Only played one round in the US, International Drive in Orlando, took clubs, traded them in for new ones at about half the price of the cost in the UK, got a bit of dirt on them so avoided import tax. However, I'd just rent over there, guess golf has gone expensive though with the exchange rate as it is.Random question please Blues... Heading to our timeshare in Orlando in March (covid permitting and delayed by two years so far) and for the first time in around 15 visits I'll be playing golf as my two brother in laws and SWMBO's sisters are coming with us... Playing maybe 3 rounds in the time we are there so would you advise taking our own bats or hiring them when we are there?
Everything is expensive because of the rate and Covid.. rental cars are up around 60% on what we paid last time IF you collect at MCO.. so I’m going to pick up at Hard Rock or Universal and then it’s much cheaper.. Good idea on the clubs re the trade in… I might think about doing thatOnly played one round in the US, International Drive in Orlando, took clubs, traded them in for new ones at about half the price of the cost in the UK, got a bit of dirt on them so avoided import tax. However, I'd just rent over there, guess golf has gone expensive though with the exchange rate as it is.
You've used the horrifically unfunny term "bats" when referring to clubs, the type of thing the office bore does when he/she tries to be funny about golf.Playing maybe 3 rounds in the time we are there so would you advise taking our own bats or hiring them when we are there?
Cheese and ham, now just cheeseYou've used the horrifically unfunny term "bats" when referring to clubs, the type of thing the office bore does when he/she tries to be funny about golf.
I hope you get the shanks, as recompense
You must have me confused with somebody who gives a fuck… I’m playing off 32 at the minute so I can’t get any worse…. Played off 22 on the old handicap system years ago but struggling since I went back to the game.. A repair after a broken collar bone may be at the root of the issue… well, that’s my excuse anywayYou've used the horrifically unfunny term "bats" when referring to clubs, the type of thing the office bore does when he/she tries to be funny about golf.
I hope you get the shanks, as recompense
Be warned that most courses will insist that each player has their own bag/set, so taking 3 x half sets in one bag won't help much. You'd be better taking 1 full set with the other two putting in 2-3 important clubs each, then renting 2 other sets.Rental clubs are around $20 a day for 7 day hire (not checked on a course by course basis yet) so we’re considering taking 3 x half sets and out them in one golf club carrier (then split and costs)
No problem at ours, they are restructuring three holes which involves a lot of graft for the staff. They are well respected at our club (Ashton under Lyne) and I've mentioned before one of them plays off 3 and won the club championship this year.Just out of interest as it that time of year. How do you golfers feel about your clubs autumn maintenance to the course ?
Do you accept it as important work to keep your course in good condition and improvement, or just the greenkeepers doing it to ruin your round of golf for next few weeks ?
Personally I use to really look forward to doing the autumn maintenance after a summer of basically cutting and irrigation. It was a nice change.
No problem at ours, they are restructuring three holes which involves a lot of graft for the staff. They are well respected at our club (Ashton under Lyne) and I've mentioned before one of them plays off 3 and won the club championship this year.
The game is good for us seniors, mental health, gentle exercise and the social aspect are more important than the game itself, we all like to be competitive though. Amongst our social group we have a comp that we have named:
"The Race to "Do Buy" a Round, £5 to enter when we play, singles and team game, everyone has money in the book, shared out at our Christmas curry night in December.
I know you didn't enjoy your latter time as a Green Keeper, there's some ignorant people in all walks off life, we always acknowledge the staff on course, just a simple good morning is not difficult.Cheers !
I was always under pressure to get the maintenance done as quick as possible and to get the greens back up to standard asap, Regardless of weather etc. But we cant control nature or break downs.
Members would expect every hollow cord hole to be filled in in one hit !. But with only 5 staff it was impossible.
Most golfers would be ok with it but the ones that werent would let you know.
Our biggest problem would be society's that the club didnt tell them of the planned maintenance when they booked. They had the day ruined because of greens out as we worked or the top dressing was still thick etc. We would get the abuse from them when it wasnt our fault. The club wanted the money so didnt tell society's. Thankfully they do now !! Well they did when I left, might not now lol
The other thing the club would do is organise a big tournament a week or two after we finished.
I know you didn't enjoy your latter time as a Green Keeper, there's some ignorant people in all walks off life, we always acknowledge the staff on course, just a simple good morning is not difficult.
I meant 3 half sets in bags, inside one golf holdall / flight bag sorry…Be warned that most courses will insist that each player has their own bag/set, so taking 3 x half sets in one bag won't help much. You'd be better taking 1 full set with the other two putting in 2-3 important clubs each, then renting 2 other sets.
Just out of interest as it that time of year. How do you golfers feel about your clubs autumn maintenance to the course ?
Do you accept it as important work to keep your course in good condition and improvement, or just the greenkeepers doing it to ruin your round of golf for next few weeks ?
Personally I use to really look forward to doing the autumn maintenance after a summer of basically cutting and irrigation. It was a nice change.
Random question please Blues... Heading to our timeshare in Orlando in March (covid permitting and delayed by two years so far) and for the first time in around 15 visits I'll be playing golf as my two brother in laws and SWMBO's sisters are coming with us... Playing maybe 3 rounds in the time we are there so would you advise taking our own bats or hiring them when we are there?