Recent content by The Gentleman

It’s definitely enough of a challenge for me and will make my course management and short game better. Can’t see it helping my driving or long iron fairway shots though.

Coombe Wood.

This post is very timely as I too have money burning a hole in my pocket to join my local club. I emailed the club pro with my concerns (getting a game, getting a handicap and integrating into the club in general during these unprecedented times) this week. His response was really positive and...

Navy Adidas golf T from County Golf. Hope large still fits.

should I join a club?

Does it?

I know some of you forumers have been on the forum so long that you now have cobwebs on you (but that longevity is what makes the site so useful, candid and informative)! So, what has been the most commonly asked question on this site during your tenure?

Great idea and really easy to use. Like the postcode search function.

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Yes. Sorry in advance to all who are behind us. We will wave you through

I’m a teacher so could conceivably play during each holiday (but don’t forget all my marking ?). That said, I have two young kids (10, 12) which doesn’t make that as easy as that sounds. However, because of all this COVID19 stuff I have decided (reevaluating a lot of things in my life) that I...

Coombe Wood. Homer, I know you are a big fan and ex WCGC member. I like the course but the public intrusion for a non confident golfer puts me off joining there.

So this was the year I was going to bite the bullet and join a golf club. Give up cricket and commit to golf. Well COVID19 put paid to that!! Or has it? Do you think it is worth joining this year if lockdown eases over next month or so (which I feel will happen given what is happening in Europe...

When my first child was about a year old I asked my wife if I could play cricket again (gave it up at Uni). She said yes. First game I left house at 10am and returned about 1am. Next day she said she was a like a single parent. The kit (which I had spent about £500 updating) was put back on top...