The Golf Thread - 2015
Discussion
Rosscow said:
That does look superb. Do they really charge visitors double if they don't want to play foursomes?
SpeckledJim said:
Rosscow said:
That does look superb. Do they really charge visitors double if they don't want to play foursomes?That's if you're even allowed on, it's a tough place to get a game if you don't know a member.
Rosscow said:
SpeckledJim said:
Rosscow said:
That does look superb. Do they really charge visitors double if they don't want to play foursomes?That's if you're even allowed on, it's a tough place to get a game if you don't know a member.
Some of the rules look pretty arcane, not to mention a complete ban on threeball and fourball golf!?
SpeckledJim said:
Rosscow said:
SpeckledJim said:
Rosscow said:
That does look superb. Do they really charge visitors double if they don't want to play foursomes?That's if you're even allowed on, it's a tough place to get a game if you don't know a member.
Some of the rules look pretty arcane, not to mention a complete ban on threeball and fourball golf!?
However, I think that is exactly what makes it so good!
Pace of play is very important - you're expected to play a round in 3.5 hours maximum. 3 and 4 ball golf is generally a pain in the rear and is the main problem with most public golf courses in my opinion.
Having now had a year of playing foursomes I would much rather play this format with 3 friends as either matchplay or stableford - it's bloody good fun playing as a team!
As for the green fee, it is obviously expensive compared to most golf clubs in the country.
However, when you look at places like Royal St. George (£170), Royal Cinque Ports (£185), Wentworth (£360), St Andrews Old Course (£170), etc. etc. then £125 is the going rate.
It is a top 25 course in England! Also, it's one of only 250ish 'true links' in the whole world.
As for membership, I don't know but I think it's under the £1500 mark.
Edited by Rosscow on Monday 2nd February 15:39
Rosscow said:
DuncanM said:
Rosscow said:
That course looks gorgeous!I play in the middle of the country in Bedford http://www.thebedfordgc.com/pages.php/.
The course has an inland links feel and drains excellently.
Rye is beautiful, I think my friend played Rye with Tom Chaplin (Keane lead singer).
Proper links
Yours looks nice as well, so much better if you can play it properly all year!
There are some lovely pictures of Rye on Getty Images:
http://www.gettyimages.co.uk/search/2/image?phrase...
I should imagine your handicap travels well?
Does anyone have any experience with Scotty Cameron putters?
The only reason I ask is that I'm considering getting one custom fitted/made.
Long story short, my Grandmother died earlier this month and I have inherited some money (not sure how much yet).
It's been running through my mind what I should do with the money (obviously I have no idea how much yet). We've been talking about an extension on the house for a while, so the bulk of it will probably go on getting plans drawn up, getting planning permission, etc. but I really want to try and get something that I will be able to remember not only my Nan but also my Grandad (who died many years ago).
I came up with the idea of treating myself to a new custom made SC putter, with maybe their names stamped on it (as a child all the grandchildren used to call them 'Nanna and Pop'!).
This way, I'm going to have something that I will use all the time, but it would also be something I really treasure and that reminds me of them regularly.
So...... to cut to the chase! What sort of money would this cost me?
Thanks!
The only reason I ask is that I'm considering getting one custom fitted/made.
Long story short, my Grandmother died earlier this month and I have inherited some money (not sure how much yet).
It's been running through my mind what I should do with the money (obviously I have no idea how much yet). We've been talking about an extension on the house for a while, so the bulk of it will probably go on getting plans drawn up, getting planning permission, etc. but I really want to try and get something that I will be able to remember not only my Nan but also my Grandad (who died many years ago).
I came up with the idea of treating myself to a new custom made SC putter, with maybe their names stamped on it (as a child all the grandchildren used to call them 'Nanna and Pop'!).
This way, I'm going to have something that I will use all the time, but it would also be something I really treasure and that reminds me of them regularly.
So...... to cut to the chase! What sort of money would this cost me?
Thanks!
SpeckledJim said:
Sounds like a lovely idea. Good few hundred pounds I'd expect.
My problem would be that if I'd had that degree of control over the design of something, as soon as it arrived I'd inevitably decide it was 10g too heavy, or 15g too light, or, or, and it'd do my head in.
I don't think that would bother me too much..... however I could order some extra weights so that I can change them around My problem would be that if I'd had that degree of control over the design of something, as soon as it arrived I'd inevitably decide it was 10g too heavy, or 15g too light, or, or, and it'd do my head in.
I have a Scotty Cameron, the only advice I would give is that putters are very personal clubs, DO NOT BUY ONE Online, GO TO YOUR LOCAL GOLF SHOP AND TRY SOME, also when I changed to a SC from a Odyssey 2 ball it took a good 3 months for me to get use to the new putter, I was on the verge of giving it up and reverting back to a Odyssey 2 ball, I wouldn’t have any other putter now.
A tad exspensive at £220 +, but you would pay that for a driver, and you use the putter more
A tad exspensive at £220 +, but you would pay that for a driver, and you use the putter more
snowy said:
I have a Scotty Cameron, the only advice I would give is that putters are very personal clubs, DO NOT BUY ONE Online, GO TO YOUR LOCAL GOLF SHOP AND TRY SOME, also when I changed to a SC from a Odyssey 2 ball it took a good 3 months for me to get use to the new putter, I was on the verge of giving it up and reverting back to a Odyssey 2 ball, I wouldn’t have any other putter now.
A tad exspensive at £220 +, but you would pay that for a driver, and you use the putter more
Oh yes, I would never buy anything golf related without trying first!A tad exspensive at £220 +, but you would pay that for a driver, and you use the putter more
Luckily for me 1 of only 3 Scotty Cameron fitting centres is only an hour or so from me, so I'd have a full fitting session and make sure I was happy with it before pulling the trigger.
SpeckledJim said:
Other than in a psychosomatic "I built this" sense, is it going to be better than your favourite of the Ping Anser series?
I'd honestly like to be persuaded.
Well, when all of my clubs were stolen last year I tried about 12 different putters in the club shop and decided on a Snake Eyes Tour Platinum putter (this was over some Ping's, TM's, Odyssey, etc.)I'd honestly like to be persuaded.
However, my putting hasn't been fantastic with it as yet so I'm not too worried about replacing it as I haven't really built up any kind of connection with it yet.
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