I don't play golf but Fleetwood GC is a 2 minute walk from my house so that oneGolfers….
Given the choice - which of these two would you join. There’s no 3rd option
From a ‘ you need to see the sea for it to be a true links’ point of view, you’re completely correct.Fleetwoods the only true links course around here .
Well.. that’s links golf for you. !!!!Considering I prefer parkland to any other golf course it would have to be Ashton.
Some good lads at Fleetwood but I can't get my head round hitting driver 140 yards on some holes and wedge 250 on others
It's not boring Mosser, they've some really good par 3's.Ashton by a mile. Fleetwood is as boring a course as they come plus it’s usually blowing a gale up there. Only thing Fleetwood has in it’s favour is winter golf as it’s a lot drier but I suppose that depends on whether you want to play all year round?
I do want to play all year round as I’ve got to the point where I begrudge paying all year round for something I can’t use 4/5 months of the year !!Ashton by a mile. Fleetwood is as boring a course as they come plus it’s usually blowing a gale up there. for 4/5 months Only thing Fleetwood has in it’s favour is winter golf as it’s a lot drier but I suppose that depends on whether you want to play all year round?
Yep, that's why I prefer parklandWell.. that’s links golf for you. !!!!
It’s all very subjective -links courses are not always a thing of beautyIt's not boring Mosser, they've some really good par 3's.
Think you're commenting on the layout rather than the course but you can only do so much with a bare piece of land and a bit of gorse!!
Where are you at the moment?I do want to play all year round as I’ve got to the point where I begrudge paying all year round for something I can’t use 4/5 months of the year !!
Only Fleetwood out of the 2 will give you that option then, Ashton closes quite a bit when wet especially since the new bypass has been built it seems or it could be that everywhere is just experiencing more rainI do want to play all year round as I’ve got to the point where I begrudge paying all year round for something I can’t use 4/5 months of the year !!
As long as it’s a quality course - the condition of it makes or breaks it. Both of these seem well looked after !!!Yep, that's why I prefer parkland
The only links I've ever enjoyed playing was SillothIt’s all very subjective -links courses are not always a thing of beauty
Knott End and it’s always either closed or should be closed !!!Where are you at the moment?
Staining, Stanley Park, Green drive?
Royal Lytham’s not too badThe only links I've ever enjoyed playing was Silloth
Yeh but they are Royal Lytham wannabesCheck if either of them have joining fees as well, ours is now £2500 before you pay your yearly fees
Quality courseThe only links I've ever enjoyed playing was Silloth
Never enjoyed it pal, played it maybe a dozen times. Love the clubhouse thoughRoyal Lytham’s not too bad
Where do you play ???Ashton by a mile. Fleetwood is as boring a course as they come plus it’s usually blowing a gale up there. Only thing Fleetwood has in its favour is winter golf as it’s a lot drier but I suppose that depends on whether you want to play all year round?
Fairhaven but my daughter is a member at Green Drive, Fairhaven and Royal so I get to play those occasionally with other members as wellWhere do you play ???
Not at their joining fee they’re not …….. think it’s about £9000 now plus I think you have to be forwarded by 10 members (ish)Yeh but they are Royal Lytham wannabes
If I never played Green Drive ever again, I’d be ok with that !!! - some great holes, some very poor ones where it all feels a bit cramped to me.Fairhaven but my daughter is a member at Green Drive, Fairhaven and Royal so I get to play those occasionally with other members as well
They’re not but it’s what golf is all about.It’s all very subjective -links courses are not always a thing of beauty
Garstang is a great course as well Mosser and the staff are great and make you very welcome.Ashton by a mile. Fleetwood is as boring a course as they come plus it’s usually blowing a gale up there. Only thing Fleetwood has in it’s favour is winter golf as it’s a lot drier but I suppose that depends on whether you want to play all year round?
Don’t forget Mosser to mention your pal that you play Golf with there BenFairhaven but my daughter is a member at Green Drive, Fairhaven and Royal so I get to play those occasionally with other members as well
He never joined mate, the move to Israel put paid to that oneDon’t forget Mosser to mention your pal that you play Golf with there Ben
My favourite course in summer, I was a member there for 6 years but again it’s closed too much in winterIf I never played Green Drive ever again, I’d be ok with that !!! - some great holes, some very poor ones where it all feels a bit cramped to me.
Big open field, nothing to it.what about North Shore a few of the Box OF Toys play there pal seems to get good reviews what your thoughts.
Love Silloth.The only links I've ever enjoyed playing was Silloth
Currently having a lot of work done to it and disruption due to making space for future tournaments. Don't know how long it will take.Royal Lytham’s not too bad
They’re hoping to have it ready this year I believe, as you say it’s a lot of work but will be worth itCurrently having a lot of work done to it and disruption due to making space for future tournaments. Don't know how long it will take.
the one that your not going to king Billy.Golfers….
Given the choice - which of these two would you join. There’s no 3rd option
will it be ready for your mate bullshit when he gets back in the country moser,lol.They’re hoping to have it ready this year I believe, as you say it’s a lot of work but will be worth it
Staining is ok but you need to where trousers because in the summer the horse flys bite you like mad.I played North Shore 3 weeks ago and it was shite, that bad my mate complained and they've offered us a free round to make up for it. Staining has its detractors but for all year round golf at a relatively cheap price its pretty good. I've played on there about 6 times since November and in pretty good nick considering.
It’s being done in 2 phases…phase 1 involves moving the 7th green & the 2nd half of the fairway to the right as you approach it, relaying the 9th green and loads of drainage work to the bunkers on several holes. The greens have been completed and need to be ready for the Lytham Trophy at the beginning of May.Currently having a lot of work done to it and disruption due to making space for future tournaments. Don't know how long it will take.
Where will the new practice ground be ?It’s being done in 2 phases…phase 1 involves moving the 7th green & the 2nd half of the fairway to the right as you approach it, relaying the 9th green and loads of drainage work to the bunkers on several holes. The greens have been completed and need to be ready for the Lytham Trophy at the beginning of May.
Phase 2, for which planning permission has been submitted ( full details on Fylde Borough website), will be undertaken later this year / early 2024. That involves creating the new practice ground for a major tournament and moving the fairway of the 11th hole.
On the right of the 11th hole which is moving over to the left a little bit. This will free up the right hand side of the existing 11th hole, together with removal of trees and redesign of the green keeping sheds / land. The teeing ground for the new practice ground will be on the right hand side of the existing visitors 11th tee.Where will the new practice ground be ?
Practice ground will be a long way from the main hub / clubhouse then on a tournament.On the right of the 11th hole which is moving over to the left a little bit. This will free up the right hand side of the existing 11th hole, together with removal of trees and redesign of the green keeping sheds / land. The teeing ground for the new practice ground will be on the right hand side of the existing visitors 11th tee.
Existing practice ground will remain in day to day use for members / visitors. The new one purely for major championships.
Watch this space - you will be in for a surprise…..there is no way the R&A who have had significant input into the alterations, which also include improved viewing areas & movement of vehicles around the site, would allow the club to spend millions if that were not to happen.I can't see the Open returning to Lytham, the tournament has outgrown the area
Think they'll have to make do with Women's Open, amature championship and the Walker Cup
Still on site of the golf course which is a lot better than many other venues….Hoylake being one of those where they use a nearby golf course for practice facilities. Portrush involves shuttle buses. Easy job to provide shuttle services to / from the clubhouse. All of which has been factored in to the alterations. It also has the added benefit of removing over crowding in and around the club / 18th hole etc etc. It spreads the number of spectators more around rather than concentrated in one area.Practice ground will be a long way from the main hub / clubhouse then on a tournament.
Believe they have already been promised 2 mens opens, 3 womens and a senior open in the next 20 years when this work is completed. If so it certainly helps to keep the visitor prices upWatch this space - you will be in for a surprise…..there is no way the R&A who have had significant input into the alterations, which also include improved viewing areas & movement of vehicles around the site, would allow the club to spend millions if that were not to happen.
Don’t forget also, the existing practice ground will be freed up completely by the relocation of the new one. This means there will be substantial space freed up for all the corporate stuff.
As for outgrowing the area…….that is so not true…..it has the best location and accommodation availability of any other venue. Once the Moss link road is completed this year then access is sorted.
Nothing in writing as yet butBelieve they have already been promised 2 mens opens, 3 womens and a senior open in the next 20 years when this work is completed. If so it certainly helps to keep the visitor prices up