View Full Version : Scottish Autumn Meet confirmed
chopper
11-09-2007, 07:40 PM
Following on from this thread (http://www.moongolfer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6513)
Hi All,
Decided to make another thread due to getting 3 different prices from 3 different people at Stranraer Golf Club. Thankfully every time I call it gets better. Details below.
Venue - Stranraer Golf Club
Date - Sunday the 21st October 2007
Tee reserved from 10:30
Cost - £20 green fee's including bacon roll on arrival, £5 for 2 course evening meal and £10 prize fund giving a total of £35.
Confirmed attendee's
Chopper (deposit paid)
John C (deposit paid)
Big Jim (paid in full)
Troon Stevie
Keve (deposit paid)
True Blue (deposit paid for both rounds)
Old Novice (deposit paid for both rounds)
Misters 3 (deposits, room paid)
Darth Fader (deposit paid) WITHDRAWN
Tom Mc (deposit paid)
Cliche (paid in full)
I have reserved 12 places, so at this point there is places available. A few people have expressed an interested but they have said they will confirm nearer the time.
I would like a £10 deposit and will pm the people above with payment details.
I have sent a cheque to SGC for the deposit today.
I hope not but please don't be surprised if it is slightly dearer as I have taken the liberty of using the lowest cost quoted to me but rest assured I will not take any talk of higher cost easily.
A number of people have said that they are interested in making a weekend of it. I hear great things about Southerness Golf Club. The cost per round on thier website is £55. Closer to Stranrae Golf Club is Port Patrick Golf Club, I am told it is nice but not as good as Stranraer. The price quoted on website is £35. I would prefer to pay the extra for Southerness but please use the links below and give your opinion. I will speak to either of the courses regarding a deal after getting the views of those confirmed.
http://www.southernessgolfclub.com
http://www.portpatrickgolfclub.com
Hotel options for Stranraer are limited going by Google search. I have found 2 hotels both of which seem okay. The George Metro Hotel is £38 B&B and the North West Castle Hotel is £54 B&B. Both prices are for twin rooms. The North West Castle seems to be the nicer of the hoteles but I would think the George is more than adequate. With the George you actually get a suite with a seperate lounge area. Again those who are attending on the Saturday please use the links and post your preference. Below are a list of people who have expressed interest in staying on the Saturday.
http://www.georgemetrohotel.co.uk
http://www.northwestcastle.co.uk
Saturday Attendee's (with accommadation details)
Chopper (George Metro)
Old Novice (B&B)
Misters3 (George Metro)
Darth Fader (George Metro)
Troon Stevie (George Metro)
Tom Mc (George Metro)
True Blue (Northwest Castle)
I'll can commit to the Sunday's golf, Saturday golf is a definate no but will possibly stay over on the Saturday night if we have a sizeable posse for a night out. I've taken the Monday off work if anyone wants to make a night of it after the golf.
OldNovice
11-09-2007, 08:28 PM
still up for the golf also sat if we get enough ppl
also up 4 the sat night oot!!
will send monies tomorro steve postal order
chopper
11-09-2007, 08:31 PM
Updated thread with accommodation options and potential Saturday attendee's
darth_fader
11-09-2007, 08:33 PM
I would be up for staying Sat night, but no golf as cant escape that early
hotbaws
11-09-2007, 08:51 PM
I'd like to come and join you lot but this depend on me sweet talking the Mrs as I'll be flying off to London the following Wednesday to go and play Walton Heath on the Thursday and the Berkshire on the Friday, so I might be pushing my luck especially as I've not told her I'm planning on staying down till Sunday night.....but I'll try
Nikey Mikey
11-09-2007, 09:00 PM
I'd like to come and join you lot but this depend on me sweet talking the Mrs as I'll be flying off to London the following Wednesday to go and play Walton Heath on the Thursday and the Berkshire on the Friday, so I might be pushing my luck especially as I've not told her I'm planning on staying down till Sunday night.....but I'll try
Best hope shes found a CHEAP pair of shoes she likes then :laugh:
True Blue
11-09-2007, 11:51 PM
I will be up for the Sat as long as it not too early a start! Could probably make it for 11-11.30.
hotbaws
11-09-2007, 11:51 PM
Best hope shes found a CHEAP pair of shoes she likes then :laugh:
Shoes are out sadly for me and anything Gucci is in :eekw: A Gucci bag was bought cheapish from TKMaxx and that started this bloody trend, flew via Heather on route to France the other week and she just had to get the purse that match the bag.....worse thing was the tiny purse was more expensive than the big bag :eek:
I'll never slag off Primark again
golf_bhoy
12-09-2007, 12:34 AM
I'm working on getting a pass for Sunday, but Saturday's a no-no (football ..).
chopper
12-09-2007, 08:09 AM
No views on what course to play on the Saturday????????????????????????????????????????
Troon Stevie
12-09-2007, 08:25 AM
I'll happily play either course as I think both are reasonably well regarded.
ecclesrec
12-09-2007, 09:02 AM
I could be up for Saturday if played at Southerness. I could either travel from Peebles in the morning if you play around 11.30ish - it will take 2 hours I guess.
The other choice would have been to stay over on Friday night, play and go to Peebles after the game. But this option is a logistical nightmare as it would involve my father in law coming to pick the missus up from Moffat or Biggar which I don't think that my heavily pregnant missus will appreciate!
True Blue
12-09-2007, 09:46 AM
Mas, why not drive upto to Peebles on Friday, play Southerness on Sat, stay over, Stranraer on Sunday and pick up the missus on the way home!
ecclesrec
12-09-2007, 09:57 AM
Mas, why not drive up to to Peebles on Friday, play Southerness on Sat, stay over, Stranraer on Sunday and pick up the missus on the way home!
As I would like to keep my balls intacted for starters! I will have to spend some time with the outlaws, otherwise they will want to come and stay at my place. :biggrin:
True Blue
12-09-2007, 10:02 AM
As I would like to keep my balls intacted for starters! I will have to spend some time with the outlaws, otherwise they will want to come and stay at my place. :biggrin:
Valid point!
MisterS3
12-09-2007, 10:08 AM
No preference for Sat course.
BigJim
12-09-2007, 01:23 PM
Don't think I'll be able to do the Saturday - looks like I'll be away most of October, so stretching the absence for another roond of golf might see me losing a couple of balls that'd cost more than 2 quid to replace....
True Blue
12-09-2007, 02:34 PM
I'll go with the flow...
chopper
12-09-2007, 11:04 PM
Spoke to Southerness and Port Patrick today. Available tee times are Southerness 10:45 or 14:00, Port Patrick 14:08. I would prefer to play Southerness, its just a question of light if we tee off at 14:00. I can make either time but there is potentially people who can't.
True Blue
13-09-2007, 12:30 AM
If most of the guys want to play early then I will make my way up for Sat night and meet you all Sunday. If you choose the 2pm then I will be there!
Cliche Guevara
14-09-2007, 01:29 PM
Room for one more?
Stephen PM om its way.
OldNovice
18-09-2007, 08:54 PM
im ok with either time
2pm means i dont have to b up to early
but either isnt a problem
on another note will b driving down if anybody wants a lift???
MisterS3
19-09-2007, 01:29 PM
Stephen is on hols and asked me to sort this.
I'm going to call up and book 2 tee times at 2pm for Southness.
If there is anymore for Southness on Saturday Oct 20th - post here! :)
MisterS3
19-09-2007, 01:33 PM
Okay booked 2 x 4 ball for 2pm at Southerness.
£55 per head.
To go out earlier would be 10.45 (but can't go out as 4 ball)
Accomodation next!
MisterS3
19-09-2007, 01:59 PM
New Southerness Thread (http://www.moongolfer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6967)
True Blue
19-09-2007, 02:43 PM
Okay booked 2 x 4 ball for 2pm at Southerness.
£55 per head.
To go out earlier would be 10.45 (but can't go out as 4 ball)
Accomodation next!
Already booked in at the North West Castle...:)
MisterS3
19-09-2007, 02:44 PM
Already booked in at the North West Castle...:)
Ah....so are we all gonna go there then?
From reading before i thought the other place was better as it had a lounge - where we can all drink and be merry? :D
True Blue
19-09-2007, 03:31 PM
Ah....so are we all gonna go there then?
From reading before i thought the other place was better as it had a lounge - where we can all drink and be merry? :D
I can always stagger back to the NWC! Although, and this is going to come as a shock, I don't actually drink!!!
MisterS3
19-09-2007, 03:38 PM
I can always stagger back to the NWC! Although, and this is going to come as a shock, I don't actually drink!!!
Damn - i'll have to come up with another plan then! :laugh:
darth_fader
21-09-2007, 11:16 AM
i cant play on saturday, but intend staying, is North West Castle the place to stay then??
MisterS3
21-09-2007, 11:28 AM
i cant play on saturday, but intend staying, is North West Castle the place to stay then??
Let me do a poll :D
True Blue
21-09-2007, 12:16 PM
i cant play on saturday, but intend staying, is North West Castle the place to stay then??
Looks good and has room service...might even try to pass this through expenses:)
Looks good and has room service...might even try to pass this through expenses:)
With us all as clients!
chopper
24-09-2007, 04:54 PM
Just back from the land of the rising sun and firstly would like to thank Misters3 for his help in my absence, CHEERS!!!!
I've updated the thread and as I see it there is a place left for each day for the number of players that it is currently booked for, this not to say that if we get a few people wanting to go at the last minute another tee time won't be booked but unfortunately I think it unlikely to be the case. Point being if your thinking of going and not got round to letting me know, get the finger ooot.
If I have missed anyone out from the list of people going, please let me know.
chopper
24-09-2007, 05:09 PM
Edited thread details showing who's staying where on the Saturday night.
chopper
28-09-2007, 04:55 PM
Someone has raised a concern that if we play at 2 on the Saturday there will not be enough time to have a few refreshments at night. Now I can play at the earlier time (10:45), my only concern is the amount of people who possibly can't. Please let me know who has an issue with moving it earlier. I know TB may struggle.
Could the people who have not sent me a deposit could they pease do so also the people who intend to play Southerness please send me a further £10 deposit.
I also thought it would be better to increase the cost for the Sunday from £30 to £35, this figure being less than what was originally quoted. It would allow me to get better prizes. With there only being 12 people the prize fund at £5 is a bit low. If anybody has an issue with this please let me know.
OldNovice
28-09-2007, 05:34 PM
was also thinking about the 2pm start - 4 - 4 1\2 hours for the round will take us to 6.30 which might not b to good with the light to finish the round!!!
then a bite to eat takes us to about 8 then a 2 hr drive to stranraer!!!
might b an idea to choose a course closer to stranraer???
was also thinking about the 2pm start - 4 - 4 1\2 hours for the round will take us to 6.30 which might not b to good with the light to finish the round!!!
then a bite to eat takes us to about 8 then a 2 hr drive to stranraer!!!
might b an idea to choose a course closer to stranraer???
And you'll probably need to check in at your hotels/guesthouses at some point in the day too.
True Blue
29-09-2007, 10:00 AM
Name the time and if I can make it I will be there...not a problem for me, will leave a few hours earlier! (That could be Friday!)
chopper
29-09-2007, 01:21 PM
We can play Southerness at 10:45 or I can check Portpatrick again but Southerness is to drawer.
True Blue
29-09-2007, 01:39 PM
We can play Southerness at 10:45 or I can check Portpatrick again but Southerness is to drawer.
Sounds good to me! Southerness at 10:45!
chopper
01-10-2007, 07:10 PM
2 tee times booked at Southerness from 10:45. Should finish around 3, hour in the bar, should be in Stranraer for 5:30 to 6:00. 75 mile drive aprrox 1hr 40mins. So thats it, everything booked. Here's to a good weekend.
Take it nobody had an issue with the £5 increase, if I don't here otherwise by the weekend I will purchase the prizes. Nice prizes for some bugger.
True Blue
01-10-2007, 07:59 PM
2 tee times booked at Southerness from 10:45. Should finish around 3, hour in the bar, should be in Stranraer for 5:30 to 6:00. 75 mile drive aprrox 1hr 40mins. So thats it, everything booked. Here's to a good weekend.
Take it nobody had an issue with the £5 increase, if I don't here otherwise by the weekend I will purchase the prizes. Nice prizes for some bugger.
I would just like it known as the affluent Northerner I would like to make sure someone else gets the prizes....yeah right!!! and will be doing all I can not to win!
MisterS3
01-10-2007, 11:07 PM
I would just like it known as the affluent Northerner I would like to make sure someone else gets the prizes....yeah right!!! and will be doing all I can not to win!
Now now Rob - that's not the bulldog spirit is it :laugh:
Looking forward to it.
Cheers Stephen for organising.
True Blue
01-10-2007, 11:09 PM
Now now Rob - that's not the bulldog spirit is it :laugh:
Looking forward to it.
Cheers Stephen for organising.
Its bull-something! Will be trying my best but after the past few weeks am not expecting much :o Anyway will be good to put some names to faces and play some new courses!
MisterS3
01-10-2007, 11:19 PM
Its bull-something! Will be trying my best but after the past few weeks am not expecting much :o Anyway will be good to put some names to faces and play some new courses!
I'm sure your just lulling us in to false sense of security. With your S and A skills - Southerness will be easy for ya :D
Failing that - the rest of the guys are good company :laugh:
True Blue
02-10-2007, 12:13 AM
I'm sure your just lulling us in to false sense of security. With your S and A skills - Southerness will be easy for ya :D
Failing that - the rest of the guys are good company :laugh:
And 19 extra shots!!!
chopper
03-10-2007, 07:33 PM
Could the people who have not paid deposits, please do so. I have paid deposits for the golf and reserved rooms on my credit card. At this point my outgoings still outweigh what I have received. If you have sent me payment could you please let me know as there is a postal strike about to commence. Appreciate your assistance, I would prefer not to send pm's.
Could the people who have not paid deposits, please do so. I have paid deposits for the golf and reserved rooms on my credit card. At this point my outgoings still outweigh what I have received. If you have sent me payment could you please let me know as there is a postal strike about to commence. Appreciate your assistance, I would prefer not to send pm's.
Sorry Stephen I only posted my deposit last night(Tuesday) so hopefully you'll get it by Thursday.
chopper
15-10-2007, 10:46 AM
There is still a place available for Stranraer. If you have been thinking about, go on, you know you want to. Price and details within original post.
darth_fader
15-10-2007, 11:56 AM
guys I will need to pull out I am afraid having issues with the ex re childcare etc damn !! :mad:
chopper
15-10-2007, 11:58 AM
Sorry to hear that. Been there.
Make that 2 places.
BigJim
19-10-2007, 09:06 AM
Are we not running out of time for the customary arguments about who's playing with who, handicaps and why MrS3 is away first again?
MisterS3
19-10-2007, 10:12 AM
Are we not running out of time for the customary arguments about who's playing with who, handicaps and why MrS3 is away first again?
Yeh - you're all going down!! :D
Grrrrr :o
Jim - sold my TM Rac TP's at WofG range on Monday to Fraser McNeil from your club - 15 year old 6Handicapper. Told me he and his mate fished out quite a few pro v1's from the 10th? (par 3 after the hut)
And if we're talking HC cuts. You and JohnC are the prime candidates!!
OldNovice
19-10-2007, 02:59 PM
looks like we could b ok with the weather over the 2 days !!!
True Blue
19-10-2007, 04:36 PM
looks like we could b ok with the weather over the 2 days !!!
If I translate that into English...only 4 inches of rain and a 20mph wind then;)
Troon Stevie
19-10-2007, 05:50 PM
If I translate that into English...only 4 inches of rain and a 20mph wind then;)
I'm sure we can put up with infrequent showers and a slight breeze:wink:
it is seriously looking like a nice weekend for golf though. I've just to clean my clubs then pack the hangover cures :biggrin:
OldNovice
19-10-2007, 06:13 PM
Q. R we going oot for munchies on sat night ??
have noticed that there is an indian ( shish mahal ) in stranraer ( should keep keve & ian happy):D :D :D
True Blue
19-10-2007, 06:34 PM
Q. R we going oot for munchies on sat night ??
have noticed that there is an indian ( shish mahal ) in stranraer ( should keep keve & ian happy):D :D :D
I am guessing it would be rude not to!
shanker
19-10-2007, 08:14 PM
Have a good weekend guys. :)