Trump int'l / Carnoustie, April/May 2016

[richart]

Can't believe you wouldn't give me that piggy back, you being an athlete an all!

Carnoustie is fantastic. Talk about having to manage your way around a course!

Cruden, apart from that stupid hill, was to die for - and nearly did me. And it had a club feel, which I didn't get from Carnoustie.

Murcar is the one to join Brian.:thup:

Can't believe it is not higher ranked. Best greens apart from Carnoustie, every hole different, some quirky ones, very friendly and the view from the clubhouse was stunning. Could you check out country membership for me.

 

[Smiffy]

I only played the down wind holes at Trump.

Ahh that's why.
I knew there had to be a good reason for it, player of your caliber and all.

 

[HDID Kenny]

Break 90 points over 3 rounds your the winner.

Not a bad prediction :thup:

 

[Junior]

Tough scoring. :swing:

You know its going to be tough when the starter at Trump tells you "25 points will be a great score today" ....

Carnoustie is a funny one. Its a course where you feel you have played OK, but walk off with a rubbish score.

 

[Hacker Khan]

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40 points at Carnoustie. Wow, that was some scoring.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Murcar is the one to join Brian.:thup:

Can't believe it is not higher ranked. Best greens apart from Carnoustie, every hole different, some quirky ones, very friendly and the view from the clubhouse was stunning. Could you check out country membership for me.

I spoke to the Secretary at Murcar and she is quite disappointed that the club is no longer in the top 100. It certainly would be if it was down to me.

 

[Jimaroid]

Cruden, apart from that stupid hill, was to die for - and nearly did me. And it had a club feel, which I didn't get from Carnoustie.

I felt a little saddened by Carnoustie, decent facilities in the visitors golf centre and yet it doesn't get enough footfall to keep the café open all day.

 

[bernix]

I spoke to the Secretary at Murcar and she is quite disappointed that the club is no longer in the top 100. It certainly would be if it was down to me.

+1
one of the finest links courses i ever played if you forget about that 7th (?) hole with the raised green. made the green but still finished at the bottom of the mount
it is sometimes hard to let your judgement of a course not being influenced by the score you recorded but i try to be dispassionate.
thanks again to all my playing partners who made me feel most welcome and to a BIG THANKS to the organizers birchy, LQ & lb. if you ever do this again count on me to join in!

 

[richart]

+1
one of the finest links courses i ever played if you forget about that 7th (?) hole with the raised green. made the green but still finished at the bottom of the mount
it is sometimes hard to let your judgement of a course not being influenced by the score you recorded but i try to be dispassionate.
thanks again to all my playing partners who made me feel most welcome and to a BIG THANKS to the organizers birchy, LQ & lb. if you ever do this again count on me to join in!

You always had a smile on your face, so thought you were having a good time.

 

[bernix]

you didnt see me after 3-putting 6 of the final 7 holes at my 1st trump outing did you

 

[Hacker Khan]

you didnt see me after 3-putting 6 of the final 7 holes at my 1st trump outing did you

I did.

 

[bernix]

the curry and some pints with junior brought a the smile back up in my face

 

[Hobbit]

Murcar is the one to join Brian.:thup:

Can't believe it is not higher ranked. Best greens apart from Carnoustie, every hole different, some quirky ones, very friendly and the view from the clubhouse was stunning. Could you check out country membership for me.

I've not played Murcar, even though its less than a mile from the office. Too tempting?

And of course, Country membership comes with access to one of our spare bedrooms at no charge...

 

[richart]

I've not played Murcar, even though its less than a mile from the office. Too tempting?

And of course, Country membership comes with access to one of our spare bedrooms at no charge...

Always said you were a good bloke, despite what the others say.

 

[rickg]

Always said you were a good bloke, despite what the others say.

Bit limp wristed if you ask me....

 

[Hobbit]

Bit limp wristed if you ask me....

Didn't you complaining last time you tart!

 

[Cheifi0]

So I can't really add anything that hasn't already been said and probably not quite so eloquently but that was one hell of a trip and exceeded all expectations, especially after looking at the weather forecast in the week leading up. Thanks to Pete, Scott and Glynn for all the work that was put in to get this thing organised. Thanks to all my playing partners over the few days that made every round enjoyable even if my golf was questionable. Meeting and playing golf with the fine ladies and gentlemen of the forum is always a real pleasure. Special mention to Karen for her play around Trump, that was a great score in tough conditions and was an eye opening experience on what it's like to play proper golf.

Trump was spectacular, tee shots were played from elevated positions to fairways framed by huge dunes and pretty much offered exceptional views where ever you went. The practice facilities were great but the clubhouse was a tad on the small side. I am glad we got to play it twice but if I was up in the Aberdeen area again I would probably choose to play at Murcar over it instead.

The clubhouse and welcome at Murcar was fantastic and it very much had a friendly members club vibe. The course itself was superb with plenty of elevation changes run offs and well placed bunkers. You get the feeling that each time you played the course it would throw up a different challenge.

Last of the bunch was Carnoustie, my favorite of the trip by far. It doesn't have the wow factor views of Trump and doesn't need them. The course is just as tough but in a much more subtle way. This is down to brilliant course design, there are always plenty of hazards to avoid on every shot but it gave you a feeling that you had a chance (slim) to make a score. The greens were the best of the trip and the general condition was great. Overall I would say Trumps course sums him up nicely, a little in your face with a look at me personality where as Carnoustie is just pure class and knows it.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Can't believe you wouldn't give me that piggy back, you being an athlete an all!

Carnoustie is fantastic. Talk about having to manage your way around a course!

Cruden, apart from that stupid hill, was to die for - and nearly did me. And it had a club feel, which I didn't get from Carnoustie.

when are you joining cruden then Bri. Get it done

carnoustie had no club atmosphere at all, just felt like a load of golf courses, very similar to Woburn with zero club feeling.

 

[Robobum]

Pete, Glynn, Scott - fantastic! Thank you so much for all your efforts in arranging this amazing trip. Top flooking drawer!!

 

[Smiffy]

I've not played Murcar, even though its less than a mile from the office. Too tempting?

And of course, Country membership comes with access to one of our spare bedrooms at no charge...

I see they hold a Seniors Open in June Brian. Could be a weeks road trip for next year????
Qualifying criteria are age 55 or over and max handicap of 28. Richart qualifies on both counts.