When do you think you will next play golf?

[Foxholer]

does that mean they stuck a load of bunkers in the middle of the fairway on most holes at 230 to 250 off the medals tee's??

thats what they have done at Nairn and Bruntsfield

I've no problem if they do that on a few/several holes, especially if it's to 'require a risk/reward decision' by the golfer. Certainly a way to 'manage' the shot to the green on Par 4s without having to acquire more land!

 

[rulefan]

Seems you are both wrong Only the back 9 is 155. Front 9 is 149, so overall rating of 152

https://ncrdb.usga.org/courseTeeInfo.aspx?CourseID=21328

See posts # 1637 & 1640

 

[Foxholer]

See posts # 1637 & 1640

See Post 1661!

 

[saving_par]

does that mean they stuck a load of bunkers in the middle of the fairway on most holes at 230 to 250 off the medals tee's??

thats what they have done at Nairn and Bruntsfield

Most forum members will carry those easily, even into the wind

You must be short if they're in play you you

 

[94tegsi]

Seems you are both wrong Only the back 9 is 155. Front 9 is 149, so overall rating of 152

https://ncrdb.usga.org/courseTeeInfo.aspx?CourseID=21328

surprising, I’ve always scored better on the back 9 on the Hotchkin. Love that place, one day I’ll pay there in under 20mph winds... I hope!

 

[patricks148]

Most forum members will carry those easily, even into the wind

You must be short if they're in play you you

Alas i am, all the bunkers are in a position for the very back tee's, off the white they are all on a good drive for me and 90% of the members can't carry them, but big hitters fly them easily. it appears to be M&E 's thing

 

[Wildboy370]

Yes, Burgham Park. It's developed since you would have played it. Trees have grown, given it shape etc but it is still quite open. The houses are still there but the footballers have moved on 😁. They are now in Tranwell Woods or the classic Darrass Hall in Ponteland. The houses are still nice, just not big or nice enough for the modern millionaire footballer 😳.

That sounds positive about the open 👍

Always enjoyed playing there. Was our stop over as part of Northumberland Golf tours. Stopped at Burgham on way up then stayed Seahouses. Does the guy who owns it all still live in big house and run bar etc or did he sell up making a few quid ?
Played Morpeth but found the fairways on few odd being all rolling across.. some lovely courses in your area. One of guys I work with lives in Gosforth and know Captain of Newcastle golf club so hoping to play there when can this year. Any good ?

 

[saving_par]

Alas i am, all the bunkers are in a position for the very back tee's, off the white they are all on a good drive for me and 90% of the members can't carry them, but big hitters fly them easily. it appears to be M&E 's thing

Poor design to punish the average member but not the very good players.

 

[Imurg]

I dont know when we'll be back playing but it needs to be soon or there won't be many people left on the forum to talk about it...

 

[DRW]

If England opens golf courses and Wales keeps them closed, could be an interesting twist for Llanymynech Golf Club that has some holes in Wales and most in England

 

[fundy]

If England opens golf courses and Wales keeps them closed, could be an interesting twist for Llanymynech Golf Club that has some holes in Wales and most in England

was a course somewhere think it was germany where half the course was in one region the other half in another region, when they reopened they could only open one of the 9 holes as the 2 regions had different rules!

 

[Imurg]

If England opens golf courses and Wales keeps them closed, could be an interesting twist for Llanymynech Golf Club that has some holes in Wales and most in England

Cant remember which two countries are involved but there was a report of a shop that was half half roped off because the border went straight down the middle of the shop.
One country was open, the other closed...
Would make it interesting for sure...

 

[howbow88]

was a course somewhere think it was germany where half the course was in one region the other half in another region, when they reopened they could only open one of the 9 holes as the 2 regions had different rules!

There's a course in Belgium and the Netherlands. It would be interesting to see what happens there if the two countries end up with differing rules

 

[5OTT]

Are we all ready to be disappointed then ? Not long until we find out.

 

[hovis]

Are we all ready to be disappointed then ? Not long until we find out.

I'm all dressed up, dancing shoes on and a splash of brut. Pubs open in 10 minutes I recon

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Always enjoyed playing there. Was our stop over as part of Northumberland Golf tours. Stopped at Burgham on way up then stayed Seahouses. Does the guy who owns it all still live in big house and run bar etc or did he sell up making a few quid ?
Played Morpeth but found the fairways on few odd being all rolling across.. some lovely courses in your area. One of guys I work with lives in Gosforth and know Captain of Newcastle golf club so hoping to play there when can this year. Any good ?

Long, rambling PM sent but in case anyone is following the answers:

No he doesn't, there is a new owner but no money was made from it.

Agree re Morpeth, very irritating indeed.

Haven't played it but it is well regarded so I'm sure you will enjoy it. There are probably people on here who have played it and can tell you more.

 

[sussexhacker]

Wednesday

 

[Lazkir]

Wednesday

I had to rewind it to make sure I heard it right.
Tbh, he did say only with family household members, but even so that surely means golf will soon be back on the cards?

 

[Lilyhawk]

One balls for the win.

 

[howbow88]

With your own household only though? I'll be happy to play as a single anyway.