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The End Of An Era At Brora?
Joe_Tucholski:
--- Quote from: Matt Schoolfield on December 23, 2024, 10:10:46 PM ---If I’d paid a pretty penny for one of those lifetime(?) memberships, I assume I’d be annoyed, but perhaps I misunderstand the situation.
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Matt, I do agree it's a unique situation where a course is near collapse and in such a short time later is seemingly in an excellent financial situation but have to believe those who joined are quite happy.
I was seriously considering joining Brora during covid but ultimately went with Carne (another course that received strong backing from social media). From both an emotional and financial perspective I think those who joined the clubs during that time are very happy. The emotional satisfaction should be obvious...the courses survived and are thriving. Financially I think it also turned out to be a pretty good deal. £5k for the lifetime Brora membership is less than I had previously paid for a year membership in the US. Up until relatively recently Brora was still advertising the platinum £10k life membership.
I don't care if there is grazing on the course. Each member of the club should do what they think is in their and the clubs best interest. What I do care about is the cost to play. It's clear I'm getting old as I look back on the past fondly. My first overseas golf trip about 10 years ago consisted of 60+ rounds in 30 days. Brora was £55 and it's now £160. A trip like that would be tough for a recent grad on a budget to replicate...even with my increased budget it'd be tough for me to replicate that trip.
Tony_Muldoon:
--- Quote from: David_Tepper on December 23, 2024, 11:00:32 PM ---
Personally, I would be happy to see the rough grown maybe 1/2 inch higher. I think it would give the fairways a little more definition and minimize the "lost in space" feeling I sometimes get playing there.
DT
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"Lost in space" is a great description of why I (currently) love it there. Vive la difference.
Sean_A:
--- Quote from: Tony_Muldoon on Yesterday at 04:28:45 AM ---
--- Quote from: David_Tepper on December 23, 2024, 11:00:32 PM ---
Personally, I would be happy to see the rough grown maybe 1/2 inch higher. I think it would give the fairways a little more definition and minimize the "lost in space" feeling I sometimes get playing there.
DT
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"Lost in space" is a great description of why I (currently) love it there. Vive la difference.
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Yes, the lack of definition is a feature of Brora I admire!
Merry Christmas
John Chilver-Stainer:
--- Quote from: David_Tepper on December 23, 2024, 11:00:32 PM ---Sean A. -
With regards to the possible added expense of the greens staff having to mow/maintain the rough in the future, don't forget a good portion of that expense is likely to be offset by the man hours saved shoveling dung and excrement off on and around the course. In addition, the staff will not have to spend man hours repairing bunkers and the walls of the burns that have been damaged by the livestock on the course. Finally, the electrical wires surrounding the greens will no longer have to be serviced/maintained.
Personally, I would be happy to see the rough grown maybe 1/2 inch higher. I think it would give the fairways a little more definition and minimize the "lost in space" feeling I sometimes get playing there.
DT
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You'll be lucky if the rough is maintained at 1/2 inch in the areas previously grazed.
Hopefully the rough doesn't end up like Golspie or R. Dornoch, where your heart sinks when the ball leaves the fairway.
Even after a slice over the blind rise at Brora's first into noman's land, one strode off the tee confident of finding the ball on a bit of nibbled down turf.
Glad tidings and merriment to all
🌲🎄🤶⛄😁
David_Tepper:
"Hopefully the rough doesn't end up like Golspie or R. Dornoch, where your heart sinks when the ball leaves the fairway."
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