but otherwise to suit you (and anyone else who fancies it)

 

[pigmeister]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Have played the Bedford a few times. Its not a bad course and the greens are very undulating, always have a good roll and speed. Its built partly in a housing estate, but well worth a game.

 

[viscount17]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

played the Bedford but it was a couple of years ago and literally in the throes of changing hands.n don't know if it was that that affected the staff as when we booked in we weren't told there was a ladies comp on, and then were told to start at 10 just as the front of their field arrived there. messy

if I remember correctly, mostly flat and some bland holes. a fairly quirky course layout at one point, coupled with some poor signage, meant you could miss three holes which are in a field behind a hedge. one of the later greens had about five paths leading from it with no hint of where the next tee was.

still I finished birdie-birdie (and still the only time I've done that).

(for some reason I've always found it a pain to get to - aging gps maps, road layouts changed, some blocked halfway down etc).

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

played the Bedford but it was a couple of years ago and literally in the throes of changing hands.n don't know if it was that that affected the staff as when we booked in we weren't told there was a ladies comp on, and then were told to start at 10 just as the front of their field arrived there. messy

if I remember correctly, mostly flat and some bland holes. a fairly quirky course layout at one point, coupled with some poor signage, meant you could miss three holes which are in a field behind a hedge. one of the later greens had about five paths leading from it with no hint of where the next tee was.

still I finished birdie-birdie (and still the only time I've done that).

(for some reason I've always found it a pain to get to - aging gps maps, road layouts changed, some blocked halfway down etc).

You paint such a pretty picture of it

Funny you should say about it being a pain to get to. Google maps tells me it's half an hour longer than going to MK yet it looks closer!

 

[fundy]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

If its not that convenient feel free to change destination to some where easier

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

No it's fine.
It only adds about 50 miles onto my journey, and I'm in no rush so the extra time doesn't matter.

Even if it doesn't live up the website it's cheap and better than being at work

Got any ideas on a rough time before I ring them?

 

[fundy]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

ideally leave it until after 9am for me to leave MK (Im the other side so traffic can be a pain at that time), so anytime from 10am onwards for me, book to suit yourself and what time you need to get to Yarmouth though.

 

[Region3]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Almost sorted.

Thursday 3rd March
The Bedford Golf Club
11am
£12.50 ea (2-4-1 deal)

Myself and fundy at the moment.

Any more takers?

 

[MKDave]

Re: Thursday 3rd March

Almost sorted.

Thursday 3rd March
The Bedford Golf Club
11am
£12.50 ea (2-4-1 deal)

Myself and fundy at the moment.

Any more takers?

Right I was off on the 4th March but a bit of sliding about means I'm free on the 3rd March if you don't mind me tagging along? I'm not fussed about having to pay £25 if no one else can join up and I don't have any 2-4-1's anyway.