anyone played golf at the Belfry?

[Dave the OAP]

playing there next Sunday ( brabazon course) and Monday - derby course?

 

[Jello]

Went there on a stag do but didn't play the Brabazon. It was in November so it pissed down for most of my round but still enjoyed it. Great course and set up. Days golf, followed by drinks with awards etc. then had a meal on onto the onsite nighclub. :dance:

 

[Bakesy]

The Brabazon Course is the one where the Ryder Cup takes place...........The 10th hole is a classic "risk/ reward" hole.......short par 4 of about 250 yards or so, but guarded by trees and water.
The brave will be tempted to have a go at it, but if you have a reasonable score going, then knock a 6 iron up the left which will leave an easy wedge to the green.
You may need a few balls at the Belfry as there is quite a lot of water

If you are so inclined, there is a nightclub there and apparently the place is normally heaving with Totty on a Sunday night i believe.


Have a good time and let me know how you get on.

PS.......I've got a set of MacGregor VIP blades for sale if you know of anyone interested...........£75.00, also a couple of bags.

 

[cardboard]

I played golf with Sir Bobby Robson on Wednesday at a course call Burhills in Surrey!!!!

Me and a mate with Bobby in a 3 ball, absolute quality.
Will never forget it

 

[Ding Dong !]

Yes, played there about 8 years ago. A good course on the whole. Also played these courses during my 10 years at BA. Used my concessions well !!!!! Not a bad list eh !

ENGLAND
Royal Ashdown Forest ( Old )
Royal Ashdown Forest ( West )
Wentworth ( West )
Wentworth ( East )
Wentworth ( Edinburgh )
The Belfry ( Brabazon )
The Belfry ( Derby )
East Sussex National ( East )
East Sussex National ( West )
Chart Hills
Mannings Heath ( Waterfall )
Dukes Dene
Forest Of Arden ( Aylesbury )
West Sussex
Celtic Manor ( Wentwood Hills)
St Pierre ( Old )
Chartham Park
Haywards Heath
Moortown
Woodhall Spa ( Hotchkin)
Woodhall Spa ( Bracken )
The Berkshire ( Red )
The Berkshire ( Blue )
Woking
Effingham Park
Copthorne
Tilgate Park
Lullingstone
Hexham
Holtye
West Kent
Bulberry Woods
Reigate Heath
Great Salterns
Hassocks
Waterlooville
Lingfield Park
Cottesmore
Pyecombe
Hill Barn

CYPRUS
Tsada
Secret Valley

ARIZONA
Phonecian
Rancho Manana
Ocotillo
Eagle Mountain

DUBAI / ABU DHABI
Dubai Creek
Emirates GC ( Majlis )
Jebel Ali
Abu Dhabi ( National)
Abu Dhabi ( Garden)

SCOTLAND
St Andrews ( Old )
St Andrews ( Jubilee )
Gleneagles ( Monarchs)
Montrose
Alyth
Pitlochry

SPAIN
Almenara
Valderamma ( 9 holes )
San Roque
Atalaya Park ( Old )
Rio Real
Marbella Club
La Cala ( South )
La Cala ( North )
Montecastillo
Desert Springs
Val D'Este
FRANCE
Le Touquet ( La Mer )
Le Touquet ( La Foret)

MOROCCO
Amelkis
Royal Marakech
Palmeraie

TUNISIA
Citrus ( Los Oliviers )
Yasmine

FLORIDA
PGA National ( Championship )
PGA National ( Squire )
PGA National ( Estates )
PGA National ( Haig )
PGA National ( General )
LPGA International
Boca Raton ( Resort )
Grenelefe ( South )
Bonaventure ( East )
Ridgewood Lakes

ALGARVE
Quinta Do Lago
San Lorenzo
Vila Sol
Vilamoura ( Old)
Vilamoura ( Pinhal )
Vilamoura ( Laguna )
Palmares
Pinheiros Altos
Vale Do Lobo ( Royal )

LISBON
Penha Longa ( Atlantic )
Belas
Oitavos
Praia Del Ray

KENYA
Windsor Golf & Country Club
Muthaiga
Limuru

INDONESIA
Halim II ( Jakarta)

BERMUDA
Port Royal
Riddells Bay

SOUTH AFRICA
Gary Player ( Sun City )
Erinvale ( Cape Town )
Montagu ( Fancourt )
Sparrabosch ( Kynsna )

MYRTLE BEACH
Woodstork
Avocet
Willbrook Plantation
Pine Lakes
Kings North


HILTON HEAD
Robert Trent Jones
Ocean Links - Harbour Town

 

[Dave the OAP]

In scotland

Did St Andrews - Jubilee and Eden
carnoustie - Championship Course
Kreith -
Silloth

What a week that was.

Ding Dong, why dont you PM me and get on Woodingdean Gull's Preston Golf Society list...we play some cracking courses and they are a seriously great bunch of chaps ( all Albion fans to boot)

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Ah.... The Belfry.

Happy memories of many a Friday and Saturday night spent as a 17/18/19 year old lad, out on the razzle with my Brummie mates.

That was before they spoilt the place and built a golf course there.

 

[Ding Dong !]

In scotland

Did St Andrews - Jubilee and Eden
carnoustie - Championship Course
Kreith -
Silloth

What a week that was.

Ding Dong, why dont you PM me and get on Woodingdean Gull's Preston Golf Society list...we play some cracking courses and they are a seriously great bunch of chaps ( all Albion fans to boot)

Sounds good Dave, might just take you up on it sometime but have to be honest, golf has taken a back step over the last year with setting up own business, kids, moving home etc etc. I've even had to give up my membership at Royal Ashdown after 12 years there because I just don't get the time to play at the moment !!! I'm missing golf like mad as well.

 

[Dave the OAP]

No worries mate.

I will PM you when the "fixtures" are out next year and you can have a look.

certainly the REMF game against Palace fans is always great fun.

 

[Ding Dong !]

No worries mate.

I will PM you when the "fixtures" are out next year and you can have a look.

certainly the REMF game against Palace fans is always great fun.

That would be great, cheers Dave.

 

[oapdodge]

playing there next Sunday ( brabazon course) and Monday - derby course?

Had the chance and bottled it, didn't think my golf was up to it and didn't fancy making a complete fool of myself.
Starting playing again and looking forward to the next invite. Wouldn't mind a game at sometime Dave if it isn't to serious.

 

[Ex-Staffs Gull]

Used to play for my Uni out of the Belfry.

3 Courses

Brabazon - Old Ryder Cup course, well kept nice course (don't take on the 18th though if you get to play off the backs.

PGA National - which IMHO is the best course out of the three.

The Derby - get the buggy out there and don't expect very much, it is the same as a standard municipal course, but probably a bit shorter.

Have fun.

 

[Billy Seagull]

I've played on all 3 courses there. The Brabazon is good but bloody hard - I was playing off about 18 when I played there and it was too hard for me. I did par the last though Definitely overpriced tho.

The Derby is a bit boring.

As StaffsGull says I also think that the PGA National is the best course and fairer than the Brab.

The nightclub is FULL of totty and well worth a visit

Enjoy

 

[Beach Hut]

Used to Caddie at Royal Ashdown and Cooden Beach Bexhill to make cash when younger - £3 a round top money

 

[Easy 10]

Ah.... The Belfry.

Happy memories of many a Friday and Saturday night spent as a 17/18/19 year old lad, out on the razzle with my Brummie mates.

That was before they spoilt the place and built a golf course there.

Does that not make you about 150, Lord B ?

 

[Jameson]

Never played golf but spent decent time on business there - the nightclub's pretty good (but not if you're so drunk you can't find your way out, like I was....)

 

[Lord Bracknell]

Does that not make you about 150, Lord B ?

I sometimes feel like it.

I blame my mis-spent youth.

 

[The Oldman]

Never played golf but spent decent time on business there - the nightclub's pretty good (but not if you're so drunk you can't find your way out, like I was....)

Agree with that. Have memories of a whirlpool too. Only bloke with 5 women. Trouble is cannot remember what happened!!

 

[Kinky Gerbil]

Does that not make you about 150, Lord B ?

!!!!

 

[wallington seagull]

Played the Brabazon about 3 years ago on a stag weekend. Not set up for an 18 handicap golfer!18th is difficult off the white tees as you need to drive it over 250 yards to clear the water - unless you play it as a par 5 which is the sensible thing to do. The 10th looks reachable over the pond but even a massive drive puts you in the water! The Derby course is used as a car park when major events are played there but is quite short and a bit boring. Nightclub was good - full of hen parties most staying the night at the hotel!!!!