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

[patricks148]

Played Nairn with Robo and a guy from Gullane, hit it pretty good, but stuggled to score, though plenty of pars, could't hole the birdie putts or the saves that where chipped to 3 ft when i did miss the green. much better on the back nine, birded 13, 15 and 16 , hit a good 3 wood to just short of the burn on 17 simple chip which i chunked ... but at least the divot made the green, but managed par par finish with mistakes on both. Robbo after a poor start (well for him) 6 birdies made up for that for the rest. we had BB of 47 points for the team, in with a shout of the Imaginary £1

 

[Mandofred]

I'm really having an issue with our back 9 again. Bogied 9 to play the front +2 for 21 pts. Then 3 putted 10 to start the back with a double. Crap. 15 pts on the back. It's getting in my head again. Just trying to control my swing too much instead of just relaxing.

 

[huds1475]

You’re not alone ?

Perhaps we need a golf therapy thread Brian!

 

[BubbaP]

Played Nairn with Robo and a guy from Gullane, hit it pretty good, but stuggled to score, though plenty of pars, could't hole the birdie putts or the saves that where chipped to 3 ft when i did miss the green. much better on the back nine, birded 13, 15 and 16 , hit a good 3 wood to just short of the burn on 17 simple chip which i chunked ... but at least the divot made the green, but managed par par finish with mistakes on both. Robbo after a poor start (well for him) 6 birdies made up for that for the rest. we had BB of 47 points for the team, in with a shout of the Imaginary £1

Bit in bold conjures a great image ??
(unfortunately one I can relate with ?)

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Played 36 round Woodhall yesterday, course was in superb condition, the golf otherwise......

Morning round was great, afternoon less so due to a Big Stiff Sweary Saffer joining us, I even drew the short straw and had to be his partner ??

I never thought I'd say so but LQ deserves medal putting up with him ??

 

[BubbaP]

I never understand the mentality of all adding up and stating the front 9 scores.
It's an 18 hole test, if people ask to check the scores on the 10th tee I will, apart from that I never bother.
Seems to be a big barrier in some people's mind, might be worth just completely ignoring it until the end.

Yep, in this era of ready golf I become mildly irritated ? when some insist on standing on the 10th tee doing maths.
Just play, and add it all up at the end ?

 

[jamiet7682]

Adding up your score seems like madness to me. I try and write my score for the hole then forget it and focus on the next hole, sometimes easier said than done

Had a lesson tonight on bunker shots as ive struggled my last few rounds and was the only area of the game i hadnt even covered the basic with a pro. Playing tomorrow to put another card in for handicap, lets hope i dont get much opportunity to practice what i learned tonight.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Like it or not, I know how I am scoring and so know exactly where I am after nine holes.

As for the issue of struggling and being scared over the ball, it's a feeling not uncommon to me. The only way I know to beat it is to get a lesson, find the swing issue early and then get down the range and work on it. From there I'll try and get a solo nine holes or two in and then go back out and simply trust what I know has worked on the range. Easier said than done of course and of course it doesn't always work but standing there with no idea in your mind how to swing and more importantly where it's going is soul destroying. I'll simply then keep working on the fix a bit longer (the teaching pro I use is great and I can email or send a short video and he'll come back and help post lesson)

 

[Mandofred]

I never understand the mentality of all adding up and stating the front 9 scores.
It's an 18 hole test, if people ask to check the scores on the 10th tee I will, apart from that I never bother.
Seems to be a big barrier in some people's mind, might be worth just completely ignoring it until the end.

Hmmm.....because the front 9 are easier than the back 9 (at least on my course). The first 9.......1-9......are easier than the second 9......10-18. You are trying to justify your opinion.....which you have every right to do. I tend to do better on the front 9 because I relax and don't force the swing so much......and then overthink things on the back 9. That's all I was trying to point out. This is a head game within myself.....you are looking for negative things where they don't exist......accept in my tiny little brain.

 

[Green Bay Hacker]

We finally managed to play our final inter club winter league match on Sunday. It should have originally been played in February but due to inclement weather and course conditions and then the virus it was delayed for 5 months. Result was 3-3 but it meant that our opponents lost the outside chance they had of winning the league. I wasn't originally due to play but stepped in as a replacement and had my best ever match play result, winning 7 & 5.

 

[Orikoru]

I had today off work, and by chance my dad did as well. I asked him if he fancied a round of golf and to my surprise he said yes - last time he played was probably about two years ago, when he'd played horribly, didn't enjoy it and pretty much gave up golf there and then. So it was fantastic to get back out on the course with him again today. We went to Thorney Park because (a) they had recently emailed me advertising the fact they had online booking for visitors available, and (b) I've always found it a nice gentle, easy course mostly, so I hoped my dad would be able to play alright there having not played in a long time.

Playing Stableford we agreed for him to be off 36 so he had two shots every hole - first hole he beat me with a 5 for 3 as I only managed a double bogey 6 for 1! I played ok after that though, and my dad was getting enough points to keep enjoying it this time. After 14 holes I had 28 points so was doing just nicely, but I triple bogeyed the next two holes - one sliced hybrid out of bounds on the 15th, one low hooked iron into a thorn bush on the 16th. I parred the 17th and 18th though largely thanks to a couple of good lag putts. Meanwhile my dad got his first and only par of the day on the 15th (a par 5) for 4 points, but I think he was pretty much knackered after that as he blobbed the last three holes. Final totals 33 points to me (88 gross) and a healthy 25 points to him.

Got a pint and a sandwich afterwards, first time I've been able to do that after golf since March, and the weather was fantastic all the way round, so all in all a great day with the old man. And as it wasn't a disaster he said he'd be happy to set up another round with me and my Uncle (his brother-in-law) like we used to do a couple of years ago, which is great news.

 

[chrisd]

I had today off work, and by chance my dad did as well. I asked him if he fancied a round of golf and to my surprise he said yes - last time he played was probably about two years ago, when he'd played horribly, didn't enjoy it and pretty much gave up golf there and then. So it was fantastic to get back out on the course with him again today. We went to Thorney Park because (a) they had recently emailed me advertising the fact they had online booking for visitors available, and (b) I've always found it a nice gentle, easy course mostly, so I hoped my dad would be able to play alright there having not played in a long time.

Playing Stableford we agreed for him to be off 36 so he had two shots every hole - first hole he beat me with a 5 for 3 as I only managed a double bogey 6 for 1! I played ok after that though, and my dad was getting enough points to keep enjoying it this time. After 14 holes I had 28 points so was doing just nicely, but I triple bogeyed the next two holes - one sliced hybrid out of bounds on the 15th, one low hooked iron into a thorn bush on the 16th. I parred the 17th and 18th though largely thanks to a couple of good lag putts. Meanwhile my dad got his first and only par of the day on the 15th (a par 5) for 4 points, but I think he was pretty much knackered after that as he blobbed the last three holes. Final totals 33 points to me (88 gross) and a healthy 25 points to him.

Got a pint and a sandwich afterwards, first time I've been able to do that after golf since March, and the weather was fantastic all the way round, so all in all a great day with the old man. And as it wasn't a disaster he said he'd be happy to set up another round with me and my Uncle (his brother-in-law) like we used to do a couple of years ago, which is great news.

Enjoy it while you can, I'm sure the memories will stay forever- I never had that opportunity myself but I am playing with my son tomorrow for the first time in ages and I'm really looking forward to it ?

 

[Orikoru]

Enjoy it while you can, I'm sure the memories will stay forever- I never had that opportunity myself but I am playing with my son tomorrow for the first time in ages and I'm really looking forward to it ?

Yeah, I was gutted when he packed it in before, so really happy that he was up for playing again. I think he could use a lesson and a new set of irons to be fair, he's still using some old Wilson things he's had over 20 years.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I never played often enough with my dad. Too late now of course and something I regret

 

[Crazyface]

Lads golf trip, three of us, (now being played locally) day one yesterday. Shocking golf by all three of us by the turn, then two of us moved into top gear and had a real battle round the back nine. My 20 points round the back nine were just not enough and I lost by a point.

Day two is on Wednesday. With the winner from Monday losing 2 shots.

 

[GreiginFife]

Played a twilight 9 last night with the usual wrecking crew. Wee stableford between us and half the usual cash.
Wind was pretty strong and unpredictable.
Started with a 4 putt bogey on the first for a measly point but then followed that with 21 more points with some decent striking and a better than usual putting display. The old Bettinardi is clicking back in to gear ?.
37 blows +1 nett 33 and 22 points romped the money.

Same again tomorrow evening hopefully (but less wind)

 

[Tongo]

Played Southampton Muni yesterday. Lovely afternoon, quite quiet. The course is a bit rough and ready in places. Shame as its still a very good test.

 

[Imurg]

Out first with Fragger today at 7
Millionaires Golf.
Started birdie, birdie then reverted to type for the front 9, throwing in a couple of doubles, to turn in 16 points(+6)
Those who read these posts will know I always bogey the 10th and I didnt disappoint today.
Then I went on a par run, racking up the points to stand on the 18th tee with 34 in the bag.
A 3rd birdie of the round toom it to 37 points and a total of 79 blows - first time I've broken 80 at Ellesborough.
Fragger languished somewhere in the high 20s.....
Pleasing that I can score that well from 16 holes...
The best is yet to come...

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Out first with Fragger today at 7
Millionaires Golf.
Started birdie, birdie then reverted to type for the front 9, throwing in a couple of doubles, to turn in 16 points(+6)
Those who read these posts will know I always bogey the 10th and I didnt disappoint today.
Then I went on a par run, racking up the points to stand on the 18th tee with 34 in the bag.
A 3rd birdie of the round toom it to 37 points and a total of 79 blows - first time I've broken 80 at Ellesborough.
Fragger languished somewhere in the high 20s.....
Pleasing that I can score that well from 16 holes...
The best is yet to come...

Good man. Just need to start getting some comps or supplementary cards in and get that handicap down. Think we can lay to rest YOTF

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Playing this evening with my two Tuesday buddies. On Saturday in July medal one of them was 3 under handicap, the other was 6 under handicap. I was 13 over my handicap. They think they've got me sorted for this evening - they probably do.