Recent content by oleinone

Can't argue with his determination and how well Murray has optimised his talents through sheer hard work. Undoubtedly the outstanding best of a mediocre Brit bunch but never in the same class as Roger, Rafa and Novak. As for his on court persona, the petulant, foul-mouthed ranting at his box has...

Where on earth are the crowd and the England fans? It definitely robs the semi final of atmosphere. Not improved by Morgan's drone in commentary.

Our lady treasurer has the most extraordinary German Shepherd cross. His devotion to her and his impeccable behaviour is really rather touching. An example, on Sunday she was in the clubhouse doing some work with the president. Jules was patiently sitting outside on the terrace watching her...

"Grant was very gracious in defeat"?????

Commentators overdoing poor old Sodeborg, hearts goes out etc to Sodeborg. Grant shot a 65 , he shot a 77. He three putted from 20 ft on18 to fail to force a play-off - she played great, he played very poorly - bravo Linn Grant.

Look on the bright side, the beloved track suit bottoms were spared.

Got pushed into organising our seniors friendly matches of which there are about 20 in total. home and away. It's a pain trying to get a full team of 18. Repeated round robin emails yield little response and it's always the same group of diehards that are called upon. We are not short of senior...

Just spent a couple of weeks playing 7 courses on the Garden Route. The courses are outstanding in design and condition and the fees are affordable, especially in comparison with Spain and Portugal.The welcome is warm and friendly. Pre- round breakfasts are a must at about a £5, halfway house...

Do not transit Charles de Gaulle ,Paris, on a golf trip if your bags aren't checked through. To get from one terminal to the other involves, a bus, a train and a very, very long schlep. Dragging along your golf bag and other luggage. The staff are singularly unhelpful and the signage is crap...

Golf with son in warmer climate. Just the two of us in a buggy following a four ball, two couples ,one walking, one riding.Not a soul behind us. We are in no rush, taking in the scenery and wildlife and enjoying the weather. At the halfway house the walker husband comes over and suggests that we...

Our 10th is a blind, short downhill par 4 with the steepening slope extending to the very edge of the narrow front to back green. Long and the ball drops 10 ft into the rough beyond and below. A good tee shot with a kind bounce can find you putting for eagle. From 100 yards out a high short...

My pro gave me some good advice for golfing trips abroad. The home track is 5500 metres so choose the tees that come closest.

https://www.where2golf.com/top-golf-courses/south-africa/garden-route/ I'm off for a couple of weeks in March. The above link gives a lot of useful info on the Garden Route courses. Sadly, the Fancourt tracks are only available to resort residents. Please report on the experience - have a good trip.

Las Colinas is a peach with a price to match. Not sure about distance though.

Wales penalty try. It looked to me that Itoje had his big mitts on the ball so where was the likelihood that Wales would have definitely scored? England spent the first 10 minutes camped in the Welsh half and 22. A series of poor decisions saw them come away with zilch. Eg The attacking 5 metre...