Gauging interest - Muirfield - Tuesday 5th March 2013

[FairwayDodger]

I just hope i get that first tee shot away ok, i bet theres been some right nervy tee shots on that first tee . I bet theyve got a starter and all that malarkey too, dont want him ushering me off after 1 shot!

As long as you hit it further than the girl I'm sure you'll be OK.....

I could tell the tale of when I got told off over the loud speaker by the starter at the Old Course but I don't think that'll calm your nerves.....

 

[Birchy]

As long as you hit it further than the girl I'm sure you'll be OK.....

I could tell the tale of when I got told off over the loud speaker by the starter at the Old Course but I don't think that'll calm your nerves.....

Im not bothered as long as it gets airbourne and i dont look like a complete idiot!

Oh do tell, sounds like a great tale. Even though it might be going through my head around this time next week! :rofl:

 

[FairwayDodger]

Im not bothered as long as it gets airbourne and i dont look like a complete idiot!

Oh do tell, sounds like a great tale. Even though it might be going through my head around this time next week! :rofl:

Na, sounds better in summary than when you get the details!

Must have been about 15, playing with my dad, it's pretty busy so lots of people standing around and watching.... My turn came so I walk nervously onto the tee, look down the widest fairway in golf (although not much room on the right), a few deep breaths, take my stance, waggle, nice smooth practice swing......

Cue angry voice over the loudspeaker "No practice swings on the tee!".

Mortified. Rushed the shot and duffed a "low runner" about 100 yards.

 

[gregbwfc]

I just hope i get that first tee shot away ok, i bet theres been some right nervy tee shots on that first tee . I bet theyve got a starter and all that malarkey too, dont want him ushering me off after 1 shot!

Do you know what tees we will be playing off? That scorecard on the website is a bit confusing! Its whites then half red half yellow then blue?

You'll be reet mate.
Ask Scouser about my opening tee shot at Hillside.
Think he's still laughing at that one.
I won't let you down

 

[gregbwfc]

Oh aye and the tees.
Them middle ones are plenty far enough for me.
6700+ !!
Should have gone to the gym over winter

 

[gregbwfc]

Na, sounds better in summary than when you get the details!

Must have been about 15, playing with my dad, it's pretty busy so lots of people standing around and watching.... My turn came so I walk nervously onto the tee, look down the widest fairway in golf (although not much room on the right), a few deep breaths, take my stance, waggle, nice smooth practice swing......

Cue angry voice over the loudspeaker "No practice swings on the tee!".

Mortified. Rushed the shot and duffed a "low runner" about 100 yards.

Might be about as nerve-wracking as it can get that 1st tee.
Always a tidy crowd waiting for someone to stuff up.
Pretty sure my first one came of the lower half of the club face too - and my second

 

[DelB]

I bet theyve got a starter and all that malarkey too, dont want him ushering me off after 1 shot!

Do you know what tees we will be playing off? That scorecard on the website is a bit confusing! Its whites then half red half yellow then blue?

No, there was certainly no starter standing supervising our tee shots when I played there in October.

From memory, we played off the yellows, but not sure what the restrictions are in terms of playing off the other tees. We'll find out what the chat is on the day, I suppose.

 

[Birchy]

Na, sounds better in summary than when you get the details!

Must have been about 15, playing with my dad, it's pretty busy so lots of people standing around and watching.... My turn came so I walk nervously onto the tee, look down the widest fairway in golf (although not much room on the right), a few deep breaths, take my stance, waggle, nice smooth practice swing......

Cue angry voice over the loudspeaker "No practice swings on the tee!".

Mortified. Rushed the shot and duffed a "low runner" about 100 yards.

Thats a bit tight innit? I bet you were hitting driver too so hardly likely to take a divot!

At least you got the full St andrews experience

You'll be reet mate.
Ask Scouser about my opening tee shot at Hillside.
Think he's still laughing at that one.
I won't let you down

One of our lot did something similar at West lancs, not mentioning any names but theres photo evidence on the thread :rofl:

Oh aye and the tees.
Them middle ones are plenty far enough for me.
6700+ !!
Should have gone to the gym over winter

Me too, if we played off the back tees we would be there all week!

No, there was certainly no starter standing supervising our tee shots when I played there in October.

From memory, we played off the yellows, but not sure what the restrictions are in terms of playing off the other tees. We'll find out what the chat is on the day, I suppose.

Thats good then. I always feel that nobody who watches golfers teeing off wants to see them hit a good shot do they? :rofl:

 

[DelB]

Thats good then. I always feel that nobody who watches golfers teeing off wants to see them hit a good shot do they? :rofl:

The first fairway is reasonably generous, Scott. You could always take a wedge just to be on the safe side.............. :whoo:

 

[FairwayDodger]

Oh aye and the tees.
Them middle ones are plenty far enough for me.
6700+ !!
Should have gone to the gym over winter

Personally, I'm thinking blues..... Otherwise my 3 wood is going to see a lot of action i.e. just about every second shot!

 

[Birchy]

The first fairway is reasonably generous, Scott. You could always take a wedge just to be on the safe side.............. :whoo:

Not a bad idea mate, i can thin a wedge about 400 yards :rofl:

 

[Doon frae Troon]

The starter on the first tee at Gullane No1 used to ring a bell when he deemed it was safe to start play. There was a notice stating this.

It was hilarious when visitors did not read the notice and tried to play before the bell. The starter would watch them getting ready to play [now called pre-shot routine] and as they were starting their back swing he would loudly ring his bell.

 

[gregbwfc]

Forecast for next Tuesday (which admittedly could change 20 times before then!!!) is dry, 9mph winds and 6 degrees, so all being well waterproofs can stay in the car. :thup:

Don't you try to con me Del, I've been to Scotland.
It rains

(Was actually thinking more to keep me toasty)

 

[DelB]

(Was actually thinking more to keep me toasty)

It's looking fairly settled for the next week or so, so I'm quietly confident we won't see any rain during our round. :thup:

 

[gregbwfc]

It's looking fairly settled for the next week or so, so I'm quietly confident we won't see any rain during our round. :thup:

Bloody glorious down her right now.
Even better tomorrow - am going to club to see if I can remember how to do it.
North Berwick should be a good warm up.

 

[gregbwfc]

Just a quick query Del, am assuming someone will want to see our handicap certificates ?

 

[DelB]

Just a quick query Del, am assuming someone will want to see our handicap certificates ?

Sincerely hoping not!!! I certainly didn't require one when I was there in October and there's no mention on the website of having to take one with you.

Edit - website says that handicap certificates 'may' require to be shown. Hmmmm - not sure I'm going to go to the bother of getting one.

 

[gregbwfc]

Cheers Del, will get the sec. to print me one off anyway,just in case.

 

[DelB]

Cheers Del, will get the sec. to print me one off anyway,just in case.

Might not be a bad idea, mate. I've actually got one from changing clubs last month and have also got my CDH number saved on my phone too.

The confirmation e-mail I received from Muirfield only talks in terms of verifying handicaps for any players who are subsequently added to the original booking after it has been made. I figure that they've probably checked the rest of us out already!!

 

[FairwayDodger]

Might not be a bad idea, mate. I've actually got one from changing clubs last month and have also got my CDH number saved on my phone too.

The confirmation e-mail I received from Muirfield only talks in terms of verifying handicaps for any players who are subsequently added to the original booking after it has been made. I figure that they've probably checked the rest of us out already!!

I doubt they'll ask but I've got an old one from last year at some point which is close enough. Hope we get a day like today - it's gorgeous out there and not a cloud in the sky... And I'm stuck in a lousy office.