quinn
Q-School Graduate
Haven't seen many opening holes better than that one, I've got a day to learn how to hit a draw 😀
Centurion Saturday and Sunday this weekend (Aug 1st & 2nd)
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Haven't seen many opening holes better than that one, I've got a day to learn how to hit a draw 😀
rickg
Money List Winner
It's a great risk and reward hole.......fairly straightforward if played as a 3 shotter, but so tempting to go for it in 2, as a good drive brings the green in range.............I usually change my mind about 6 times between the putting green and the tee!! :rofl:
Crow
Crow Person
Foxholer
Blackballed
A layup with the tee-shot works! Specially if you hole the 15 footer 2nd putt!
2nd's easy too if you bounce over the bunker!
I like (pretty straight/simple) Par 5s as starting holes! Those that have prepared, and are capable, can consider going for the green in 2, while those who haven't/can't still have chance for birdie with a decent 3rd shot. Mill Ride (in Ascot) has 'the best' opening hole imo - with little danger right and even a horrendous block/slice can end up ok on the 18th Fairway (though a bit dodgy for those coming down that hole!). Berkshire Red comes 3rd after Sunningdale Old! Old Tom Morris is reputed to have preferred a couple of straightforward Par 4s to start, with the comment along the lines of 'Golfers know we should warm up, but we rarely do!' James Braid normally followed a similar philosophy. Then, of course, there's the 1st at The Shire!! Or Berkshire Blue!!
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quinn
Q-School Graduate
A layup with the tee-shot works! Specially if you hole the 15 footer 2nd putt!
2nd's easy too if you bounce over the bunker!
I like (pretty straight/simple) Par 5s as starting holes! Those that have prepared, and are capable, can consider going for the green in 2, while those who haven't/can't still have chance for birdie with a decent 3rd shot. Mill Ride (in Ascot) has 'the best' opening hole imo - with little danger right and even a horrendous block/slice can end up ok on the 18th Fairway (though a bit dodgy for those coming down that hole!). Berkshire Red comes 3rd after Sunningdale Old! Old Tom Morris is reputed to have preferred a couple of straightforward Par 4s to start, with the comment along the lines of 'Golfers know we should warm up, but we rarely do!' James Braid normally followed a similar philosophy. Then, of course, there's the 1st at The Shire!! Or Berkshire Blue!!
Looks a cracking course, you played it before ?
Foxholer
Blackballed
Indeed, I have had the pleasure! That 'layup' was actually a (skied) Drive of barely 100 yards! :rofl:
quinn
Q-School Graduate
Perfect lay up 😀 I'm sure they'll be a few comedy moments tomorrow, looking forward to it, see you there, just off to get the car polished and valleted 😀
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Could be worse you couldve pulled out an iron for safety and still missed the fairway 40 yards right!!!
quinn
Q-School Graduate
I've got the feeling my 2nd shot may involve a side ways chip out from the trees 😀
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Its wide enough dont let my waywardness put you off lol, aim at the bunkers up the right with a little draw youll be fine
Enjoy the day, its a cracking track
quinn
Q-School Graduate
Its wide enough dont let my waywardness put you off lol, aim at the bunkers up the right with a little draw youll be fine
Enjoy the day, its a cracking track
Cheers for the tip, the little draw might be a problem though, can't wait, looks a cracker,
quinn
Q-School Graduate
planning to get there for 12 ish tomorrow, did I read we mention your name at the gate to get in ?
rickg
Money List Winner
Well that's today visitors blooded. Fair to say it's Centurion 1 - Visitors 0
Front 9/B9 scores:
Rick 16/19 =35
Alex 9/10=19
James 8/12=20
Nick 6/16 =22
We paired off and played combined stableford Matchplay. James and me vs Nick and Alex.
Result 6&5.
We then swapped partners for a 5 hole match which myself and Nick won 2 up.
Fair to say we had a brilliant time and the banter was brutal as you would expect.
I'll leave it for the others to fill in some gaps and post some photos
Same format tomorrow. Let's see if the next batch fare any better.
Front 9/B9 scores:
Rick 16/19 =35
Alex 9/10=19
James 8/12=20
Nick 6/16 =22
We paired off and played combined stableford Matchplay. James and me vs Nick and Alex.
Result 6&5.
We then swapped partners for a 5 hole match which myself and Nick won 2 up.
Fair to say we had a brilliant time and the banter was brutal as you would expect.
I'll leave it for the others to fill in some gaps and post some photos
Same format tomorrow. Let's see if the next batch fare any better.
rickg
Money List Winner
Yes mate
quinn
Q-School Graduate
Ok, cheers, see you there
Crow
Crow Person
A brilliant day, Rick was the perfect host as you'd expect.
The course is fabulous with some stunning views, a great variety of holes and lovely greens, I'd never have guessed it was only a couple of years old.
As usual I forgot to take any pictures so I hope James or Alex managed to take a few.
I started with the obligatory drive into the trees and chip out, somehow scrambling a point, it would take another four holes until I got another. Chipping out the trees on the third I caught a buried piece of flint the size of my fist, splitting it in half and leaving a big dent in the hosel of my PW, a fine momento to take home with me. I was still only on 2 points after 7 holes but my first par on the 8th for 3 points and a point on the 9th saw me out with a respectable 6 points.
Played better on the back nine and finished off nicely by parring the last three holes, including a booming drive down the 16th and hitting gap wedge to the middle of the green.
Thanks Rick, Alex and James, fantastic day!
The course is fabulous with some stunning views, a great variety of holes and lovely greens, I'd never have guessed it was only a couple of years old.
As usual I forgot to take any pictures so I hope James or Alex managed to take a few.
I started with the obligatory drive into the trees and chip out, somehow scrambling a point, it would take another four holes until I got another.
Chipping out the trees on the third I caught a buried piece of flint the size of my fist, splitting it in half and leaving a big dent in the hosel of my PW, a fine momento to take home with me. I was still only on 2 points after 7 holes but my first par on the 8th for 3 points and a point on the 9th saw me out with a respectable 6 points.Played better on the back nine and finished off nicely by parring the last three holes, including a booming drive down the 16th and hitting gap wedge to the middle of the green.
Thanks Rick, Alex and James, fantastic day!
A brilliant day, Rick was the perfect host as you'd expect.
The course is fabulous with some stunning views, a great variety of holes and lovely greens, I'd never have guessed it was only a couple of years old.
As usual I forgot to take any pictures so I hope James or Alex managed to take a few.
I started with the obligatory drive into the trees and chip out, somehow scrambling a point, it would take another four holes until I got another.
Played better on the back nine and finished off nicely by parring the last three holes, including a booming drive down the 16th and hitting gap wedge to the middle of the green.
Thanks Rick, Alex and James, fantastic day!
I'd say you've been well & truly blooded in, the Centurion way
How did you approach the 18th for your par, did you go for the green in regulation taking on the water or did you bale out short left then chip close to the pin? That's a real risk & reward hole at 550yds off the Silvers, it owes me and Rick, we lost our title on countback because of that hole 
quinn
Q-School Graduate
Yeah baby, bring it on
Same here, up already and raring to go, should be a good day..hopefully 😉
My first review when I played with Rick is HERE, we nearly did the double but lost on count-back the following year.
