Recent content by ash01

We are getting scalped. Yanks dropping putts like its going out of fashion. Best to try and salvage something and get stuck into them tomorrow. Ash!!

Totally understand what you are saying. Although as Alex1975 has shown, its anyones game on the greens and I am keeping any talk of handicaps strictly out of it. Have plans in place now as mentioned above and I am confident that should I get the go ahead, they will provide adequate protection...

This is a fantastic story and spurs me on even more. Would love one of the real eldery members to get right in the mix at the end just like this. :) Ash!!

This has been thought of and the greens I am planning on using will definitely provide a read if there was a queue formed. So measures are to be put in place: The plan is to initially allow players a few minutes to circulate the external area of the green (strictly no access unless in live...

Definitely don't get angry or frustrated. If they are all dinosaurs and have been circulating the same table for the past 20 years then you getting angry will make them close ranks much quicker. Show your enthusiasm for change, not enthusiasm to force change. All the best. Ash!!

Hi Dan, I will keep you updated on the progress. Report is nearly written and i've used software from work to help with designs to include in the report to give clarity and effect to the inevitable committee questions. I've gone for the serious type of competition which will as you say...

Thanks for the responses so far and i'll continue with preparing a plan for the competition I have in mind. I'll let you know how it goes. Ash!!

Interesting you say this about obstacles. I am possibly going to try and make it a serious and competitive annual event where it is regarded as a prestigous competitiong to win. Do you think a fun event it the better way to go? Mainly the idea came about (nothing to do with GM putter comp)...

Hi Chris, I'm good mates with the head greenkeeper as I worked on the staff while I was finishing in uni. So prepping the greens with multiple holes is a definite option. Also, i'll be preparing a document to present that will encompass many things including protection of surfaces. Ash!!

Independent competition at the club. Nothing to do with GM or affiliation. Also, I didn't mention a time, it will be within the golfing season and i'm planning it for april/may next year and to run annualy. Ash!!

Thinking of approaching the committee of my club to organise a putting competition. Thoughts? Format? Let me know what you think. Ash!!

Just about to take a plunge on the Oakley Defend rainsuit, the one that Mcilroy was wearing at The Open I think. I can't comment on it or recommend it, but i've used GG and its too expensive and makes me reluctant to look for balls in the s**t, sunice lasted about 30 seconds as I bought a suit...

Have a free bump on me fella. I can vouch for these. I used one while I was getting my swing back into the groove after years off since being a junior golfer. Top clubs. Ash!!

1st question: low driving pitch to bounce short and spin on second bounce. 2nd question: Into a 3 club wind I would possibly bump a hybrid at it as you mentioned it was a flat green. Alternatively I would get a 6 iron just ahead of normal in the stance and a light chip to hold it in the wind...

Such a good question. This is something I regularly consider when pitching to a green and review how close I want to get against two main factors. 1. Likelyhood of distance from the pin selected being achieved / or the likelyhood that going at the pin will come off (kind of the same thing) -...