larmen
Head Pro
That’s close to me, but I never drove through Kingston yet. For a reason.
It is supposed to be a great range. Is it busy? Very busy?
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It is supposed to be a great range. Is it busy? Very busy?
My local range is still working on the 'logistics', shame as the pro i work with can't do anything. I asked if the short game area was open, so we could b book a lesson there but that's still not an option.
I must admit to taking some range balls once, the range i was using at the time did a happy hour ( that I didn't know about) where it was 2 for 1, so after the basket fill ed and balls kept chugging out, I filled my bag up with the excess and used them next time
where is your local range?
spongebob59
Journeyman Pro
Stoneless @ Ramsgate, but Manston is close too.
carldudley
Member
Its a very good range, bit pricey but i like it. Occasionally gets busy late afternoon and Sunday's. Even when there is a queue, you're not waiting more than 10mins.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Finally got to hit balls on practice ground.... and have very interesting chat with our GM for those that care soooooo much. Suffice to say situation resolved
for those that care soooooo much. Suffice to say situation resolvedlarmen
Head Pro
Did you emulate teh Rick Shields video hitting 1000 balls? ;-)Finally got to hit balls on practice ground.... and have very interesting chat with our GM
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Just the 60 that were already laid out on the range for each member to use. To be honest my back was sore after a dozen after 8 weeks of inactivity. Glad I didn't go straight onto the course but found something vaguely functional towards the end. Tee time booked for Saturday
North Mimms
Tour Winner
Why didn't you use your garage supply of balls rather than the ones laid out for members who didn't have their own personal supply of pilfered balls? ?
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
What is the deal with taking the baskets home? Genuinely intrigued.
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Situation resolved = you got a kick in the nuts?Finally got to hit balls on practice ground.... and have very interesting chat with our GM
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Deleted member 1147
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is this an imaginary chat, like the imaginary ball thieving...or did you pay for them?Finally got to hit balls on practice ground.... and have very interesting chat with our GM
sunshine
Well-known member
Bell ends. I bet these were the same people panic buying all the loo rolls.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
Just read the local range has temporarily removed the top tracers and all the tees, plus a contacless card reader for balls.
It didn't say if they've put the prices back to pre-top tracer rates, if they have then quite tempted.
It didn't say if they've put the prices back to pre-top tracer rates, if they have then quite tempted.
mikejohnchapman
Challenge Tour Pro
Our range re-opens on Monday apparently - be good to hit some balls again.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Just checked all of the ranges in the area and Silvermere which is our biggest one within driving distance and they are all closed according to their sites. If there has been guidelines issued how difficult would it be for each range to comply seeing as most courses are open again with booking systems and those that have practice grounds have those open and procedures in place regarding cleaning the balls and baskets
Captainron
Big Hitting, South African Sweary Person
Would you miss hitting balls for a few quid?
dufferman
Journeyman Pro
I can say as I was there - we both were trying to find something resembling a swing.
Unfortunately I left before Homer so I can't say if he really did find anything resembling a swing! But he knows I didn't!!!
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Short answer....No
I did get a couple out of the middle but not sure the distance was that good. Putting it down to being short distance range balls. Not ideal preparation for the first round tomorrow but I've sticked up with extra balls in the golf bag and anyone following me may be able to find my waifs and strays.
it's always the balls fault!
GaryK
Assistant Pro
Went to our local range yesterday and they are doing a fantastic job with the current situation - hand sanitiser at the entrance, contact-less payment ball machine (member of staff presses the desired quantity button for you), all buckets sanitised at the end.
The range was taken over by a guy earlier in the year and has turned what was a very basic setup into something much better including a new bar (obviously out of use at the moment), more / better targets, small pro shop.
Was hoping to get a tee time at a local'ish course for today, but they are rarer than hen's teeth!
However, have got a tee time this afternoon at one course that is a 9 hole, nothing special place (Ivinghoe for those in the know) - cheap and cheerful!
Playing with my son who hasn't played for a year or more, really looking forward to some quality father-son time.
The range was taken over by a guy earlier in the year and has turned what was a very basic setup into something much better including a new bar (obviously out of use at the moment), more / better targets, small pro shop.
Was hoping to get a tee time at a local'ish course for today, but they are rarer than hen's teeth!
However, have got a tee time this afternoon at one course that is a 9 hole, nothing special place (Ivinghoe for those in the know) - cheap and cheerful!
Playing with my son who hasn't played for a year or more, really looking forward to some quality father-son time.
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