richart
Major Champion
Excellent news. I have another Blackmoor member playing so spaces filling fast.
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Rooter
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If you build it, they will come.
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Snelly
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Hi All,
I played West Hill today and can safely say that in ten years of visiting, it is in as good a nick as I have ever seen. Lovely and we had amazing weather today. Shot 3 over off the whites but played a bit better than that reflects. Fantastic day out. Wonderful course. I wish I was a member there.
I played West Hill today and can safely say that in ten years of visiting, it is in as good a nick as I have ever seen. Lovely and we had amazing weather today. Shot 3 over off the whites but played a bit better than that reflects. Fantastic day out. Wonderful course. I wish I was a member there.
richart
Major Champion
Great news Snelly. The secretary did say it was looking 'fab' I did tell her to look out for you as a forumer, but I think she might still be in shock after Swinger played there.
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Snelly
Guest
Great news Snelly. The secretary did say it was looking 'fab' I did tell her to look out for you as a forumer, but I think she might still be in shock after Swinger played there.
I know Jane there quite well and have entered a team in an event there on 25th October too.
There are a few areas near the greens that are being seeded and are GUR but that aside, it is a delight. Beautiful springy fairways and the greens are ace.
Managed to birdie 18th today with a good wedge to about a foot. Nice drive to put it in range though!
Really, really enjoyed it. I'm slightly envious you're all playing there on Monday. I will have to grin and bear it at Royal County Down!
Also, met some West Hill members today. Great blokes. It is a top club, that is for sure.
rickg
Money List Winner
Quick update ....... We gained 3 tonight, but have lost another........so the draw is still ongoing as we try to fill the remaining slots...5 places now......
We may need to drop down to 104 if we don't get anymore interested, but that would mean rearranging the draw further.
We may need to drop down to 104 if we don't get anymore interested, but that would mean rearranging the draw further.
driver, wedge into 18 (regardless of outcome) is seriously impressive!
In the Benross vs WHGC match on Friday the Benross sales man, Scott Nightingale (+ h'cap Worthing/Sussex County boy I'm sure you'll know Snelly) hit something like a 7 iron in after a good drive
Last time I played (admitedly v wet) hit driver, 3 wood! Maybe I need to go back to my Rapture V2 driver and switch my i20s for Zings
Will try to think of a little spot prize for anyone who can get it on with less than a 9iron for approach
Enjoy RCD, played it in August and it was in tip top condition.
richart
Major Champion
The 18th will be the long drive hole Mike, but the penalty for a bogey or worse might be quite profitable.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
The 18th will be the long drive hole Mike, but the penalty for a bogey or worse might be quite profitable.
So you want to try and rob me of more money Richard?
I have only ever won one LD - forum day at Royale Ascot back many moons. Complete freak event. Never, ever going to happen again... bogey ay 18 on the other hand. Put me down for a doubleThe 18th will be the long drive hole Mike, but the penalty for a bogey or worse might be quite profitable.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
richart
Major Champion
You will have no problems Chris. The hole is only 440 yards all up hill. OB about five feet behind the green, and the Clubhouse another ten feet away.So you want to try and rob me of more money Richard?
A fantastic finishing hole.
thank you Ian, kummel, plenty of ice. Have it lined up for me on my arrival if you please
GB72
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You will be amazed how far I can thin a pitching wedge
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
thats looooongThis is the man that drove the 2nd at Crowborough Mike!!
as a bit of cashmere insert I could do with a lesson from snelly!
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Snelly
Guest
Yes I know him and he is a superb player. A different league.
My drive was slightly freakish. White tee box was same as yellow, touch of draw, probably wind assisted too but the biggest bonus was the first bounce (quite near the heather) which from the tee looked very big. Ball finished on the right a few yards short of the cross bunker and left 127 to the pin. Probably one of the longest drives I've hit this year and my playing partner said that he'd never seen a drive anywhere close to it on that hole in 15 years. As I said, slightly freakish.
And yes it is true, I have driven the second hole at Crowborough. This was a total fluke.
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
The hole is only 440 yards all up hill. OB about five feet behind the green, and the Clubhouse another ten feet away.
I've only played there once before, many years ago.
Your description makes it sound a lot easier than I remember it Richard
Smiffy
Grand Slam Winner
Not a total fluke Snelly. Your trousers were perfectly creased if I remember.
GB72
Money List Winner
Just a quick update for those attending who have a bit of money burning a hole in their pocket.
Tomorrow I should be taking delivery of a brand new, shiny set of Orka GS5 Tour SC irons. For those wanting a comparison to the more 'mainstream' brands, this is seen as a similar option to the Titleist AP2. The heads are forged and they are a lovely looking iron. Alex is making up a set for the day but has also added that he will do a proper fitting on the irons if required and change the shafts etc as necessary.
I will post pictures and start an auction thread once I have received them but, with the vagaries of couriers etc I do not want to start the ball rolling until they are in my hands.
These should raise a big chunk of cash and are a 'big ticket item' so I thought I would give as much advance notice as possible for those thinking of changing their irons.
Tomorrow I should be taking delivery of a brand new, shiny set of Orka GS5 Tour SC irons. For those wanting a comparison to the more 'mainstream' brands, this is seen as a similar option to the Titleist AP2. The heads are forged and they are a lovely looking iron. Alex is making up a set for the day but has also added that he will do a proper fitting on the irons if required and change the shafts etc as necessary.
I will post pictures and start an auction thread once I have received them but, with the vagaries of couriers etc I do not want to start the ball rolling until they are in my hands.
These should raise a big chunk of cash and are a 'big ticket item' so I thought I would give as much advance notice as possible for those thinking of changing their irons.
