Wasnt there some kind of investigation in Hong Kong or somewhere over dodgy dealings. Was gonna go to court, but dropped after a few years. Something along those lines. Cant be bothered to recheck.
A little disappointing. Not much to write about. South Koreans raised arrest warrants in 2003, charges brought in 2006, quietly dropped in 2008.
I knew they were dropped. Money talks. What about when his wife threatened to shoot some dog walkers up in Skibo Castle. Nice gaff he has there. Suprised none of you golfers have been up.
I like a woman with a bit of spirit! It's now a private members club. Not sure us peasants would be allowed in, without taking out a mortgage for a round of golf!
Post a pic of Skibo castle. Its bloody lovely. Mr. Short has mighty fine taste in real estate. How much is a membership?
If you have to ask much it is, you can't afford it. Actually, it's 24,000 joining fee and £7,690 a year, both figures pre-vat. A mate's a member at Woburn. That's an awesome golf club. I think he pays about £6,000 a year.
Two more interesting facts about Martin Bain. 1) He gave up a career as a model to move into football. 2) L'Equipe newspaper in France reported how he had a six figure sum going into one of his accounts paid for by one of the dodgiest agents in Football. Martin Bain said he was going to take legal action against the paper, but he never did...
Know nothing about him. Rangers over the past decade have possibly one of the worst run clubs in the UK though. Was he there through all of their problems?
i've got an invite to play wentworth in June. one of the big earners in the uk is a member. i believe the fee is now 100k! so intend to make the most of the day: golf in the morning, lunch meeting in the club, followed by England vs Wales in the bar. he's been kind enough to book me a room so i can stay overnight. Couldn't think of a much better day out, provided we win. Just need to get some practice in - I've only played twice this year...would be a dreadful shame to play like a twat on the day!!
The new owners wanted to raise the fees to £100k but the members managed to stop that from happening. Still bloody expensive now. About £15k I think. Enjoy it mate. Get out there on the driving range to make the most of the experience!
Congratulations Disco. But what the hell are you doing on here man? If she-who-must-be-obeyed finds out you'll be in trouble!