I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee

[clubchamp98]

Long post alert but need to put it all behind me.

Played on Saturday in which was most likely the last qualifier at my home course this year and it couldn't have gone any worse.

I was out the night before for a few drinks but was in bed by 11, up at 6.30am to get to the course.

Right from the off I just didn't feel like I wanted to be there. Was basically dark when we tee'd off and it was very wet underfoot.

First two holes wern't horrendous apart from a double start because of a 3 putt.

Then it all went down hill. Hit my drive on the 3rd so far right it landed on the 2nd tee box, then thinned it into a bush.

Par on SI 1 which was nice.

Lost a ball on the 5th and 6th just off the fairway, both just gone.

On the 8th my GPS gave me 200 to back of the green. I hit a 4 iron and it cleared the green by 50 yards and into the trees, probably the best shot I played all day (typical). Was actually only 150, stupid mistake as I was confused it was 200 but didn't double check.

Just one of those days and nothing was going right, finished with my worst score ever of 18 points.

Really struggling with everything at the moment and losing all interest in playing. I did manage to gather the enthusiasm for practicing yesterday at the range as I have a trip to Seapoint Links scheduled for tomorrow. Will see how it goes tomorrow but tbh I am glad the season is ending and could do with a good break from golf.

Know how you feel .
I was there a few weeks ago.
But shot my best score all season Saturday.
Have a rest for a bit ,have a lesson then see how it goes.
We have all been there and it’s hard to handle ,that’s golf.

 

[Coffey]

Know how you feel .
I was there a few weeks ago.
But shot my best score all season Saturday.
Have a rest for a bit ,have a lesson then see how it goes.
We have all been there and it’s hard to handle ,that’s golf.

Yeah I am sure everyone has been there multiple times.

Cannot remember the last time I shot a good score, August at least.

Saturday has to be the worst it can get, 7 balls lost.

Good shooting on your best score. I did leave the range feeling somewhat confident but that has happened before and lose all feeling the next time I play. It has been a theme this year, find a swing thought for one round and then lose it the next.

 

[clubchamp98]

Yeah I am sure everyone has been there multiple times.

Cannot remember the last time I shot a good score, August at least.

Saturday has to be the worst it can get, 7 balls lost.

Good shooting on your best score. I did leave the range feeling somewhat confident but that has happened before and lose all feeling the next time I play. It has been a theme this year, find a swing thought for one round and then lose it the next.

Expectation is a killer.
Golf is like a drug it’s very hard to give up ,but can be horrible.
Best of luck.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Since first getting my handicap 3 1/2 years ago I have finally had my first cut! Played in the October Medal on Saturday, I usually hate the medal format as 1 bad hole and the card can be ruined. And true to form I managed a 7 over on the 3rd hole. However instead of writing off the round it made me more determined. Ended up with a nett 73, 5th place and 0.8 cut.

 

[mister v]

played on saturday and like a fool went in to it with a quiet confidence having been playing some really good stuff in our summer eclectics and stableford comps........ however this is a medal and the golfing gods thought it would be a laugh to wind me up all day.
i ended up scoring a nett 83 and that was down to playing 16, 17 and 18 in +1 gross , from word one i never felt in control of the golf ball, driver might has well been a bread knife with all the slicing i was doing , couldnt hit an iron and had more 3 putts than i can remember.
Im entered into another medal on saturday and can only hope for the best and fear for the worst.
If golf isnt the most addictive game in the world i wonder what is...........

 

[Mel Smooth]

played on saturday and like a fool went in to it with a quiet confidence having been playing some really good stuff in our summer eclectics and stableford comps........ however this is a medal and the golfing gods thought it would be a laugh to wind me up all day.
i ended up scoring a nett 83 and that was down to playing 16, 17 and 18 in +1 gross , from word one i never felt in control of the golf ball, driver might has well been a bread knife with all the slicing i was doing , couldnt hit an iron and had more 3 putts than i can remember.
Im entered into another medal on saturday and can only hope for the best and fear for the worst.
If golf isnt the most addictive game in the world i wonder what is...........

Nothing like a medal to destroy you.

I played in one a couple of summers back. Parred the first, by the time I walked off the 3rd green I was 12 over par. Game Over.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

played on saturday and like a fool went in to it with a quiet confidence having been playing some really good stuff in our summer eclectics and stableford comps........ however this is a medal and the golfing gods thought it would be a laugh to wind me up all day.
i ended up scoring a nett 83 and that was down to playing 16, 17 and 18 in +1 gross , from word one i never felt in control of the golf ball, driver might has well been a bread knife with all the slicing i was doing , couldnt hit an iron and had more 3 putts than i can remember.
Im entered into another medal on saturday and can only hope for the best and fear for the worst.
If golf isnt the most addictive game in the world i wonder what is...........

Sadly nowhere to hide in a medal. My short game took a weekend off (and the shanks with wedges came to replace it) and glad it was a pairs matchplay match on Saturday and had a partner and a stableford roll up on Sunday. Got a medal this coming Sunday and not filled with warm fuzzy feelings about it

 

[Dando]

Played pedham place with a family friend.
86 shots and 39 points
Another good round off the tee but usual iffy short game and too many 3 points let me down
Still, it beats being in work

 

[Papas1982]

Played pedham place with a family friend.
86 shots and 39 points
Another good round off the tee but usual iffy short game and too many 3 points let me down
Still, it beats being in work

How's the course.
Meant to be there with society next month.
Heard rumours of getting planning permission for houses there.

 

[Dando]

Course was in great condition.
I heard that too bit it’s gone quiet for now

 

[Tongo]

Played 36 holes again today, this time at Meyrick Park and Queens Park in Bournemouth. My game's a bit schizophrenic at the mo, good off the tee, hitting 60-70% of fairways with the others not far off, but approach play and chipping and putting is all over the place. Still, haven't played either course in a few years so pleased to get round them again.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Played 36 holes again today, this time at Meyrick Park and Queens Park in Bournemouth. My game's a bit schizophrenic at the mo, good off the tee, hitting 60-70% of fairways with the others not far off, but approach play and chipping and putting is all over the place. Still, haven't played either course in a few years so pleased to get round them again.

I suspect this time of year you wouldn't find families having a picnic in the middle of the fairway at Queens Park...

 

[Tongo]

I suspect this time of year you wouldn't find families having a picnic in the middle of the fairway at Queens Park...

They drove me crackers. They dont seem to have any sense of self preservation. A couple of times i'd hit a tee shot and as i completed my follow through somebody appeared over the brow of a hill. Its alright being smug about it being public land but that'll be no consolation if they get hit by a ball. Plus i'd have to cope with knowing my ball had clonked someone. Equally annoying was the amount of dog doo doo in the rough etc from the inconsiderate dog walkers. Shame as its a really good course.

 

[FuzzyDuck]

In the summer I sometimes drop my wife off in Bournemouth and go off and play 18 holes somewhere, Queens Park would be very low on my list for the reasons you mention. More likely to end up at Ferndown or Ferndown Forest.

 

[Tongo]

In the summer I sometimes drop my wife off in Bournemouth and go off and play 18 holes somewhere, Queens Park would be very low on my list for the reasons you mention. More likely to end up at Ferndown or Ferndown Forest.

Meyrick wasnt a lot better either!

 

[Jacko_G]

I travelled east to Gullane today and played in a horrendous wind. Must have been 4 club wind at times.

Course was good, greens were true and as usual firm.linka turf underfoot.

 

[upsidedown]

Bull Bay on Anglesey and an absolute gem , blowing a right hoolie but didn't detract one iota from the enjoyment me and HID had . Miles better than Nefyn which looks great from the air for the peninsular but is a mare to play .

 

[Crow]

Bull Bay on Anglesey and an absolute gem , blowing a right hoolie but didn't detract one iota from the enjoyment me and HID had . Miles better than Nefyn which looks great from the air for the peninsular but is a mare to play .

There are some top courses on Angelsey, I really enjoyed Anglesey and Holyhead too, both short but if you're playing old school clubs they're great fun.

 

[upsidedown]

There are some top courses on Angelsey, I really enjoyed Anglesey and Holyhead too, both short but if you're playing old school clubs they're great fun.

Funny you mention the old clubs Nick , the Pro today has loads and plays with them too ,had a Tom Morris putter made for him by Roger Morton from Shifnal .
We will be definitely back to explore more 😁

 

[Crow]

Funny you mention the old clubs Nick , the Pro today has loads and plays with them too ,had a Tom Morris putter made for him by Roger Morton from Shifnal .
We will be definitely back to explore more 😁

Roger is one of the last craftsmen with the old skills that many Pros used to have, I've seen a few examples of his work and it's top drawer, is he attached to your club?