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Old May 27th 2008 | 10:16 am
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Originally Posted by Same Difference
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.
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:17 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
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
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:18 am
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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.
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:19 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
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.


 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:21 am
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I try to educate the masses and this is the thanks I get??
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:21 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
I try to educate the masses and this is the thanks I get??
Golf is boring..........
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:22 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
I have returned a more serious LB - get used to it.
Don't, we love the other LB...............get used to it.
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:22 am
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Originally Posted by Same Difference
Golf is boring..........
Only to non-golfers.
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:23 am
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Only to non-golfers.
It spoils a good walk mate.........why do you want to hit a ball with a stick round some grass?
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:24 am
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Originally Posted by rugbymatt
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.
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:25 am
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Originally Posted by Same Difference
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.
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:26 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
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?
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:28 am
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Originally Posted by Same Difference
So shall we talk Simon Cowell now?
No, and the lad is mithering for the lappy.

Maybe back later, if not, hugz n Xs
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:30 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
No, and the lad is mithering for the lappy.

Maybe back later, if not, hugz n Xs
Night LB
 
Old May 27th 2008 | 10:30 am
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Originally Posted by leighbloke
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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