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David Jacobs
Handicap: 21
Essex
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 43
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It is a sad loss to here one of our all time favourite courses Austin Lodge is to close 16th November,
if you want one last game there its £20 to play you will be missed by many
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David Allchorne
Handicap: 16
HERTS
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 57
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Was expecting to read about one of our golfing chums, I'm actually quite relieved
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Steve Hunt
Handicap: 16
uk
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 44
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Wont miss the 18th, Im sure I never scored a point on that hole in god knows how many rounds, you are right though Dave, one of my fave courses in the area.
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Judy Lilley
Handicap: 20
Kent
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 244
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Oh no.......although I too am relieved that it is not news of the loss of one of our members.
Austin Lodge was the first UK course I played on and where I first took my lessons. It's a great course.
Why is it closing?
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Michael Hanley
Handicap: 19
West Sussex, East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 33
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Word is that the course is going to be recoverted back for farming. A couple of members guested recently at Cherry Lodge to check us out. Apparently Austin Lodge offered their members membership at Woodlands Manor for the unexpired period of their green fees year. Many are not happy about that. Regards Michael.
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Steve 'The Powe...
Handicap: 21
Essex
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 288
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Advertised on Right Move - the land (of outstanding natural beauty - including the golf course) was advertised for sale - with headline planning permission to restore to agricultural use BUT
Sporting and Mineral Rights: The sporting and mineral rights, in so far as they are owned, are included in the sale.
If someone wants to buy and then run the Golf Course - it may still remain...
As far as I can surmise there are no grants available for single farm conversion, so who knows.
Shame though, but then again perhaps for the best...
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Tuan Nguyen
Handicap: 16
Pro Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 17
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One of my favourites with the most difficult par3 (7th).
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