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vetteheadracer

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8,271 posts

260 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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Is there a golf course? Does anyone else fancy playing around?

smutbag

1,705 posts

197 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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vetteheadracer said:
Is there a golf course? Does anyone else fancy playing around?
I don't mind playing around but my hand to eye co-ordination can be a bit off. I don't always get it in the hole on a decent number of strokes.

biggrin Damm sorry - it was too good an opportunity to resist.

ali_kat

32,033 posts

228 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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Hellidon Lakes Golf said:
78 Strokes and You're Up There With the Best
Nestling in the hotel's 220 acres of private grounds, Hellidon Lakes' championship course offers challenges aplenty for beginners and scratch golfers alike. As you might expect, many of the 27 holes feature water hazards, albeit with a choice of challenging carries over, or safer routes around the numerous lakes; on the par 5 twelfth, for instance, two long shots over the water can end in triumph or disaster, whereas three shots along the zigzag route can yield a solid par.

On your way round, you can't help but notice the diverse flora and fauna that flourish around the greens and fairways. Badgers, deer, foxes and a multitude of birds blend happily into the surroundings, the result of a deliberate policy to preserve large tracts of the valley as their natural habitat.

The result is a truly exclusive blend of 'back to nature' scenery and the highest of year round playing standards on large, well kept greens and well-drained fairways. Length, accuracy, judgement of distance and concentration are all examined on a truly unique round.

And after your game, you can enjoy the magnificent facilities and ready hospitality on offer at Hellidon Lakes clubhouse, set in a commanding position overlooking the 18th and offering superb views from its terrace bar over the picturesque Hellidon Lakes.
HTH biggrin

Edited by ali_kat on Wednesday 24th September 16:21

smutbag

1,705 posts

197 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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ali_kat said:
Hellidon Lakes Golf said:
78 Strokes and You're Up There With the Best
Nestling in the hotel's 220 acres of private grounds, Hellidon Lakes' championship course offers challenges aplenty for beginners and scratch golfers alike. As you might expect, many of the 27 holes feature water hazards, albeit with a choice of challenging carries over, or safer routes around the numerous lakes; on the par 5 twelfth, for instance, two long shots over the water can end in triumph or disaster, whereas three shots along the zigzag route can yield a solid par.

On your way round, you can't help but notice the diverse flora and fauna that flourish around the greens and fairways. Badgers, deer, foxes and a multitude of birds blend happily into the surroundings, the result of a deliberate policy to preserve large tracts of the valley as their natural habitat.

The result is a truly exclusive blend of 'back to nature' scenery and the highest of year round playing standards on large, well kept greens and well-drained fairways. Length, accuracy, judgement of distance and concentration are all examined on a truly unique round.

And after your game, you can enjoy the magnificent facilities and ready hospitality on offer at Hellidon Lakes clubhouse, set in a commanding position overlooking the 18th and offering superb views from its terrace bar over the picturesque Hellidon Lakes.

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HTH biggrin
God Ali you always put me to shame. Your posts are so helpful and mine just rude. lol. biglaugh

ali_kat

32,033 posts

228 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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smutbag said:
God Ali you always put me to shame. Your posts are so helpful and mine just rude. lol. biglaugh
yikes You think??

Must do something about that, my reputation as only a bit of fluff will be lost if I'm not careful!!! hehe

Nah, tis Nigel, and he is lovely, so special treatment for him biggrin

vetteheadracer

Original Poster:

8,271 posts

260 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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It wasn't actually meant to be suggestive, just I typed it quickly from my iPhone and didn't read it banghead

I haven't played golf for about 5 years but have a full set of clubs sitting in the garage doing nothing. Thought it would be a good idea to get them out of the garage and try and remember which end to hold smile

big dub

4,057 posts

224 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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Anyone know how much it is for a round there? I could be interested. biggrin
And which day? Saturday when we're fresh or Sunday when we're still drunk? hehe

vetteheadracer

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8,271 posts

260 months

Wednesday 24th September 2008
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big dub said:
Anyone know how much it is for a round there? I could be interested. biggrin
And which day? Saturday when we're fresh or Sunday when we're still drunk? hehe
Defo Saturday......the thought of trying to play with a hangover is just too horrible to contemplate vomit

burriana

16,556 posts

261 months

Thursday 25th September 2008
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I will be up for that Nigel.

Used to play off 13 years ago but have only just started thinking that maybe I should playing start again. I would be happy to break 100 as it's the putting that usually goes to pot first.

Would prefer a late morning tee time if poss so that I don't miss too much of the bar catch up.

I suspect that my mate Ron (Blueyonder) will also be a near definite. Similar standard to me so there'll be nothing too serious smile

Rods

1,798 posts

260 months

Thursday 25th September 2008
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Count me in Nige,once i get round to booking my ticket.

burriana

16,556 posts

261 months

Friday 26th September 2008
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... and whatever handicap he says, take another 5 off it! biggrin

vetteheadracer

Original Poster:

8,271 posts

260 months

Saturday 27th September 2008
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burriana said:
... and whatever handicap he says, take another 5 off it! biggrin
Excellent smile I will add his five onto my handicap smile I will phone up and see what tee times they have today as I too don't want to miss out on any beer

Edited by vetteheadracer on Saturday 27th September 09:10

burriana

16,556 posts

261 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Just played this morning out here in Shanghai ... started moderately, with mostly 1 and 2 over pars, went out in 49 ... then hit birdie, par, par, birdie ... then lost 9 shots in the next two holes!

Can I play off 28 please?

big dub

4,057 posts

224 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Looks like there will be a few decent golfers playing! getmecoat

burriana

16,556 posts

261 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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... and what on earth do you base that assumption on? hehe

big dub

4,057 posts

224 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Could be made to look a bit of a twunt. hehe

Is there any limit to the amount of balls you can use in a round? lol

Matt172

12,415 posts

251 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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big dub said:
Could be made to look a bit of a twunt. hehe

Is there any limit to the amount of balls you can use in a round? lol
I think I might fall into this group too wink my handicap is I can't putt frown

big dub

4,057 posts

224 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Think I'm gonna have to try to cram in as much practice as poss over the next month! smile

Matt172

12,415 posts

251 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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big dub said:
Think I'm gonna have to try to cram in as much practice as poss over the next month! smile
I might just sit in the bar and drink

big dub

4,057 posts

224 months

Sunday 28th September 2008
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Matt172 said:
big dub said:
Think I'm gonna have to try to cram in as much practice as poss over the next month! smile
I might just sit in the bar and drink
rofl You'd probably still do better than me by doing that. wink