Best round ever and still slightly dissapointed???

[TonyN]

Ok i'll set the sceane.

Wasn't going to play at all today but the sun came out and it was lovely at 11 this morning. Dragged the B.I.L out of bed and headed up to Old Padeswood in North Wales. (RGUK will know it)

Started lashing down just as we pulled up, couldn't believe it, never the less we got out, kitted up and headed for the first. It stopped raining, bonus!

'So match play then james' thinking I would have a few 7's and 8's and still maybe able to beat him. (he's usually a solid 15 handicap, where as I'm lucky to be shooting 18's at the mo)

So I got us started and unleashed a great drive on the most difficult tee on the course. Split the fairway and thought, I hope it continues. I proceded to fat a 7 and take a bogey 5 on the first.

Then what followed for the majority of the round was unreal, for me anyway. I found the tempo I have been seeking for so long and finally, my swing was in to out producing nice draws, ALL ROUND.
I parred the second, par 5. Parred the 3rd, par 4. Birdied the 4th, par 3. Parred the 5th, par 4. and then shot a double, par, par, double to finish 4 over going out.

The back nine continued to be kind, but not for long. I shot Par, Par, Double Par, Double, Double, Triple, bogey, Par to come home in 45, 9 over. Total 85 gross for a par 72. I played to 13. My short game was almost inch perfect all day. Iron play was outstanding my shots off the tee well, I hit 14 fairways(did only use the driver 6 times.)

Did I mention I won the match play 8&7

Anyone want to know the secret to my succes? I'll tell you anyway. Realgolferuk, AKA Dave. Thanks to him, I now play my golf totaly different, he doesn't know it but he has taught me a valuable lesson, and that is, play safe and only take your chances when they come. Be happy to make pars and the birdies will pop up.

I used to always reach for my driver and 3 wood on Par 5's. One of my best holes today was a 4 iron off the tee, and 2 7's on for regulation and an easy 2 putts. It beats playing out side ways and hitting the green in 5 and taking a 7 or 8.

I'm sure I'll have a reality check tommorow, but it does feel good to play well for a change.

The reason I am still slightly dissapointed, is because on the 15th, a 3 ball infront completely messed up my game by messing about in front. I think I could of possibly shot and 80 today if it wasn't for the guy infront running out infront of us as we were playing and then taking an age to clear the greens etc.

Anyway, sorry its been a long one guys/gals. I'm over the moon

 

[AliB]

Well done, tony. and a good reminder of realgofer's advice. will take it to my doubles match on Thursday and keep my fingers crossed.

aliB

 

[vig]

Tony

I always come off the course having left 2 or 3 shots out there.
One day Everything will go right. I try and take something positive from every round.

 

[Macster]

One thing is for sure - you will NEVER play your best round of Golf

There is always, and always will be........a 'what if' moment, on every round you will ever play.

 

[teetime72]

Nice one Tony,keep it up.When we played the N W meet last week I could see you had it in you just waiting to come out well done.

 

[OldWindy]

Good account, Tony - nice to hear you've got yourself sorted (or at the very least well on your way)!

 

[RGuk]

Anyone want to know the secret to my success? I'll tell you anyway. Realgolferuk, AKA Dave. Thanks to him, I now play my golf totally different, he doesn't know it but he has taught me a valuable lesson, and that is, play safe and only take your chances when they come. Be happy to make pars and the birdies will pop up.

I don't know what to say......seriously......but one or two comments, it's be rude not to!!
The time that we played there, I was in the "zone", I had a good feeling about the course and was determined to play the sensible way. i.i.r.c. I did the same when you visited mine, other than loosing my marbles for a hole or two. I did sneak in a couple of cheeky birdies going for safe par.

Great to hear you played well and won......we all have our ups n downs, but you've worked really hard, have an exemplary set up and pre-shot routine.....I reckon there's only one way for you......

Cheers Tony......you've cheered me up no end......I might pop down mine tomorrow, play just 4-9 and exorcise those flipping demons!!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Good shooting. Don't worry about the ones you left out there and enjoy the ones you made

 

[jeffc]

well done mate,
although only just starting again and can't really speak with any great authority I couldn't agree more with the philosophy.
When I played a lot many years ago I played with a freind who played of a 3 handicap and couldn't hit a ball over 180 yards, he preached the same approach and I never forgot it.