casuk
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I'm looking to get one more good course in before the season ends and was wondering what your suggestions are, has to be close to a train station from Glasgow and not overly priced below £70
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Troon area? A few of the courses in that area are close to stations.
Railway track runs right alongside Dundonald Links/Western Gailes/Barassie. Carnoustie is about a 5 minute walk from the railway station but good luck getting that for £70.
Maybe Monifieth... thats next to a station i think and is always dry that was under £70
casuk
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Thanks, I was thinking about down troon way but fees are a bit much on some and with the weather changing I'm not to sure about links at this time of year, keep the suggestions coming I'll consider most courses
casuk
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Looked at that there seems decent enough and not overly priced and I can get on at the weekends too good shout pat
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Check the club websites. Prestwick St Nicholas, Irvine, Barassie and Royal Troon Portland course are all around the sort of price you are thinking about.
casuk
Head Pro
There some great options mate thanks, I'm going to play at least one of the courses listed on the thread in the next couple of weeks
williamalex1
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You should try the Troon municipal courses Darley or Loch Green they're good value for little money.
If you ask Virtuocity nicely he might invite you
If you ask Virtuocity nicely he might invite you
casuk
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Think im going to try barassie soon
Andy
Tour Winner
Prestwick St Nicholas like Gordon suggested Kris is a good track. Always been in great condition.
Jacko_G
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I'd suggest Barassie.
Lovely track, railway station is less than 50 yards from the clubhouse door. You are also welcome to another game at Dundonald. Just let me know dates and see if we can fit it in.
You will enjoy Barassie. Troon municipals do not float my boat at all any more.
Lovely track, railway station is less than 50 yards from the clubhouse door. You are also welcome to another game at Dundonald. Just let me know dates and see if we can fit it in.
You will enjoy Barassie. Troon municipals do not float my boat at all any more.
Captainron
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This is the best option Chris. Glyn and I played it a few days after we saw you and Jacko_G at Dundonald. Very nice course. Proper members place where they can't do enough for you.
williamalex1
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I agree about Barassie, but if Chris hasn't already played the Darley or Loch green, he should try them over the winter, they'll be far better than most non links courses
I know we'll defo be heading down for a few games over the next few months with Dave, maybe he'll organise a mini meet, for us non connoisseurs.
Usually cost about £15, we usually get £3 of that back
, that'll float my boat 
Jacko_G
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I agree about Barassie, but if Chris hasn't already played the Darley or Loch green, he should try them over the winter, they'll be far better than most non links courses
I know we'll defo be heading down for a few games over the next few months with Dave, maybe he'll organise a mini meet, for us non connoisseurs.
Usually cost about £15, we usually get £3 of that back
They'll not be far better than where he plays.
Despite the sarcasm dripping out of your post I'll reply. It has nothing to do with being a "golf connoisseur" and everything to do with them being extremely poor now compared to what they once were. I played Darley last about 3 years ago now and it was just untidy and lacked TLC. I was stepping over dog poo every hole and at one point had to wait for 25 minutes as about 100 school kids decided to cut across the course on their way home.
Compare that to the heyday of Troon Municiple when they were in tremendous condition, definition, greens in fantastic condition, bunkers with rakes and a bit of pride.
The council should have invested the clubhouse money into the course and greenkeepers.
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Sad to hear that the municipals have gone so far down hill. I used to play them most years when home visiting the family but must be about 12 years since I was last there. Always were good VFM.
williamalex1
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Agreed, the Council haven't invested like they did in the past, when Doon fae Troon was the man in charge .
But the courses will still be open and playable [ except for snow ] with full greens, tees and no mats required. Unlike his course and mine, which will be using mats winter greens and tees, muddy sodden and closed quite often over the winter.
last time i was there just over a month ago playing Western and Turnberry, we always stay in the Royal Marine, went for a walk up the road though some of the Troon courses and what struck me was the poor condition of; tee's, Fairways and greens... didn't play any of them, but i don't think i would after seeing this
