GOLF - 2022

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I play at Rye in East Sussex.

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Tycho said:

Challo said:

I sometimes walk my dogs next to Bearwood Lakes and it looks empty on a weekend which seems strange.

It's definitely millionaires golf due to the membership fees and you can't play without a member AFAIK. East Berks is the same at the weekend as most members are retired and only play during the week according to a friend who is a member there.

Edited by Tycho on Monday 20th June 17:04

Very similar to Rye to be honest. I can be down there on a glorious sunny late afternoon/early evening and I'll be the only person on all 36 holes!

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Swinley is on my list!

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Sounds like Koepka and Ancer are joining LIV, and even some noise surrounding Morikawa (which would be surprising).

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Morikawa has certainly poured cold water on the rumours.

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Wow, that's a lot of cash for 18 holes!

Having just played the Old at Sunningdale I think I could just about pay their £500 for the day and pay both courses with lunch in between, but it'd have to be a special occasion!

Valderrama looks stunning though, glad you had a memorable time!

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danneth said:

Heard great things about that place, worth a visit?

It's consistently in the top 20 in the world - it's a stunning course. The New isn't far behind, either. Must be one of the greatest 36 hole destinations.

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theplayingmantis said:

Rosscow said:

It's consistently in the top 20 in the world - it's a stunning course. The New isn't far behind, either. Must be one of the greatest 36 hole destinations.

Hmm, top 100 defo and top 50 at a push, certainly not consistently in the top 20, if ever.

edit. not disparaging its greatness however!

Well:

15th https://www.golfdigest.com/story/worlds-100-greate...
24th https://www.top100golfcourses.com/top-100-golf-cou...
30th https://golf.com/travel/courses/top-100-courses-wo...

So yeah, top 20/30 depending what you read!

Although, I've played Royal St George's many times and in my opinion Sunningdale Old is the better course despite RSG's always being ranked higher!

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You are due a parrot!

Danneth and I are talking about Sunningdale Old. You are looking up Valderrama.

Out of interest my home course is ranked as 54th in GD list!

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It's interesting that you say that about RSG's, because that's why I enjoyed Sunningdale so much! Thought it was a lot of fun and very playable.
RSG's is always in bang average condition, although when I played it last year 6 weeks before the Open it was unsurprisingly very good.

I'm back at Sunningdale on Saturday so will post again (although not sure if I'm playing Old or New this week) with further thoughts!

Edited by Rosscow on Monday 4th July 16:42

Edited by Rosscow on Monday 4th July 16:42

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Bob-iylho said:

Looking for a new driver.
Played a lot 20 years ago, then stopped due business, just getting back into it, hitting the ball nice with a slight draw.
I'd like to think i'll be playing to about 20 within a few months and improving over the next year.
My driver was ancient 20 years ago, looking at Cobra F9 speedzone, Callaway mavrik (standard) or Callaway epic flash.
Any advice other recommendations?.

I would definitely recommend you hit the Mizuno driver, very underrated. Love mine!

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fourstardan said:

Played the Walton Heath Mid Am yesterday.

What a course and overall experience in and around the clubhouse.

They laid on lunch and the catering was absolute class.

Scores will not be revealed it was off the purples at 7300 and absolute carnage.

Haha! 7300 is savage. Presume Old Course? Beautiful place.

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Yep, bloody tough opening hole!!

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3.30pm tee on the Old at Sunningdale on Saturday, 6.30am tee yesterday on the Old at Rye. Quite some golf in 18 hours!

Both courses in absolutely pristine condition. Shame about my golf.

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fourstardan said:

I'd quite fancy Rye but isn't it Foursomes only?

It’s 2 balls only. So yes, that’s either a pair playing their own ball or 4 playing foursomes.

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Tycho said:

So if I play another 2 times and hit say 90 and 91 then my 85 from last year will be added to the handicap in spite of me not hitting near that score in my last half dozen rounds? That sounds like it reflects my true handicap.

Correct.

But that's your fault for only putting in 5 cards so far this year.

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Tycho said:

Most of my rounds are with people who aren't members anywhere and don't have handicaps so can't really verify cards. Is it possible to put my own verified cards in when playing either on my own or with others who don't have handicaps?

Unfortunately not. To be able to register a general play score you need to play with someone else that is registered on the My England Golf app who can verify your score.

So really you need to play with more members from your club, or play in more comps!

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Or make friends with some other members and play with them?

It's a much quicker way than the old system - you'd only have gone up 0.1 per card. Put 10 cards in and your handicap will change dramatically, not just by 1 shot (which is what would have happened over 10 cards).

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Safely through to the 1/4 finals of the club match play knock out. Had to give 8 shots but shot 79 and won 5&4.

A nice knock in preparation for going to Norfolk in the morning, can't wait!

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Just back from 4 days on the Norfolk coast. What a stunning part of the country!

Played some lovely courses starting at Royal Cromer, then Sheringham, Royal West Norfolk (Brancaster) and finally Hunstanton.

Hunstanton and Brancaster obviously pick of the bunch, with Brancaster being my favourite. What a place! The history, tradition and location all just stunning. Shot 2 over on the front nine (down wind, 2 putt birdies on both par 5's) and 6 over on the back, back into the wind was brutal!
Would recommend them all but especially Brancaster and Hunstanton.

Brancaster:







Hunstanton:




Sheringham:




Cromer:

Edited by Rosscow on Wednesday 27th July 08:54