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fat80b said:
There are several accessible courses around Cambridge that I would recommend.
Until recently, I was a member at Girton and it is a nice friendly course with well kept Greens. This would be my 1st choice.
A little tight / narrow in places but a good challenge because of it. Leave the big dog in the bag unless you're having a good day.
The main benefit of Girton for me is the accessibility, the course is almost always open for general play and you don't need to book a tee off time in advance. For me, being able to turn up and play on a Summer's evening is a winner. Also it is great for playing a few holes in an evening, you can nip on and skip a few holes really easily because of the layout.
Alternatively, lots of people I know are members at the Menzies course in Bar Hill. Longer, wider, bit more formal imho and you do need to book in advance (which put me off) - has more members than Girton.
Other options are Bourn (lovely course) or Cambridge Meridian (again nice course but not so good for playing a few evening holes as everything goes miles away from the clubhouse) are options that I would consider.
All of the above in my mind are preferable to the Gogs, which is a nice course but way too expensive compared to the nearby competition.
Bob
Ever played at Brampton Park? It's also closest to me!Until recently, I was a member at Girton and it is a nice friendly course with well kept Greens. This would be my 1st choice.
A little tight / narrow in places but a good challenge because of it. Leave the big dog in the bag unless you're having a good day.
The main benefit of Girton for me is the accessibility, the course is almost always open for general play and you don't need to book a tee off time in advance. For me, being able to turn up and play on a Summer's evening is a winner. Also it is great for playing a few holes in an evening, you can nip on and skip a few holes really easily because of the layout.
Alternatively, lots of people I know are members at the Menzies course in Bar Hill. Longer, wider, bit more formal imho and you do need to book in advance (which put me off) - has more members than Girton.
Other options are Bourn (lovely course) or Cambridge Meridian (again nice course but not so good for playing a few evening holes as everything goes miles away from the clubhouse) are options that I would consider.
All of the above in my mind are preferable to the Gogs, which is a nice course but way too expensive compared to the nearby competition.
Bob
If anyone fancies a game to show me the highlights of any of the courses I'll be up for that in August, won't be much good though, haven't played since Oct haha
milner993 said:
Brampton Park is my local course (non Member at the minute) and I play the course after 5 pm as its Twilight rates mid week £10 and weekend £12.50p as its relatively quite they do a reduced rate after 3:00 I think it’s about £20 something, you do have to book a tee time.
another great course is Wyboston lakes don’t have to book a tee time during the week and it's a nice course about 20 minutes past Brampton.
You could also look at Thorpe wood in Peterborough another nice course and if you become a member there you get free membership to Orton Meadow as well I believe.
If I'm about in August I'm happy to have a round, Brampton also boasts the hardest par 3 in the UK and it does live up to its reputation.
I'll give you a shout when I'm about then!another great course is Wyboston lakes don’t have to book a tee time during the week and it's a nice course about 20 minutes past Brampton.
You could also look at Thorpe wood in Peterborough another nice course and if you become a member there you get free membership to Orton Meadow as well I believe.
If I'm about in August I'm happy to have a round, Brampton also boasts the hardest par 3 in the UK and it does live up to its reputation.
Yell_M3 said:
John O Gaunt golf club. Two courses. Very reasonable rates. perfect condition at the mo. Immediate entry available. Oh, and I'm a member if you want any info...
Very reasonable rates at over a grand! I'll need a few more payrises first hahaEdited by Yell_M3 on Friday 4th July 16:11
Edited by Yell_M3 on Friday 4th July 16:21
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