The Golf Thread - 2015
Discussion
Rosscow said:
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
The other courses are nice, but the greens were so tough ( well to me anyway) they broke in the opposite direction to what you would visually see. I had a mate with us who was a pro and he threw his putter in frustration and lost it mid round in the bushes and had to buy a new putter, hilarious. Later that year in the winter my mate had another look for it and found and returned it!
It's and expensive night if you buy drinks in the hotel but worth the experience at 2010, great to see layout, especially the closing 5 holes. We opted for a night out in Cardiff when we last went...i got wasted.
rat840771 said:
Celtic manor courses are tough, well the 2010 is long and tough all round, for example the greens are shaved so if you don't hit them in the middle the ball will/can roll off and into water. But good scores can be achieved, my mate off 7 broke 80 there.
The other courses are nice, but the greens were so tough ( well to me anyway) they broke in the opposite direction to what you would visually see. I had a mate with us who was a pro and he threw his putter in frustration and lost it mid round in the bushes and had to buy a new putter, hilarious. Later that year in the winter my mate had another look for it and found and returned it!
It's and expensive night if you buy drinks in the hotel but worth the experience at 2010, great to see layout, especially the closing 5 holes. We opted for a night out in Cardiff when we last went...i got wasted.
Sounds right up my street! Think we're planning a night in Cardiff. Just hope the scores aren't affected too badly... The other courses are nice, but the greens were so tough ( well to me anyway) they broke in the opposite direction to what you would visually see. I had a mate with us who was a pro and he threw his putter in frustration and lost it mid round in the bushes and had to buy a new putter, hilarious. Later that year in the winter my mate had another look for it and found and returned it!
It's and expensive night if you buy drinks in the hotel but worth the experience at 2010, great to see layout, especially the closing 5 holes. We opted for a night out in Cardiff when we last went...i got wasted.
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
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
kentlad said:
rat840771 said:
Celtic manor courses are tough, well the 2010 is long and tough all round, for example the greens are shaved so if you don't hit them in the middle the ball will/can roll off and into water. But good scores can be achieved, my mate off 7 broke 80 there.
The other courses are nice, but the greens were so tough ( well to me anyway) they broke in the opposite direction to what you would visually see. I had a mate with us who was a pro and he threw his putter in frustration and lost it mid round in the bushes and had to buy a new putter, hilarious. Later that year in the winter my mate had another look for it and found and returned it!
It's and expensive night if you buy drinks in the hotel but worth the experience at 2010, great to see layout, especially the closing 5 holes. We opted for a night out in Cardiff when we last went...i got wasted.
Sounds right up my street! Think we're planning a night in Cardiff. Just hope the scores aren't affected too badly... The other courses are nice, but the greens were so tough ( well to me anyway) they broke in the opposite direction to what you would visually see. I had a mate with us who was a pro and he threw his putter in frustration and lost it mid round in the bushes and had to buy a new putter, hilarious. Later that year in the winter my mate had another look for it and found and returned it!
It's and expensive night if you buy drinks in the hotel but worth the experience at 2010, great to see layout, especially the closing 5 holes. We opted for a night out in Cardiff when we last went...i got wasted.
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.
That hole plays downwind, plus pin cut towards the back, it's not that outrageous a club to hit tbh.Rosscow said:
Massive collapse from Kaymer - shocking that he's lost that after holding a 10 shot lead.
Actually can't believe he's not won it, ridiculous choke on a course he destroys.This was my view all day yesterday,enjoying Nike's hospitality
Edit - photo was taken at 11am, I was only that sideways at 6pm
Rosscow said:
Having an hours lesson on Saturday.
Going to make the effort and have a lesson a month this year, really want to try and crack on in 2015.
Been on a lesson a month for a few months now. Improving steadily with practise too. Its been declared as cheating by the group of guys I play with. I cant wait to beat them (I say that knowing first comp round we play ill duff it all day)Going to make the effort and have a lesson a month this year, really want to try and crack on in 2015.
Need to practise my putting. Must find a way.
I bought a Ping G20 driver on Saturday and yesterday afternoon to try it out did ten holes at Seaford Head with my cousin, it was very soggy and we were playing off mats onto temporary greens. My score is irrelevant but his was par, par, par, eagle, birdie, par, bogie, par, par, birdie. He's 66 and plays off nine but is so consistent it's sickening.
stu1984 said:
Playing the Roman road tomorrow. It was only £18!! Have not played the twenty ten but the Montgomerie is one of my favourite courses in the area and I have played that 4 or 5 times before.
How was it? I have a round booked for Saturday.. £14 by using tee off times.
Although only recently new to golf at about a year since i started. Loving it so far and have enjoyed playing a variety of courses across South Wales. Not a member of a club so have no handicap.
Deanf said:
stu1984 said:
Playing the Roman road tomorrow. It was only £18!! Have not played the twenty ten but the Montgomerie is one of my favourite courses in the area and I have played that 4 or 5 times before.
How was it? I have a round booked for Saturday.. £14 by using tee off times.
Although only recently new to golf at about a year since i started. Loving it so far and have enjoyed playing a variety of courses across South Wales. Not a member of a club so have no handicap.
I am sure you will have a great day out. Let us know how you get on
Edited by stu1984 on Tuesday 20th January 22:11
Edited by stu1984 on Tuesday 20th January 22:21
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