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

[chrisd]

I do and I hope you'll be very happy there

 

[richart]

Me and CVG used one of our members guest rate green fees at Ellesborough today so our first real feel of the club.
We rocked up and sat in the car park for a few mi utes until the Pro arrived. Duly paid up, the car park was filling up quickly
Theres an Elders (Seniors) rollup that goes off the 10th at first light and the bulk were going there
We got to the first and only had to wait 2 or 3 minutes for the 2 ball in front to get out of range and we were off.
Quite breezy with some chunky gusts too
Add into that we were playing a fairly new course for us and I wasn't totally unhappy with 14 points on the front.
Back 9 was a lot better for not many more points....managed to get to 30 so not too shabby...but I hit the ball better o the back 9
CVG managed to find a bit of a game on the back.
As I was putting the clubs in the car I had to check I'd actually been out....no mud on the trolley no judmon my shoes and the troos are clean enough to wear again.
Not used to that.
Into the clubhouse and the bar was buzzing quite nicely
We're used to being the only ones in the bar back at the zoo but there were at least 35-40 people I there at 11.15 on a Monday morning,!
I think I'm going to like this place....
Oh, and the cheesy chips and bacon that I had was so huge feeding the 5000 would have been a doddle
Couldn't finish it....

And you expect us to believe that last sentence ?

Sounds good Ian. I am sure you can clear the bar in time though.

 

[Mel Smooth]

Took the boy up to the academy at Vistabella on Saturday, seemed to enjoy it, so we headed back up to the driving range there this aftenoon, with the wife bringing her clubs along too.


I'm playing in the local society day on Wednesday, so just wanted to make sure I was hitting the ball reasonably well, bombed a few with the driver which was pleasing and the 5 iron seemed pretty reliable as well.

The teaching pro (Pearse McMurray) came over when he saw Jamie hitting the driver, and gave him a basket full of balls, and a few tips. Complimented him on his swing, and explained he would like to start a team up for the juniors at the club. Jamie then took a few balls down a few bays in the range so he could play off a proper tee peg in the grass - which he'd been told by the Pro to do, managed to blag some more free advice and a free pencil. Nice way to pass a few hours on a Bank Holiday monday afternoon. The lad seems to be grasping that he's got a natural ability with his golf swing, definitely helped by the comments he's received today from the pro.
Had a putting comp to finish off, I came last, despite going last on nearly every putt and seeing the line from the previous two putts. That aspect of the game better improve before Wednesday!!

 

[bobmac]

Very good swing, impact, swing path and balance all very good.
All he needs now is a few mates his own age and ability and that will bring him on hugely.
Good job somebody

 

[Mel Smooth]

Very good swing, impact, swing path and balance all very good.
All he needs now is a few mates his own age and ability and that will bring him on hugely.
Good job somebody

He's a had a few folk teach him, different academies etc. His swing is better than mine, so he can't be copying me anyway.

 

[RangeMonkey]

What is up with this stupid game!

Ive had just about my worse couple of range sessions ever this weekend, topping literally 85% of the balls I “hit”.

Followed by, tonight, probably my best range session ever, hitting nearly every ball the straightest and furthest ever.

What did I change?

Nothing.

At least nothing consciously, and I have no idea what I might have been doing different.

 

[RangeMonkey]

Took the boy up to the academy at Vistabella on Saturday, seemed to enjoy it, so we headed back up to the driving range there this aftenoon, with the wife bringing her clubs along too.


I'm playing in the local society day on Wednesday, so just wanted to make sure I was hitting the ball reasonably well, bombed a few with the driver which was pleasing and the 5 iron seemed pretty reliable as well.

The teaching pro (Pearse McMurray) came over when he saw Jamie hitting the driver, and gave him a basket full of balls, and a few tips. Complimented him on his swing, and explained he would like to start a team up for the juniors at the club. Jamie then took a few balls down a few bays in the range so he could play off a proper tee peg in the grass - which he'd been told by the Pro to do, managed to blag some more free advice and a free pencil. Nice way to pass a few hours on a Bank Holiday monday afternoon. The lad seems to be grasping that he's got a natural ability with his golf swing, definitely helped by the comments he's received today from the pro.
Had a putting comp to finish off, I came last, despite going last on nearly every putt and seeing the line from the previous two putts. That aspect of the game better improve before Wednesday!!

Wow!

 

[Mel Smooth]

What is up with this stupid game!

Ive had just about my worse couple of range sessions ever this weekend, topping literally 85% of the balls I “hit”.

Followed by, tonight, probably my best range session ever, hitting nearly every ball the straightest and furthest ever.

What did I change?

Nothing.

At least nothing consciously, and I have no idea what I might have been doing different.

My problem at the range is trying to hit everything hard, instead of working on a steady tempo.

If I slow my swing down to the point it feels too slow, I start hitting everyting clean, straight and a good distance. My problem is trying hit the 5 iron 200 yards instead os using the appropriate club to do that.

 

[Curls]

Took the boy up to the academy at Vistabella on Saturday, seemed to enjoy it, so we headed back up to the driving range there this aftenoon, with the wife bringing her clubs along too.


I'm playing in the local society day on Wednesday, so just wanted to make sure I was hitting the ball reasonably well, bombed a few with the driver which was pleasing and the 5 iron seemed pretty reliable as well.

The teaching pro (Pearse McMurray) came over when he saw Jamie hitting the driver, and gave him a basket full of balls, and a few tips. Complimented him on his swing, and explained he would like to start a team up for the juniors at the club. Jamie then took a few balls down a few bays in the range so he could play off a proper tee peg in the grass - which he'd been told by the Pro to do, managed to blag some more free advice and a free pencil. Nice way to pass a few hours on a Bank Holiday monday afternoon. The lad seems to be grasping that he's got a natural ability with his golf swing, definitely helped by the comments he's received today from the pro.
Had a putting comp to finish off, I came last, despite going last on nearly every putt and seeing the line from the previous two putts. That aspect of the game better improve before Wednesday!!

Nice swing!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Cheers Chris
Feels like a "proper" club if you know what I mean

Best thing you could have done. Enjoy the new home but watch that waistline

 

[TreeSeeker]

Didnt play today but still managed to get a cut.... down to 16.5 now from 22.4 only 2 months ago. 3 shots of that came from the annual review alone. Guess its time to tidy up the game. 11 shots off the handicap for the last 12 months pretty good rate of improvement!! Still, only won two comps on the way down.

Bring on the new season

 

[Curls]

Didnt play today but still managed to get a cut.... down to 16.5 now from 22.4 only 2 months ago. 3 shots of that came from the annual review alone. Guess its time to tidy up the game. 11 shots off the handicap for the last 12 months pretty good rate of improvement!! Still, only won two comps on the way down.

Bring on the new season

Wow you must have monstered the knock outs did you?! That's a significant cut but one you can no doubt play to. You're sub-18 now and don't get a shot on every home any more, so time to start thinking about par as a good score, bogeys acceptable on hard holes, and keeping anything higher off your card. Good luck for the season ahead!

 

[TreeSeeker]

Yup quite a few monster scores, my three scores in the 40's in a row leading up to the cut must have focused minds.

 

[chrisd]

Monthly Stableford today, looks like I'm 2nd with 37 points. Shame I cant hit the driver for love nor money otherwise I reckon I'd be nearer 42 + points

 

[Mel Smooth]

Played yesterday with the local golf society.

It was only my 2nd round with them so I can't be in the prizes yet - 3 cards needed to get a society handicap.

Headed about 30 minutes north up near Alicante to a course set in the hills called Font Del Llop. Nice course with some decent hloes, and pretty remote so I guess it'll be one of the quieter ones - even in the peak season here.

We started on the 10th tee, and I was crap. was pulling all my tee shots left which I never normally do. Couldn't judge a putt, went in a bunker on neraly every hole. Finished the first nine on 10 points.
Got a bottle of water at the halfway house, changed my glove (can these things have a pschological effect?), anyway, I stood on the tee of the last hole one over gross on the back nine - I played off 18 back in the UK and this is the handicap I am playing off until I get my society handicap - so it was obviously some good golf I'd played by my own standards, 3 bogies, 3 pars, and birdies. A double bogey up the last wasn't enough to dampen my spirits - and it was a stupid mistake that cost me that - was in a greenside lateral hazard that I could easily have putted out of and maybe made a par or at worst a bogey, but without thinking just took a drop (don't ask). When I realised my stupidity I pointed out my error to one of my playing partners who had to play out of the same hazard. He got up and down for a 7, and one the event overall, so at least somebody benefited.

Finished on 34 points, decent after a horrendous start.

 

[Slime]

Only played 11 before the heavens opened.
Driving was good, the rest was hot or cold but I did manage to blag a couple of birdies.
Looking forward to better weather and less bog snorkelling!

 

[FuzzyDuck]

Played at South Bucks, very muddy and the sort of mud that just sticks to the trolley wheels and builds up and up and up and ...

Heavens opened when on the 14th, finished the hole and then walked in.

 

[RangeMonkey]

Another range session today after my lesson Tuesday...
Still hitting it flush, straight and 30 yards further.

Going to try to get onto the par 3 again this weekend...

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I played the back 9 at the PGA National in Florida yesterday. My first knock of the year.
The Bear Pit was tough, I played that in 2 over, and shot 5 over for the full 9.
unfortunatly I’m not actually in Florida, we played it at the club in the teaching studio.
very enjoyable experience, but I reckon it’d cost a fortune in balls on the real thing!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Didnt play today but still managed to get a cut.... down to 16.5 now from 22.4 only 2 months ago. 3 shots of that came from the annual review alone. Guess its time to tidy up the game. 11 shots off the handicap for the last 12 months pretty good rate of improvement!! Still, only won two comps on the way down.

Bring on the new season

Good shooting matey. That'll make you think when you play now not getting a shot a hole. Great reduction and hope 2020 is a great season for you