Golf + Car + x of us = Day out

[SeanMacGabhann]

Who is up for a round of golf. I have no car so it has to be cab-able or someone willing to pick me up

And I used to be ok at the game but have played about 4 times in 7 years so don't fancy my chances but still

[mockney piers]

I know for a fact Mrs Mockney will be well up for it and has car and clubs (ickle ones), but won't be back in the country until late June sadly :(

[citizenED]

Sean, wouldn't mind myself - Beckenham Place Park is local. Haven't played in ages but do have clubs. And a car

citizen

[karter]

I have never played but am interested too citizen (tu)

[Jah Lush]

Golf is a game played by men with small balls.

[karter]

tennis is a game played by men with bigger balls(tu)

[Asset]

cricket played by men with very hard balls

[Jah Lush]

"Golf is a good walk spoiled." - Oscar Wilde.

[Keef]

I'd really like to try golf one day! Never played it, but now I've realised the potential of a game that involves a nice stroll ending up in a bar!!! :)-D

[SeanMacGabhann]

Keef - you've rumbled my true rationale

Seriously tho it sounds like a few people are up for it but some of us could do with hitting a driving range for an evening first before we make fools of ourselves on a public course - So shall we pick a night for driving range practice, have a few cold drinks and then decide where and when to play properly

[Keef]

I'd be up for that Sean.... Don't want to play a proper game if I can't actually hit the ball..... Which is a distinct possibility! :-S

[citizenED]

Think that is a fine idea Sean - you don't want a foursome of rusty players and rookies out on a public course. Quite aside from being hilariously embarrassing for all concerned and taking about 6 hours to get round (not my idea of fun) it will seriously piss off the propa golfing fraternity where slow play is on par with torturing children.

citizen

[karter]

This sounds like a good plan !

[mockney piers]

There's a range down anerly isn't there, fairly cheap though small and busy. Mrs Mockers and I used to go there quite a bit. I'd be well up for hitting a few balls there as I'm not sure Tiger Woods on the Wii really counts

[SeanMacGabhann]

This is the one I've been too before - near Arena tram station I think, and close to South Norwood nature reserve place

Weather had better improve first tho

[SeanMacGabhann]

This is the one I've been too before - near Arena tram station I think, and close to South Norwood nature reserve place

Weather had better improve first tho

http://www.golfbreaks.com/driving-ranges/england/south-east/croydon/

[spadetownboy]

rugby is played by men with odd shaped balls.if you do go beckenham is the place great 18 hole course with a great club house that does decent food and more importantly adequate liquid refereshments of the abv sort. the last time i played there 2-3 yrs ago there was a bloke driving around the course in a small buggy selling drinks and snacks etc.

[SeanMacGabhann]

OK - I've had a few PMs on this subject as well so let's get down to business

As there are a few noobies I'm going to book a few lanes at the Croydon driving range so I need to know:

How many and what evening?

I am going to aim for Tues evening next week so please raise your hand or come up with a better suggestion

[giddygecko]

Mr Sean, I know I am a newbie but are the local golf clubs all elitest members only clubs then? I believe there are 2, Aquarius & oooooh I cant remember the other one???

I have never played, other than grazy golf & pitch & putt but the Mrs likes a round or two so may be interested once she arrives from Oz mid June.

Cheers GG

[SeanMacGabhann]

Hey GG

I have played the Dulwich & Sydenham one (the one in the woods) - non members can pay and play during weekdays. Bit pricey and not very long or challengin but nice views across London

A few other posters have mentions other municipal coursel in Brockley/Beckenham way I think (I'll be relying on a lift in that case)

Your poor Mrs won't know what hit here when she arrives you have so much planned for her!

[mockney piers]

I'll be up for another time, but have a film night that night so no can do.

[karter]

Sean

Im in .

[SeanMacGabhann]

before too many people commit to the tuesday, can I peevishly request the wednesday now as I had forgotten a diary commitment for the Monday?

[Keef]

Ditto Piers

[SeanMacGabhann]

Ok - so next week appears to be a no-no for all of us - I'll check my diary (properly this time) and post new suggested date for the week after soon