Golf Random Irritations

[Jason.H]

Long for dry conditions through the winter then when it comes and your ball bounces through the greens you wish it were a bit wetter. ️

 

[Dando]

At the range this afternoon. I’m halfway through my basket, hitting it well.

Guy turns up at the bay next to me, watches me for a bit. I hit a couple of good ones, then hit a poor shot. He pipes up “you’re coming in too steep.” I say “really?”, he says “definitely.”

I ignore him, and go back to hitting.

I can’t help noticing him as he is on my right. Virtually every shot he hits is absolutely dreadful, duffing everything about 20 yards.

It might sound mean, but I did get a certain amount of amusement at seeing him struggle after telling me what I was doing wrong.

Why do some people feel compelled to give uninvited advice to total strangers? I could almost understand it if they are fantastic players, but not when they are hopeless.

Please say he had a tour bag with his name embroidered on it

 

[BDC]

Please say he had a tour bag with his name embroidered on it

A fool is made more of a fool, when their mouth is more open than their mind.
But you were coming in too steep

 

[Slab]

The club has a full grass outdoor practice range, so each day the 'bays' are marked out in a slightly different place to previous days so we get nice turf each morning

It boils my wee when the first players to use it use the middle of the bay for their strikes instead of towards one of the sides while standing in the middle. It means the next player has to stand on divots

 

[venger]

Not being able to find golf shoes in your size

 

[MACM85]

Not being able to find golf shoes in your size

I know about that. I need a size 12 but wide fitting. Isn't the easiest to get. When I find a pair I often buy 2 or 3 at the same time

 

[Tashyboy]

Tried to buy two x pairs of Ecco shoes off PGA golf pros off Facebook and both times after being pestered have told me they were sold. why leave folk waiting for 3/4 days and not just advertise there sold.
At this rate al be playing wi Slab in me Crocs

 

[GB72]

I will continue on the shoe theme, the price of golf shoes. Bearing in mind most are not much more than an OK pair of trainers of an average pair of leather shoes depending on style. For that they want £200, highway robbery. You used to be able to pick up some top of the line ones on sale for £50, double that and add a bit now. As I am starting back out again I was going to treat myself to a pair but that can do one, will wait until I know I am keeping it going long term and make do with what I already have.

 

[Pants]

I will continue on the shoe theme, the price of golf shoes. Bearing in mind most are not much more than an OK pair of trainers of an average pair of leather shoes depending on style. For that they want £200, highway robbery. You used to be able to pick up some top of the line ones on sale for £50, double that and add a bit now. As I am starting back out again I was going to treat myself to a pair but that can do one, will wait until I know I am keeping it going long term and make do with what I already have.

Have a look at https://www.woodworm.tv/golf?category=golf-shoes. Nice lightweight trainer types hoes, dimpled soles. Ideal for the summer/autumn. If they last you one season then you have got your money's worth. Mine are on their third season and they are still going strong.

Their polo's are usually very good value as well.

They are a bit like Skoda. If you can put up with the badge, you get far better value for money.

 

[Imurg]

Stubert are another brand that seem decent value although I haven't personally tried them....

 

[srixon 1]

Three putting 16 and 17 today to finish four over.

 

[Bazz]

Turned up to our usual 16.28 tee time yesterday to see a 4ball ready to go out, checked the booking thing on the app and no group booked around ours.
What made it more annoying was they had 2 buggies, so the pro would've known. We've either got a booking system or not.

 

[Deleted member 23344]

Turned up to our usual 16.28 tee time yesterday to see a 4ball ready to go out, checked the booking thing on the app and no group booked around ours.
What made it more annoying was they had 2 buggies, so the pro would've known. We've either got a booking system or not.

Did you raise it with the pro? Surely they let you go first.

 

[Bazz]

Did you raise it with the pro? Surely they let you go first.

We did go first, we didn't really ask, just said hello and carried on. Knew we had a time so that was all we needed in our mind.

I haven't but I will be, shop was shut when we come off.

 

[Crazyface]

Got through a green on a par five in two.....lost a ball.

 

[jim8flog]

Stubert are another brand that seem decent value although I haven't personally tried them....

One pair of soft spike waterproof Stuburts and one pair of dimpled sole leather upper summer shoes in my collection both bought in the sales of a well known Sports shop and are doing fine. On a personal note I could do with slightly thicker soles to aid cushioning but would well suit the average person. Both pairs are on their third season but I have lots of other shoes that I wear.

 

[jim8flog]

Played in a comp on Friday. Having just got used to hard bounces and playing for them only to realise the greens had been well watered and were receptive and I kept forgetting it.

 

[Imurg]

I've got a couple of clubs that I want to regrip....was going to do them Tuesday just gone but decided it was too flipping cold in the garage and my hands would go numb.
I'll leave it till the weekend says I
Now, step outside and its like walking on the surface of the Sun and the garage is a very effective oven....

 

[Slab]

When you need a bigger club for your third shot than you hit for your second shot

 

[Imurg]

When you need a bigger club for your third shot than you hit for your second shot

You don't get away with just that....we need the story.?