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

[upsidedown]

Members invites for 5 of us at Hillside today which was arranged ages ago which proved rather prudent given that everything is shut around us . Threw the balls up and played Scratch stableford pairs.
1st hole is a par 3 now due to the works going on to upgrade holes 1 9 and 18 and my PP rolled in a putt from 2 foot for a two to get us up and running.Whole bunch of pars then he birdied 8 and I had a 2 on the 9th which is a 185 yard par 3 for us to be 21 going out . Steady back nine start with 4 pars then PP had 3 birds on the bounce after I had secured the pars and then I birdied 17 and 18 for us to finish on 44 !! Nearest were our other pair on 38 . Was 2 under on my ball

Absolute top day out and on a members rate a steal

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sunday roll up. Very inconsistent and had a new (well second hand but barely used) Ping gorge wedge in the bag with a standard sole. Struggled out of sand early on and more work needed and a few iffy pitches but came to the fore with a 40 yard pitch from a smelly lie over a pond on the last to 10 feet (if only I could make every 10 footer). Some good and some bad but everyone seemed to struggle today looking at the scores

 

[BrianM]

Absolutely abysmal, gutted about the standard of ‘golf’ I’m playing ☹️

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Played at RSD, teed off at 8.20 and not a sole about, no one teed off, for about an hour afterwards. Proper Millionaires golf. Apparently there was an important game on

Best start there, but topped my drive into the ditch at 7, bounced back with birdie on 8, 3 putted on 9, was 2 over for the front nine.

Standing on 10th, feeling good, hitting the ball well, then bang, two lost balls off the tee, another lost on 16 and 17 tees. For a pants score and two balls down after finding a couple in the rough.

I love the game, its so cruel

 

[ademac]

Played Hayling for the first time yesterday and loved it, I will definitely be going back early next year.

Reasonably close to me (90 minute drive) for a true links course which is a nice change from the parkland courses I usually play.

The weather was perfect and we hardly had anyone around us for the whole round.
Fantastic days golfing 👍🏻

 

[BubbaP]

Played Hayling for the first time yesterday and loved it, I will definitely be going back early next year.

Reasonably close to me (90 minute drive) for a true links course which is a nice change from the parkland courses I usually play.

The weather was perfect and we hardly had anyone around us for the whole round.
Fantastic days golfing 👍🏻

You picked a cracking day for it.

When I visited as a guest of D4S we could barely stand up!

 

[garyinderry]

Played a local 9 hole links today. A course I've never got round to playing before. No idea why. Maybe overlooked as it's a 9 hole. Irelands oldest 9 hole links apparently.
Not a world beater by any stretch of the imagination but a nice day out playing a scramble in the sun.

Buncrana golf links

 

[ademac]

You picked a cracking day for it.

When I visited as a guest of D4S we could barely stand up!

We were originally booked to play at 1pm on Saturday!
Luckily we were able to change tee time after seeing the forecast and yes the weather was fantastic!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Last time out (Saturday) I ended up with 22pts - but I was OK with that. Why? Different objectives for the round.

I didn't do one single LL (hurrah!!!) and I had a real focus on getting the ball past the hole on my putts as I don't hole enough makeables - so often leaving them short as I can be too conservative with a good score going - and I don't convert good tee-green golf into really good scores. As a result I three putted or chip plus two putted loads of times. But I was getting the ball past the hole - funny how hard it is to judge hitting the ball 18"-24" past the hole

And I didn't do a single LL. So 22pts and last in the little comp that was running. No bother. Now I need to work on the 18"-24" past the hole.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Last time out (Saturday) I ended up with 22pts - but I was OK with that. Why? Different objectives for the round.

I didn't do one single LL (hurrah!!!) and I had a real focus on getting the ball past the hole on my putts as I don't hole enough makeables - so often leaving them short as I can be too conservative with a good score going - and I don't convert good tee-green golf into really good scores. As a result I three putted or chip plus two putted loads of times. But I was getting the ball past the hole - funny how hard it is to judge hitting the ball 18"-24" past the hole

And I didn't do a single LL. So 22pts and last in the little comp that was running. No bother. Now I need to work on the 18"-24" past the hole.

I would suggest buying a puttout and using that to get use to getting the right distance

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I would suggest buying a puttout and using that to get use to getting the right distance

I'll have a look - but think I might just stick a tee in the ground 18" past a hole on the putting green and try and stop the ball beside it.

 

[Imurg]

Played with a mate at Ellesborough today.
Having played it twice recently I'm starting to like the place a bit more.
Birdied the first and parred the 2nd.....ended up 17 points out.
Onto the back 9 which is more exposed to the breeze.
Played some good, played some not so good but came off with 15 poi the for 32 and no blobs....
Quite pleasing,met a couple of guys I know from previous clubs....
A nice afternoon - although we had to push a little as the light was going fast coming down 17 and 18..

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'll have a look - but think I might just stick a tee in the ground 18" past a hole on the putting green and try and stop the ball beside it.

The beauty of the device. The parabolic device will return the ball a set distance based on pace (and of course you can lower the inner circle and try and get a ball to land in it - perfect putt) so you'll soon get a feel for how much the ball is coming back

 

[patricks148]

2nd round of the winter league at the Kings.

poor start with two doubel bogeys, but settlled down after that for a gross 74, though it was disapointing to have 3 bogeys in a row on the back 9 when i was less than 10n feet way for birdie and all 3 rolled 3 feet past and i missed coming back due to the bumpy hollow tined greens.

dow side was watching the tw guys in front not using a mat or dropping to the side unless they were in sight of a green keeper, not to forget the tw clowns who cut in on the 18th from god knows where and then didn't ring the bell to say they were clear on 18

 

[Papas1982]

First time out in a month and boy did it show...

11 points on the front nine courtesy of a few snap hooks/playing flop shots off mud......

Finished on 31 so walked off happy. Added bonus of having twice as much money in the pro shop me at that with summerwear on sale, I've covered the January trip to Portugal too..

 

[Dando]

Played knole park and what a stunning course.
Weather was great and the course was surprisingly dry given the rain.
Played some decent golf but to be honest I was more interested in the wildlife.
Could happily play there every day

 

[chrisd]

Entered the monthly medal this morning, conditions were a bit tough and I have carried a thigh strain for a few weeks.got to the 11th and it pulled bad enough to make me hobble in ! Let's hope for a quick recovery

 

[Imurg]

What a contrast from yesterday.
Firmish fairways and fastish greens to sloppy fairways and sluggish greens plus mucky troos and shoes
Muddy lies in the rough and little run.
Still had a good time, plenty of banter and some decent golf.
With more rain coming after tomorrow it ain't getting any better for a while.

 

[Deleted member 21258]

First time out in a month and boy did it show...

11 points on the front nine courtesy of a few snap hooks/playing flop shots off mud......

Finished on 31 so walked off happy. Added bonus of having twice as much money in the pro shop me at that with summerwear on sale, I've covered the January trip to Portugal too..

Think I saw you had a lesson in GM recently, hows the changes going and are they working ?

 

[Papas1982]

Think I saw you had a lesson in GM recently, hows the changes going and are they working ?

With the driver I still fall out of sync if I really go for it. I think that’s simply because I’ve not really had any massive sessions trying to ingrain it. If I stop and think about it on the tee it goes well usually. The pro was actually quite local to me but until I have a real chunk of spare time I’m just going out and enjoying golf. Think I’ll try and make a few changes in a few years when girls at school.

That said, when with him he gave me a few pointers with my irons, and I do find that when I take my time over a shot and recall what he said it really helps. It’s just remembering it that’s the problem.