GM Southern Regional Qualifier Blackmoor 12th March 2015

[Deleted Member 1156]

As like all forum days, yet another hugely enjoyable day. Good to meet faces old and new.

To all those that don't bother going along to any of these meets, do yourself a favour and get your name down for a few. They really are top days out.

Rich, Vicky, Anthony.....thanks for all your hard work resulting in a smoothly run event, these things don't organise themselves :thup:

Well played Homer on qualifying for Hillside

 

[Hobbit]

Hobbit has made it back to the Shire in one piece.

Thanks to Rich, Vicky & Anthony - the well oiled organisation was much in evidence today.. Thoroughly enjoyed the course, but left too many putts short.

Cracking company with the Garg, Midnight & Arnie(chewy).

 

[srixon 1]

Well done on your score today Phil, obviously no 3 putts today. They were probably your downfall last weekend at Hayling as you were hitting the ball well round the links.

 

[Oxfordcomma]

Home, fed and feeling a little more relaxed. I know what you mean about the traffic Fish, both Google and the satnav felt I should be able to get there in 90 minutes but they obviously don't know what they're talking about, 2 hrs each way for me.

Anyway, thank you to Rich, Vicky and helpers for the organization. It strikes me as somewhat challenging to organise 40+ forumites and guests into showing up, coughing up, and then making sure they have a good time, and you guys do a great job.

As for the golf ... well, like so many others a game of two halves. If you turn on 18, you can either kick on, or ... well. Blob, 1, 1, 1 on 10-13 killed me off a bit. Really enjoyed myself today though, and that's why we all show up to these events. Today was my first time at Blackmoor, reminds me a bit of Goring in that the greens are their own protection on a lot of holes. My first time also playing with forum Leg-end Smiffy, cheers for the company Rob, a big part of the enjoyment for the day came from you, Greg & Ray. And I think I only saw one flying club?

Onwards and upwards, see some of you at Mentmore! And a few more at Cooden in the summer hopefully.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Just looking at the course info on the blackmoor website, for all those who went over the ditch on the 1st whats the point, it doesn't look a long hole at all so what's the benefit?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Just looking at the course info on the blackmoor website, for all those who went over the ditch on the 1st whats the point, it doesn't look a long hole at all so what's the benefit?

Because they can. If you get over it's a flick with a wedge. Short (I was about ten yards away from it) it left an 9 iron of 131 to the centre. It depends how you see the shot. OB right and a pond left (level with the ditch) and while the fairway is fairly generous don't forget it is the first shot of the day and in front of the baying forum members

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Just looking at the course info on the blackmoor website, for all those who went over the ditch on the 1st whats the point, it doesn't look a long hole at all so what's the benefit?

Man points !!

I normally give it a crack and you are left with a nice 60-90 yard pitch but today I tried a different method with the 4 iron then a full GW

It's a tricky tee shot with a lethal green so being closer does give you an advantage

 

[Birchy]

Because they can. If you get over it's a flick with a wedge. Short (I was about ten yards away from it) it left an 9 iron of 131 to the centre. It depends how you see the shot. OB right and a pond left (level with the ditch) and while the fairway is fairly generous don't forget it is the first shot of the day and in front of the baying forum members

Thats hardly showing any value in going for it though is it?

If hitting it short only leaves an 8 or 9 iron like you say then there is no value in going over it if your playing serious and trying for your best score.

I probably would have still hit driver though because im a knob like that :rofl:

 

[Midnight]

Many thanks to TXL, Richart and his lovely young lady for organizing a cracking day.

Thanks to RickG, Arnie & Hobbit who had to put up with my level of golf. They made my round very enjoyable and were a laugh all way round.

As people may of gathered I did not score to well , but I achieved both my goals.

1. Not to slice my tee shot in to the garden of the 4th house on the first tee.
2. To par a hole. I managed to actually get my 2nd ever birdie

As said cracking day , fantastic course. Look forward to the next meet.

Well done Homer.

 

[Fish]

Just looking at the course info on the blackmoor website, for all those who went over the ditch on the 1st whats the point, it doesn't look a long hole at all so what's the benefit?

Testosterone

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Just looked at the card and I made birdie at SI 1 (4th) and SI 3 (7th). Not sure I can remember two birdies in one round on two of the three hardest holes (in terms of SI anyway) on any course before

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Man points !!

I normally give it a crack and you are left with a nice 60-90 yard pitch but today I tried a different method with the 4 iron then a full GW

It's a tricky tee shot with a lethal green so being closer does give you an advantage

Without been critical of most golfers I certainly am no more accurate with a wedge as I am with a 7 iron so still can't see the point in playing 3 from a drop in the ditch.

I need to get to Blackmoor for a game, it's says 230 yard carry I take it that's from the back tee?

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Without been critical of most golfers I certainly am no more accurate with a wedge as I am with a 7 iron so still can't see the point in playing 3 from a drop in the ditch.

I need to get to Blackmoor for a game, it's says 230 yard carry I take it that's from the back tee?

It's what people feel comfortable with - a lot would prefer a little 3/4 shot with a sand iron than a full 8/9 iron

The carry is downhill a bit so if you can drive 220 on the fly you should be ok

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I need to get to Blackmoor for a game, it's says 230 yard carry I take it that's from the back tee?

About 240 from the whites. Was 224 from the tee we used today

 

[Deleted member 17920]

It's what people feel comfortable with - a lot would prefer a little 3/4 shot with a sand iron than a full 8/9 iron

The carry is downhill a bit so if you can drive 220 on the fly you should be ok

220 is a good hit for most, with my distance it's a lay up everytime.

 

[Oxfordcomma]

Without been critical of most golfers I certainly am no more accurate with a wedge as I am with a 7 iron

Really LQ? I'm pretty rubbish with both but I'm a lot less rubbish with PW in hand than with 7I!

I'd have gone for it if I thought I stood an earthly of carrying the ditch but as it was, even in the penultimate group and with just 7 others watching me I played a gentle hybrid to the safe side.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

220 is a good hit for most, with my distance it's a lay up everytime.

Yeah 220 is a good hit - not sure how many tried and carried it today - I know Pokerjoke cleared it with ease as did Pieman

In the Summer it's a tough lay up as well - easily run down to the ditch.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I agree with LP. In the summer playing downhill on a fast running fairway, the percentage shot is to take it on. Probably more chance of a fast running tee shot still bouncing over even if it's not hit 100% and with the ball flying further in the warm air the carry is probably reduced

 

[Fish]

Yeah 220 is a good hit - not sure how many tried and carried it today - I know Pokerjoke cleared it with ease as did Pieman

In the Summer it's a tough lay up as well - easily run down to the ditch.

I carried 220+, just in the wrong direction

 

[richart]

Good to hear everyone seems to have enjoyed their day.:thup: Lovely weather and managed to get a bit of a sun tan, or is it wind burn. :mmm: Never seen so many golfers play the first from the 18th fairway. Is it a better line in over the 100 foot firs boys ?

Thanks to Anthony for his hard work with the scoring, and those that helped him.

Well played to Phil for a three over par round, 39 points. Seems you can walk the walk. Congrats to Homer for second place, and winning the Hillside qualifier. Shame about the three putt on 18 that let Phil in, but it was a sneaky pin position.

One of my guests asked me if I knew many of those playing. Apart from a few new faces, most were old friends. I even knew most of the guests. That's what you get from playing forum meets. Lots of new friends who in most cases are nothing like their forum persona. Well apart from Smiffy who really is a knob.