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Michael Wharton-Palmer

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Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« on: August 25, 2015, 09:25:58 AM »
Delighted to see that the project in France at St Emilionnnais is to open this fall.
Congratulations to Andre and the family for getting the course finished, cannot wait to see pictures of the finished product and to get myself there to play.
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Michael Whitaker

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2015, 09:40:45 AM »
I'm back over in October. What's the weather for golf that time of year?
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Michael Wharton-Palmer

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2015, 10:26:02 AM »
very decent in that part of France..probably a light sweater is all.
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Eric Smith

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2015, 10:50:47 AM »
I loved it. As good a walk as one could ever want in an idyllic setting. I mean. Great wine. Great golf. Hello!


Along the 5th fairway, looking back to the tee ...



When I visited in July they were allowing play on just 9 of the holes, with an abbreviated routing (1,2,3,4,12,13,14,17,18).





I had written Kristel Morgue D'algue in advance and asked to walk the routing, which I did, seeing all the holes except for 15 and 16 as there were a number of groups on the course by the time I got over to that part of the property and I didn't want to interfere with their games. Sure enough, after I walked off of 18 I had the opportunity to chat with Kristel and she introduced me to her brother Andre who had been playing in the group behind me. ;D


Lastly, the village of Saint Emilion is one of the best spots I've visited in my life. My family and I had an incredible time there. Very special.
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Tim Pitner

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2015, 08:43:13 PM »
I'm planning a trip to this area in the near future. The course will be open to visitors?
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Adam Lawrence

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2015, 03:51:11 AM »
It will
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Ruediger Meyer

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2015, 05:44:25 AM »
I read somewhere it would open in September. But with the month almost over they still only offer to play 9 holes twice on their website. Does anyone know when the second 9 will be finally opened?
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Tom_Doak

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2015, 10:35:15 AM »
Quote from: Ruediger Meyer on September 26, 2015, 05:44:25 AM
I read somewhere it would open in September. But with the month almost over they still only offer to play 9 holes twice on their website. Does anyone know when the second 9 will be finally opened?


I think they've been waiting for me to come over for the Grand Opening.  I'll be there this coming Thursday through Sunday [Oct. 1-4].
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Ruediger Meyer

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Re: Doak's St Emilionnais to Open
« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2015, 10:49:51 AM »
Thank you. Great to hear. That means a trip in early November to play St Emilionnais and Medoc sounds even better...
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