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

[HomerJSimpson]

Wheels came off big time today.

Have been playing great since the course opened back up, definitely my best sustained spell since taking the game up.

Started well again today, 10 points for the first 4 holes, then it all went to pot. Started shanking my irons. The number of times I hit a great drive, then hit a horrible second straight into the trees was heartbreaking.

No idea what caused this. My only thought was I started strengthening my grip when driving today to stop slicing. It worked well on the driving, but don't know if it subconciously crept into my irons?

Made the turn in 16 points after 2 blobs caused by shanks, then it got worse, a grand total of 7 points and 4 lost balls coming back. Genuinely mystified at what went wrong.

Not good. Any chance of hitting a few balls before you play again. Try and get it out of the system. Nothing worse than going out wondering if/when they'll reappear

 

[BrianM]

Really enjoyed my game tonight, played the first 8 holes really well without driving it great, but my hybrids were back which they need to be at my course.
Had a lapse for 9-12, then started trusting myself again.
My short game was excellent again, it’s the only thing that’s kept me going recently.
If I could sort my driving to give myself a chance I think my confidence would increase more.

 

[rudebhoy]

Not good. Any chance of hitting a few balls before you play again. Try and get it out of the system. Nothing worse than going out wondering if/when they'll reappear

Due to play tomorrow but it's absolutely hammered it down tonight. If it continues can see tomorrow being off, but if not, will try to get on the practice ground beforehand.

Funny thing was, the only iron shots I hit well on the back 9 was when I was so cheesed off, I just walked up and hit it without thinking, no practice swing.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Due to play tomorrow but it's absolutely hammered it down tonight. If it continues can see tomorrow being off, but if not, will try to get on the practice ground beforehand.

Funny thing was, the only iron shots I hit well on the back 9 was when I was so cheesed off, I just walked up and hit it without thinking, no practice swing.

Been through it. Had a bout and had a competition on the Saturday. Got there early to warm up and find a fix. As you can imagine most of the balls were socket rockets. Not good and I was on the verge of pulling out. Decided to play tap tap golf and simply try and bunt it round without really going for a shot or trying to swing full out and use my shots. Managed to nobble it round more than respectfully. It wasn't pretty and didn't enjoy the manner I played but got the job done before I could get a lesson and the fix

 

[BrianM]

Played 10 this morning first thing before home schooling ?
Played not too bad, irons and hybrids getting a bit more distance but just not getting through them.
Only 2 decent drives though, think if I can get out more, the confidence will increase and then you feel more relaxed and I’ll get through the ball more....

 

[Imurg]

First post-lockdown Supplementary in today. We haven't started comps yet and started Supplementarys today.
Another solidly unspectacular 31 points to miss buffer and reach 8.5.
Wind was bracing making things tricky, a couple of bad breaks and not many good ones left me short.
Drove well, generally...
The big positive is that's 3 31 pointers on the bounce after some horrific play in the last couple of weeks....and I know where I've left shots out there.
Fragger and CVG left in the wake once more......

 

[HomerJSimpson]

First post-lockdown Supplementary in today. We haven't started comps yet and started Supplementarys today.
Another solidly unspectacular 31 points to miss buffer and reach 8.5.
Wind was bracing making things tricky, a couple of bad breaks and not many good ones left me short.
Drove well, generally...
The big positive is that's 3 31 pointers on the bounce after some horrific play in the last couple of weeks....and I know where I've left shots out there.
Fragger and CVG left in the wake once more......

Isn't it time to call it a day. How much more pain can you really inflict on the dynamic duo

 

[Imurg]

Isn't it time to call it a day. How much more pain can you really inflict on the dynamic duo

Plenty....

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Plenty....

Way you are going the old handicap is going to pass HJS going the other way

Shouldn't be gloating the win with 31 points whatever that is, set your standards higher...

Would bite your hand off for the equivalent of 31 points right now, leaving for Silloth shortly and judging by the wind outside my house its going to be a 4 club wind on the links

 

[Imurg]

Way you are going the old handicap is going to pass HJS going the other way

Shouldn't be gloating the win with 31 points whatever that is, set your standards higher...

Would bite your hand off for the equivalent of 31 points right now, leaving for Silloth shortly and judging by the wind outside my house its going to be a 4 club wind on the links

Dont get me wrong..mad as hell that I'm up to 9 but it's always nice to beat Fragger
Good luck out there..we had some gusts 30mph+ and it didnt make life easy...

 

[Slime]

I played yesterday and managed 33 points.
Not a great score, but 13 shots better than last week!
I still managed three blobs due to OOB tee shots and, although we missed any rain, there was a really strong, gusty wind.
So, with three OOB and four or five duffed chips I have a modicum of hope.
An awesome up and down on the last for a par to win the hole and halve the match.
But, whatever the score, it's just great to be out with my brother and a couple of mates.

 

[timd77]

I play off 30, I know I’m better than that, I generally score in the 90s of yellows. Since lockdown eased I’ve scored 91 twice, really frustrating to be so close to breaking 90. I’ve joined a new club, a couple of chaps joined me and gave me the guided tour on Tuesday, played off the whites and scored 103, was quite happy with that as I’m not a big hitter. Played today, off the whites again and scored 92! Over the moon! I didn’t even feel I played that well, driving was poor, but my chipping was decent and gave me a fair few 1 putts. Can’t wait to get back out on Monday now!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I played yesterday and managed 33 points.
Not a great score, but 13 shots better than last week!
I still managed three blobs due to OOB tee shots and, although we missed any rain, there was a really strong, gusty wind.
So, with three OOB and four or five duffed chips I have a modicum of hope.
An awesome up and down on the last for a par to win the hole and halve the match.
But, whatever the score, it's just great to be out with my brother and a couple of mates.

Assume it was the same mistake OOB (slice?). Time for the range or a lesson? That's going to be costly otherwise come a medal round (hopefully not too far away)

 

[Slime]

Assume it was the same mistake OOB (slice?). Time for the range or a lesson? That's going to be costly otherwise come a medal round (hopefully not too far away)

Two slightly too far right, one too far left and it failed to clear a lake.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Two slightly too far right, one too far left and it failed to clear a lake.

Isn't that encouraging, especially the last one over the lake. Frustrating but at least it's not the same devastating error each time.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Expected 4 club wind was a manageable 3 club wind, but from the North East rather than usual South West.

First round in a long time time that I felt in control of my ball, 3 over 75 more than acceptable in the conditions, back 9 very tough into the wind. One bad swing cost me a double and a soft par on 5 after missing the green with with a 9 iron after a 347 yard wind assisted bomb.

Course currently in superb condition.

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Expected 4 club wind was a manageable 3 club wind, but from the North East rather than usual South West.

First round in a long time time that I felt in control of my ball, 3 over 75 more than acceptable in the conditions, back 9 very tough into the wind. One bad swing cost me a double and a soft par on 5 after missing the green with with a 9 iron after a 347 yard wind assisted bomb.

Course currently in superb condition.

That's good to know, hopefully playing there on monday afternoon on my way back from Carlisle providing I can get away early enough from work.

 

[huds1475]

That's good to know, hopefully playing there on monday afternoon on my way back from Carlisle providing I can get away early enough from work.

Forget Silloth Stu, go Maryport, is like Pebble Beach.

Hope the weather is kind

 

[Deleted member 3432]

That's good to know, hopefully playing there on monday afternoon on my way back from Carlisle providing I can get away early enough from work.

Weather looks decent for Monday, great time to play it at the moment as its very firm but the recent rain has took some sting out of it.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

Forget Silloth Stu, go Maryport, is like Pebble Beach.

Hope the weather is kind

Always happy to get past Maryport GC without a ball through the windscreen