Dannyc
Active member
I had a quick look earlier and the hotel was coming at 900 odd for 2 nights 😳
Played it several years back with GM for an article they did. Played Moortown several times, love it. Played Lindrick a few times, and its better than average. The greens were like glass on the day. Just played Ganton that once. It totally beat me up front 9. You've got to be straight, and you don't need to be that long. Once I got the hang of how to play it I really enjoyed. Couple of quirky holes but they certainly don't detract from the quality of the place.
The event is very well organised and run. And leader boards added to it all.
We based ourselves in one place, and a decent place it was too, but if I was doing it again I'd book somewhere different each night, closer to each venue.
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Looks like I’ll have to find a cheap hotel nearby 😱
Dannyc
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Check yourself mate
Don’t trust me on the internet
I did put 4 people in so might of been 2 rooms but it defo said 900 odd and no mention of golf there
Hopefully someone will come on who has been
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Well just booked the 36 hole easter Open at Saunton so I had best book the holiday now
They often do spa breaks and couple deals, we got one for £450 for Dinner B&B and a spa for the wife and a game on the kings for me
Dannyc
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Dread to think what a weekend would cost then 🙈
don't check out the win list then
chellie
Tour Winner
Would be good to have you and Simon along
Sadly it's a no go due to Simon being unable to get the time off work.
MendieGK
Tour Winner
ganton is absolutely exceptional. 17 and 18 are a bit weak but other than that it’s amazing from start to finish
MendieGK
Tour Winner
Portugal golf is great. Courses are usually always in great condition. Personally I think the Vale Do Lobo courses were hugely overrated (with the 16th on the royal being the most overrated golf hole I have ever played). However that doesn’t mean it’s not a good course
2blue
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Off to play the New Top 100, Machrie in the Islay Open in May with Craw..... 3 days golf for just £100... bargain.... though nearly half a day to get there from Leeds. 🙄🙄
Canary Kid
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I’m playing Bearwood Lakes next Thursday ... three friends an I won a round in a charity auction. Looks a lovely course, but a lot of water 😳.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Looking at playing a few "Royal" clubs as part of a mini tour with our captain. He gets to play a lot of them as part of his tenure and asked me to partner him for a few.No idea what ones yet but suggested we start at Royal Birkdale and work back
None at present, other than hopefully the Tandridge H4H day.
Usually got my diary packed with meets throughout the year already, many usually new courses, but sadly only 1 or 2 are fully committed to at this time and their repeat venues.
Usually got my diary packed with meets throughout the year already, many usually new courses, but sadly only 1 or 2 are fully committed to at this time and their repeat venues.
anotherdouble
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Nice to see you back on mate. Hope life has been treating you ok
Not really but I’m a survivor....just been working hard to keep me focussed and posting on Twatter & FaceAche to show people I’m still warm.
anotherdouble
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You obviously been having a rough time. Hope everything sorts itself out for you mate
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That’s cos the 16th is a wedge for you and the rest of us are hitting long irons!
San Lorenzo and Quinta do Lago are better than VdL..... but they are a good place to start. Some great restaurants etc round there but take some finding fist visit
MendieGK
Tour Winner
It’s just a bang average par 3 (I think I hit 5iron).That’s cos the 16th is a wedge for you and the rest of us are hitting long irons!
Agree about the other 2 places. However clubhouse at VdL was very smart with a great putting green.
I love Portugal this talk is making me jealous 😩
