The Golf Thread - 2015
Discussion
With the autumn fast approaching I have a feeling I will be needing decent waterproofs as I intend to keep playing in all weathers.
Is there any worthwhile alternative to Gore-Tex? A lot of manufacturers offer breathable waterproofs but I am suspicious as they are nearly always cheaper than the Gore-Tex ones.
Am I stuck with buying £400 worth of Galvin Green or is there a better option?
Is there any worthwhile alternative to Gore-Tex? A lot of manufacturers offer breathable waterproofs but I am suspicious as they are nearly always cheaper than the Gore-Tex ones.
Am I stuck with buying £400 worth of Galvin Green or is there a better option?
ManFromDelmonte said:
With the autumn fast approaching I have a feeling I will be needing decent waterproofs as I intend to keep playing in all weathers.
Is there any worthwhile alternative to Gore-Tex? A lot of manufacturers offer breathable waterproofs but I am suspicious as they are nearly always cheaper than the Gore-Tex ones.
Am I stuck with buying £400 worth of Galvin Green or is there a better option?
You can buy £400 worth of Ping, Nike or Adidas Is there any worthwhile alternative to Gore-Tex? A lot of manufacturers offer breathable waterproofs but I am suspicious as they are nearly always cheaper than the Gore-Tex ones.
Am I stuck with buying £400 worth of Galvin Green or is there a better option?
I have a full Galvin suit and it is fantastic.
kentlad said:
Rosscow said:
9 holes after work tonight - love an evening round of golf! Hopefully get some more stunning pics of the course with the sun setting....
Lucky sod! I'd love to get home in time for 9. The joys of the commute from the big smoke!
ManFromDelmonte said:
Rosscow said:
Work from home, golf course is only a 10-15 drive so should be on the tee by 5.50pm!
I played at 17.56 last week and we only just got 9 holes in before it was getting too dark. I hate winter.Gonna be spending less time on the course and more on the range I think.
Rosscow said:
Yep, it's getting tight to fit it in now! I'm right on the south coast so with a nice day like today it should be playable until around 8pm. We play 9 holes in around 1.5 hours so a few weeks left hopefully....
Yeah, our 9s generally take closer to 2 hours as it's a pretty long course and there are still a few slower groups out. Plus looking for your ball in the rough takes time 
Yep, we're going to The Oxfordshire for the weekend! 8 of us, should be good.
https://www.theoxfordshire.com/golf
https://www.theoxfordshire.com/golf
Rosscow said:
Yep, we're going to The Oxfordshire for the weekend! 8 of us, should be good.
https://www.theoxfordshire.com/golf
that looks incredible!https://www.theoxfordshire.com/golf
kentlad said:
Rosscow said:
Yep, we're going to The Oxfordshire for the weekend! 8 of us, should be good.
https://www.theoxfordshire.com/golf
that looks incredible!https://www.theoxfordshire.com/golf
I went to the range last night in an effort to ingrain my new driver swing thoughts before I go on holiday.
The thing that seems to have helped the most is to tense my leg muscles before swinging (I don't like the phrase 'activating' but it might be more appropriate). The thinking is that it gives you a more stable base, seems to work for me.
No golf for the next couple of weeks now.
The thing that seems to have helped the most is to tense my leg muscles before swinging (I don't like the phrase 'activating' but it might be more appropriate). The thinking is that it gives you a more stable base, seems to work for me.
No golf for the next couple of weeks now.
Had my first lesson today which was included with my trial membership of my new local club.
Wow, cannot believe what a difference a couple of simple changes has made! I'm well pleased with how much more consistent my ball striking is and how much straighter I am hitting it. I'm also hitting it much further than before.
The amazing thing is, most of it came down to posture. I am 6'4" and basically I was hunching over the ball and closing my shoulders. The pro got me to sit back a bit, bend my legs a bit, stick my arse out a bit and straighten my back a bit. What a revelation! My head now moves less and my swing has much more room to do its thing. Well chuffed. Going to play a round on Monday and give it a try on the course.
Wow, cannot believe what a difference a couple of simple changes has made! I'm well pleased with how much more consistent my ball striking is and how much straighter I am hitting it. I'm also hitting it much further than before.
The amazing thing is, most of it came down to posture. I am 6'4" and basically I was hunching over the ball and closing my shoulders. The pro got me to sit back a bit, bend my legs a bit, stick my arse out a bit and straighten my back a bit. What a revelation! My head now moves less and my swing has much more room to do its thing. Well chuffed. Going to play a round on Monday and give it a try on the course.
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