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Used to play in a group every Sat morning till Covid put an end to it when we then had to start booking teetimes. Post covid our club rules out slots for midweek fiddle groups but does not do this on Sat/Sun. I play in one of the midweek fiddles - Tues/Thurs mornings

Would agree that for those of us that play mostly parkland / heathland golf that a fairway wood is a good option if driver not working, however the poster plays at Cruden Bay which is a tough links course and therefore a completely different animal. In 2006 from memory when Tiger won at Hoylake...

Would prefer Twinline 3 Seller would probably need to be able to post the trolley - unless local to Sheffield/Chesterfield and I could collect. Thanks Richard

We're going to see Eric Clapton and Eagles at the new Coop arena, Manchester and then AC/DC at Wembley.

A few years ago I played in a foursomes comp at Woodhall Spa and partnered someone I had never met before. On a par 3 it was our honour and I played first, did a fresh air shot and had to step down from the tee to allow my playing partner to now play the ball that was still teed up!

Rick Shields did a similar review of Ping drivers from the G20 through to G400 and came to same conclusions re inc in performance - from memory i think the G20 (oldest on test) performed the best. A couple of months ago i bought a used G25 driver for £90 and have been delighted with it.

Agree with this re Lindrick - Re Leeds in addition to Alwoodley, would look at Moortown and Headingley. Sheffield - Hallamshire is a good choice, and then for East Midlands go for Sherwood Forest, Coxmoor and Worksop (in addition to Holinwell). Plenty of good options here.

Faldo's A Swing For Life is an excellent instruction book, and whilst obviously covering all areas of the game in great detail, the short game sections are very good, explaining the different chipping and pitching techniques. He is a fan of the clockface method re pitching distance control, but...

Taylormade Hi Toe Big Foot wedges have 15 degree bounce - available in 56, 58 & 60 degree lofts. I had the 60 degree which was great out of bunkers - played with a square face (ie, not opened at all). Rich

We received an email advising that the clubhouse/course will be closed all day.

We have several throughout the week, where the ClubV1 booking app has slots ruled out to accomodate. Within a few of the roll ups they have Whatsapp groups where any regulars can advise if they are unable to play that day.

I 3 putt too often and it is damaging half decent rounds - biggest issue for me has been distance control on 1st putt. A couple of years ago i switched to pencil grip, which has improved my putting 10 ft inwards, but is a struggle with longer ones. Last couple of rounds i have used a traditional...

Thanks clubchamp for this generous offer - i'll pm you. Rich

Jason - my HCI is 17.8, so I have always gone with game improvement irons - hence unsure as whether to go with this option re the set matching GW.

Jim what bounce is on your 52 degree - looking at the Ping G series 50 degree U wedge the bounce is 12 degree which seems a bit high? Rich