howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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We fight for, and many die for, the rights of women in Afghanistan and yet adhere to the opposite stance at home. Perhaps this is why immigration is so high, many being attracted here by so much fellow-feeling?
"... such a positive force on the area that the minister's voice is "out of context", considering the benefits it brings to so many."
Much is seen as positive... except equality.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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St Georges is a private club, it can choose its own members.
The Open is not funded by govt, this MP should stop meddling
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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what has the club got against women, seems rather outdated?
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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Thats not the point Howard. Vista has a naturist swimming session, not to my taste but its club rules
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I don't play golf and would not personally choose to join any kind of social club that excluded women but David is right, it is up to the club and it is nothing to do with any MP unless they are a member.
Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
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Totally agree with David #2 . he correctly states it is not the Government who decides this but the R & A. Peter Dawson current secretary has commented on this with regularity.
As Barry says most people would chose to support & join clubs with open membership.
Royal St Georges has a pretty exclusive membership & long waiting list.
Ladies can play the course if I recall correctly but not be eligible for membership.
Watty
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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One small error Paul, there is no waiting list, only people waiting to be invited.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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sounds like a place posh barry would be comfortable in, noggins at the 19th hole etc.
digressing a bit about sexist policies during the 90's i was going out with a lady who was the vice chairman of ilford north blues.
i used to really enjoy that i as a non member of the club could buy drinks at the bar, whilst she had to sit down and wait.
Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
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I won't argue that , just like MCC.
Watty
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Royal St Georges are a bit snooty....When I decided to play golf I had interviews with four clubs.Three of them accepted me
without a handicap.RSG captain politely explained they did not permit membership without a handicap.We shook hands and I
went to my car,just outside his window,which was a seven series BMW with my personal number plate on.As I drove away
the captain waved me down and offered me membership......I joined Kingsdown & Walmer club.
RSG could copy Vista and have a naturist session but the men would have to be `good friends`.....teeing off could be against
the `rules` as it would involve two swings........the MP gets my vote.......but only on this issue........
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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When were you a member at W&K Reg? I was there 1987-2006
Jan Higgins
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As the lone female voice so far I think the MP should have minded his own business, in modern Great Britain St Georges should allow women members, what on earth are they afraid of.
What I fail to understand is why any sensible modern woman would want to join such a narrow minded old fashioned bunch of fuddy duddies.
When I win my lottery millions maybe I should set up an all female membership golf club but it would not be for just the elite rich.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i think you have misread what the m.p said jan.
Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
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I was not referring to what he actually said more that it had nothing to do with him, a bit like us I suppose.
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Guest 716- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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# 12.......when I retired in 1993...stayed there for three years then moved on to Broome Park...I could not master the windy
conditions at W&K.......was it you always shouting at me.......``play through``....
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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An own goal for the area if we miss out on the boost to the local economy that the Open gives us.
Audere est facere.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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shop keepers, pubs and restaurants in sandwich would disagree with you martin.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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As I recall, the claims of boosting the local economy were simple bald statements that cut across the ground swell of dismay from the local traders.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 716- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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How ever back to the thread.....women should be allowed to be members of `Royal` St.Georges......Her Majesty should take up
the challenge.......
At present the `gentleman`members are not permitted the pleasure of following a lady`s fore-some......for a `long`game of golf
....for when you `finally` reach the Tee to enjoy the aroma of their perfume.................