Solheim Cup Anyone going?

THEIRISHMOB

Hey guys and Girls.
Just wondering if anyone is thinking of going to this event.
I have some discounted tickets that I could pass on and maybe could organise to go as a group?

Jul3s

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Hey guys and Girls.
Just wondering if anyone is thinking of going to this event.
I have some discounted tickets that I could pass on and maybe could organise to go as a group?

You think the Open is grossly overpriced, yet you're happy to pay to watch some random burds play? strange.

THEIRISHMOB

Jul3s wrote: »

You think the Open is grossly overpriced, yet you're happy to pay to watch some random burds play? strange.

Random Burds?
very mature.

k.p.h

Michelle Wie going to be their I'm in .. Haha no actually was thinking of going all right I think my girlfriend is interested in seeing some of the top ladies play but then I looked at the price of tickets and decided they can go F*** themselves. Sorry for bad language but doubt will be too many Irish going to see it at them prices.Really disappointed TBH

Fursttimer

I'm there

Bought 2 season tickets (me and the missus)

Speak Now

THEIRISHMOB wrote: »

Hey guys and Girls.
Just wondering if anyone is thinking of going to this event.
I have some discounted tickets that I could pass on and maybe could organise to go as a group?

Whats a discounted ticket?

Will there be tickets availble for individual days nearer the time?

recycled

In Cork will travel

Dr_Colossus

k.p.h wrote: »

actually was thinking of going all right I think my girlfriend is interested in seeing some of the top ladies play but then I looked at the price of tickets and decided they can go F*** themselves. Sorry for bad language but doubt will be too many Irish going to see it at them prices.Really disappointed TBH

+1, pricing is a joke and reckon the tournament could be a real flop in terms of having enough spectators to create a good atmosphere. Could be a very sorry sight on tv and international coverage with only a handful of people following the different groupings.

Weekend day tickets are advertised as 50.00 plus 4.95 booking fee and then you have to pay an additional 5.00 for parking. That's a very expensive day out even for a single admission and will not be going as a result.
If they had the tickets priced at a more modest 15.00 or so then people would be more likely to support the event and give the players a real thrilling atmosphere to play and compete in. They probably also recover any price difference in the additional amount of food and drink they'd sell on premises.

k.p.h

Its a tough one really. They are after dropping the prices a good bit since my original post but it's still not enough to get the average Irish golf enthusiast going.

The Aviva was half empty the other night for the Soccer and the touts took a hit at the Hurling yesterday, people just don't have the money now.

I think the organizers of these events are going to have to find a level over the next 12 months where cost and attendance balance up.

Beaulieu

It'll be interesting to see where this goes attendance wise...no-one's talking about it at present & that ad is down right silly "..the moment you dread..":eek::eek:
Would love it to be a success but fear the worst... As the 2006 Ryder Cup marked a high in terms of this country's ability to present itself to the world so too will 2011 Solheim Cup reveal our current depressed state:(:(
Am going with my wife too & am looking forward to it.

Jacksquat

The Junior Cup is on the two days before it at Knightsbrook, the 20th and 21st. I can't see anything about needing tickets so it might be worth a look and the Maguire twins are playing so at least there is some home interest to cheer!:D

carnsoreboxer

I'm going and really looking forward to it

trishasaffron

Seems to be really low interest in this. Tickets are pricey at 50 euro a day and the weather is uncertain at best.

anyone know the inside track?

deko43

Anyone know if you can pay at the gate on Friday. Will be in the area and was thinking of going along but not 100% sure yet so dont want to buy
tickets up front.

colmsix

a copy of the mail i received to day. hope it will help, and no i will not be going, the rub it into them prices is a total putt off.!!



It is hard to believe that The Solheim Cup week is upon us. The excitement is really building in anticipation of the teams arriving on Monday and first official practice on Tuesday. The course is looking great and the grandstands and tented village all set to welcome you when you arrive next week.



I would like to take this opportunity to answer some of the queries that have come in over the last few days:

1. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance gates
2. Accompanied children under 18 years of age have free entry into the tournament
3. Hamleys kids zone for the younger children set in the walled gardens
4. Practice days entry from €15
5. Opening ceremony at 5pm on Thursday - President Mary McAleese
6. Match days - Friday €40, Saturday €50 and Sunday €50
7. Car parking €10 per day or €25 for the week - payable onsite

I would also like to remind you of the PING Junior Solheim Cup taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday next week at Knightsbrook GC, Trim. Featuring the Cavan twins Leona and Lisa Maguire the European Team under their non-playing Captain, former US and British Women’s Open champion Lotta Neumann, is bidding to regain the PING Junior Solheim Cup trophy it lost 8 ½ - 5 ½ at Aurora Golf Club, Illinois, USA, two years ago.



The lead sponsor PING is providing free entry to this event for all spectators.

Schedule of Events for the PING Junior Solheim Cup:

Monday September 19
16:00 Opening Ceremony

Tuesday September 20
08:00-08:55 Six foursome matches
13:30-14:20 Six fourball matches

Wednesday September 21
08:00-9:39 Twelve single matches
15:00 Closing Ceremony

Thursday September 22
13:30 Junior Challenge at Killeen Castle

Finally I would like to thank you for all your support over the past number of months in helping us build Ally's European Army. Your support and that of your fellow members will be the key difference in helping Alsion and her Team win back The Solheim Cup on home soil.



I look forward to meeting you around the course next week following Europe and chanting and singing of course!!!



Shane





Shane Daly
The 2011 Solheim Cup



Twenty Eleven ILGPL
Killeen Castle, Dunsany, Co. Meath, Ireland
M: +353 87 2439457
E: shane@twentyeleven.ie
W: www.solheimcup.com - www.ladiesirishopen.ie - www.killeencastle.com

Fursttimer

Fursttimer wrote: »

I'm there

Bought 2 season tickets (me and the missus)

can't go now so if anyone's interested in buying them let me know

Jacksquat

Hard luck to the juniors. Great effort. They were leading going into today but the USA came back to draw and retain the cup. Well done all round.

snowbabe

Was there today with my dd,it was really great,the maguires were great as my daughter loves them.The weather was chronic.It was great to see the school kids there supporting Europe.Was not impressed with outdoor food,9euro for a burger and 8euro for a hot dog.I did'nt if many were buying as we took comfort inside and had lovely bacon and cabbage for 12 euro.I really hope Kileen isnt going to be such a rip off!!!! A 9 euro burger......
Americans were in great spirits today and really liked that they supported each other.All in all a good day.Going on Sunday well,daughter is with her Dad.Bet sun will shine then.

Myksyk

Went today for a while. Got freebie ticket with local pro. Good Craic actually. Big crowds there. Course in terrific nick.. Good golf.

dixiefly

Fursttimer wrote: »

can't go now so if anyone's interested in buying them let me know

Did you use your ticket? I am interested for tomorrow.