Another Trilby Tour bit of news for RickG!!!!!

rickg said:
Well a quick look on Twitter shows that his home course (The Shire) are rejoicing his victory, claiming that The Shire "breeds champions" .......... A look on his Facebook page however reveals that he knows he has been playing way better than handicap, but not playing any qualifiers.........hmmmmm......
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Be sure to drop him a congratulatory tweet on his surprising victory given his handicap.
 
Hi Guys.... Seb here the 'bandit from down south' lol :-)

My friend found this post and i find your comments very interesting and i even agree with some of them....

In my defence (and i do not really know why i feel the need to justify myself, but i just do.....) I have only been playing golf properly for 4.5 years and have had a steady reduction in my handicap from 18 downwards.... only getting down to 9 earlier this year..... in fact my most recent qualifying round at The Shire (my home course) was about 6 weeks ago (results available here http://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/results/CompetitionResult.php?&CWID=3058&Competition=4656) where i went from a 8.6 up to an 8.8......I had gone through months without getting anywhere near my handicap (couldn't break 90 to save my life for a whole chunk of this year)

I invested in some lessons, to fix a very weak grip (diagnosed by head pro at the shire Lee Cox) and since then i have only been playing in match play events as i couldn't score with any consistency due to a big hook on my longer irons...., (these events were....the shire tigers league matches against other Herts clubs, and for my old boys society (old school leavers in essex) these are non qualifying for obvious reasons as match play doubles.... i had not the time to play in any other qualifiers at the club since and simply hit the form of my life in the last month or so!!!!! I did not shoot -1 at my own club, as someone said (the shire for anyone who hasn't played it, it s a pretty tough track, and provides a handicap that is known for travelling quite well also) i shot the -1 playing in a doubles match at Thorndon Park Golf Club in Essex, and made it with a birdie on the 18th.....

I have in fairness been practising really hard on my short game in the lead in to the Trilby Tour, in fact only qualified for the final through a nearest the pin shot out as i came T9th in my qualifier at Hanbury manor with only 32 points!!!

I then shot the tied second ever best round of my life last weekend leading into the Trilby Tour final with a +2 at Stock Golf club in Tring playing with my girlfriends Dad, Steve. I knew i was playing well and therefore had a great chance at the TT final in the Rockliffe hall, really hitting some form at the right time, and without a chance to play in any qualifying events at the Shire (genuinely not through choice but through a busy schedule) i had no alternative but to play my genuine club handicap (8.8 = 9 x .75 = playing 7 in TT), verifiable by John Reynolds at The Shire if any of you wish to check..... What should i have done cut myself???


I agree that there are some bandits who play in the Trilby Tour, however i dont think i am one of these.... I felt the need to defend myself on here as i am someone who is as passionate as you all clearly are about this great game, that has worked very hard (just ask my girlfriend, who never sees me in the evenings) over the last month or so to improve on a swing that had fallen apart, and hit the FORM OF MY LIFE (as i have said many times now) at just the right moment.... i also had a great caddy (Jack Harrison) on the day who really helped me keep in the right mindset for the event, something which those of you who have played in the TT will know is not easy when you have not only an audience there on the day but the cameras also.....

If you do the maths, had i played off 5 on the day of the final (which is about the handicap i would have been reduced to had i been able to submit the aforemetioned stroke play card at Stocks), i would have still won the event, qualifying for the playoff with 39 points instead of 41 and winning the playoff by a single shot instead of the 2 i did win by.

I am very proud of what i achieved this week, and am sure that in my next qualifying event, if i can keep this form going that is, I will indeed be cut down a shot or so... however i also know that this patch of golf cannot go on for much longer (its the nature of the beast as we all know) i just need to enjoy it while it lasts.... anyone who saw me play this week will know that i hardly strike the ball like a scratch player as someone suggested (delighted with that compliment by the way, ask anyone who plays with me at The Shire and they will tell you they are surprised to hear about my victory as i havent won anything there all year), i just had a great time on the greens, i think i had 26 putts for the regulation event so that made a big difference.....

I hope that you take this post in the correct manner it is intended as someone who felt the need to justify himself for some reason, and to defend what has turned out to be one of the best weeks of my life. I agree that there are lots of bandits playing with inflated and protected handicaps at the TT, however i do not consider myself one of these.... i can sleep easy knowing that i simply played the best golf of my life in relation to my handicap that day and am proud of it too.... surely the whole point is to get to as low a handicap as possible? thats my goal anyway, i will be delighted to get cut lower, been trying for it for ages and will mean my hard work has paid off.....

Regardless of the bandits i would recommend anyone to play in this event as it really is a fantastic experience for the amateur golfer, in no other way that i know will you get to feel like a professional and live the life of a pro for just one day!!!

Regards

Seb






virtuocity said:
Be sure to drop him a congratulatory tweet on his surprising victory given his handicap.
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Hi Guys.... Seb here the 'bandit from down south' lol :-)

My friend found this post and i find your comments very interesting and i even agree with some of them....

In my defence (and i do not really know why i feel the need to justify myself, but i just do.....) I have only been playing golf properly for 4.5 years and have had a steady reduction in my handicap from 18 downwards.... only getting down to 9 earlier this year..... in fact my most recent qualifying round at The Shire (my home course) was about 6 weeks ago (results available herehttp://www.masterscoreboard.co.uk/re...mpetition=4656) where i went from a 8.6 up to an 8.8......I had gone through months without getting anywhere near my handicap (couldn't break 90 to save my life for a whole chunk of this year)

I invested in some lessons, to fix a very weak grip (diagnosed by head pro at the shire Lee Cox) and since then i have only been playing in match play events as i couldn't score with any consistency due to a big hook on my longer irons...., (these events were....the shire tigers league matches against other Herts clubs, and for my old boys society (old school leavers in essex) these are non qualifying for obvious reasons as match play doubles.... i had not the time to play in any other qualifiers at the club since and simply hit the form of my life in the last month or so!!!!! I did not shoot -1 at my own club, as someone said (the shire for anyone who hasn't played it, it s a pretty tough track, and provides a handicap that is known for travelling quite well also) i shot the -1 playing in a doubles match at Thorndon Park Golf Club in Essex, and made it with a birdie on the 18th.....

I have in fairness been practising really hard on my short game in the lead in to the Trilby Tour, in fact only qualified for the final through a nearest the pin shot out as i came T9th in my qualifier at Hanbury manor with only 32 points!!!

I then shot the tied second ever best round of my life last weekend leading into the Trilby Tour final with a +2 at Stock Golf club in Tring playing with my girlfriends Dad, Steve. I knew i was playing well and therefore had a great chance at the TT final in the Rockliffe hall, really hitting some form at the right time, and without a chance to play in any qualifying events at the Shire (genuinely not through choice but through a busy schedule) i had no alternative but to play my genuine club handicap (8.8 = 9 x .75 = playing 7 in TT), verifiable by John Reynolds at The Shire if any of you wish to check..... What should i have done cut myself???


I agree that there are some bandits who play in the Trilby Tour, however i dont think i am one of these.... I felt the need to defend myself on here as i am someone who is as passionate as you all clearly are about this great game, that has worked very hard (just ask my girlfriend, who never sees me in the evenings) over the last month or so to improve on a swing that had fallen apart, and hit the FORM OF MY LIFE (as i have said many times now) at just the right moment.... i also had a great caddy (Jack Harrison) on the day who really helped me keep in the right mindset for the event, something which those of you who have played in the TT will know is not easy when you have not only an audience there on the day but the cameras also.....

If you do the maths, had i played off 5 on the day of the final (which is about the handicap i would have been reduced to had i been able to submit the aforemetioned stroke play card at Stocks), i would have still won the event, qualifying for the playoff with 39 points instead of 41 and winning the playoff by a single shot instead of the 2 i did win by.

I am very proud of what i achieved this week, and am sure that in my next qualifying event, if i can keep this form going that is, I will indeed be cut down a shot or so... however i also know that this patch of golf cannot go on for much longer (its the nature of the beast as we all know) i just need to enjoy it while it lasts.... anyone who saw me play this week will know that i hardly strike the ball like a scratch player as someone suggested (delighted with that compliment by the way, ask anyone who plays with me at The Shire and they will tell you they are surprised to hear about my victory as i havent won anything there all year), i just had a great time on the greens, i think i had 26 putts for the regulation event so that made a big difference.....

I hope that you take this post in the correct manner it is intended as someone who felt the need to justify himself for some reason, and to defend what has turned out to be one of the best weeks of my life. I agree that there are lots of bandits playing with inflated and protected handicaps at the TT, however i do not consider myself one of these.... i can sleep easy knowing that i simply played the best golf of my life in relation to my handicap that day and am proud of it too.... surely the whole point is to get to as low a handicap as possible? thats my goal anyway, i will be delighted to get cut lower, been trying for it for ages and will mean my hard work has paid off.....

Regardless of the bandits i would recommend anyone to play in this event as it really is a fantastic experience for the amateur golfer, in no other way that i know will you get to feel like a professional and live the life of a pro for just one day!!!

Regards

Seb
 
Just checked the Handicap List on the link you provided.

A few interesting names from the footballing world. We had a few hols with Sir Les when he was practicing there one day when I as visiting.

I can vouch for the tricky nature of the course, mainly because of the constant wind. It has its own micro-climate! There are scores to be made - I've shot level Par on each 9, so 22/23 points. Driver isn't used - except for the really big boys - until 5, so can be frustrating for low guys. And the 1st could be be a Card Wrecker in a Medal!

I'm inclined to think the course needs a change of name though. With 25 entries, maybe it should be called 'The Shah'!:rolleyes: :D :whistle:
 
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Hi Seb, thanks for coming on and explaining the situation. It sounds like you are a genuine golfer and it doesn't look like you fall into the same mold as previous winners. It just gets a bit tiring seeing the same old multiple winners, Voce, Llewellyn, Muldoon, etc, some of whom go on to win multile times in other national comps year after year without their handicaps ever getting adjusted by their clubs.
I'd like to apologise for questioning your integrity and if its OK with you, send you a PM so we can perhaps meet up and I can apologise in person?
Maybe we can sort a game out as it looks like you are local.
 
Handicaps have never been the problem with the Trilby for me, as I would never play in it.

It just appears to be a huge money making operation for a certain Mr Hunt. The cost to play average courses and the poor quality clothing you are forced to wear. £280 for that.:mad: I understand the courses pay to hold the event, which may explain why the top ones have nothing to do with it. To top it off the free publicity on Sky. Calling it a World Championship is just taking the proverbial.

For £75 you could play in the GM Help For Heroes day, play a top course like West Hill, be well fed and give money to a 'deserving cause'. I know which one appeals more to me.:rant:
 
rickg said:
Hi Seb, thanks for coming on and explaining the situation. It sounds like you are a genuine golfer and it doesn't look like you fall into the same mold as previous winners. It just gets a bit tiring seeing the same old multiple winners, Voce, Llewellyn, Muldoon, etc, some of whom go on to win multile times in other national comps year after year without their handicaps ever getting adjusted by their clubs.
I'd like to apologise for questioning your integrity and if its OK with you, send you a PM so we can perhaps meet up and I can apologise in person?
Maybe we can sort a game out as it looks like you are local.
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Haha some serious backtracking from Mr Garg here :whistle:
 
rickg said:
I'd like to apologise for questioning your integrity and if its OK with you, send you a PM so we can perhaps meet up and I can apologise in person?
Maybe we can sort a game out as it looks like you are local.
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Playing with a winner is as close as you'll ever get to winning Rick!! :D :D

(especially with Murph on your bag!!!) :whoo:
 
I was just saying what I got told by someone at the course after the final, which did sound true as the event is known for it but it's good of you to come on here to clear things up.

What do you think of the course? It's local to me so I get to play it now and again when I'm feeling a little flush.
 
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