mcfluff1985 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 18 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: All I asked was where had you seen someone play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 2 hours ago, Dave_Og said: All I asked was where had you seen someone play Stalker! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 6 hours ago, Dave_Og said: All I asked was where had you seen someone play Kings Lynn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplythemostimportantkick Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 On 5/17/2024 at 6:04 PM, Dave_Og said: All I asked was where had you seen someone play I’ve had my disputes with this other fella but that’s a bit personal. You’ve gone too far!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 55 minutes ago, simplythemostimportantkick said: I’ve had my disputes with this other fella but that’s a bit personal. You’ve gone too far!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 I'd like to play but will need a buggy ir share one due to disability No official handicap card but would say I can get about 110 in total Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy55555 Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 @Dave_Og If the stars align i would love to play. Not up north very often these days though. 15.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 There seems to be some sort of chance we could do this. Plan would be to play on a Friday before a home game on a Saturday. I'll wait till fixtures come out and just pick a date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 @pcassist @Flemboy As you've said you need buggies can I ask you to research local clubs and see which ones can oblige? We clearly have a very wide range of abilities in the group and there's no point trying to sort out a day at a course which will be too much like hard work for irregulars. I'd start off in the immediate area with Oldham and Werneth but if you know of potentially suitable venues then throw them in the mix. On the rare occasions I play golf in the North West these days it tends to be on the Southport coast but that's not viable for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcassist Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Dave, Pike Fold GC, Bury would probably be the most accommodating, after that Blackley Golf Club. Most clubs require you to have a bonafida handicap to play, unless you play a municipal course like Heaton Park, but it's a tough course and I'm not sure if they have buggy's. Lofty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 4 minutes ago, pcassist said: Dave, Pike Fold GC, Bury would probably be the most accommodating, after that Blackley Golf Club. Most clubs require you to have a bonafida handicap to play, unless you play a municipal course like Heaton Park, but it's a tough course and I'm not sure if they have buggy's. Lofty Ah, Blackley - that takes me back... As a junior I won a competition there, mainly because my putter was on fire. 24 putts in a round if memory (a long time ago!) serves and someone nicked my putter out of my bag. I always suspected my partner who saw it in action. Never been the same since! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 3 hours ago, pcassist said: Dave, Pike Fold GC, Bury would probably be the most accommodating, after that Blackley Golf Club. Most clubs require you to have a bonafida handicap to play, unless you play a municipal course like Heaton Park, but it's a tough course and I'm not sure if they have buggy's. Lofty If you block book as a group I doubt these clubs would be asking for everyone's handicaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 15 minutes ago, disjointed said: If you block book as a group I doubt these clubs would be asking for everyone's handicaps. Upper level golf courses certainly would, thet don't want occasional hackers holding up the courses. In any event it's no fun for an occasional player to pay a big green fee to play a course that's beyond their abilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobledgersheart Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 6 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Upper level golf courses certainly would, thet don't want occasional hackers holding up the courses. In any event it's no fun for an occasional player to pay a big green fee to play a course that's beyond their abilities Put me down if it's crazy golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 54 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: Upper level golf courses certainly would, thet don't want occasional hackers holding up the courses. In any event it's no fun for an occasional player to pay a big green fee to play a course that's beyond their abilities I would say that as nice as Pike Fold and Blackley are they wouldn't come into the upper level golf course category. They will be glad of the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 18 minutes ago, disjointed said: I would say that as nice as Pike Fold and Blackley are they wouldn't come into the upper level golf course category. They will be glad of the money. Defintley- I only have my society handicap which isn’t official and I’ve played the vast majority of local courses as a guest. Nowhere has asked for my handicap. The only two that did, were the belfry and Penha longa in Portugal. As long as it’s not high end we’ll be reet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, disjointed said: I would say that as nice as Pike Fold and Blackley are they wouldn't come into the upper level golf course category. They will be glad of the money. The main thing I recall about Blackley having last played it in about 1979 was the strong possibility of hitting overhead wires from the first tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 30 minutes ago, Dave_Og said: The main thing I recall about Blackley having last played it in about 1979 was the strong possibility of hitting overhead wires from the first tee With Pike Fold there are a couple of holes where the main hazard is goose shite, other than that it's a pleasant and fairly flattish stroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLegend Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Ive played pretty much every course in Greater Manchester and never been asked for my handicap. Didn't even get asked at Hillside or West Lancs when we played there a couple of weeks ago. As long as you are dressed appropriately, it's not a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I remember Manchester Golf Club (the one next to Hopwood Hall) being a nice course, though it's a few years since I played it. The slope rating is 128 off the yellows though, so might be on the tough side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 59 minutes ago, Worcester Owl said: I remember Manchester Golf Club (the one next to Hopwood Hall) being a nice course, though it's a few years since I played it. The slope rating is 128 off the yellows though, so might be on the tough side! Played there many times as a junior but it's too tough for this group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 5/20/2024 at 9:22 AM, Dave_Og said: @pcassist @Flemboy As you've said you need buggies can I ask you to research local clubs and see which ones can oblige? We clearly have a very wide range of abilities in the group and there's no point trying to sort out a day at a course which will be too much like hard work for irregulars. I'd start off in the immediate area with Oldham and Werneth but if you know of potentially suitable venues then throw them in the mix. On the rare occasions I play golf in the North West these days it tends to be on the Southport0 coast but that's not viable for this I used to be a member at Saddleworth and Grange over Sands but only played socially so never bothered about putting my cards in.Due to a spinal stroke shortly after a covid jab I now need a buggy..I don't want to be a burden so count me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 (edited) 6 hours ago, Flemboy said: I used to be a member at Saddleworth and Grange over Sands but only played socially so never bothered about putting my cards in.Due to a spinal stroke shortly after a covid jab I now need a buggy..I don't want to be a burden so count me out. Not remotely a burden, just asking for a bit of help to organise Edited May 22 by Dave_Og Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: Not remotely a burden, just asking for a bit of help to organise They have always had one at Saddleworth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Right. here's the plan. These are interested @LightDN123 @PeteG @pcassist @shaw_blue @League one forever @disjointed @LaticsLegend @Worcester Owl @Stainrod @BradKnowles1 @Flemboy @dannyboy55555 So 13 which is certainly enough for a little gathering although experience tells me that there is little prospect of all being available at the same time Wide range of abilities so no point in trying to play at a really tough course - no fun for anyone Two need buggies, not a a problem. I imagine you'd share one and split the cost Date to be set. Most likely on a Friday afternoon the day before a home game. Will have a look when the fixtures come out. To give plenty of notice would be towards the end of next season and probably after the clocks change, so next April. That will help those who would travel (including me!) Obviously not looking for commitment at this point but an indication of genuine interest would be handy. If anyone wants to suggest any other venues, bearing in mind this is supposed to be fund for all!, please message me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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