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[purdey]

Why, where is the logic in these new projects ? where are the golfers going to come from. I heard the courses are to be aimed at the British golfing market but I would of thought Portugal and Spain will always have that monopoly, especially when you can fly to either country for as little as £20.
I have the odd round in Cyprus but the summer months are far too hot in the afternoon and the courses are deserted, at £40 a round it is beyond most people.
What's the local take on golf ?

[SSBubbles]

I don't play but I know lots of ex-pats who do.

I thought Cyprus had a few golf courses already so why does she need so many new ones?

One also has to beg the questions; 'Who is paying for it'? and 'With what water'?

[purdey]

" Who is paying for it" the people in the know say finances are available from foreign and Cypriot investors.
I am not so gullible to realise that a percentage will be picked up by the Cypriot taxpayer (me included) which does not sit too well.
As for water, de-sal plants are to be built, I am not sure wether these will be purely for the courses or the developers will tap into public plants.

[SSBubbles]

" Who is paying for it" the people in the know say finances are available from foreign and Cypriot investors.
I am not so gullible to realise that a percentage will be picked up by the Cypriot taxpayer (me included) which does not sit too well.
As for water, de-sal plants are to be built, I am not sure whether these will be purely for the courses or the developers will tap into public plants.

Hi purdey. I hope it is not the same people who pledged their money to the Marina!

So, desalination plants are to be built - their priority then!

If this plan will benefit Cyprus I hope it becomes a reality. If it is just going to be a drain on her water supply and at the expense of the locals/taxpayers - forget it!

[CBBB]

FORE.....teen?

[lyso]

One of the 14 is being built at the old Limni Mines
Near Polis
I can see them working night and day on it.
My water is cut 3 times a week, the rates
have gone up this year.
3% of water to tourism brings Millions
3% of Farming brings a pittance.
So you give it to tourism.
Thats why all the fruit, Oranges, Grapefruit, Mandarins,
Grapes, etc lies on the floor because they can't afford to pick
them. Import its cheaper.
The traditions of MY COUNTRY has gone to golf.
How can i enjoy my country when its lying on the floor.

[purdey]

That's the problem Lyso Cyprus traditions have not moved to golf.
I was speaking to a friend last night who lives, sleeps and dreams golf in Cyprus. He believes the building of any more courses is bound to bankrupt there investors. He plays every day of the week at Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley and says the courses are never busy and the majority of thoses playing are older Ex Pats, when they can afford the green fees.
Shame about the fruit, such a waste. Surely importing from Israel is no cheaper than picking what seems to grow in abundance in Cyprus, or maybe the Sri Lanken pickers are just pissed off been paid peanuts for a ten hour day.

[lyso]

That's the problem Lyso Cyprus traditions have not moved to golf.
I was speaking to a friend last night who lives, sleeps and dreams golf in Cyprus. He believes the building of any more courses is bound to bankrupt there investors. He plays every day of the week at Aphrodite Hills and Secret Valley and says the courses are never busy and the majority of thoses playing are older Ex Pats, when they can afford the green fees.
Shame about the fruit, such a waste. Surely importing from Israel is no cheaper than picking what seems to grow in abundance in Cyprus, or maybe the Sri Lanken pickers are just pissed off been paid peanuts for a ten hour day.

You are right my friend.
The cyprus people have been duped by banks
It started with the stockmarket in 2001
Took all the Cypriots money
Left him with nothing.
Made him become what he is not.
He has lost his respect, through trying to recover his debts.
Now he has lost his paradise to capitalism.

[CBBB]

The problem with the ex-pat golfing fraternity is that their Zimmer frames leave marks on the greens!

[Trustme]

i LIKED THAT ONE CBBB! CYPRUS IS ON IT'S WAY OUT IF IT THINKS GOLF COURSES ARE THE ANSWER, WHAT AM I SAYING, CYPRUS IS ALREADY OUT.