Recent content by ParParTripleBogey

Reasonably decent season for me, although didnt get in as many qualifier rounds (only 9) as I'd hoped. Started at 18, now down to 16 - target was to get to 15 but hoping I might manage a supplementary or two before season really finishes up. While it's not really reflected in the scoring, feel...

It won't be as bad as you think. It's important to access what's good and what's bad. What are you consistently doing poorly? Is it your drives? Iron play? Chipping? Are you slicing or hooking? The worst thing in golf IMO is being emotional and thinking everything has gone to sh*t. Look at your...

I don't think it helps that commentators and interviewers have been pointing out his round 4 stats all week. He was probably already under a lot of pressure, sign-posting that he might be a bottler doesn't exactly make it any easier. I'll never be in their position but I'd feel under more...

To be honest, I'd be lifting my ball and walking in to report incident to Rules Committee/Secretary. That is a shocking state of affairs.

Last year would have had driver out on 12/13 holes whereas this year, that's probably nearer 9/10. Trying to be a bit more conservative and play for position this year. There are some holes where gaining an extra 30 yards isnt that beneficial but a miss is pretty penal.

IMO, it depends on the underlying emotional reaction. Is it anger and if so, angry for what reason - just playing a bad shot, or screwing your gross score for your round? Is it panic, fearing that it's a contagion affecting your entire game? Talking from experience, not so long ago, I used to...

Thanks for posting those stats Dan - very interesting. Quite surprised at them. I think I might be too hard on myself!

You are hitting them roughly the same distance as me (aside from driver which as EZprophet says, looks suspiciously like your technique or club needs some attention) and while Im not single figures, Im 100% sure it's not distance that's stopping you or me from getting to single figures. Start...

Had recently looked at both Hole 19 and Game Golf, and opted for the latter. Havent been out on course to try it yet. Anyone tried both and have a recommendation?

We rarely see CSS drop below SSS but can occasionally see it increase by one if the wind blows a bit. Im not sure what effect increasing SSS has since all that really matters is how the entire field play - increasing SSS by one stroke has same net effect for all players and as such, you might...

In order of importance: - Strike the ball well - Show consistency - Buffer - Get cut - To win In short, Im not really in it to win. Im in it to get better, enjoy my golf and if I win anything, it's a bonus. I obviously want a cut too but when I start out, my first objective is to try and...

Aye, fair enough. Im just pointing out that there was some influence from a caddie/coach and it's unfair to be laying into a 16 year old for lacking the experience/maturity to deal with such a situation.

Bizarre watching so many people get upset about what is and isnt a concession. You hole out until you are clearly told otherwise. I would never, ever question someone's decision to make me putt out even a short putt - I'd question anyone's competitive spirit if they conceded everything and...

As others have said, you've taken the penalty. Beyond that, as long as you stay within the rules, everything else is personal opinion. I think the problem is that people see the rules as being solely penal - there to penalise you when you do something wrong when in fact, they outline the process...

What about following, which builds on "ready golf" initiative: 1. Players are timed from the last stroke from teeing area (ie: clock is started when all players have played their stroke/any provisional). 2. Players play their ball when they are ready to play (but etiquette dictates players...