Recent content by SandyBalls

I have a party going to this venue for a 3 day stay in October. I would welcome any feedback from 'neutrals'. It has glowing feedback on its website, but I kind of think they must be rather bias, as they only publish the good stuff!! Cheers :D

If you consistently play inside or outside your handicap the Handicaps Committee at your club 'should' review this and you could gain as many as 4 shots at an annual review. Our club has these at Christmas time and start the new year with a change if its warranted. Keep trying but if you...

Can anyone tell me when the draw is taking place for the Open Championship? Is it being televised? I have searched everywhere on their website and found nothing. Cheers

I lost the head of my old Macgregor 5 iron on a par 3 at Bath. Ball was not too bad but the head went about 80 yards down the fairway. Unlike the tour pro's, the lorry was not in the car park waiting to replace it free of charge by the time I reached the next tee. I had to pay a few quid for my...

I made a net 71 in our first medal too. I was over the moon with that having lost 5 of my 9 shots in the first 4 holes. Amazing what can happen if you think a round has already got away from you!! I too can't wait for the next one. Well done!

Especially good when they are covered in 'crap'!

I won one of our foursomes comps two years on the bounce, and came within one hole of doing it again last month; and can give you one very good tip that has not yet been said. "Play your own game" The thing I always say to foursomes partners is that we will never apologise to each other and...

I thought I would share a classic moment that I had last evening. A fellow player had hit a provisional to the green but had found his original ball. Asking if he would like me to return it he replied 'yes please'. At this point I scooped up the ball with my putter and tossed it from the toe of...

The Masters. And let the season begin... Shame that Tiger will be there though. I think it will be the Tiger Woods show this year, no matter how he plays. We will no doubt have to watch at least an hour of his empty car parking space before he arrives, and EVERY shot that he plays, no matter...

So the difference between making a stroke because of a bush in the way and making a stroke because a tree in the way is what exactly? The fact is it is unreasonable to make a stroke because of the tree in the way so no relief should be granted. That is the argument for no relief. I would love...

This is correct. Not surprising that birdieman makes so many birdies eh? No relief because it is "unreasonable' to make a stroke due to the tree being in the way. One could argue that you wanted to play the ball out sideways therefore the tree is not obstructing your swing. So you can take...

Your ball comes to rest in a rabbit scrape right behind a tree in a direct line between ball and your next shot towards the flag. Do you get relief from the scrape, if so how much and in what direction? This has become a very controversial debate amoung a large group of players and officials at...

Cripes no. It was bad enough having my somewhat controversial string about juniors being published in Novembers issue. The last thing I want is people knowing who I am!!

I left this string 24 hours before returning. As I thought, a certain amount of controversy. Some agree with me, others think I am talking out of backside. At least my wife has not rammed a driver up it!! Love him or hate him, we all have our opinions and I just gave mine. I did indeed enjoy...

Rumour has it that Tiger has received a brain implant (allegedly). A small cell that aims gives him the following characteristics: A Sense of Humour A Personality An ability to control temper Some control of bad language Removal of dirty spitting habits To be a better role model to the kids...