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

[HomerJSimpson]

Thanks!

That 111 has been the best round out of the three (back after a 3 year hiatus) so I'm expecting mid 30s for a handicap unfortunately.

Hard to know what happened on the front 9, had an 8 and two 9s that killed me, again no lost balls just stupid duffs or tops that didn't help. Back 9 I settled down and took my time over every shot which made a huge difference

Going to sound like a broken record but if you have a common mistake (tops in your case) get a simple 30 minute lesson. I am sure it will be a simple cause and a simple cure and will get rid of some of those extra shots quickly. After that, I'd work on the short game and putting and save a few shots around the greens and that 30 something handicap will soon come tumbling down

 

[shun_naka]

Going to sound like a broken record but if you have a common mistake (tops in your case) get a simple 30 minute lesson. I am sure it will be a simple cause and a simple cure and will get rid of some of those extra shots quickly. After that, I'd work on the short game and putting and save a few shots around the greens and that 30 something handicap will soon come tumbling down

Yep I think I need to get that. Just simple tops or duffs that are killing most of my rounds!

Hopefully see it come down soon!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Yep I think I need to get that. Just simple tops or duffs that are killing most of my rounds!

Hopefully see it come down soon!

While I think face to face lessons are the best way forward this video may give you some idea what you're doing and give you something to try out at the range

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Day off today but the weather was filthy so I went to a golf simulator. Rather than play Pebble Beach, ?, i did a gapping session. I made a note of what I thought my distances would be and was interested to see how they compared.

Some good news, the distances were pretty much what I expected. There was also a clear gap between each club, 10yds on average. I'm happy with that. I thought my hybrids and 3 wood may be too close for comfort but I'm glad to say they were not,

What it did highlight was that the longer the club the more inconsistent is the strike. A clean strike was a distance I'm happy with, I just don't do it repeatedly. I need to fight the urge to swing faster just because the club is longer. Unquestionably the area I need to concentrate on.

All in all an hour well spent, particularly on a wet and windy day.

 

[Shooter McPowick]

Great round of golf with great company! Solid par start but a ropey 5i into the 2nd that was lost in the trees, still managed a point. And from there it was solid all the way to a 81 gross despite 3 putting 11, 12 and 13.
9 of 13 FIR, 10 GIR and 31 putts with 3 3 putts.
Shot of the day had to be the 7i tee shot on the 3rd to about 6 feet... missed the birdie.
Course is sublime!
81 nett 69 for 38 points

 

[beduffshirl]

My 3rd handicap round at Stonebridge (Hampton/Blythe)
Shocked myself going par, birdie on the first two holes. Finished with a 49 on the front 9 - a 7 and a 9 not helping.
Started par on the second 9 and two more pars later on but a 7, 8 and 9 again pushing me up to finish on 99 overall - WooHoo - i broke hundred
Just waiting for handicap to come in now. I'm expecting something like 22/23

 

[Deleted member 1740]

Playing siloth Today, just hope the rain stays away ????

 

[Deleted member 23344]

My 3rd handicap round at Stonebridge (Hampton/Blythe)
Shocked myself going par, birdie on the first two holes. Finished with a 49 on the front 9 - a 7 and a 9 not helping.
Started par on the second 9 and two more pars later on but a 7, 8 and 9 again pushing me up to finish on 99 overall - WooHoo - i broke hundred
Just waiting for handicap to come in now. I'm expecting something like 22/23

Congrats ... always good to break 100 for the first time. I managed to push it down to 93, but I can’t seem to get any lower ... hope you push your scores down too.

 

[Tommy10]

Cut 1.6 from Saturday's competition, now down to a heady 21.5, hopefully not too long before I charge into division 2 nett 68.

 

[beduffshirl]

I'm a 28

 

[rudebhoy]

Monthly strokeplay comp today. Started atrociously with an 8 but settled down and played decent enough. Driving and long irons / hybrids were excellent, short game mediocre, putting terrible. Ended up with a net 74. Managed to keep the same ball for 18 holes which was a bonus.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Thinking of having a knock by myself this evening - but winds a-blowing and I am not sure I can be bothered, But maybe I will. Gratitude,

 

[Imurg]

Seniors Championship today......over 150 entrants
Currently sitting in a solod 31st place with 40+ cards to come in.
Wind was blowing this afternoon, I think the morning players had the best of it...one 16 handicapper shot +8 to lead by a country mile....
Nett74 with a triple that will make it a 73 for handicapping...CSS staying at par so I should make buffer but it was another game of 2 halves.
Doubled the first, bogeyed the 2nd and i thought..."is it time to go home yet" but knuckled down and played the next 7 in level par to be +3 at the turn.
Standard bogey on 10 ( who knew.?), then a lost ball on 12 but still made a double....
Got to 16, a short par 3 but into the strengthening wind.
Got my alignment all wrong and nearly lost the ball.
Triple bogey
A double on 17 and a par to finish for gross 84
Could have been worse, should have been better.
But at least there will be more 2s money on the account
And I birdied 2 holes I hadn't birdied before, leaving 3 to complete the course.....

 

[harpo_72]

Went for a range session..100 balls striped down the middle, every club, even the odd fat and thin ones. Played a simulated round and shot -5 for 18 holes, must have been having a lucky day ?. Will be back to the normal rubbish tomorrow!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Played off the yellows which were a long way forward but 45 swinging badly so have to be happy. Putted like a god and wedges were dancing around the flag so happy with the bottom end of the bag

 

[BubbaP]

Late post as played on Saturday but was going to wait for the results (but then didn't find the time). Reason - well I no longer have a single figure 'cap ?
Oh well, was a fun 14 months (lot less golf!) & I hope we meet again. Am actually quite glad I did make the mini goal pre WHS.

 

[shun_naka]

So I got my official handicap through today...a shocking 37! Gives me something to work on definitely!

 

[Oldham92]

Seacroft golf club in Skegness.

First time I've played a links course.

Started with 4 doubles in a row but recovered a bit to end up with a 95.

Highlight was the 15 yard topped tee shot with a FW on 17 that went 230 yards down the fairway because of how hard they were ?

 

[Junior]

Got whooped 7 and 6 in my knockout last night. Giving 13 shots but fair play to him, he played great and I ended up chasing the match and made too many bogeys. One to take on the chin.

 

[Marshy77]

Played again at West Bradford last night. Course is getting better and better each time, really is in good condition and for £15 hasn't increased its green fee unlike most in the area.

Best I've played for ages. The grip change has really helped me, especially from the tee. Hitting fairways on almost all my drives something my brother in law commented on afterwards too. Straighter, slightly longer but not always but being in the middle of the fairway is a huge confidence builder. Think I started par, bogey, bogey, par, bogey and finished the front 9 with 20 points. Couple of scruffy holes but picked it up again and finished with 18 back 9. Couple of duff shots as always but on the whole so much better and consistent. Only problem is I want to play more than once a week now!