The Golf Thread - 2015
Discussion
Another year of golf ahead!
I'm currently a 17 handicap player (although recently I've actually played to 15 and for 9 holes to 13).
Therefore, my golfing goal for this year is to get down to 15, if not less.
My all round golf improved last year, as it should after my first full year as a member after a 4 year break of membership.
Areas I need to work on are my woods from the tee and longer clubs from the deck. Bunker play also needs some work.
Putting has improved dramatically in recent weeks.
Wishing you all a successful year!
I'm currently a 17 handicap player (although recently I've actually played to 15 and for 9 holes to 13).
Therefore, my golfing goal for this year is to get down to 15, if not less.
My all round golf improved last year, as it should after my first full year as a member after a 4 year break of membership.
Areas I need to work on are my woods from the tee and longer clubs from the deck. Bunker play also needs some work.
Putting has improved dramatically in recent weeks.
Wishing you all a successful year!
Forgot to mention that I watched the final pair tee off in the President's Putter yesterday:
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/golf/article43...
And some lovely pictures of the course here:
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/lf8c4uX5DZH/The+Pre...
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/golf/article43...
And some lovely pictures of the course here:
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/lf8c4uX5DZH/The+Pre...
airweaz said:
This year will be a full year of golfing.
Found a great instructor who I understand and explain and coaches me in a way I get.
Determined to break 100 regularly this year too.
One minor issue will be convincing the missus that I do need new clubs and that Nike Vapor clubs are worth the investment custom made as my clubs are a bit to small for me.
If you can play every week, then you're half way there. Good luck!Found a great instructor who I understand and explain and coaches me in a way I get.
Determined to break 100 regularly this year too.
One minor issue will be convincing the missus that I do need new clubs and that Nike Vapor clubs are worth the investment custom made as my clubs are a bit to small for me.
My target is to shoot 85 consistently and who knows maybe even get an 80 (managed 39 for 9 holes a couple of weeks ago).
I'd try lots of different clubs before you get some custom made, don't just go on what you think looks nice!
djstevec said:
Anyone heading to the Open at St Andrews this year??
Trying to find a hotel/B&B is proving impossible
Might have to wait at year for Troon.
No, not this year. I'm going to take the caravan one day and do the whole week.Trying to find a hotel/B&B is proving impossible
Might have to wait at year for Troon.
Which is also what I'm going to do for the Ryder Cup in France, 2018!
kentlad said:
djstevec said:
Anyone heading to the Open at St Andrews this year??
Trying to find a hotel/B&B is proving impossible
Might have to wait at year for Troon.
Unfortunately not. Wish i was! Watching The Open at the home of golf has always been a dream! Trying to find a hotel/B&B is proving impossible
Might have to wait at year for Troon.
Settling for a golf weekend with the lads in May at none other than Celtic Manor. Anyone have any experience of playing any of the three courses there? I want to play the 2010 but the guys i play with are all above 20 handicaps and don't really fancy the length. I've heard its a bit of a monster and extremely tough? Almost 7500 Yards?
You might be able to play from the whites (7008).
To be honest I wouldn't fancy playing the full length - 500+ yard par 4's and 666 yard par 5's doesn't sound like great fun
TeeRev said:
Right, I'm in but take it easy on me as I'm a slow learner where golf is concerned.
I've flirted on and mostly off with golf for many years but last year in preparation for filling in my time upon retirement I had some lessons and started playing reasonably regularly with my cousin who plays almost every day off of a 9 handicap.
I've just joined the local club as a five day member (Seaford Head) and am hopefully going to be playing at least twice a week this year to get good enough to get a handicap. I don't often count the scores yet as that would probably be offputting, the last time I did though I got round in 105. I had another couple of lessons just before Christmas and have got a couple more booked, I definitely feel like I'm improving so watch this space.
Hey, TeeRev. I like Seaford Head. Have they finished the new club house yet?I've flirted on and mostly off with golf for many years but last year in preparation for filling in my time upon retirement I had some lessons and started playing reasonably regularly with my cousin who plays almost every day off of a 9 handicap.
I've just joined the local club as a five day member (Seaford Head) and am hopefully going to be playing at least twice a week this year to get good enough to get a handicap. I don't often count the scores yet as that would probably be offputting, the last time I did though I got round in 105. I had another couple of lessons just before Christmas and have got a couple more booked, I definitely feel like I'm improving so watch this space.
I'm playing there at the beginning of April.
130R said:
I shot 42 at my local 9 hole course on Sunday which I was pretty happy with considering I haven't played for 3 months! My handicap is around 22 at the moment after I started playing again last year, so would like to get that down a bit this year. Need to improve my iron shots ..
42, and you have a handicap of 22?! That'll be coming down TeeRev said:
Rosscow said:
TeeRev said:
Right, I'm in but take it easy on me as I'm a slow learner where golf is concerned.
I've flirted on and mostly off with golf for many years but last year in preparation for filling in my time upon retirement I had some lessons and started playing reasonably regularly with my cousin who plays almost every day off of a 9 handicap.
I've just joined the local club as a five day member (Seaford Head) and am hopefully going to be playing at least twice a week this year to get good enough to get a handicap. I don't often count the scores yet as that would probably be offputting, the last time I did though I got round in 105. I had another couple of lessons just before Christmas and have got a couple more booked, I definitely feel like I'm improving so watch this space.
Hey, TeeRev. I like Seaford Head. Have they finished the new club house yet?I've flirted on and mostly off with golf for many years but last year in preparation for filling in my time upon retirement I had some lessons and started playing reasonably regularly with my cousin who plays almost every day off of a 9 handicap.
I've just joined the local club as a five day member (Seaford Head) and am hopefully going to be playing at least twice a week this year to get good enough to get a handicap. I don't often count the scores yet as that would probably be offputting, the last time I did though I got round in 105. I had another couple of lessons just before Christmas and have got a couple more booked, I definitely feel like I'm improving so watch this space.
I'm playing there at the beginning of April.
The new clubhouse will be excellent, unfortunately it was originally supposed to be open for November then for December but it's not quite there yet. We think that realistically it will be ready in early March so that should be just right for your visit.
Until it opens you have to start your round from the 5th tee which is a tough drive and then when you've played the 18th you have to go back up to the 1st which is hard work so you're not missing anything right now. The course is looking good though, they've done a lot of work on the greens and they are going to be in really good condition this year.
Let me know what date/time you'll be there and I'll try to be around to say hello
airweaz said:
Rory nailing that hole in one, Hit his 9 Iron 177 yards. That's just madness. Im sure Fowler hit a 9 iron 199 late last year too. Shows the massive gap between weekend golfer and a pro.
Yep. 177 yards is a really solid 6 iron for me!!!Edited by Rosscow on Friday 16th January 16:11
Had a productive weekend of golf!
Had an hours lesson on Saturday morning, followed by 2 hours of general practice (chipping, putting, range).
Then had a cracking game of foursomes yesterday - we won 3 & 2 after being 1 down at the turn.
Holes 11 to 16 we played 3 under par to turn the game around!
Hit some lovely drives and some cracking irons, was a very enjoyable morning in some lovely conditions.
Had an hours lesson on Saturday morning, followed by 2 hours of general practice (chipping, putting, range).
Then had a cracking game of foursomes yesterday - we won 3 & 2 after being 1 down at the turn.
Holes 11 to 16 we played 3 under par to turn the game around!
Hit some lovely drives and some cracking irons, was a very enjoyable morning in some lovely conditions.
Had a great range session last night. Really feel like I'm making progress.
Just took my 7 iron and driver, and a bucket of balls lasted an hour! Quality, not quantity.
Just making sure everything is as it should be:
Club face to target
Feet square to club face
Shoulders square to feet
Left arm straight and square to feet on way up through back swing
Wrist set
Nice smooth tempo
= Hitting the 7 iron beautifully to 160 yards with a lovely controlled 5 yard draw
= Hitting the driver to the back of the range, again with a lovely controlled 5 yard draw
Happy days, I think this year could be really good!
Just took my 7 iron and driver, and a bucket of balls lasted an hour! Quality, not quantity.
Just making sure everything is as it should be:
Club face to target
Feet square to club face
Shoulders square to feet
Left arm straight and square to feet on way up through back swing
Wrist set
Nice smooth tempo
= Hitting the 7 iron beautifully to 160 yards with a lovely controlled 5 yard draw
= Hitting the driver to the back of the range, again with a lovely controlled 5 yard draw
Happy days, I think this year could be really good!
Completely agree - just impossible to do during the winter darkness.
I had an hour or so chipping/putting last Saturday and then played on Sunday.
I have a foursomes competition this weekend, but if I have time I'll have another little session on the practice green.
I try and play at least once a week during the winter and try to either go to the range once during the week or have a practice session on the Saturday (but I get moaned at by the wife if I do this too much!).
Can't wait for the clocks to go forward - I'll be all over the evening golf! Playing until nearly 10pm in the summer, can't beat it.
I had an hour or so chipping/putting last Saturday and then played on Sunday.
I have a foursomes competition this weekend, but if I have time I'll have another little session on the practice green.
I try and play at least once a week during the winter and try to either go to the range once during the week or have a practice session on the Saturday (but I get moaned at by the wife if I do this too much!).
Can't wait for the clocks to go forward - I'll be all over the evening golf! Playing until nearly 10pm in the summer, can't beat it.
A decent golfing weekend!
Had the society prize giving dinner/dance on Saturday night where I picked up a trophy.
Up at 6am this morning for a foursomes Cup competition at the golf club, which my partner and I managed to win!
So another cup to collect at next months golf club dinner.
Absolutely savage winds this morning - 35mph winds gusting to 50mph - really tough conditions but we actually played some nice stuff.
Hitting the ball really nicely at the moment.
Had the society prize giving dinner/dance on Saturday night where I picked up a trophy.
Up at 6am this morning for a foursomes Cup competition at the golf club, which my partner and I managed to win!
So another cup to collect at next months golf club dinner.
Absolutely savage winds this morning - 35mph winds gusting to 50mph - really tough conditions but we actually played some nice stuff.
Hitting the ball really nicely at the moment.
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