SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
Hopeless golfers struggling to realise they are hopeless golfers
Have you seen where the Ams play from?!
Have you seen where the Ams play from?!
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USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Does it matter? It's predominantly an AM event, with a carrot for the pros.
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
No it isn’t....it’s trying to be a proper ET event with a load of rich wannabe choppers with moody handicaps!
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Which of course raises a lot of money for some very good causes and has crowds that surpass a lot of the “Proper†ET events .
SammmeBee
Journeyman Pro
Looked like 100s in the crowd this afternoon.....
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
As at many clubs, there are fewer competitions over the winter at The Zoo.
In fact, as a 2nd class 5 day member, mine finished in June and won't start again until April..
So it was quite encouraging to see that the committee, in their infinite wisdom, have decided to create a Winter League.
Excellent thinks I......until the small print says that rounds qualifying for the league can be played on any Saturday or Sunday until March.
Gee thanks.......
In fact, as a 2nd class 5 day member, mine finished in June and won't start again until April..
So it was quite encouraging to see that the committee, in their infinite wisdom, have decided to create a Winter League.
Excellent thinks I......until the small print says that rounds qualifying for the league can be played on any Saturday or Sunday until March.
Gee thanks.......
williamalex1
Money List Winner
Why not start your own roll up, ask the committee if you can advertise on the club page or notice board looking for 5 day members to take part in midweek comps.
If you get enough bodies interested the committee surely would be up for it and help organise.
Surely the more people playing and frequenting the club the better
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best of luck.
If you get enough bodies interested the committee surely would be up for it and help organise.
Surely the more people playing and frequenting the club the better
. best of luck.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Sound ideas Bill....as always there are a few "buts"...Why not start your own roll up, ask the committee if you can advertise on the club page or notice board looking for 5 day members to take part in midweek comps.
If you get enough bodies interested the committee surely would be up for it and help organise.
Surely the more people playing and frequenting the club the better
best of luck.
Firstly, hardly anyone plays before 9.30/10 midweek. Don't know why...just the way it is. Tomorrow we'll be half way round the back 9 by then.
We could join the Seniors but, again, they don't go out until 9.30+. They have a decent amount of comps but, starting at 9.30-10 means finishing 2-2.30 which wipes out most of the day for me workwise and for CVG who is normally on Grandad duties from 3(school run)
Excuses, I know, but the Seniors just doesn't fit at the moment and if we have a moan about the number of comps I can guarantee the answer will be " join the Seniors".
We get 6 (max) stablefords a year. Haven't played a Medal in 4 years
I know some other 5 causes who don't play with the Seniors have kicked off about it but nothing happens.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Yip he won despite being rubbish off the tee which is a strength only Rory has therefore the course is wrong and the winner is an undeserved winner because the course was set up wrongly!
Get with the program Murph!!!
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Yet another pair of supposedly waterproof Goretex shoes that aren't!!!
UA Spieth 2's.....worn a dozen or so times...might as well have worn nothing on my right foot.
In the process of sorting out return but losing the will to live over shoes.
And I don't see why I should fork out 20 quid for a pair of waterproof socks when I'm forking out over 100 for a pair of shoes that are supposed to do the same thing.
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
UA Spieth 2's.....worn a dozen or so times...might as well have worn nothing on my right foot.
In the process of sorting out return but losing the will to live over shoes.
And I don't see why I should fork out 20 quid for a pair of waterproof socks when I'm forking out over 100 for a pair of shoes that are supposed to do the same thing.
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
I get your frustration but sadly in my experience none of the shoe manufacturers seems to produce models that last through their warranty period and for me waterproof socks have been a godsend. Help keep the feet warm in winter and no issues with leaks or water getting in via the lace holes when in the long grass looking for Fraggers ballYet another pair of supposedly waterproof Goretex shoes that aren't!!!
UA Spieth 2's.....worn a dozen or so times...might as well have worn nothing on my right foot.
In the process of sorting out return but losing the will to live over shoes.
And I don't see why I should fork out 20 quid for a pair of waterproof socks when I'm forking out over 100 for a pair of shoes that are supposed to do the same thing.
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
Stop paying over £100 for shoes. Pay £20 for waterproof socks, buy decent/comfy shoes in the winter sales for £60 or so and then have dry feet, no stress post round. Once you accept that waterproof shoes are a bit of a memory and accept the alternative it becomes easier and cheaper. If you keep chasing the pot of gold you will keep being disappointed.Yet another pair of supposedly waterproof Goretex shoes that aren't!!!
UA Spieth 2's.....worn a dozen or so times...might as well have worn nothing on my right foot.
In the process of sorting out return but losing the will to live over shoes.
And I don't see why I should fork out 20 quid for a pair of waterproof socks when I'm forking out over 100 for a pair of shoes that are supposed to do the same thing.
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
GB72
Money List Winner
Have to agree with that. It seems now that most golf shoes are made for style over substance and appear to be designed or sunnier climates. Yes, if you get caught in a quick shower they hold up fine but they are not designed to keep your feet dry when it is wet under foot on the course.
I have gone with the same as many others, bought waterproof socks as have given up on finding waterproof shoes.
Crow
Crow Person
Best waterproof shoes (or should I say most waterproof shoes) I ever had were a pair of all plastic Stylo back in the day, you can probably find a pair on ebay if you look.
williamalex1
Money List Winner
Just buy the 1 sockYet another pair of supposedly waterproof Goretex shoes that aren't!!!
UA Spieth 2's.....worn a dozen or so times...might as well have worn nothing on my right foot.
In the process of sorting out return but losing the will to live over shoes.
And I don't see why I should fork out 20 quid for a pair of waterproof socks when I'm forking out over 100 for a pair of shoes that are supposed to do the same thing.
AAAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Point taken
But if I play 3 days running then I'm going to need at least 2 if not 3 pairs and be on the ball with washing them.
At the moment it's always wet when I play, heavy dew is a constant first thing in the morning.
I'll probably go down the sock route but someone needs to take these shoe manufacturers to task
Or am I just the unluckiest golfer on the planet when it comes to leaky shoes...
williamalex1
Money List Winner
An old guy at my club put a plastic carrier bag over his sock, not ideal if wearing shorts though lol but seemingly Tesco's were the bestPoint taken
But if I play 3 days running then I'm going to need at least 2 if not 3 pairs and be on the ball with washing them.
At the moment it's always wet when I play, heavy dew is a constant first thing in the morning.
I'll probably go down the sock route but someone needs to take these shoe manufacturers to task
Or am I just the unluckiest golfer on the planet when it comes to leaky shoes...
I've been where you are, 3 pairs of Stuburts failing in 12 months did it for me in the end. I got annoyed by it and then read about Sealskinz on a thread on here. Put off buying them for a while, got wet feet a few more times and then bit the bullet. I wouldn't say the socks are the most pleasant things, they feel very artificial, but blimey they work. I don't wear them every time in winter but if the ground is really wet or the dew looking extra heavy I'll put them on. The nature of them is such that you don't need to wash them as often as regular socks so 2 pairs would be enough for you.Point taken
But if I play 3 days running then I'm going to need at least 2 if not 3 pairs and be on the ball with washing them.
At the moment it's always wet when I play, heavy dew is a constant first thing in the morning.
I'll probably go down the sock route but someone needs to take these shoe manufacturers to task
Or am I just the unluckiest golfer on the planet when it comes to leaky shoes...
At the footjoy get together at the beginning of the year the group I was in raised waterproofing with them. To a man we all stated that waterproofing had declined in longevity. They claim to get fewer complaints on that front now than before but that brought about a lot of eye rolling. It seems to be a common thing.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
I wouldn't mind if I was yomping through knee high puddles....all I'm doing is walking through a relatively manicured park, occasionally venturing into grass that, shock/horror, covers the toes....and it's only dew!
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In those circumstances you are likely to have wet feet as the water/damp will quite probably enter via the laces area.
Shoes with a billowing tongue should prevent this.
