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Dwarf.Shortage · 25-02-2021 7:04pm

Neewollah wrote: »

What time of the year is that for?

Arrival Mon-Thu in May or June 2021, fully “Covid Guaranteed” whatever that entails.

If anyone is interested dm me an email address and I will forward the email. I can vouch for the company Golfbreaks.ie, have used them before and they are professionals.

Deporhostia · 25-02-2021 9:18pm

Dwarf.Shortage wrote: »

Oh wow

Just got an email for 2 nights accom in Lahinch and a round each on the Old and the Castle courses

€329, after refusing to budge off €250 rack rate last year. I will definitely avail.

I've seen that as well. Seeing as that hotel charges about €90 per twin room per night, I'd say that golf deal is saving you €40 in total.

It'll take something better than that for me to be honest. But it's their prerogative what they charge.

Dwarf.Shortage · 25-02-2021 11:15pm

Deporhostia wrote: »

I've seen that as well. Seeing as that hotel charges about €90 per twin room per night, I'd say that golf deal is saving you €40 in total.

It'll take something better than that for me to be honest. But it's their prerogative what they charge.

You’re actually right, I didn’t realise how cheap the Castle course is (30-40). I seen it was old course rack rate + 80 for 2 nights accom and castle and thought bargain.

I assume Castle course is bang average so? I had it in my head as 80 green fee for some reason.

stretchaq · 26-02-2021 1:27am

Got 2 rounds in enniscrone and 1 in strandhill €135 total end of June tought it was a good deal although never played either

hurleronditch · 26-02-2021 7:41am

Dwarf.Shortage wrote: »

You’re actually right, I didn’t realise how cheap the Castle course is (30-40). I seen it was old course rack rate + 80 for 2 nights accom and castle and thought bargain.

I assume Castle course is bang average so? I had it in my head as 80 green fee for some reason.

The castle is well maintained but completely uninteresting. Flat, largely featureless and really just up and down a big field. There’s one or two nice-ish holes but it’s not in the same as cashen or one of the northwest “B” courses

boban z · 26-02-2021 11:38am

stretchaq wrote: »

Got 2 rounds in enniscrone and 1 in strandhill €135 total end of June tought it was a good deal although never played either

How did you get this deal. Is it onlin or did you do it through the clubs individually?

gypsy79 · 26-02-2021 2:13pm

boban z wrote: »

How did you get this deal. Is it onlin or did you do it through the clubs individually?

That is available much cheaper through opens

thewobbler · 26-02-2021 9:56pm

gypsy79 wrote: »

That is available much cheaper through opens

Sometimes a premium is actually worth paying for convenience. Especially when it’s a small premium

slave1 · 27-02-2021 1:28pm

hurleronditch wrote: »

The castle is well maintained but completely uninteresting. Flat, largely featureless and really just up and down a big field. There’s one or two nice-ish holes but it’s not in the same as cashen or one of the northwest “B” courses

But it's a lovely complimentary course to it's tough next door neighbour and some lovely par 3's.

fungie · 28-02-2021 8:08pm

Seen that golf digest are running a competition in Baltry in mid April. I think it's a bit speculative organising something for that date but you don't see too many open competitions there and doubt you would get a green fee for less than 75eur entry. There are a few spots available.

4 Putt · 28-02-2021 8:54pm

fungie wrote: »

Seen that golf digest are running a competition in Baltry in mid April. I think it's a bit speculative organising something for that date but you don't see too many open competitions there and doubt you would get a green fee for less than 75eur entry. There are a few spots available.

That was due to be originally played back in October but was changed to April and more than likely will be changed again..

fungie · 28-02-2021 9:41pm

4 Putt wrote: »

That was due to be originally played back in October but was changed to April and more than likely will be changed again..

Ah fair enough, that makes more sense.

hurleronditch · 02-03-2021 12:43am

slave1 wrote: »

But it's a lovely complimentary course to it's tough next door neighbour and some lovely par 3's.

I don’t think you’d quite call it lovely. It’s well maintained, and there are a couple of reasonable holes but most frustratingly it’s of a different style to the main course. Flat, boring, uneventful. It’s like saying lackabane is complimentary to Killeen in Killarney, it’s complimentary in that there’s somewhere to get a game in for the locals or juniors if the main course is full booked.

golfguy1 · 02-03-2021 12:59am

hurleronditch wrote: »

I don’t think you’d quite call it lovely. It’s well maintained, and there are a couple of reasonable holes but most frustratingly it’s of a different style to the main course. Flat, boring, uneventful. It’s like saying lackabane is complimentary to Killeen in Killarney, it’s complimentary in that there’s somewhere to get a game in for the locals or juniors if the main course is full booked.

bit harsh on lackabane. it was a very good test of all aspects of your game.

slave1 · 02-03-2021 3:34pm

hurleronditch wrote: »

I don’t think you’d quite call it lovely. It’s well maintained, and there are a couple of reasonable holes but most frustratingly it’s of a different style to the main course. Flat, boring, uneventful. It’s like saying lackabane is complimentary to Killeen in Killarney, it’s complimentary in that there’s somewhere to get a game in for the locals or juniors if the main course is full booked.

Perhaps nice flipside of the main course so, the day I played both courses I had 27pts in the main course and 41 on the Caste, my first sub 80 round (par 69).
Think that compares the two nicely, tough morning, relaxing afternoon, both highly enjoyable

Raisins · 02-03-2021 5:05pm

slave1 wrote: »

Perhaps nice flipside of the main course so, the day I played both courses I had 27pts in the main course and 41 on the Caste, my first sub 80 round (par 69).
Think that compares the two nicely, tough morning, relaxing afternoon, both highly enjoyable

I know a lot of lads who use it as the hungover course. It fits that bill for that quite nicely too. I wouldn’t necessarily be going to bed early and cleaning your clubs the night before playing the castle course.

bailey99 · 03-03-2021 3:28pm

etxp wrote: »

I would be off the same thinking as you but I haven't played Rosses yet. the flattest links that i would have played is either Connemara or Strandhill, but I would be choosing Carne or Enniscrone over either of them. Old head is pretty flat but i wouldn't class that as a links. Hopefully knock a few of the "flat" links off the list this year. They will need to be pretty special to change my mind.

Are you a member of Carne? Its rare enough to find someone as familiar with the place.

DuckSlice · 03-03-2021 3:49pm

bailey99 wrote: »

Are you a member of Carne? Its rare enough to find someone as familiar with the place.

No I'm not a member, live 40ish minutes away so pay it 3-5 times a year for the last 15 years or so. Not so familiar with the new 9 though as have only played them twice.

bailey99 · 03-03-2021 4:37pm

etxp wrote: »

No I'm not a member, live 40ish minutes away so pay it 3-5 times a year for the last 15 years or so. Not so familiar with the new 9 though as have only played them twice.

I'm a member I was wondering. Life member. I played the new 9 once only but that was a few years back. Tis some course I must say, whatever 18 hole rota you take.

fungie · 11-03-2021 4:42pm

Does anybody know any good companies that are doing 'staycation' packages this summer? My family want to try some golf courses around the country. The packages don't have to contain accommodation as well.

Kevinmarkham · 11-03-2021 4:55pm

fungie wrote: »

Does anybody know any good companies that are doing 'staycation' packages this summer? My family want to try some golf courses around the country. The packages don't have to contain accommodation as well.

Fairways and Fundays are doing a lot of packages to courses/areas around the country.

Last year SWING did something similar but I haven't seen anything specific so far this year - they do have golf only packages on their website under 'Special Offers'

ChippingSodbury · 13-03-2021 12:22am

A summary of all of the changes made in Rosses Point over the last 4 years or so. The 15th fairway change is ongoing so doesn't appear correctly in the video clip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-EiVIzqqoY

We're open for bookings for whenever we get started again. Don't be shy!!!

Mushy · 13-03-2021 12:29am

ChippingSodbury wrote: »

A summary of all of the changes made in Rosses Point over the last 4 years or so. The 15th fairway change is ongoing so doesn't appear correctly in the video clip:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-EiVIzqqoY

We're open for bookings for whenever we get started again. Don't be shy!!!

Are there plans for open comps by any chance? Want to tick this one off this year

ChippingSodbury · 13-03-2021 1:07am

I'm not sure re: Open Competitions. Open Week went ahead last year: it's always on from Aug Bank Holiday weekend to following Sunday (9 days)
Keep an eye on @CountySligoGC and https://www.brsgolf.com/countysligo/opens_home.php

If I think of it, I'll post details here as and when they come up. Might be something around June Bank Holiday.

Poker Face · 24-04-2021 5:49pm

New 6th, 7th and 8th in Tralee. Looks great.

rickis tache · 24-04-2021 7:17pm

Stunning change to 7.

fungie · 24-04-2021 8:56pm

Looks great; going on a trip to play there, Ballybunion and Waterville in the summer, can't wait!

mighty magpie · 29-04-2021 10:47pm

trip to Clare booked for June,

Do Lahinch or Doonbeg have any current discounted green fees for golf ireland members?
or even better, any members on here willing to take a 7 handicap with an awful duck hook out for a morning?

IAmTitleist · 30-04-2021 10:15am

Portstewart are doing a GUI rate of £90 on Monday/Thursday/Friday after 4pm.

I've booked a 4 ball for a Monday and the pro came back to me and said he could book us in for 3pm so maybe they're more flexible on times than advertised.

Soundshkin · 05-05-2021 12:44pm

mighty magpie wrote: »

trip to Clare booked for June,

Do Lahinch or Doonbeg have any current discounted green fees for golf ireland members?
or even better, any members on here willing to take a 7 handicap with an awful duck hook out for a morning?

At the moment Lahinch are offering a deal to play the two courses on consecutive days or the same day for €150.

Pdoghue · 05-05-2021 1:11pm

Soundshkin wrote: »

At the moment Lahinch are offering a deal to play the two courses on consecutive days or the same day for €150.

Link?

Soundshkin · 05-05-2021 2:49pm

On their website at the link below they have a form to fill out to enquire about the GUI rate. When I did this is the rate I was emailed back. I rang up yesterday and booked for the start of next month!

https://lahinchgolf.com/visitors/green-fees/

DuckSlice · 05-05-2021 3:28pm

Soundshkin wrote: »

On their website at the link below they have a form to fill out to enquire about the GUI rate. When I did this is the rate I was emailed back. I rang up yesterday and booked for the start of next month!

https://lahinchgolf.com/visitors/green-fees/

Have emailed them for a price just for the Old course, will report back.

Have contacted Rosses point and the GI rate is 75 from Sunday-Friday.

Pdoghue · 05-05-2021 4:35pm

Soundshkin wrote: »

On their website at the link below they have a form to fill out to enquire about the GUI rate. When I did this is the rate I was emailed back. I rang up yesterday and booked for the start of next month!

https://lahinchgolf.com/visitors/green-fees/

Cheers, that's great.

fungie · 05-05-2021 7:59pm

etxp wrote: »

Have emailed them for a price just for the Old course, will report back.

Have contacted Rosses point and the GI rate is 75 from Sunday-Friday.

Rosses point told me 130 and lahinch was 150, basically castle course is free.

DuckSlice · 13-05-2021 12:15pm

Anyone think Lahinch will do some Open comps this year or is that a no no there?

Silver-Tiger · 13-05-2021 9:04pm

Just got the nod for Waterville late July on a Friday. Anyone know if Tralee or Ballybunion will be doing GUI fees? Gonna head down on the Thursday and stay and play somewhere else before hitting Waterville.

Or dare I ask would I get out in Hogs Head on the Thursday?

ClutchIt · 13-05-2021 11:12pm

Silver-Tiger wrote: »

Just got the nod for Waterville late July on a Friday. Anyone know if Tralee or Ballybunion will be doing GUI fees? Gonna head down on the Thursday and stay and play somewhere else before hitting Waterville.

Or dare I ask would I get out in Hogs Head on the Thursday?

GUI rate Ballb is 125, tralee 120

DuckSlice · 14-05-2021 8:58am

Silver-Tiger wrote: »

Just got the nod for Waterville late July on a Friday. Anyone know if Tralee or Ballybunion will be doing GUI fees? Gonna head down on the Thursday and stay and play somewhere else before hitting Waterville.

Or dare I ask would I get out in Hogs Head on the Thursday?

I would much prefer to go play somewhere like Dooks over Hogs Head, i don't see the attraction to the place.

elgstring · 14-05-2021 9:05am

A group of us are heading west in July and got the following GUI green fees:
Enniscrone - 55
Carne (27 holes) - 75
Rosses Point - 70

DuckSlice · 14-05-2021 9:09am

elgstring wrote: »

A group of us are heading west in July and got the following GUI green fees:
Enniscrone - 55
Carne (27 holes) - 75
Rosses Point - 70

a great line up, Rosses quoted me 75/85 weekends, is there a big group of you?

bailey99 · 14-05-2021 10:48am

elgstring wrote: »

A group of us are heading west in July and got the following GUI green fees:
Enniscrone - 55
Carne (27 holes) - 75
Rosses Point - 70

Enniscrone have upped their price from 40 last year. Trying to get closer to Co Sligo prices/appeal etc maybe.

Carne, fantastic value for the 27 holes. Incredible golf course.

slave1 · 14-05-2021 11:14am

Carne is a great course but respectfully a long trek for almost everyone, I've played it for green fees a few times but never more than €40, they seem to have well upped their prices, it's still quite rough in parts, mainly the greens

redhill · 14-05-2021 11:17am

bailey99 wrote: »

Enniscrone have upped their price from 40 last year. Trying to get closer to Co Sligo prices/appeal etc maybe.

Carne, fantastic value for the 27 holes. Incredible golf course.

A lot of courses have upped prices a wee bit...
Seems to be v few Senior Opens aw well, where Green Fees were lower

KevH1984 · 14-05-2021 12:06pm

Got an email yesterday from Golfbreaks.ie with a deal for June. €379 for a round at Fota and the Old Head with 2 nights accomodation at the Kingsley Hotel. Seems ridiculously good value considering the usual green fee cost of the Old Head alone. I'd assume it may be limited to Monday to Friday, will send an enquiry to clarify. Anybody have any experience with using Golfbreaks before? Nearly seems too good to be true.

Soundshkin · 14-05-2021 12:18pm

KevH1984 wrote: »

Got an email yesterday from Golfbreaks.ie with a deal for June. €379 for a round at Fota and the Old Head with 2 nights accomodation at the Kingsley Hotel. Seems ridiculously good value considering the usual green fee cost of the Old Head alone. I'd assume it may be limited to Monday to Friday, will send an enquiry to clarify. Anybody have any experience with using Golfbreaks before? Nearly seems too good to be true.

The Old head are charging €130 a round for May and June before going back to the usual fee from July on so I'd say the deal is legit alright.

ChippingSodbury · 14-05-2021 12:54pm

etxp wrote: »

a great line up, Rosses quoted me 75/85 weekends, is there a big group of you?

I think your prices are the quoted ones. Sunday should be the cheaper rate as it's normally relatively quiet. Course is in top shape at the moment.

As for someone complaining about an increase to €55 for Enniscrone, come one lads! That's still great value compared to golf further south. If you're willing to travel that far, €15 surely isn't going to put you off.

My guess is that once things settle down in the next couple of weeks, more domestic bookings will be made and prices will go up based on demand.

pinkdoubleeagle · 14-05-2021 2:08pm

ChippingSodbury wrote: »

I think your prices are the quoted ones. Sunday should be the cheaper rate as it's normally relatively quiet. Course is in top shape at the moment.

As for someone complaining about an increase to €55 for Enniscrone, come one lads! That's still great value compared to golf further south. If you're willing to travel that far, €15 surely isn't going to put you off.

My guess is that once things settle down in the next couple of weeks, more domestic bookings will be made and prices will go up based on demand.

Agree fully with this. Value for Golf in Sligo is superb.

elgstring · 14-05-2021 2:09pm

etxp wrote: »

a great line up, Rosses quoted me 75/85 weekends, is there a big group of you?

Only 6 of us at the moment. Havent played any of them yet so very much looking forward to it!

blue note · 14-05-2021 4:34pm

Has anyone heard of any GUI rates or opens for the Island? I remember hearing that they were considering a Friday open when the lockdown ends. Has anyone heard anything about it since?

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