Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
My good winter run continues - 37 points with good driving and chipping. Only annoying thing was two 3 putts because I forgot to clear a grain of sand off , 1st - the ball, 2nd - the putter.
I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee
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GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Played this morning and was driving the ball well, short game wasn't too bad but my putting was night and day to last Thursday. Either nailing them or lagging them to tap in distance from everywhere for a 2 over 72.
Even though its winter and a slightly shorter course, I am happy with that.
Even though its winter and a slightly shorter course, I am happy with that.
davemc1
Journeyman Pro
After what seems like a lifetime I was back on the course today. Driver stank (a fitting is on the cards in the not too distant), the new Apex 21° iron is sadly a hook machine. Putter was nearly as bad as the driver
On the upside, my chipping out from the trees is class! Secret club pro would be proud.
On the upside, my chipping out from the trees is class! Secret club pro would be proud.
Greig, your golf seems to have improved a fair bit since the return from injury, what do you put that down to?
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Not sure its just one thing old boy.
I think the main improvement has come fromt the fact that I can't lash at the ball, I still have restrictions in how much movement I have so, through circumstance rather than intent, I have more control on my swing.
My driving had improved because I have a more on plane swing due to how I need to rotate (again from the result of injury), so I am not going out to in as much. I have lost distance as I can't swing to what some would deem "full" and its more 3/4 swing but more in control as a result.
Putting has been my biggest improvement (bar a couple of bad days) and I think thats because for so long I wasn't allowed to swing a club but I was allowed to putt as it was just a gentle rocking motion, so I got loads of putting practice and found both a grip and style that suits me (and didn't hurt at the time).
I think, in summary (TL
R stlye), the injury reduced my movement enough that I can't be that wild with shots.
every cloud as they say, amazing how much a half swing limits the wild shotsNot sure its just one thing old boy.
I think the main improvement has come fromt the fact that I can't lash at the ball, I still have restrictions in how much movement I have so, through circumstance rather than intent, I have more control on my swing.
My driving had improved because I have a more on plane swing due to how I need to rotate (again from the result of injury), so I am not going out to in as much. I have lost distance as I can't swing to what some would deem "full" and its more 3/4 swing but more in control as a result.
Putting has been my biggest improvement (bar a couple of bad days) and I think thats because for so long I wasn't allowed to swing a club but I was allowed to putt as it was just a gentle rocking motion, so I got loads of putting practice and found both a grip and style that suits me (and didn't hurt at the time).
I think, in summary (TL
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
every cloud as they say, amazing how much a half swing limits the wild shots
Definitely, the restrictions om my movement have seen my scores pretty much consistent in the mid 70s with only two rounds since May being in the low 80s.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Have you taken a hit on distances..?
GreiginFife
Money List Winner
Yes, that has definitely been an impact of the restricted movement.
AliMc
Well-known member
And yet another fantastic sunny day at Dunbar and a return to a winning 4 ball, 3 and 2 today, winning pair 5 under better ball, that's it for me now until Xmas is past, have a good one everybody and stay safe
Crow
Crow Person
Got to the course today expecting a marsh but it wasn't as bad as I'd feared, still very wet though!
The first hole I was short of the green and duffed the chip 6 feet, "here we go again" I thought but then chipped in for par on the next attempt.
Happy to score 38 points in my last game before Christmas.
The first hole I was short of the green and duffed the chip 6 feet, "here we go again" I thought but then chipped in for par on the next attempt.
Happy to score 38 points in my last game before Christmas.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Good to see you've adjusted...not always easy.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Wasn't going to play today but ended in filling in for a mate who's Mrs has a temperature and is awaiting a test result.
Started Par, Par which is always nice.
18 points (+4) so bang on the number and played pretty solidly.
Tried a regular flex driver to see if I can swing it enough without putting too much pressure on the knee - not unsuccessful but the jury is still out.
Looks fairly close in distance to my 4 wood....
Out again tomorrow and Thursday weather permitting and then as much as I can after Xmas - let's face it..I've got naff all else to do.
Started Par, Par which is always nice.
18 points (+4) so bang on the number and played pretty solidly.
Tried a regular flex driver to see if I can swing it enough without putting too much pressure on the knee - not unsuccessful but the jury is still out.
Looks fairly close in distance to my 4 wood....
Out again tomorrow and Thursday weather permitting and then as much as I can after Xmas - let's face it..I've got naff all else to do.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Shouldn't you be resting that knee at some point?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Done that
On to the exercise bit...
richart
Major Champion
Not too bad a day on the heath, though my golf was garbage.
Seems very few members can carry their bags despite request from club.
Seems very few members can carry their bags despite request from club.
Bigfoot
Tour Rookie
My steady return after WHS and lockdown continues - 38 points and an honourable draw with my eldest today.
Tashyboy
Please don’t ask to see my tatts 👍
What a stonking day weather wise, another 18 holes bog snorkelling. Having forgot me shoes to drive home in, having forgot to charge me battery. Not a bad days golf. But am fed up of balls lipping out, another five today from all distances.
The state the course is in at the moment, it needs a lockdown to let it recover.
The state the course is in at the moment, it needs a lockdown to let it recover.
SteveW86
Head Pro
Just a lesson today, continuing on the progress over the last few weeks. Really happy with the way the changes are headed and can’t wait to be able to get out on the course more regularly (though that could be quite a wait).
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Played the back 9 for the first time in a week..we're still only allowed 9 per day
Par, par start but CVG was off like a train, matching me stroke for stroke so I was 2 points down after 2 holes but level par!
Birdie 2 on the 16th and 2 pars to finish for 21 points (+1) and a 3 point win..
CVG graciously allowed me hit 2 tee shots a few times to see if I could rectify the driver issue - too much strain on my knee.
Conclusion we came to is that I'm dropping the driver for a while as the 4 wood goes almost as far and is far more accurate in my hands.
There's only 3 or 4 holes that actually require a driver for me to get on the green in regulation - 2 of them I parred today and the others I have shots on.
Par, par start but CVG was off like a train, matching me stroke for stroke so I was 2 points down after 2 holes but level par!
Birdie 2 on the 16th and 2 pars to finish for 21 points (+1) and a 3 point win..
CVG graciously allowed me hit 2 tee shots a few times to see if I could rectify the driver issue - too much strain on my knee.
Conclusion we came to is that I'm dropping the driver for a while as the 4 wood goes almost as far and is far more accurate in my hands.
There's only 3 or 4 holes that actually require a driver for me to get on the green in regulation - 2 of them I parred today and the others I have shots on.
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