Golf Random Irritations

[patricks148]

spending 2 months hitting in a net.... fooling me into thinking i was hitting it well and might have gained some distance, when in fact i've lost 20 yards and my swing is now all over the place ... with way to much spin and the clubface open at impact

 

[Deleted member 3432]

I quickly realised that with no feedback from hitting into the net I'd risk doing more harm than good so only used it a couple of times. Had a lesson with my coach this week and he reckoned I'd done the right thing.

Frustrating, but you'll quickly sort it now we're back on the course!

Too true, easy to groove faults without seeing ball flight.

 

[patricks148]

I quickly realised that with no feedback from hitting into the net I'd risk doing more harm than good so only used it a couple of times. Had a lesson with my coach this week and he reckoned I'd done the right thing.

Frustrating, but you'll quickly sort it now we're back on the course!

£400 on the net... what a waste of money, i'd have been better just chipping in the garden TBH. felt like i was striking it ok, had tape on the face,

played with my mate today who i hit the ball the same distance as pretty much, he was hitting 3 wood 20 to 50 yards past my driver and the 3 wood which was my most consistant club 200/210 carry going 170 at most... hight with a ton of spin on it and zero roll.

my pro isn't able to do lessons for a couple of weeks, so will have to lump it for the time being... just as well theres no comps

 

[davidy233]

I've heard of this but never seen it. Sounds very archaic

The norm at most courses I've played in last 35 years - yellows for general play - whites for comps

 

[Deleted member 3432]

£400 on the net... what a waste of money, i'd have been better just chipping in the garden TBH. felt like i was striking it ok, had tape on the face,

played with my mate today who i hit the ball the same distance as pretty much, he was hitting 3 wood 20 to 50 yards past my driver and the 3 wood which was my most consistant club 200/210 carry going 170 at most... hight with a ton of spin on it and zero roll.

my pro isn't able to do lessons for a couple of weeks, so will have to lump it for the time being... just as well theres no comps

Stop hanging back on your right side. Doing the same thing myself last week, it either went sky high or I topped it

 

[patricks148]

Stop hanging back on your right side. Doing the same thing myself last week, it either went sky high or I topped it

scored OK, leve par going out, but the lack of any omphff on any shot really got to me and just messed about on the back 9, trying to hit 3 wood off the tee... and there were tops, thats for sure. depressing

but highlight was watching Sandy scott with is wee Brother who were behind us, no wind as such today and Sandy just showed that elite ams will just tear the course apart .... esp the new bunkers in the middle of the fairway, he just flew them and he isnt the longest.... 18th for instance, 470 par 4, he drove over them and had 8 iron for his 2nd fyi i had the same for my 3rd

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

People who tee off behind before I've had a chance to hit my second shot....

Sorry, never caught one that well before

It's not that hard to hang on a minute.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

scored OK, leve par going out, but the lack of any omphff on any shot really got to me and just messed about on the back 9, trying to hit 3 wood off the tee... and there were tops, thats for sure. depressing

but highlight was watching Sandy scott with is wee Brother who were behind us, no wind as such today and Sandy just showed that elite ams will just tear the course apart .... esp the new bunkers in the middle of the fairway, he just flew them and he isnt the longest.... 18th for instance, 470 par 4, he drove over them and had 8 iron for his 2nd fyi i had the same for my 3rd

Short and straight is better than short and sideways

Elite level is a totally different game to what we are playing and we don't have youth on our side.....

I got hold of one last week and with the fairways running fast I thought I would measure it. Quite chuffed with 312 yards until I realised Rory's ball would be landing at the same spot

 

[patricks148]

Short and straight is better than short and sideways

Elite level is a totally different game to what we are playing and we don't have youth on our side.....

I got hold of one last week and with the fairways running fast I thought I would measure it. Quite chuffed with 312 yards until I realised Rory's ball would be landing at the same spot

i wouldn't usually comp my game with Sandy, after all he is 10 shots lower mind you we both had a 4 on the last

 

[Deleted member 3432]

i wouldn't usually comp my game with Sandy, after all he is 10 shots lower mind you we both had a 4 on the last

Both 5 shots off scratch....

Quality par that

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Not overly convinced my net has helped. Definitely helped for hitting pitches but struggled with the longer shots. Knew the strike was off but clear indication of flight/direction

 

[BrianM]

spending 2 months hitting in a net.... fooling me into thinking i was hitting it well and might have gained some distance, when in fact i've lost 20 yards and my swing is now all over the place ... with way to much spin and the clubface open at impact

I’m the same Patrick, actually striking the ball well but no distance, phoned Martin as I’ve 4 lessons left but still a no go at the moment

 

[Orikoru]

Went to put my light waterproof on before leaving for golf earlier and the zip was broke so I couldn't do it up. Had to wear a not-waterproof-at-all-really jacket instead, which offered little to no protection from the thunderstorm. Oh well, guess I have an excuse to buy a nice new one now.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Still finding ways to throw bad holes into an otherwise really competent round (for me). Annoying when you get into really good positions score wise and then a lack of concentration/consistency/focus creeps in. Really admire those that play so-so and manage to carve a score out over 18 holes.

 

[Orikoru]

I've got a couple of clubs up on Ebay at the moment, and people keep sending me offers instead of just bidding the normal way. I don't like having to make a decision I'd rather just let the thing run it's course!

 

[Robster59]

Wasn't sure in which thread to post this.

Popped up to a course that has a range attached with a sensible set up. As I approached the car park, there were 4 guys sitting in deck chairs having a drink & a chat! Going by they bags/trolleys it looked like "19th hole" alternative. Assume the chairs came out the boot. Resourceful.

They did look quite close to each other.
Oh go on then, I wasn't going to say but you've pulled it out of me, they looked like experienced seniors.

We've had an email from the Captain stopping people from doing this.

 

[Orikoru]

I've got a couple of clubs up on Ebay at the moment, and people keep sending me offers instead of just bidding the normal way. I don't like having to make a decision I'd rather just let the thing run it's course!

Further to this - someone made an offer of £70. I decline with the comment "Someone else has offered 90 already." He makes a new offer - £80.

 

[sunshine]

Guys behind did it three times today. Not sure what their problem was - they must have been able to see we were getting held up the whole way round.

Some people don't see it though. All they see is you in front of them slowing them down. I remember a few months ago a group caught up with us as we were leaving the tee, said they noticed we were taking lots of practise swings, and asked if they could play through. Completely oblivious to the fact the course was stacked with 4 balls in front of us

 

[Deleted member 23344]

Getting a blob on one of the seven holes where I get two shots ... cardinal sin!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Getting a blob on one of the seven holes where I get two shots ... cardinal sin!

Definitely. But it happens so don't worry about it. What was the problem - tee shot?