Golf Thread 2014 - All Things Golf!
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Thought I'd create a new thread for this years golfing shenanigans.
In the pro world, the Blue Monster looked horrendously tricky last night on Sky Sports. Everyone was putting it in the water and that strong breeze really played havoc.
Hunter Mahan has put on a few pounds, and Dustin Johnson looks pretty impressive.
In the real world I'm playing my first round since December tomorrow and I can't wait.
Before that I'm going down the club this afternoon to have my putter length reduced and have a new grip fitted.
Really looking forward to golf this year
Have joined a new society and so far have 18 competitive games in the diary, plus the usual casual games.
In the pro world, the Blue Monster looked horrendously tricky last night on Sky Sports. Everyone was putting it in the water and that strong breeze really played havoc.
Hunter Mahan has put on a few pounds, and Dustin Johnson looks pretty impressive.
In the real world I'm playing my first round since December tomorrow and I can't wait.
Before that I'm going down the club this afternoon to have my putter length reduced and have a new grip fitted.
Really looking forward to golf this year
Have joined a new society and so far have 18 competitive games in the diary, plus the usual casual games.
Sounds good! Group golf weekends/holidays are brilliant.
We're heading to Le Touquet for the weekend at the end of May - I can't wait!
Before that, I've joined a new society this year and the first game is a week on Saturday so I'm hoping to squeeze in 9 holes and a couple of seasons at the range/putting green before then.
We're heading to Le Touquet for the weekend at the end of May - I can't wait!
Before that, I've joined a new society this year and the first game is a week on Saturday so I'm hoping to squeeze in 9 holes and a couple of seasons at the range/putting green before then.
Is your club a member of http://www.howdidido.co.uk ?
My last clubs have been, you register and log on and you can see all the scores/results/handicaps, etc.
What scores did you put in?
My last clubs have been, you register and log on and you can see all the scores/results/handicaps, etc.
What scores did you put in?
roboxm3 said:
To be fair, making the longest iron in your bag even more punishing than the rest may not be the best way to improve confidence / lower scores!? 
Further to my earlier post re. the MP33s, 37s and Ryder Cup edition irons that I already own...I've got my eye on another set...but this is definitely the last...
Lol - I think you're right. I've not played blades before, I'll stick with a cavity Further to my earlier post re. the MP33s, 37s and Ryder Cup edition irons that I already own...I've got my eye on another set...but this is definitely the last...
Fats25 said:
Perfect day for golf yesterday, and it fell on our society day. This society has been running 10 years now, so handicaps are pretty accurate, and all regular golfers.
Take a look at the scores - http://www.letournoi.co.uk/?page_id=1686
A really good course, and very cheap, but so tight. A real test for a golfer. Highly recommend Rusper golf club for those in the South East.
21 points Fats - poor effort!! Take a look at the scores - http://www.letournoi.co.uk/?page_id=1686
A really good course, and very cheap, but so tight. A real test for a golfer. Highly recommend Rusper golf club for those in the South East.
Haven't played Rusper before, will try and get on there.
Mr Pies said:
Played Bransford in Worcestershire yesterday. First time I've played this year and in 4 months.
To say I was horrendous would be being kind.
Shot 111 which put me around 40 over. Lost 12 balls, my iron shots were truly horrific. Was topping and slicing every shot.
Tee shots weren't much better. Although I was getting height and distance, was still slicing every shot.
Putting was ok considering, but pitching & chipping was poor.
I'm booking a lesson today.
Hate this game at the moment.
Oh dear To say I was horrendous would be being kind.
Shot 111 which put me around 40 over. Lost 12 balls, my iron shots were truly horrific. Was topping and slicing every shot.
Tee shots weren't much better. Although I was getting height and distance, was still slicing every shot.
Putting was ok considering, but pitching & chipping was poor.
I'm booking a lesson today.
Hate this game at the moment.
No matter, have a few lessons and you'll improve!
It was my first game in 4 months last week and I only managed to shoot 99.
Onwards and upwards!
Fats25 said:
It gets worse. I had 7 points on holes 16 and 17! Could have been a lot worse!
Weird thing was I duffed a few chips, and putting was poor, but it wasn't like I was shanking, or pulling everything. I actually hit the ball ok. I should have parred first three and walked off with bogies(I play off 17) and then did not get another bogie until hole 14. First par at 16, and first birdie at 17. Everything was worse than bogie other than those 6 holes....
Is the only time I can remember walking off a course when I have had such a poor score, and it was not due to weather, being injured/hungover and/or playing like an idiot. I really had to ask myself "what just happened there"? It is a tough course as seen by the other scores - but it was a good course - I would recommend, and I would go back and play again.
I think sometimes you just have a bad day!Weird thing was I duffed a few chips, and putting was poor, but it wasn't like I was shanking, or pulling everything. I actually hit the ball ok. I should have parred first three and walked off with bogies(I play off 17) and then did not get another bogie until hole 14. First par at 16, and first birdie at 17. Everything was worse than bogie other than those 6 holes....
Is the only time I can remember walking off a course when I have had such a poor score, and it was not due to weather, being injured/hungover and/or playing like an idiot. I really had to ask myself "what just happened there"? It is a tough course as seen by the other scores - but it was a good course - I would recommend, and I would go back and play again.
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......
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.
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.
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