9.4.16 - Glasgow Gailes

[Val]

At the risk of being abused I am very fortunate that I am 3 and a half minutes to both Western and Gailes and a further minute to Dundonald.
Talk about being spoiled for choice

Easy to go off folk, unless they are a member at any of said courses

 

[Merv_swerve]

At the risk of being abused I am very fortunate that I am 3 and a half minutes to both Western and Gailes and a further minute to Dundonald.
Talk about being spoiled for choice

Just been on the Irvine website and at 1st glance that also looks very nice.

 

[AMcC]

Just been on the Irvine website and at 1st glance that also looks very nice.

It is a good course, can be as tough as old boots at times though. SSS is 72 from a par of 71 and even then it's not 72 that often, CSSS often goes to 73 / 74.
Great greens

 

[AMcC]

Easy to go off folk, unless they are a member at any of said courses

That's what I like Martin, diplomacy

 

[Merv_swerve]

Huds,
Is this currently a 2ball?
See there's a space at Dundonald and am going to contact a pal to see if he want's to get involved..

 

[Farneyman]

Huds,
Is this currently a 2ball?
See there's a space at Dundonald and am going to contact a pal to see if he want's to get involved..

Good idea

 

[Merv_swerve]

Good idea

I'm trying....
what time is sunday tee off? we have got a bit of travelling to do to get back....

 

[Farneyman]

I'm trying....
what time is sunday tee off? we have got a bit of travelling to do to get back....

First tee at 10ish

 

[huds1475]

Huds,
Is this currently a 2ball?
See there's a space at Dundonald and am going to contact a pal to see if he want's to get involved..

Yes mate, too late for a couple of the others.

 

[williamalex1]

It is a good course, can be as tough as old boots at times though. SSS is 72 from a par of 71 and even then it's not 72 that often, CSSS often goes to 73 / 74.
Great greens

We've heard it's a really good course :rofl:

 

[huds1475]

Hi Merve,

Although the par4s may be long the main thing I've found when playing Gailes is to be straight off the tee as the gorse will swallow up balls. First time I played the course one of the guys in the group had a nightmare from the tees and was spraying the ball a bit, he ended up losing a lot of balls.

In saying that, and trying not to contradict myself(!), the course isn't too penal if you're reasonably straight. I'd say that aspect of your game is more important than length although long and straight is never a bad thing!

I've played Gailes in November, and other times throughout the year, and it's been in great condition so it should be good at the start of April and I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

The bloke voicing the flyovers makes it sound a piece of p1ss :mmm:

 

[williamalex1]

The bloke voicing the flyovers makes it sound a piece of p1ss :mmm:

It's easier than Dundonald IMO.

 

[Val]

It's easier than Dundonald IMO.

Not a chance, it's tighter than Bellshill pensioner

 

[williamalex1]

Not a chance, it's tighter than Bellshill pensioner

we'll see after they play both, I'll bet you a small wager they'll find Dundonald harder to score on.

 

[Val]

we'll see after they play both, I'll bet you a small wager they'll find Dundonald harder to score on.

I'm surprised at the Billy, everyone I know that has played both suggest as I do GG the tougher course.

Horses for courses indeed.

Has Bellshill dried out yet? I'll need to make a point in getting over one Sunday this season

 

[williamalex1]

I'm surprised at the Billy, everyone I know that has played both suggest as I do GG the tougher course.

Horses for courses indeed.
.Has Bellshill dried out yet? I'll need to make a point in getting over one Sunday this season

I seem to score better at the Gailes maybe because the bunkers are just out of my reach off the tee
Bellshill is drying out well , just give me a call when you want a game mate, a 4 ball would be good and Sundays are usually quiet.:thup:

 

[huds1475]

we'll see after they play both, I'll bet you a small wager they'll find Dundonald harder to score on.

Took be fair, I find most courses with 18 holes difficult to score on.

This time I'm just going to follow the flyover instructions and all should be peachy

 

[AMcC]

Played Gailes yesterday and it is looking better than it was a couple of weeks ago.
Less bunkers out of play now, greens had been sanded, but now only a little sand left with plenty of grass coming through. They were really nice to putt on. Heather has been cut back in places and rough grass isn't too thick yet. Course is in great condition for the time of year and winter weather we have had

Playing again next Friday, hopefully, good wee warm up for Dundonald.

 

[huds1475]

Thanks for the feedback, really looking forward to next weekend.

Still and sunny round your way this time of year isn't it!

 

[AMcC]

Thanks for the feedback, really looking forward to next weekend.

Still and sunny round your way this time of year isn't it!

It was yesterday, a little sun, but unusually, hardly any wind