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Conference govt02::basingstoke

Title:	* BASINGSTOKE - Gateway to Wessex *
Notice:	BASINGSTOKE - John Arlott lived here - then left, I wonder why
Moderator:	COMICS::CORNEJ

Created:	Wed Jul 27 1988
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	925
Total number of notes:	5875

130.0. "GOLF" by 45379::BARKER (Only 47 weeks to Skiing) Mon Apr 03 1989 14:00

    Does anybody here know anything about the golf courses in the area?
    
    I know of Basingstoke, Prewett Park ( near the hospitals ), Tadley
    ( called Beechwood, or something like that ) and Tylney Hall.
    
    Does anybody know of any others ?
    
    Does Basingstoke allow anybody to play during the week, or do you
    have to have a Handicap, or play with a member. What about the others?
    
    Has anybody here ever played Tylney Hall ? Is 9 or 18 holes ? is
    it any good.
    
    Any information gratefully received
    
    Chris.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
130.1		42441::DLLOYD	I had that Ayatollah in the back of my cab once	`Mon Apr 03 1989 17:33`	19
	Tylney Park is a nine holer - never played it. Park Prewett is a nine holer - not a bad course - the 5th is a real sod. Tadley is a nine holer - nice course but watch the strategically placed duck pond Alton is a nine holer - good fun - but the 3rd and 4th span a huge canyon ! Newbury is an eighteen holer - a short course, lots of par 3's Basingstoke is an eighteen holer- never played it. These are the nearest ones I know, but then I'm no expert. Best of luck, David L. PS: If these aren't good enough, try the Digital Golf Society, they get to some good courses (well at least they are before we've played)
130.2	A few more	42773::MUTCH	Application Centre, Basingstoke UK	`Tue Apr 04 1989 13:27`	13
	Crondall 18 holes Located just off the main road from M3 to Farnham. Probably the least known and least used in the area. Turn up and play. Stanford Springs ? holes Located at Kingsclere. Only just opened. Park Prewitt 9 holes In the grounds of Basingstoke District Hospital ?? Park 18 Holes Fleet. No membership required. OK during the week but crowded at weekends. Not a top class course.
130.3	bracknell	42443::ADSHEAD	Rowland Adshead, UK Demo Engineering	`Tue Apr 04 1989 13:37`	4
	Best course I know locally which is cheap enough and good is Downshire at Bracknell near the Roman Fort. Rowland.
130.4		45383::LLOYDA	Don't worry, be happy!	`Tue Apr 04 1989 14:36`	6
	What sort of prices for the rounds and the hiring of clubs are we talking about ? Also how late do they stay open (i.e. after work?) ? Thanks, Alan.
130.5	What about for the less expert.	42560::JEFFERY	Why do birds suddenly appear?	`Tue Apr 04 1989 15:20`	13
	Hi, I used to play pitch and putt last year, but all this year have been playing on "normal" golf courses. However, I don't yet have a set of clubs. I was wondering if anyone knew of some pitch and putt places other than the one near Westfield Lido. This has suddenly been sign- posted, meaning that the queues are much worse. How difficult is the Park Prewitt golf course, and how do I get there? Cheers. Mark_who_may_be_looking_for_a_half_set_of_2nd_hand_golf_clubs.
130.6		42441::DLLOYD	I had that Ayatollah in the back of my cab once	`Tue Apr 04 1989 17:13`	27
	>> How difficult is the Park Prewitt golf course, and how do I get there? I don't think Park Prewitt is all that "difficult", although I've never had a good round there (or anywhere else come to that). It is good fun though. It isn't too hilly, though there is a couple of slopes, the worst thing is that it is surrounded on three sides by dense woods where old men lurk looking for lost golf balls. The fifth is a par 5 that runs right along one edge of the wood and although you take aim towards the mental asylum (on the fourth side), the ball still goes in the woods. To get there, follow the Tadley road from the Hilton Mercury, take the third left (by the Ambulance station) and you can see the Golf course on the right. Follow the right fork for about 250 yards and the clubhouse is on the right. The cost went up last year from �2.50 (any day of week) to �7.50 (weekend, weekdays with member). That's when we packed in playing there. Providing you're not too good (!), if you get stuck for a game, give me a ring. There's a few people here in the TSC who like to dig up a bit of turf on a weekend at different places in Hampshire. David L.
130.7		42441::DLLOYD	I had that Ayatollah in the back of my cab once	`Tue Apr 04 1989 17:15`	5
	PS: For s/h golf clubs, try the Gazette on Wednesdays. They usually have some. David L.
130.8		YARD::BADMAN	Nostril Fetishist	`Fri Apr 07 1989 15:15`	9
	How about actually joining a club ? Are there any clubs without massive waiting lists and extortionate subs in the area ? If anyone fancies a hack, give me a shout! Jamie.
130.9		COMICS::DLLOYD	I had that Ayatollah in the back of my cab once	`Sun Apr 09 1989 13:38`	5
	FWIW. Played at Alton on Saturday - don't know how much it is to join, but green fees were �12.50. David L.
130.10	Recommend the BGC	DUSH02::JEFFERY	Why do birds suddenly appear?	`Mon Apr 10 1989 22:32`	18
	Well, I played three times at the "Basingstoke Golf Centre", read pitch and putt course. Its a lot nicer than it was last year with a decent golf shop, driving range, and a friendly looking professional offering coaching. The pitch and putt course is a little bit longer than most (Average length about 100yards), and quite scenic. After playing on 9 hole Municipal Golf courses, it seems quite tame, but still enjoyable, as I'm not very good. Anyway, my swing is getting better, so when I do a few birdies at Basingstoke, then I will graduate to a proper golf course. Anyway, the place charges only One Pound fifty, for a round with hire of a 7 iron and putter. I can recommend it for anyone who wants an enjoyable hour or two. We are certainly hooked!! Mark.