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BLARNEY GOLF RESORT

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    #92
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    jimbling wrote: »
    Ya, cheers. Was going to give them a ring all right.




    Yep, exactly what I was thinking. But from what I've seen it's pretty standard in clubs to have faster greens on days of big comps.

    Thank for the advice shoundsham


    ya no prob having greens slighlty quicker on big days, but they should be quick now all the time ,and a little quicker is fine for big comps, but they can't be alien to you or no one will enjoy it

    also it'll take forever to get around


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    #93
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    heard the latest is the bank will not spend the money on machine for cutting and rolling greens,there as slow as mud.

    thats recievership for ya:mad:


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    #94
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    I haven't played since last week but one of the lads did. Said the greens were vastly improved and should be back up to scratch next week.


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    #95
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    is it still very busy there?


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    #96
    superhooper
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭superhooper


    Was thinking of joining there as its relatively cheap and close to where I live. Am I mad?This is my first time joining a club.Was half thinking of the 9 hole in Kinsale
    or Frankfield??:rolleyes:


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    #97
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    mad its not been maintained to previous level
    bank is bleeding it


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    #98
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    superhooper wrote: »
    Was thinking of joining there as its relatively cheap and close to where I live. Am I mad?This is my first time joining a club.Was half thinking of the 9 hole in Kinsale
    or Frankfield??:rolleyes:

    The fact that its so close to Cork city is a big plus point.


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    #99
    superhooper
    Registered Users Posts: 273 ✭✭superhooper


    No joining fee is also attractive. Is the membership big?


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    #100
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    Think it was mentioned here some time that its about 700


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    #101
    celica140bhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭celica140bhp


    superhooper, Ringanane (Kinsale 9 hole) would be better than Frankfield. Most of the holes in Frankfield seem to be across the slope but in Kinsale they are either going up or down the hill.
    But, Blarney (if the price is right) is a better course than both of them.


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    #102
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    Blarney course is not in the best nic at the moment, but it's still in a different league to the likes of frankfield or the kinsale 9 hole course.

    I guess it's still busy. I'm playing mostly off peak hours so don't notice too much.
    I know they were allowing up to 700 members. Not sure if they reached that or if they have let it go over it. There is definitely over 600.

    It's still a brilliant deal. Once someone comes and purchases the resort it will be back with a bang. I heard numerous different rumours on that front. One pretty strong one that a deal has already been done...just paperwork etc.


    Anyone know anything about the business end??


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    #103
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    is there any times in particular to avoid up there in the mornings midweek, such as members times, ladies mornings and that. Any advice on a good time to go for a game there? I'll probably be on my own as well


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    #104
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    aster99 wrote: »
    is there any times in particular to avoid up there in the mornings midweek, such as members times, ladies mornings and that. Any advice on a good time to go for a game there? I'll probably be on my own as well

    not that I know, but your best bet is to ring the shop. Make sure you get out before any society etc.
    021-4516472.


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    #105
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    well i finally played the course. I wouldnt have played much over the last couple years but my opinion is that its a hard course! I was wrecked after it. Lost a few balls too, there's a few places and if you go off track its hard to find your ball. my highlight was that i got a birdie on the 9th, probably the easiest hole on course


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    #106
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    man u need to get fit;) or play more often, where do u usually play
    its defo not hard on the body,there are no real climbs in it,and its far from monster length
    as for losing golf balls dont we all................


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    #107
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    well it was the first time i played golf in over a year, don't usually play anywhere


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    #108
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    thought it must be something like that but for a regular golfer it would not be a physical test at all imo

    keep it up tho man if you can,
    enjoy.


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    #109
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    No, it's not much of a physical test....... although last sunday week I nearly collapsed a few times. More to do with the copious amounts of drink and the 24°C sunshine than the course though :pac:

    Just to say, the course has been fantastic the last two weeks. Exceptional for the Captains prize.... here's hoping they keep it up now.


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    #110
    MrBenn-jammin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭MrBenn-jammin


    Just joined the club.Its almost walking distance for me so looking forward to playing up there.Played it twice before and really enjoyed it (apart from the aforementioned 10th!)


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    #111
    aster99
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭aster99


    is there talk of some movement as regards a potential buyer?


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    #112
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    aster99 wrote: »
    is there talk of some movement as regards a potential buyer?

    Yes, there was a meeting for the members with a prospective buyer last night. I couldn't make it so not sure what happened.


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    #113
    Dylan69
    Closed Accounts Posts: 180 ✭✭Dylan69


    Guys,

    Is there a strokesaver book at the golf shop in Blarney gold club? :cool:


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    #114
    Miley Byrne
    Registered Users Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭Miley Byrne


    Dylan69 wrote: »
    Guys,

    Is there a strokesaver book at the golf shop in Blarney gold club? :cool:

    Dont think so, but there might be one in the golf club!!!:D Sorry Dylan69, couldnt resist


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    #115
    Dylan69
    Closed Accounts Posts: 180 ✭✭Dylan69


    :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


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    #116
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    Dylan69 wrote: »
    Guys,

    Is there a strokesaver book at the golf shop in Blarney gold club? :cool:


    Not sure, but I have noticed a little booklet on the shop counter that's going for €7. Have never looked in it so not sure if it is a strokesaver or not.


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    #117
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    Oh, and by the way all... the course is fantastic at the moment. Greens are back up to scratch and it's been kept well.
    My only gripe is the bunkers, but I'm sure they'll sort those out soon enough.


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    #118
    Jasonw
    Registered Users Posts: 496 ✭✭Jasonw


    Anyone here feel like playing it in the open day next Monday?


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    #119
    jimbling
    Registered Users Posts: 4,053 ✭✭✭jimbling


    Don't think they're doing the Monday opens any more, they weren't getting the interest.


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    #120
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    Dylan69 wrote: »
    Guys,

    Is there a strokesaver book at the golf shop in Blarney gold club? :cool:

    yes there is


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    #121
    soundsham
    Registered Users Posts: 3,845 ✭✭✭soundsham


    aster99 wrote: »
    is there talk of some movement as regards a potential buyer?


    members got an e-mail late fri about meeting on sunday night...............
    anyone think sunday night and 48 hrs is a bit weird or short notice.......
    also anyone who doesn't have/check regularly their e-mail must have missed out......:confused:


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