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Nett 67 in the midweek comp, if CSS stays at 70, I’m down to 10 and my lowest ever handicap, 69 and it’s 10.5!! Come on CSS :rofl:
I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee
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A bit of a frustrating day on the greens. several 5-ish foot putts missed. And then capped it by missing a birdie from 18". Ended up playing to handicap both 9 for a 77-6=71. Totally gobsmacked to then hear I'd won.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
A very ordinary 30 points. Didn't do anything particularly well, short game was vile....
18 on the back 9 which is encouraging
Fragger despatched...
18 on the back 9 which is encouraging
Fragger despatched...
HomerJSimpson
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Nine holes after work. Not a great working day and in a rotten mood. Definitely should have left it alone. Waste of time and done nothing to improve my mood. Not a happy camper
anotherdouble
Journeyman Pro
Didn't venture to far from the beach hut and played the Downs course at Goodwood. Should have taken 2 clubs out of the bag and replaced them with a bucket and spade. Say no more.
chrisd
Major Champion
Good thing Cabby's on a 'holiday" 😁
Played in the Monthly Stableford today. 35 points. I only scored on one of the 4 par 3's and one of my pp's identified my ball for me after an amazing recovery shot, he picked the ball up and was sure it was mine. It was a Titleist 2 Pro v but when we got to the green it wasn't mine so I blobbed that hole too (my fault I know)
Also I didn't play the 18th 😁😁
Played in the Monthly Stableford today. 35 points. I only scored on one of the 4 par 3's and one of my pp's identified my ball for me after an amazing recovery shot, he picked the ball up and was sure it was mine. It was a Titleist 2 Pro v but when we got to the green it wasn't mine so I blobbed that hole too (my fault I know)
Also I didn't play the 18th 😁😁
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I played with Region3 (Gary) last Saturday in the Gents Invitation at my club, last year we finished with what was perceived to be a record score of 47 only to be knocked back to 2nd by 1 point!
We didn't come out of the traps very well, starting on the 15th (long par 3) is a tough hole followed by another long and tough par5 then another long par3 (229yds).
We got to the 1st without dropping any shots with to be honest I would have taken before hitting a ball, but when we turned after the front 9 was completed we only had level par, we just weren't getting the additional points to trouble anyone.
Our back 9 was much better adding 22 points to our 18 on the front to finish with a credible 40 points but nowhere near the winners in the morning with 48 and prize places going down to 45 points.
With a new swing and being inconsistent off the tee running up to this event I was pleased with my overall performance. I worked out I shot either an 85 or 86 gross, so although I was playing off 14 (90% 2 lower than handicap) I actually played to 12.
Gary had a solid round, especially just coming back off holiday the night before and not playing for 2 weeks, but pars were no good, we needed a few birdies to tip the scales, but it was a good and enjoyable day.
I then played at Wychwood Golf Club in Oxfordshire on Sunday in a Jamega Pro Am comp playing alongside young Pro's from all over the country who are usually on tour and + 4 amateur handicappers, to say I was feeling a little out of my depth was an understatement, but what an experience!
I played with Liam Robinson (Pro) and his Ex Oxford United footballing dad Les Robinson and another young lad just into the game who's handicap is dropping like a stone.
I was a little anxious and nervous on that 1st tee so I decided to smack my ball straight into a tree 70 yards in front slightly right of a very narrow target to get to the fairway with a huge block, well that broke the ice as I took my 2nd shot just left of the ladies tee
I ended up still putting for par though :smirk: (but failed )
I was a bit streaky for the first 3 holes only contributing double bogey's, but after I got my first par on our 4th hole (actually the 1st as we started on the 16th) I settled down a bit more adding another 3 pars and a nice birdie on our last hole (14th) for 4 points to help push us up to 4th place but unfortunately just 1 point out of the prizes, which were very good.
The biggest disappointed form the day was the greens, they were so slow, I just couldn't adjust to them as ours are so fast. I know Liam also struggled the next 2 days with them in his Jamega Pro comp.
Best part of the day was watching some booming drives and other accurate distance shots from Liam, we confirmed his longest drive was on the par5 5th hole at a crazy 421 yards, he played driver wedge for his eagle
I've never played so many par 4's over 400 yards, there were some well over 450 with the longest I think at 469 and none of the easy, I think the course was just under 7000 yards on the day with 90% of the par 4's well over 400yds, but for these guys it doesn't faze them..
36 hole Silver Medal for me on Saturday as it's our Club Champs day, then Bearwood Lakes for my first time on Sunday and then Swinley Forest On Monday, If Carlsberg did........
We didn't come out of the traps very well, starting on the 15th (long par 3) is a tough hole followed by another long and tough par5 then another long par3 (229yds).
We got to the 1st without dropping any shots with to be honest I would have taken before hitting a ball, but when we turned after the front 9 was completed we only had level par, we just weren't getting the additional points to trouble anyone.
Our back 9 was much better adding 22 points to our 18 on the front to finish with a credible 40 points but nowhere near the winners in the morning with 48 and prize places going down to 45 points.
With a new swing and being inconsistent off the tee running up to this event I was pleased with my overall performance. I worked out I shot either an 85 or 86 gross, so although I was playing off 14 (90% 2 lower than handicap) I actually played to 12.
Gary had a solid round, especially just coming back off holiday the night before and not playing for 2 weeks, but pars were no good, we needed a few birdies to tip the scales, but it was a good and enjoyable day.
I then played at Wychwood Golf Club in Oxfordshire on Sunday in a Jamega Pro Am comp playing alongside young Pro's from all over the country who are usually on tour and + 4 amateur handicappers, to say I was feeling a little out of my depth was an understatement, but what an experience!
I played with Liam Robinson (Pro) and his Ex Oxford United footballing dad Les Robinson and another young lad just into the game who's handicap is dropping like a stone.
I was a little anxious and nervous on that 1st tee so I decided to smack my ball straight into a tree 70 yards in front slightly right of a very narrow target to get to the fairway with a huge block, well that broke the ice as I took my 2nd shot just left of the ladies tee
I ended up still putting for par though :smirk: (but failed ) I was a bit streaky for the first 3 holes only contributing double bogey's, but after I got my first par on our 4th hole (actually the 1st as we started on the 16th) I settled down a bit more adding another 3 pars and a nice birdie on our last hole (14th) for 4 points to help push us up to 4th place but unfortunately just 1 point out of the prizes, which were very good.
The biggest disappointed form the day was the greens, they were so slow, I just couldn't adjust to them as ours are so fast. I know Liam also struggled the next 2 days with them in his Jamega Pro comp.
Best part of the day was watching some booming drives and other accurate distance shots from Liam, we confirmed his longest drive was on the par5 5th hole at a crazy 421 yards, he played driver wedge for his eagle
I've never played so many par 4's over 400 yards, there were some well over 450 with the longest I think at 469 and none of the easy, I think the course was just under 7000 yards on the day with 90% of the par 4's well over 400yds, but for these guys it doesn't faze them..
36 hole Silver Medal for me on Saturday as it's our Club Champs day, then Bearwood Lakes for my first time on Sunday and then Swinley Forest On Monday, If Carlsberg did........
Crazyface
Tour Winner
If you don't mind me asking, when do you fit in work?
BRISTOL86
Head Pro
Went over to my little private course over the road last night to work on my swing. I find it better than a driving range in some ways, as it really makes me focus on tempo and not lash at the ball, given the space I’m operating in.
Feeling like I’m getting somewhere with my swing. In a couple of weeks I’ve gone from hitting 2/10 shots with good contact to more like 7/10 or 8/10. Itching to get out and play another round on the Par 3 on the weekend.
Feeling like I’m getting somewhere with my swing. In a couple of weeks I’ve gone from hitting 2/10 shots with good contact to more like 7/10 or 8/10. Itching to get out and play another round on the Par 3 on the weekend.
Jasonr
Club Champion
Society day yesterday teed off at 1.08pm so much for staying out of the sun between 11 and 3
I have never played the course before and had one blob on the front 9 but managed 18 points. This secured me the best front 9 prize. The same could not be said for the back 9 and coming back saw me secure a measly 12 points.
It was hot during the round but sitting outside on the terrace about 6pm the temp dropped a bit a breeze came up and it was idyllic.
I have never played the course before and had one blob on the front 9 but managed 18 points. This secured me the best front 9 prize. The same could not be said for the back 9 and coming back saw me secure a measly 12 points.
It was hot during the round but sitting outside on the terrace about 6pm the temp dropped a bit a breeze came up and it was idyllic.
few of us played Nairn Dunbar on a reciprocal yesterday afternoon, as my club is closed for its 4 day open.
Course was in great condition, lots of work been done there, tree's and gorse removed.
Ball was going miles, first was drive/ wedge 9th the 500 + par 5 drive and i 9 iron, even into the wind the ball was still traveling made the 18th in two, which ive not managed often down wind
Course was in great condition, lots of work been done there, tree's and gorse removed.
Ball was going miles, first was drive/ wedge 9th the 500 + par 5 drive and i 9 iron, even into the wind the ball was still traveling made the 18th in two, which ive not managed often down wind
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Played West Hill yesterday in a Society.... my 31 points was 2nd behind a 34. Course was excellent, despite being straw coloured in many places. but the business ends of the place were A++
My goodness it was hot...hence the scores being qite low
My goodness it was hot...hence the scores being qite low
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Sweet Jeez that was a hot one!
Chris (Anotherdouble) stopped by on his way past, CVG joined us and we went out to get roasted.
An exceedingly average front nine form me and CVG but Chris clocked 18 - steady man off 11...
Better back 9 of 19 points to total 32 to Chris's 35 and CVG's 28.
Good banter and some decent golf.
A most enjoyable afternoon
But that was too hot....
Chris (Anotherdouble) stopped by on his way past, CVG joined us and we went out to get roasted.
An exceedingly average front nine form me and CVG but Chris clocked 18 - steady man off 11...
Better back 9 of 19 points to total 32 to Chris's 35 and CVG's 28.
Good banter and some decent golf.
A most enjoyable afternoon
But that was too hot....
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Into the last 8 of the Club Matchplay after a 6&5 win over a lad of 8, played really well, started 2 up and he never got close, hitting some good form in my quest for Cat 2
anotherdouble
Journeyman Pro
A very enjoyable afternoon at a very enjoyable place to whack a ball. The Zoo is a very playable and hospitable club. Would definitely play it again. A shame that Fragger was missing. Thanks to Ian and Colin for hosting.
Slime
Tour Winner
What a crazy game we play.
Played this afternoon and shot a lifetime best of 47pts!!
6 over gross with a three off the tee on our 7th hole, playing off 17.
Recent form didn't suggest this was round the corner, but the baked fairways were my friend ................. as was my new 60º lob wedge!
It just gave me confidence to hit it harder than my previous 60º as I knew it would stop very quickly.
I also switched to another putter, which made a huge difference too.
My brother and I won 12 holes and halved the other 6.
It's the first time I can remember when we had the honour for the whole round.
74 gross!! Beats my previous by 5 shots.
I'll be buzzing for days!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.
Played this afternoon and shot a lifetime best of 47pts!!
6 over gross with a three off the tee on our 7th hole, playing off 17.
Recent form didn't suggest this was round the corner, but the baked fairways were my friend ................. as was my new 60º lob wedge!
It just gave me confidence to hit it harder than my previous 60º as I knew it would stop very quickly.
I also switched to another putter, which made a huge difference too.
My brother and I won 12 holes and halved the other 6.
It's the first time I can remember when we had the honour for the whole round.
74 gross!! Beats my previous by 5 shots.
I'll be buzzing for days!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM.
Green Bay Hacker
Journeyman Pro
Club Daily Mail KO match tonight and we had to give away 6 shots. Didn't start well as my partner put me in the bushes off the tee and I had to take a penalty drop and could still only play out sideways. His next shot then left me up against the out of bounds fence and another sideways only option so hole conceded. We then started to put the ball in play and ran out 5 & 4 winners.
louise_a
Money List Winner
Another day of what if for me, taking away the par 3s on the back nine and I was 6 over gross, but on those par 3s, 11 over par!! it is getting to be a habit, great first nine and then mess up a couple on the back nine, especially the par 3s, I think I need a course with only a coupe of par 3s instead of the 6 that we have!
At least with the stableford adjustments I managed to buffer.
At least with the stableford adjustments I managed to buffer.
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garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Great stuff. sign of things to come.
Slime
Tour Winner
Thanks Gary, I really hope so.
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