The Time Out Podcast EP 80 With Guest Michael Allsop July 8th 2023

Michael Allsop hails from Nottinghamshire in England. His wife hails from Ardara. In the spring of 2021, they re-opened Sandfield pitch and putt in Ardara as the new owners.  Michael tells the story of how this came to be,  buying the piece of property from the now late Tom Finn.  We look back on the course's early history as well, which dates back to 1983. Michael has exciting plans for the future of Sandfield pitch and putt which he and his family run.  He talks about the cost to play a round, best scores submitted and famous names to have stopped by for a round. I hope you enjoy the interview.

Chapters

• 3:15 Michael's Roots And How He Came To Purchase Sandfield Pitch And Putt
• 7:12 Remembering Tom Finn
• 9:30 Remembering The Founder Sean Connaughton
• 15:27 Michael's Exciting Plans For Sandfield Pitch And Putt
• 23:17 Course Scoring Records
• 30:23 Famous Names To Have Visited
• 32:26 Funny Course Story
• 34:52 Michael And His Son's Love For Everton FC.
• 41:38 Time Of Year Course Is Opened
• 45:30 Cost To Play A Round/Club Hire/Loyalty System
• 52:37 Michael Pitches The Course
• 55:40 Determined Character