North Weald Open alternate

First topic message reminder :

Ok... So the 36 holer at North Weald has now been cancelled (which is a bit of a pain but such is life).

There have been suggestions that perhaps we should get together around the northern M25 area for a game anyway as most of us have already taken the day off and for those travelling accomodation will already have been booked.

So. First up a budget. For those of you coming along select the most appropriate budget for the day. We'll work to the majority I think. In addition drop a comment on the thread to let us know who is intending to be around. Then once we have a rough idea of people and the amount being spent we can look at appropriate tracks.

I've allowed 7 days for voting as we only have three weeks to get this arranged. So lets do this rapidly guys. Also... The funds I am suggesting is for 18 holes rather than a day.

I have to say you are putting a lot of faith in me... not sure they do reduced green fees. After all it's not a members owned track so the chances are slim! That said it's not very expensive anyway...

I shall pose the £5 question to Mr Ringer and let you know his response.

Mods. I am not to blame for any subsequent obscenities.. I am merely reproducing the message I receive back for the knowledge of Mr Shanker.

I can hear his squeals of disgust echoing up the M11.

oldshanker wrote:I can hear his squeals of disgust echoing up the M11.

those were my tyres as I tried to slow down before the speed trap actually.

I'll be playing as well

baboo800 wrote:I'll be playing as well

You are very welcome to join us, somehow I don't think you are going to turn up though.

Hopefully not.

Have we decided on the tee-off time? If we can at least establish that, then I will know whether to travel up overnight or on the morning - I would be open to either, but need to know asap [NSTanticipatingmorearsingaroundontheinternet]. What with all these bookings and cancelations I am activehotels favourite customer at the moment [NOT]

baboo800 wrote:I'll be playing as well

This guy is rather weird?!? Can honestly say that I've not really encountered such a pointless existence - I don't see the kick out of pointless statements. Surely after one or two the novelty wears off?

11 was the suggestion. And it seems north weald is the venue. I'll get exact times after my round this saturday. If that suits people of course.

I was hoping for something in the late afternoon as I have a commitment in the morning

tough.

fair enough,I won't be able to attend do you can take my name of the list

funny that.

Still. You'll be missed.

I was unaware it was on the list. I know you say that you were enrolled on the original open, as you say you are enrolled on the Midlands open.

However, once that open was cancelled, this became an invitation only game of golf, attended by people who have already met up and played before.

You, we do not know.

That said... most people are welcome to invite themselves.

oldshanker wrote:I was unaware it was on the list. I know you say that you were enrolled on the original open, as you say you are enrolled on the Midlands open.

However, once that open was cancelled, this became an invitation only game of golf, attended by people who have already met up and played before.

You, we do not know.

I asked Lj if I could attend and since you are playing in the morning I will not be able to attend

baboo

grow up mate, you're not big and you're not clever.

LJ et al: 11am is all fivers for me. I'll mosey on up in the early morn

I've heard quite a few good things about Old Fold Manor, green fee for 18 holes midweek is £35. Is this somewhere we should be considering??

Yes. Its excellent.

drive4show wrote:baboo

grow up mate, you're not big and you're not clever.

I was trying to explain to oldshanker why I was going to come but since I am busy that morning I won't be able to attend

The only thing with OFM is that visitors can only book 24 hours in advance. Which might make it a little difficult with arrangements.

That said I would happily play the place.

Baboo... Do me a favour. Stop suggesting I would have welcomed you. I wouldn't.

Just looked up OFM - it looks a really interesting and challenging course.

I see your game here......you know full well that the greens will scare the living beejaysus out of me.....and how right you are.

But, in for a penny etc. etc.

As before, I have played so few courses in the area and can reach most with relative ease, that I will play anywhere.

I'm just a bit of a golfing tart really.

Shanker if it helps the greens at Old Fold are nowhere near as slopey or firm as those at North Weald... so although they are quick they aren't anywhere near as difficult to putt on as those at my track.

Particularly since they have been cut right down this week. I had a 6 footer for birdie on the front of the 14th on Sunday that I hit as softly as you can imagine. It was a level putt with a left to right on it.... the ball turned 90 degrees an inch in front of the hole as it ran out of pace... then gathered speed and I holed a 5 footer for par back up the hill.

There are some putts out there at the moment that are dangerous. I saw one guy hit a downhill putt from 3 feet more than 10 feet past after lipping out. Dangerous!

LondonJonnyO wrote:Shanker if it helps the greens at Old Fold are nowhere near as slopey or firm as those at North Weald... so although they are quick they aren't anywhere near as difficult to putt on as those at my track.

Particularly since they have been cut right down this week. I had a 6 footer for birdie on the front of the 14th on Sunday that I hit as softly as you can imagine. It was a level putt with a left to right on it.... the ball turned 90 degrees an inch in front of the hole as it ran out of pace... then gathered speed and I holed a 5 footer for par back up the hill.

There are some putts out there at the moment that are dangerous. I saw one guy hit a downhill putt from 3 feet more than 10 feet past after lipping out. Dangerous!

Those greens should be slowed down if guys are lopping out and the ball traveling 10 feet fast.They sound like they are unplayable

Nope. They're fine. Get on the wrong side of the hole, or over a ridge and you deserve to three putt. He was three feet above the hole. Hit it firm on the wrong line and paid the price.

LJ: just had a look at Old Fold, looks pretty good - if it's anywhere near as good as Broadstone will be well worth the 2 hour journey

Its a different kind of course to briadstone. But still very good. Although i much prefer hadley.

LondonJonnyO wrote:Shanker if it helps the greens at Old Fold are nowhere near as slopey or firm as those at North Weald... so although they are quick they aren't anywhere near as difficult to putt on as those at my track.

You have persuaded me with your silver tongued eloquence.

Frankly, for a decent bacon butty, I will forgive any number of slippery putts. I'd better put my break reading head in the golf bag.

what bloody elephant?

Shorry........'ve had a few and am now on the port....I meant elements....shilver is an emelent ain't it!

yes yes. But where's this elephant. I'm not clearing up after that mothermolester!

Somewhere, somehow, sometime....there is always and ephelant in the room.

Watch your step! too late!

I'm not changing those spikes for you.

Too late for stepping me ol china. most of the way through the second me second bottle of Quentin and I'm a bit Brahms

OFM sounds good to me - I do like a good old Colt course.

Still a little concerned about the tee-times being bookable 24 hours in advance... but if we can get on at the last minute then happy days.

Just spoken to Nick - one of the pro team - explained our situation and geographical spread and he said we can book a week in advance if we want to.

excellent!

Old Fold Manor it is then!

The RINGER is up for it....

Cool, heard a few good reports about OFM so suits me.

So we have a venue, all we need now is a time.....

10:30 for 11am? Or is that a bit early for those travelling on the day?

LondonJonnyO wrote:The RINGER is up for it....

Excellent, what about your uncle?

11.00 start sounds good, although I will probably get there 9.30/10.00. I need more time to eat my bacon butty, otherwise I will be wearing a ketchup stripe for the rest of the day.

I think the time will be ok for NST, what about you and your mate SJ?

I imagine he'll be in favour of it. His sort of course being the straight hitting irritating git that he is.

It's also the RINGERs birthday so although he'll be playing chances are there will be a rapid exit as he's having a family meal out that evening.

oldshanker wrote:

LondonJonnyO wrote:The RINGER is up for it....

Excellent, what about your uncle?

11.00 start sounds good, although I will probably get there 9.30/10.00. I need more time to eat my bacon butty, otherwise I will be wearing a ketchup stripe for the rest of the day.

I think the time will be ok for NST, what about you and your mate SJ?

Good for me, not sure if he'll be coming. I would hope so, I'll confirm asap.

He'd better not win the pot then!! I expect he'll be able to stay for a swift 1 or 2 afterwards though, unless the rounds are stupidly slow.

oldshanker wrote:He'd better not win the pot then!! I expect he'll be able to stay for a swift 1 or 2 afterwards though, unless the rounds are stupidly slow.

I seem to recall his birthday isn't a lucky day for him! I hope you won't be getting a lift from him LJ?

He has the biggest car... So if my uncle does come it makes the most sense to use his vehicle. Although I have no doubt I'll be in the drivers seat.

SmithersJones wrote:

oldshanker wrote:

LondonJonnyO wrote:The RINGER is up for it....

Excellent, what about your uncle?

11.00 start sounds good, although I will probably get there 9.30/10.00. I need more time to eat my bacon butty, otherwise I will be wearing a ketchup stripe for the rest of the day.

I think the time will be ok for NST, what about you and your mate SJ?

Good for me, not sure if he'll be coming. I would hope so, I'll confirm asap.

Nope, just me I'm afraid. Hope that doesn't muck up the numbers.

What format we playing? What about singles stableford but a little bit of side action with hidden partners [shankinghopinghegetstheringer] - waddya say chaps

Full handicaps naturellement - none of this 3/4 b0ll0x

Hidden partners. Dont know if there will be enough of us for that to work.