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Sean_A

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Royal Birkdale
« on: November 06, 2005, 08:48:11 AM »
I have just visited the RB's site to look for winter green fees.  To my surprise the course is closed for 6 months this winter.  This sounds like fairly major changes are afoot.  I know there was discussion about pushing a green back into the dunes, but this isn't enough reason to close a course.  They have the Open in 2008, what other changes are being made?  Anybody have any info?

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Sean
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Tony_Muldoon

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Re:Royal Birkdale
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2005, 03:41:26 PM »
Sorry Sean can't contribute anything to your question, but it might be the right thread to ask one of my own.

I have a weekend visit to liverpool in January with the family.  ~an early morning round on the saturday or sunday would not be out of the question if I can find a friendly club who would allow a singleton on at these times.  I'm not expwecting to get on a top tier course but if anyone knows of an interesting Links course that might allow me on I'd be delighted to hear about it.
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Andy Levett

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Re:Royal Birkdale
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2005, 04:41:28 PM »
Sorry Sean can't contribute anything to your question, but it might be the right thread to ask one of my own.

I have a weekend visit to liverpool in January with the family.  ~an early morning round on the saturday or sunday would not be out of the question if I can find a friendly club who would allow a singleton on at these times.  I'm not expwecting to get on a top tier course but if anyone knows of an interesting Links course that might allow me on I'd be delighted to hear about it.

Tony,
I was in the same situation last winter and after a bit of surfing and a couple of phone calls ended up at West Lancs. Details a bit hazy now but it was a Sunday, 10am-ish, about £40 and a fine course. I don't remember if 10 was the earliest time I could get or if I just chose to go off then. Fine course - some thoughts and flat light pix here: http://mackenziegreens.blogspot.com/2004/11/west-lancashire-shining-bright-from.html
 

Tony_Muldoon

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Re:Royal Birkdale
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2005, 04:51:08 PM »
Thanks Andy, I meant to add must be near a Railway Station and your link to the club website shows it is.  Looks like New Year will start off on the right foot.
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Larry_Keltto

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Re:Royal Birkdale
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2005, 06:43:38 PM »
I played West Lancs as a throw-in "bonus" round this past spring on a trip, and I really enjoyed it, especially the front 9. It's right next to the railroad stop.

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