I would join another club, what the name of that one Smiffy is always raving about?
Lydd, yes that's it i think.
you could even take your Bro with you?
Lydd, yes that's it i think.
you could even take your Bro with you?
What to do......
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Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I would join another club, what the name of that one Smiffy is always raving about?
Lydd, yes that's it i think.
you could even take your Bro with you?
Fortunately it's a looong way to get there.... might even need to get a Train.....:mmm:
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Aylesbury aka Bierton - that's the dump
Aylesbury Vale is the prime candidate.
Several others similar around like Waterstock, Bicester, Three Locks, Wycombe Heights etc etc but they're a touch too far for me..
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
cookelad
Tour Winner
Sounds like there won't be a club worth saving soon! The owners need to act fast in coming up with viable alternatives should they lose the appeal! How much of the course will be lost, is it a couple of greens & tees or is it 15 holes?
I'm guessing there's some kind of compensation for the owners losing a going concern? Surely its better for the owners to spend some money on the course and keep the value of that concern as high as possible?
I'm guessing there's some kind of compensation for the owners losing a going concern? Surely its better for the owners to spend some money on the course and keep the value of that concern as high as possible?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
More or less slices the course in half.
The track's going to be 75 metres wide and a 250mph train is going to hurtle through every 10 minutes or so - allegedly...
Word on the street is that the Management will keep the short course and 3 of the main courses holes, use the compensation money for a state of the art range with teaching facilities - using the short course and 3 saved holes as teaching holes.
If it happens it'll be a decent complex but only for lessons and practice - so you'll never catch me there....
GB72
Money List Winner
It is a really hard situation but I would be leaving as well. I know that the owners would not see any return on their investment but if they cannot spend the money to make staying until the worst happens and attractive proposition then the club is doomed to fail.
It all honesty, I would probably be a bit worse than the average rat. I would be looking to find a group of like minded members looking to move and try and negotiate a better deal at any prospective new club if we all joined at the same time.
It all honesty, I would probably be a bit worse than the average rat. I would be looking to find a group of like minded members looking to move and try and negotiate a better deal at any prospective new club if we all joined at the same time.
cookelad
Tour Winner
Only one option then by the sounds of it as much as we all like loyalty - at least there are a few tracks courses nearby!
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
It seems unfortunately you don't have an option, so looks like you will be getting fundy to do a bulk membership proposal.
Phil2511
Global Moderator
At this stage I'd be off to pastures new Ian.
moogie
Tour Winner
Yep, I think the answers are there now
Play your current season/membership year out, and move on whilst still in a great position to have choice
Shame all the same
But gotta look after number one......:thup:
Play your current season/membership year out, and move on whilst still in a great position to have choice
Shame all the same
But gotta look after number one......:thup:
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Just had an e-mail from the Club saying the day in Court yesterday was a bit of a Saga and they've been asked to go back in today.
More to follow....
Not sure if that's good or bad....
More to follow....
Not sure if that's good or bad....
Phil2511
Global Moderator
Fragger already has his new club picked and all LOL
mattdeeks
Challenge Tour Pro
What about Chiltern Forest or Ellesborough? They a bit closer.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Don't like Chiltern - too many Crossover holes and a Mickey Mouse par 3 so uphill you can't see the flag.
Ellesborough...? Give me the numbers for the lottery and I'll buy your Membership too.........:clap:
full_throttle
Tour Winner
Ian, good luck in your decision. After reading through the thread I'm with the majority. Once the course closes other clubs local will start charging a joining fee due to the demand.
Piece
Tour Winner
Wot this man said.
JustOne
Ryder Cup Winner
I'd stay for as long as I was happy playing the course... same for anywhere. The railway is really of no consequence.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Interestingly the dearest and quite local course has just gone the other way and has dropped the joining fee and is desperate for new members. Id be amazed if ours introduced a joining fee (not quite full and prides itself on competitive pricing), 3 Locks is trying to turn itself into a pay and play and not fussed about members at all. I expect the likes of Ellesborough and Werston Turville and few in the other direction already have joining fees.
