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leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:16 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by Same Difference (Post 6401915)
Why the hell is golf so expensive?

I guess it's the cost of the development and upkeep, I know the place I'm a member at has been there for 100+ years, so there is negligible capital to repay.
There are about 500 members averaging around £700 per year green fees and about £100k a year bar takings - it's a members club so nobody is taking a profit and it just about breaks even and most years projects have to be deferred due to lack of funds.

Recently cost £20k just for the sand to replenish the bunkers.

rugbymatt May 27th 2008 10:17 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401952)
I guess it's the cost of the development and upkeep, I know the place I'm a member at has been there for 100+ years, so there is negligible capital to repay.
There are about 500 members averaging around £700 per year green fees and about £100k a year bar takings - it's a members club so nobody is taking a profit and it just about breaks even and most years projects have to be deferred due to lack of funds.

Recently cost £20k just for the sand to replenish the bunkers.

Thanks for that mate, I was starting to worry I wont sleep tonight until this post

leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:18 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 6401953)
Thanks for that mate, I was starting to worry I wont sleep tonight until this post

I have returned a more serious LB - get used to it.

Same Difference May 27th 2008 10:19 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401952)
I guess it's the cost of the development and upkeep, I know the place I'm a member at has been there for 100+ years, so there is negligible capital to repay.
There are about 500 members averaging around £700 per year green fees and about £100k a year bar takings - it's a members club so nobody is taking a profit and it just about breaks even and most years projects have to be deferred due to lack of funds.

Recently cost £20k just for the sand to replenish the bunkers.

:zzz::zzz:

:lol:

leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:21 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by Same Difference (Post 6401958)
:zzz::zzz:

:lol:

I try to educate the masses and this is the thanks I get??

Same Difference May 27th 2008 10:21 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401961)
I try to educate the masses and this is the thanks I get??

Golf is boring..........

rugbymatt May 27th 2008 10:22 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401956)
I have returned a more serious LB - get used to it.

Don't, we love the other LB...............get used to it.

leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:22 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by Same Difference (Post 6401962)
Golf is boring..........

Only to non-golfers.

Same Difference May 27th 2008 10:23 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401967)
Only to non-golfers.

It spoils a good walk mate.........why do you want to hit a ball with a stick round some grass?

leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:24 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by rugbymatt (Post 6401965)
Don't, we love the other LB...............get used to it.

You love any man that takes the time to talk to you - I know I'm not special.

leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:25 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by Same Difference (Post 6401969)
It spoils a good walk mate.........why do you want to hit a ball with a stick round some grass?

Primarily because if I didn't have the stick and ball, and a few mates I probably wouldn't be there in the first place.

Same Difference May 27th 2008 10:26 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401973)
Primarily because if I didn't have the stick and ball, and a few mates I probably wouldn't be there in the first place.

So shall we talk Simon Cowell now?

leighbloke May 27th 2008 10:28 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by Same Difference (Post 6401977)
So shall we talk Simon Cowell now?

No, and the lad is mithering for the lappy.

Maybe back later, if not, hugz n Xs

Same Difference May 27th 2008 10:30 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401979)
No, and the lad is mithering for the lappy.

Maybe back later, if not, hugz n Xs

Night LB :)

rugbymatt May 27th 2008 10:30 am

Re: Is it just me.........
 

Originally Posted by leighbloke (Post 6401970)
You love any man that takes the time to talk to you - I know I'm not special.

That's not true!


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