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GM Midlands Meet.

Looking forward to this now, keep hearing good things about this course and after today and the Drfit on Friday, it could be my time, I'm warming up for a kill ;)
 
Fighting talk!

You say you play a tight course so it could suit your game, we'll be watching you.... probably from the gorse in my case.

I thought my course was tight until I saw some of the holes at The Drift on Friday, now they were tight at times. Couldn't compare them to today though as there was plenty to go at so every tee was a full drive. The Drift made you think because of short doglegs so I think I might like Tadmarton Heath.

Your course gallery pictures look nice, only 30 minutes away, you'll have to invite me over one day ;)
 
better warm up decent and play the 1st couple of holes better then (front and back 9) :ears:

and yes I know you beat me. Have a cracker fella's, gonna be a bit chilly end of the week so wrap up whilst some of us are grafting!
 
better warm up decent and play the 1st couple of holes better then (front and back 9) :ears:

and yes I know you beat me. Have a cracker fella's, gonna be a bit chilly end of the week so wrap up whilst some of us are grafting!

If the current fcast is right we may well be having frost problems :(
 
Fighting talk!

You say you play a tight course so it could suit your game, we'll be watching you.... probably from the gorse in my case.

I will see you in that Gorse mate, I don't think my power slice is going to be much use on this course.:o
 
I will see you in that Gorse mate, I don't think my power slice is going to be much use on this course.:o

If its short and quirky as has been described to me, it won't be about leathering a drive down the fairway, just take a 4 iron or hybrid and look for a clean 2nd shot.

No more tips, I'm looking for some spoils on Friday ;)
 
If its short and quirky as has been described to me, it won't be about leathering a drive down the fairway, just take a 4 iron or hybrid and look for a clean 2nd shot.

No more tips, I'm looking for some spoils on Friday ;)

Mate, i have a power slice on every club apart from the putter:D , looking forward to Friday and playing what looks a cracking course.
 
Slight change to the prizes as my pro didn't have the balls in when I went today so I've improvised. I'm sure if you win anything you won't be too bothered what you get ;)

Individual Stableford Full Handicap.

1st Prize: 12 x Srixon Soft Feel
2nd Prize: 6 x Nike 20Xi
3rd Prize: 3 x AD333 Balls

There will also be a bonus prize to be announced on the day, those that went to the Arden will get the idea ;)

The countdown begins, I had a decent knock today, 2nd in my sweep, had to scramble a bit at times, but I'm fighting fit.

Are you ready? Any last minute practice sessions going in? or are you just going to turn up and spank the little fella!
 
Are you ready? Any last minute practice sessions going in? or are you just going to turn up and spank the little fella!

I've removed 2 months worth of mud from my shoes and given them a good dubbing.
Might try and get down the range tonight but the cold weather isn't encouraging, think it'll be "just turn up and top the little fella "for me.
 
Well I braved the cold and went to the range.

Now I realise that this is the death knell on any chance of me putting a good score together on Friday, but I have NEVER hit my driver so pure and so straight, not one miscue the whole session.
In fact all my clubs were going really well (apart from a couple of shanks but let's stay real) and right now I feel great about my swing!

It's just a shame I've already decided that the driver will be staying in the bag for most of the round due to the nature of the course. :(
 
had a knock today, 33 points which isn't too bad, new clubs, new putter and 3 lost balls, so not far away from playing to handicap and better.

Range session later today, and then ready for the challenge
 
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