caught no using a winter mat
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IanM
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Never seen a course with winter mats for fairways in use, but spent most of my life in the South...
But, if you're supposed to use them, expect some grief for refusing
But, if you're supposed to use them, expect some grief for refusing
SAPCOR1
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Far superior in my opinion and lasts longer.
Our club has a stock to give out to anyone who needs one
williamalex1
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Yup it slips in your back pocket nicely.:thup:
Wow, £14.75 for a slither of thin rubber, wonder how many of those I can get in a container, I'm in the wrong game (job).
SAPCOR1
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Ok, Wow, £14.75 for a slither of thin cheap plastic, wonder how many of those I can get in a container, I'm in the wrong game (job).
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USER1999
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It must be like carrying your own impact board.
SAPCOR1
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Better than having a piece of AstroTurf dangling from a chain.
I keep mine in my bag. Slightly arched with the ball hole about two thirds of the way along the "spine". It also come with a couple of rubbery tees to put through the ball hole to use as a tee (like you get at driving ranges).
The course hasn't adapted their use for the fun of it, its to protect the fairways over the winter where there could be little or no growth for some months.
there are a couple of guys who are reg seen not using the mat, one was given a telling last winter for not using it.
just wondered if anyone else who's club had mats knew of any action taken for it.
there are a couple of guys who are reg seen not using the mat, one was given a telling last winter for not using it.
just wondered if anyone else who's club had mats knew of any action taken for it.
PaulyMcK
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The club I just joined enforce a winter rules mat on one of the courses, the first week I played, the club shop didn't have any mats in stock and I was advised to play from the 2nd cut of Rough. This was a pain so I eventually got a mat from another source and once you get used to them, they can be quite handy. I totally understand why a golf club would enforce these, plus they are providing you with a consistent lie for each shot off of the green.
I've seen them used at a course I visited once, but they were being abused by guess who, yes those pesky seniors :smirk:
They would put the mat (astroturf) down and position the ball on the back edge and then use their drivers
talk about cheating, what's the point and what do you gain from that, you should use the club you would normally if the conditions were normal!
They would put the mat (astroturf) down and position the ball on the back edge and then use their drivers
talk about cheating, what's the point and what do you gain from that, you should use the club you would normally if the conditions were normal!
Crazyface
Tour Winner
If the course is so bad underfoot that you need a mat to protect it then you shouldn't be on the course it should be shut and you should get a refund of subs. Also for every day the course is closed the club should get a refund of rates to pay subs refunds.
Seems fair.
Seems fair.
No its daft and golf courses up and down the country would close!
USER1999
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This isnt to do with drainage. Its to do with grass not growing if the ambient is lower then 5 degrees, so the divots dont grow back.
USER1999
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I like the idea of the rocket lancher. I could use it all the time, as it looks way more forgiving than grass and mud.
DCB
Well-known member
So golf in Scotland would cease during Dec, Jan & Feb when ground temps mean that the grass growth is at its slowest. Mats definitely save fairways from being turned into a barren divot land, especially at pinch points where lots of shots are played from.
chris3081
Assistant Pro
In my opinion this is a massive problem and all boils down to the same disrespect for the course that is often shown throughout the year including not repairing pitch marks, replacing divots or anything else that damages the assets of the club. I resent the fact that people can just ignore these rules when members pay a lot of money to have the course in top condition.
For me this is 10 times worse than wearing trainers, looking at mobiles in the clubhouse, not wearing a tie in the dining room or other things that the traditionalists don't want to change.
For me this is 10 times worse than wearing trainers, looking at mobiles in the clubhouse, not wearing a tie in the dining room or other things that the traditionalists don't want to change.
Alex1975
Tour Winner
If you wants rules like this do you not need a course marshal too? I know its thought to be inefficient financially but telling tales on fellow members cannot be good for club spirit?!
NB I am aware that golf should be played by people who are honourable but ... back in the real world ...
NB I am aware that golf should be played by people who are honourable but ... back in the real world ...
