Golf Thread 2014 - All Things Golf!
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Rosscow said:
I think sometimes you just have a bad day!
I played with my new society on Saturday - came 4th with 38 points. Mind you, course was very short and my handicap generous (they have me playing off of 26 until I put 3 cards in, 1 more to go). Shot 86.
I'm also going to a local club that I've been on the waiting list since last year tonight to see the secretary, hopefully I'm in......
Played Saturday - and had 44 points in really strong winds - and I couldn't putt for toffee. Made 4 x 3 putts, and didn't sink a single putt over 2 foot! Strange old game. Also one of my mates had a hole in one, second one I have seen a mate have in my 4-ball in the past year!I played with my new society on Saturday - came 4th with 38 points. Mind you, course was very short and my handicap generous (they have me playing off of 26 until I put 3 cards in, 1 more to go). Shot 86.
I'm also going to a local club that I've been on the waiting list since last year tonight to see the secretary, hopefully I'm in......
Purchased a new putter yesterday (one I have been looking at for a while) as my putting really has gone off the boil in the past 3 months. I think a change can be as good as anything. Will see how I get on.
So reading your next post - what club have you joined?
Yeah, it's a seriously tricky links course - and it's super traditional!!!
£125 a round green fees for the Old Course, but ridiculously hard to get on unless you know a full member.
Alas I wouldn't be able to get you on the Old Course yet, if ever...... I really don't know how it all works yet.
You could play the Jubilee Course though.
2 balls or foursomes only - as I said, very traditional!!
£125 a round green fees for the Old Course, but ridiculously hard to get on unless you know a full member.
Alas I wouldn't be able to get you on the Old Course yet, if ever...... I really don't know how it all works yet.
You could play the Jubilee Course though.
2 balls or foursomes only - as I said, very traditional!!
Edited by Rosscow on Tuesday 25th March 13:57
Fats25 said:
Well, it's not a full 18 but it's more than a 9 hole course.I think currently there are 11 greens and 14 tees - but there are I believe 2 new greens going in this year, and an extra tee.
The beauty of it is that membership is limited to 70 places - and apart from competition mornings it's quite unusual to see anyone else on the course! I played a couple of times with a member last year - it really is like having your own private course.
Rosscow said:
Well, it's not a full 18 but it's more than a 9 hole course.
I think currently there are 11 greens and 14 tees - but there are I believe 2 new greens going in this year, and an extra tee.
The beauty of it is that membership is limited to 70 places - and apart from competition mornings it's quite unusual to see anyone else on the course! I played a couple of times with a member last year - it really is like having your own private course.
Sounds interesting. I would be keen come the summer months to have a round. Typically I can get away with late afternoon rounds, and that sounds perfect!I think currently there are 11 greens and 14 tees - but there are I believe 2 new greens going in this year, and an extra tee.
The beauty of it is that membership is limited to 70 places - and apart from competition mornings it's quite unusual to see anyone else on the course! I played a couple of times with a member last year - it really is like having your own private course.
kentlad said:
ascayman said:
Just booked a round on the Ryder cup course at Gleneagles in june 
Talk about jealous! If you remember / can be bothered....write up a review & post it here! would love to know your thoughts/insights to it...have always wanted to play there!!
At the risk of increasing your jealousy two weeks later ill be playing Verulam Golf Club in St Albans which was the home course of Samuel Ryder.
Anyone would think its ryder cup year
P.s i'm going to that too!
ascayman said:
Will do
At the risk of increasing your jealousy two weeks later ill be playing Verulam Golf Club in St Albans which was the home course of Samuel Ryder.
Anyone would think its ryder cup year
P.s i'm going to that too!
Jealous of the playing. Not so much of the watching.At the risk of increasing your jealousy two weeks later ill be playing Verulam Golf Club in St Albans which was the home course of Samuel Ryder.
Anyone would think its ryder cup year
P.s i'm going to that too!
I love golf, I love watching it on TV, and the Ryder Cup for me is the pinnacle of sport, above The Ashes, above The World Cup. Is just superb.
BUT........ I do not like being at the course watching golf. I have tried before, been to a couple of the matchplays at Wentworth, been to London Club, and been to Royal St Georges to watch different comps. However it is not for me. I just find myself walking around wishing I was playing.
Each to their own, and I was invited to Ryder Cup this year to watch on corp tickets, but I declined - as I would rather follow it and see all the action on TV.
Fats25 said:
Jealous of the playing. Not so much of the watching.
I love golf, I love watching it on TV, and the Ryder Cup for me is the pinnacle of sport, above The Ashes, above The World Cup. Is just superb.
BUT........ I do not like being at the course watching golf. I have tried before, been to a couple of the matchplays at Wentworth, been to London Club, and been to Royal St Georges to watch different comps. However it is not for me. I just find myself walking around wishing I was playing.
Each to their own, and I was invited to Ryder Cup this year to watch on corp tickets, but I declined - as I would rather follow it and see all the action on TV.
I generally agree, however following Darren Clarke round Royal St George's on the 3rd day in 2011 was brilliant (apart from the weather!!).I love golf, I love watching it on TV, and the Ryder Cup for me is the pinnacle of sport, above The Ashes, above The World Cup. Is just superb.
BUT........ I do not like being at the course watching golf. I have tried before, been to a couple of the matchplays at Wentworth, been to London Club, and been to Royal St Georges to watch different comps. However it is not for me. I just find myself walking around wishing I was playing.
Each to their own, and I was invited to Ryder Cup this year to watch on corp tickets, but I declined - as I would rather follow it and see all the action on TV.
Also went to see the Open at Royal St. Georges in 2003 and followed Tiger around - it's something that I like to do when given the opportunity.
I certainly wouldn't be making a long trip to watch a golf competition - although I nearly went for tickets to the Ryder Cup this year but decided against it in the end.
Rosscow said:
I generally agree, however following Darren Clarke round Royal St George's on the 3rd day in 2011 was brilliant (apart from the weather!!).
Also went to see the Open at Royal St. Georges in 2003 and followed Tiger around - it's something that I like to do when given the opportunity.
I certainly wouldn't be making a long trip to watch a golf competition - although I nearly went for tickets to the Ryder Cup this year but decided against it in the end.
I did the Saturday at Celtic Manor and its an experience ill never forget!! Tis year i'm doing the singles so cant wait! Also went to see the Open at Royal St. Georges in 2003 and followed Tiger around - it's something that I like to do when given the opportunity.
I certainly wouldn't be making a long trip to watch a golf competition - although I nearly went for tickets to the Ryder Cup this year but decided against it in the end.
Mrs Lard accompanied me to the range today, so I got her to take a quick video of my swing.
Anybody care to pick it apart and give feedback? I'm not really sure what I'm looking at. It's the first time I've ever seen my swing on video and I'm quite surprised how short my backswing seems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwoHKF-TYQ
Anybody care to pick it apart and give feedback? I'm not really sure what I'm looking at. It's the first time I've ever seen my swing on video and I'm quite surprised how short my backswing seems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwoHKF-TYQ
kentlad said:
ascayman said:
Just booked a round on the Ryder cup course at Gleneagles in june
Talk about jealous! If you remember / can be bothered....write up a review & post it here! would love to know your thoughts/insights to it...have always wanted to play there!!Had a lesson Saturday. My god, if only I could take my tutor on every round with me, I'd be a pro in no time 
He watched and filmed my swing, long story short, on my back swing I was straightening my right knee and in turn lifting my right hip up. This was making me over stretch on my back swing and then "mad axeman chop" on my through swing and thus top the ball when I was striking.
So with keeping my knee bent 90% of my shots then were superb. Lots of lift and I was hitting around 180yds with my 6 iron.
Love the game again now
Won a Cleeveland 888 60 degree rescue wedge yesterday for £26, so hopefully that'll come by Thursday when I'm next playing.
He watched and filmed my swing, long story short, on my back swing I was straightening my right knee and in turn lifting my right hip up. This was making me over stretch on my back swing and then "mad axeman chop" on my through swing and thus top the ball when I was striking.
So with keeping my knee bent 90% of my shots then were superb. Lots of lift and I was hitting around 180yds with my 6 iron.
Love the game again now
Won a Cleeveland 888 60 degree rescue wedge yesterday for £26, so hopefully that'll come by Thursday when I'm next playing.
HaplessBoyLard said:
Mrs Lard accompanied me to the range today, so I got her to take a quick video of my swing.
Anybody care to pick it apart and give feedback? I'm not really sure what I'm looking at. It's the first time I've ever seen my swing on video and I'm quite surprised how short my backswing seems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwoHKF-TYQ
Sorry Lard, I'm not one to comment on other peoples' swings! Although yes, your back swing is very short.Anybody care to pick it apart and give feedback? I'm not really sure what I'm looking at. It's the first time I've ever seen my swing on video and I'm quite surprised how short my backswing seems.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKwoHKF-TYQ
Someone more qualified needs to advise you
Mr Pies said:
Had a lesson Saturday. My god, if only I could take my tutor on every round with me, I'd be a pro in no time
He watched and filmed my swing, long story short, on my back swing I was straightening my right knee and in turn lifting my right hip up. This was making me over stretch on my back swing and then "mad axeman chop" on my through swing and thus top the ball when I was striking.
So with keeping my knee bent 90% of my shots then were superb. Lots of lift and I was hitting around 180yds with my 6 iron.
Love the game again now
Won a Cleeveland 888 60 degree rescue wedge yesterday for £26, so hopefully that'll come by Thursday when I'm next playing.
Funnily enough secured myself a 60 degree (5 degrees of bounce) Mizuno MPR-12 wedge today.He watched and filmed my swing, long story short, on my back swing I was straightening my right knee and in turn lifting my right hip up. This was making me over stretch on my back swing and then "mad axeman chop" on my through swing and thus top the ball when I was striking.
So with keeping my knee bent 90% of my shots then were superb. Lots of lift and I was hitting around 180yds with my 6 iron.
Love the game again now
Won a Cleeveland 888 60 degree rescue wedge yesterday for £26, so hopefully that'll come by Thursday when I'm next playing.
Needed one with less bounce - my course is super firm and tight! Old 12 degree bounce Cleveland going in the garage for a while!
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