Ian Stephenson
New member
BRS golf booking App. All the decent times gone for a Saturday when when it refreshes on my phone ! How does this happen !!!
Golf Random Irritations
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Slime
Tour Winner
There are different rules for the ladies though .................................. I'll say no more on the subject.
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
He might have been born in England but he betrayed his Scottish parentage by his use of a can of beer as a ball marker during the 1982 Scottish Open.
Now imagine the consternation the disciplinary committee of some clubs would have over that.
Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
Club members who, when they retire, completely forget the rest of the world works & expect you to take leave to play matches midweek.
A stunning set of MP32’s coming up for sale on eBay.
I don’t need them and won’t use them but I want them
I don’t need them and won’t use them but I want them
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Snapping my driver on Saturday and being told that a decent new one would cost me £400+ That is a ludicrous amount of money to spend on a single golf club - yes I know I can spend a lot less. However my wife has agreed to 'sweep chimneys' to earn a bit more so that I can have such a thing - as long as I don't want to change it within 10yrs.
And just to compound my pondering the cost - I went out for 9 holes yesterday evening by myself playing two balls and just taking a 5i, 8i, 52* and putter. That was fun. And good iron practice (esp. the 5i). OK - so I need a new driver...hmmm
And just to compound my pondering the cost - I went out for 9 holes yesterday evening by myself playing two balls and just taking a 5i, 8i, 52* and putter. That was fun. And good iron practice (esp. the 5i). OK - so I need a new driver...hmmm
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Apparently to replace the shaft I had in it would cost me well over £100 to replace - but you are right - and I might.Just get a new shaft ?
Having the Jamega tour at our place for the next two days (and precious social distancing amongst the younger competitors on the practice ground/putting green yesterday for their warm up) and then a host of societies booked in all week making it hard for members to get a game. I don't know why we're even taking societies as I can't see where they will go in terms of numbers allowed in the clubhouse and how they will eat
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Taking them for the cash from the green fees......
cliveb
Head Pro
Reminds me of an incident several years ago. A new member (now a mate of mine) arrived immaculately turned out in black top, black shorts, black shoes and black ankle socks. One of the crusty old guard told him off, went to his car and presented a pair of white socks: "you can borrow these".If you're wearing black clothing, black shorts in particular, and black shoes, the only sensible sock colour is black ?
Having said that, if the club says white socks only, that is what I'll respect and will dress accordingly.
The response? "F*** off", and the new member went home
Swinglowandslow
Well-known member
Then it's a no brainier, isn't it? Unless you "accidentally on purpose" broke the club because you fancy one of these new bad boys?
As if we golfers would do such a thing? Ahem!
Just get a new shaft ?
That sort of language deserves an infraction. ?
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
No - the shaft had got worn rubbing against a bag divider...and was obviously very weakened. My push trolley tried to escape from me in the wind and I made a grab at it and caught hold of the head of the driver - and snap!
But I am thinking. I am buying new irons (probably Ping i210s) and I don't intend to replace these clubs for ten years or so. My G10 with ProLaunch Red (S) shaft only cost me £50 about 11 years ago (it was my pros one year old discard). So maybe I just invest in ten years of a new driver - £40yr isn't to bad on that front - and my pro tells me he can sort me with something a fair bit better and more suited to me. And maybe I should, just for once, put aside my inclination to be 'careful' with my spending when it comes to golf gear
I can afford it at the moment whilst I am working - and my wife is OK with it. Once 'retried' I'll not be so placed.
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Swinglowandslow
Well-known member
No - the shaft had got worn rubbing against a bag divider...and was obviously very weakened. My push trolley tried to escape from me in the wind and I made a grab at it and caught hold of the head of the driver - and snap!
But I am thinking. I am buying new irons (probably Ping i210s) and I don't intend to replace these clubs for ten years or so. My G10 with ProLaunch Red (S) shaft only cost me £50 about 11 years ago (it was my pros one year old discard). So maybe I just invest in ten years of a new driver - £40yr isn't to bad on that front - and my pro tells me he can sort me with something a fair bit better and more suited to me. And maybe I should, just for once, put aside my inclination to be 'careful' with my spending when it comes to golf gear
Not considered getting a new set via an independent fitter?
Shafts galore etc etc. .?
I must admit am seriously thinking of going that route for my next irons, but then, I don't have ten years left in me?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Having to play at 4 ball pace.......in a 2 ball.
NearHull
Well-known member
Rain
i think I may have said this before - but nobody has done anything about it !
i think I may have said this before - but nobody has done anything about it !
NearHull
Well-known member
rain reactions
greenkeepers have banned trollies and buggies for today
greenkeepers have banned trollies and buggies for today
NearHull
Well-known member
Rain reactions - number 2
I’m not going to play today
I’m not going to play today
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
I am not only not going to play today due to persistent rain, but the course is closed due to water logging anyway.
My lower back is also rubbish, so it is probably for the best.
My lower back is also rubbish, so it is probably for the best.
what shaft is it ??
if its stock shaft they can usually be picked up cheap on the bay
