The Golf Thread - 2016!
Discussion
Mr. H said:
I was thinking of knocking off work early today and playing a round in the sun. I've got my clubs and trolley in the car so it would have been perfect, except for 'casual fridays' and me deciding to wear jeans today.
Maybe I'll go home and wash the car instead.
Casual Friday, Suns out...surely you could have worn shorts?!Maybe I'll go home and wash the car instead.
Mr. H said:
I was thinking of knocking off work early today and playing a round in the sun. I've got my clubs and trolley in the car so it would have been perfect, except for 'casual fridays' and me deciding to wear jeans today.
Maybe I'll go home and wash the car instead.
If you're knocking off early, surely you have time to go home and get changed Maybe I'll go home and wash the car instead.
Also, be very wary of leaving clubs etc. in the car/van. Had everything (bag, trolley, waterproofs, Garmin watch, etc.) stolen doing the exact same thing 2 years ago.
Rosscow said:
If you're knocking off early, surely you have time to go home and get changed
It's a 75 mile trip for me to go home-golf-home and I can't be bothered with that. The is a closer course but I can't afford to play it. I drive a saloon car so the clubs are hidden plus all my equipment is only worth £200.
Had a busy morning, collected a set of clubs and then off to my first ever golf lesson.
I got a set of wilson clubs that should be fine for now while I'm still learning, first impressions are good, vast improvement on what I had before but as someone said I'll no doubt end up wanting newer and better a bit further on.
The lesson was very worthwhile, just some basics about my stance and how to address, tiny bit on swing but plenty for me to work on. Just the pointers on stance and posture made a big difference. He seemed quite pleased with how I took to the pointers and tried to adopt them and thinks I can make some decent progress so that's encouraging.
My wife is away until tomorrow afternoon so I'll be getting in a 9 in the morning.
I got a set of wilson clubs that should be fine for now while I'm still learning, first impressions are good, vast improvement on what I had before but as someone said I'll no doubt end up wanting newer and better a bit further on.
The lesson was very worthwhile, just some basics about my stance and how to address, tiny bit on swing but plenty for me to work on. Just the pointers on stance and posture made a big difference. He seemed quite pleased with how I took to the pointers and tried to adopt them and thinks I can make some decent progress so that's encouraging.
My wife is away until tomorrow afternoon so I'll be getting in a 9 in the morning.
Golfer's are a stubborn bunch
We played our windiest club day ever yesterday, it started out fine with a soft breeze but 2/3rds of the way round it turned into mayhem, the local weather station (500 metres from the course) showed a peak gust of 113mph
Our club house manager is 73 years old and not a long hitter but he drove the creek on number 8 which is 337 metres from the tee
One of my playing partners took out a 5 wood on No 3, a 324 metres par 4 and put it so far through the green he ended up out of bounds
Some players used driver on No 6, a 118 metre par 3 and still didn't reach it
We'd wait for a small gap in the gusts, putt and run after it to mark it
Trees came down and there were branches everywhere
Did they call it off? Did they heck!
We played our windiest club day ever yesterday, it started out fine with a soft breeze but 2/3rds of the way round it turned into mayhem, the local weather station (500 metres from the course) showed a peak gust of 113mph
Our club house manager is 73 years old and not a long hitter but he drove the creek on number 8 which is 337 metres from the tee
One of my playing partners took out a 5 wood on No 3, a 324 metres par 4 and put it so far through the green he ended up out of bounds
Some players used driver on No 6, a 118 metre par 3 and still didn't reach it
We'd wait for a small gap in the gusts, putt and run after it to mark it
Trees came down and there were branches everywhere
Did they call it off? Did they heck!
cheddar said:
Golfer's are a stubborn bunch
We played our windiest club day ever yesterday, it started out fine with a soft breeze but 2/3rds of the way round it turned into mayhem, the local weather station (500 metres from the course) showed a peak gust of 113mph
Our club house manager is 73 years old and not a long hitter but he drove the creek on number 8 which is 337 metres from the tee
One of my playing partners took out a 5 wood on No 3, a 324 metres par 4 and put it so far through the green he ended up out of bounds
Some players used driver on No 6, a 118 metre par 3 and still didn't reach it
We'd wait for a small gap in the gusts, putt and run after it to mark it
Trees came down and there were branches everywhere
Did they call it off? Did they heck!
Cheddar I absolutely love your golfing stories! Sounds like utter madness ha ha!We played our windiest club day ever yesterday, it started out fine with a soft breeze but 2/3rds of the way round it turned into mayhem, the local weather station (500 metres from the course) showed a peak gust of 113mph
Our club house manager is 73 years old and not a long hitter but he drove the creek on number 8 which is 337 metres from the tee
One of my playing partners took out a 5 wood on No 3, a 324 metres par 4 and put it so far through the green he ended up out of bounds
Some players used driver on No 6, a 118 metre par 3 and still didn't reach it
We'd wait for a small gap in the gusts, putt and run after it to mark it
Trees came down and there were branches everywhere
Did they call it off? Did they heck!
DuncanM said:
Cheddar I absolutely love your golfing stories! Sounds like utter madness ha ha!
Cheers Duncan They're a bit bonkers here, I played with the Vice President and leaves were hitting us so hard that they hurt, large branches were blowing across the fairway at high speed right on front of us and he walked over and calmly said "Mmm, not sure if I should play a low cut or throw it up and let the breeze take it, what do you think?"
cheddar said:
DuncanM said:
Cheddar I absolutely love your golfing stories! Sounds like utter madness ha ha!
Cheers Duncan They're a bit bonkers here, I played with the Vice President and leaves were hitting us so hard that they hurt, large branches were blowing across the fairway at high speed right on front of us and he walked over and calmly said "Mmm, not sure if I should play a low cut or throw it up and let the breeze take it, what do you think?"
I'm sorry if I use the wrong terms. I know virtually nothing about golf.
I've got a son-in-law who used to be a pro and for some time afterwards played off par. He then made his way into the City where he was obliged to restrain himself to ensure that he didn't beat a client, but still gave them a good match. He dropped to 2. Come 2008 the pressure on him increased to such a level that he left to become an electrician. He now plays off 'around 8 I suppose'.
So for a bit of male bonding I kept saying I'd like to play the occasional round with him but I didn't want him to fall asleep between him finishing a hole and me getting within sight of him. So I went to a pro for some coaching. I didn't want much, just enough not to make a fool of myself and to earn a handicap. Fed up with me saying it, my wife bought me lessons at a local golf club.
After my first three lessons and a few bucket of balls, I've become entranced with the game.
I've played a lot of stick and ball games: tennis, squash, badminton, and this has evidently helped me a bit. I can now hit a ball off the tee nine times out of ten, and not top it for 8 of those.
I'm off for my first round of golf ever. just on my own. I'm 69. So what are my chances of me getting down to an extra ball per hole compared to my son-in-law?
I've got a son-in-law who used to be a pro and for some time afterwards played off par. He then made his way into the City where he was obliged to restrain himself to ensure that he didn't beat a client, but still gave them a good match. He dropped to 2. Come 2008 the pressure on him increased to such a level that he left to become an electrician. He now plays off 'around 8 I suppose'.
So for a bit of male bonding I kept saying I'd like to play the occasional round with him but I didn't want him to fall asleep between him finishing a hole and me getting within sight of him. So I went to a pro for some coaching. I didn't want much, just enough not to make a fool of myself and to earn a handicap. Fed up with me saying it, my wife bought me lessons at a local golf club.
After my first three lessons and a few bucket of balls, I've become entranced with the game.
I've played a lot of stick and ball games: tennis, squash, badminton, and this has evidently helped me a bit. I can now hit a ball off the tee nine times out of ten, and not top it for 8 of those.
I'm off for my first round of golf ever. just on my own. I'm 69. So what are my chances of me getting down to an extra ball per hole compared to my son-in-law?
Derek Smith said:
I'm sorry if I use the wrong terms. I know virtually nothing about golf.
I've got a son-in-law who used to be a pro and for some time afterwards played off par. He then made his way into the City where he was obliged to restrain himself to ensure that he didn't beat a client, but still gave them a good match. He dropped to 2. Come 2008 the pressure on him increased to such a level that he left to become an electrician. He now plays off 'around 8 I suppose'.
So for a bit of male bonding I kept saying I'd like to play the occasional round with him but I didn't want him to fall asleep between him finishing a hole and me getting within sight of him. So I went to a pro for some coaching. I didn't want much, just enough not to make a fool of myself and to earn a handicap. Fed up with me saying it, my wife bought me lessons at a local golf club.
After my first three lessons and a few bucket of balls, I've become entranced with the game.
I've played a lot of stick and ball games: tennis, squash, badminton, and this has evidently helped me a bit. I can now hit a ball off the tee nine times out of ten, and not top it for 8 of those.
I'm off for my first round of golf ever. just on my own. I'm 69. So what are my chances of me getting down to an extra ball per hole compared to my son-in-law?
Firstly well done I've got a son-in-law who used to be a pro and for some time afterwards played off par. He then made his way into the City where he was obliged to restrain himself to ensure that he didn't beat a client, but still gave them a good match. He dropped to 2. Come 2008 the pressure on him increased to such a level that he left to become an electrician. He now plays off 'around 8 I suppose'.
So for a bit of male bonding I kept saying I'd like to play the occasional round with him but I didn't want him to fall asleep between him finishing a hole and me getting within sight of him. So I went to a pro for some coaching. I didn't want much, just enough not to make a fool of myself and to earn a handicap. Fed up with me saying it, my wife bought me lessons at a local golf club.
After my first three lessons and a few bucket of balls, I've become entranced with the game.
I've played a lot of stick and ball games: tennis, squash, badminton, and this has evidently helped me a bit. I can now hit a ball off the tee nine times out of ten, and not top it for 8 of those.
I'm off for my first round of golf ever. just on my own. I'm 69. So what are my chances of me getting down to an extra ball per hole compared to my son-in-law?
Secondly, practice, practice, practice + a few more lessons and you'll do it
Derek Smith said:
I'm sorry if I use the wrong terms. I know virtually nothing about golf.
I've got a son-in-law who used to be a pro and for some time afterwards played off par. He then made his way into the City where he was obliged to restrain himself to ensure that he didn't beat a client, but still gave them a good match. He dropped to 2. Come 2008 the pressure on him increased to such a level that he left to become an electrician. He now plays off 'around 8 I suppose'.
So for a bit of male bonding I kept saying I'd like to play the occasional round with him but I didn't want him to fall asleep between him finishing a hole and me getting within sight of him. So I went to a pro for some coaching. I didn't want much, just enough not to make a fool of myself and to earn a handicap. Fed up with me saying it, my wife bought me lessons at a local golf club.
After my first three lessons and a few bucket of balls, I've become entranced with the game.
I've played a lot of stick and ball games: tennis, squash, badminton, and this has evidently helped me a bit. I can now hit a ball off the tee nine times out of ten, and not top it for 8 of those.
I'm off for my first round of golf ever. just on my own. I'm 69. So what are my chances of me getting down to an extra ball per hole compared to my son-in-law?
I'm a 24 handicapper so take my advice with a pinch of salt. But, if you want to get to an acceptable level quite quickly i'd play each hole like it's +1 over par.I've got a son-in-law who used to be a pro and for some time afterwards played off par. He then made his way into the City where he was obliged to restrain himself to ensure that he didn't beat a client, but still gave them a good match. He dropped to 2. Come 2008 the pressure on him increased to such a level that he left to become an electrician. He now plays off 'around 8 I suppose'.
So for a bit of male bonding I kept saying I'd like to play the occasional round with him but I didn't want him to fall asleep between him finishing a hole and me getting within sight of him. So I went to a pro for some coaching. I didn't want much, just enough not to make a fool of myself and to earn a handicap. Fed up with me saying it, my wife bought me lessons at a local golf club.
After my first three lessons and a few bucket of balls, I've become entranced with the game.
I've played a lot of stick and ball games: tennis, squash, badminton, and this has evidently helped me a bit. I can now hit a ball off the tee nine times out of ten, and not top it for 8 of those.
I'm off for my first round of golf ever. just on my own. I'm 69. So what are my chances of me getting down to an extra ball per hole compared to my son-in-law?
So, if you come up to a par 4, play it like it's a par 5. 3 shorter shots on to the green and 2 putts. Obviously if you feel confident go for the green in regulation. But, i found that by aiming to finish the hole +1 rather than aiming for a par I quickly scored a lot lower.
Only problem is you'll never be better than an 18 handicap with that approach!!!
I've booked in a trip to Old Thorns in September. Played it once on a golf weekend a couple of years ago and it's up there with the best venues/courses i've played in this country.
Better than the Belfry/Celtic Manor for the golf break deals. Top facilities and a really good course - if you're in that neck of the woods (A3 south from guildford for about 30 mins from memory) definately get a game in.
In other news, I bought a putter on ebay after a few shandies on Friday. A Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum putter is winging its way to me in the post as I type - £92 lighter in the wallet.
Better than the Belfry/Celtic Manor for the golf break deals. Top facilities and a really good course - if you're in that neck of the woods (A3 south from guildford for about 30 mins from memory) definately get a game in.
In other news, I bought a putter on ebay after a few shandies on Friday. A Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum putter is winging its way to me in the post as I type - £92 lighter in the wallet.
Looking for suggestions for a weekend away later in the year.
We're based in Sheffield so no more than 90 minutes travel please.
Considering the Belfry.
Last year we did Forest Pines out at S
horpe which was OK.
Would prefer two different courses or at least three 9 holers to choose from.
Accommodation on site a plus but not a deal breaker.
We're based in Sheffield so no more than 90 minutes travel please.
Considering the Belfry.
Last year we did Forest Pines out at S
horpe which was OK. Would prefer two different courses or at least three 9 holers to choose from.
Accommodation on site a plus but not a deal breaker.
Dan_1981 said:
Looking for suggestions for a weekend away later in the year.
We're based in Sheffield so no more than 90 minutes travel please.
Considering the Belfry.
Last year we did Forest Pines out at Shorpe which was OK.
Would prefer two different courses or at least three 9 holers to choose from.
Accommodation on site a plus but not a deal breaker.
Woodhall Spa, surely! We're based in Sheffield so no more than 90 minutes travel please.
Considering the Belfry.
Last year we did Forest Pines out at S
horpe which was OK. Would prefer two different courses or at least three 9 holers to choose from.
Accommodation on site a plus but not a deal breaker.
Also worth looking at the below, played it last year, was a lovely course, good facilities too
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdon...
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/macdon...
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