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

[Jason.H]

Stroke play today. Great start followed by some 3 put antics here and there meaning after 7 the challenge was to break 80 which I did with a 79 net 74. Driving has always been a strong point having not got in trouble once today. Another plus point was 2 bunkers both times up and down.

 

[CliveW]

Thinking back about the day now it’s was socially the worst open I’ve played only 2 other players in the clubhouse, it’s the only open I’ve played where everyone didn’t gather for a meal and prize giving afterwards, the clubhouse isn’t that good for such a prestigious course.

But saying that it doesn’t detract from the experience of playing a wonderful golf course.

I totally agree with your comments.
This is the fourth or fifth time I have played here and it has certainly lost the prestige "Trump" magic. On entering the clubhouse within a few feet of the door there is the first of the sales racks selling branded merchandise at over inflated prices, and you have to navigate your way round others to the back of the pro shop to get to the desk to register. Once registered you were pretty much told that you had to download the app to enter your scores and this in itself does not encourage you to return to the clubhouse after the round to return a score. Outside, on the warm up area, there were range balls provided, but they were tatty, well used balls which hadn't been washed so did not give the appearance of quality. The clock adjoining the range was also at the wrong time which again gave the appearance of neglect. I must however say the course was in fantastic condition as usual but I had forgotten how tough the greens were with some looking like there was an elephant buried under them with the undulations. There is also a lot of walking from the greens to the next tees, so although we played off the green tees at 5,845 yards, we probably walked almost twice that.

Regarding a meal and prizegiving afterwards, I have never come across this in an open. Those who teed off first would have been waiting over four or five hours before the final scores were posted so it would be a long day for them. Also I think many of those playing will have come from far and wide so would be wanting to hit the road soon after their round, I know those I played with travelled over 180 miles.

In all fairness, it was a great day on a fantastic course, but like you say the experience could have been better if more thought had been given to the overall package such as coffee and bacon rolls on arrival which they have done in the past. In fact the first Seniors Open they held, you had a practice round the day before the competition with coffee and roll, and the following day the same, and if memory serves me right the cost was £80, but that was 2014!

 

[Bratty]

Cheers. You're not alone: the four of us all said the same thing! On the 6th, I hit the driver well and still had 235 yards to reach the green (managed to put a 3 wood pin high to the right of the green). Into wind.
The trick with the first was to hit 4 iron flush down the middle to leave 58 yards to the pin, rather than carve my driver on to the road and into the parked cars!!

And a 0.6 cut to put me to 9.4. Handicap finally heading in the right direction!

 

[Rlburnside]

I totally agree with your comments.
This is the fourth or fifth time I have played here and it has certainly lost the prestige "Trump" magic. On entering the clubhouse within a few feet of the door there is the first of the sales racks selling branded merchandise at over inflated prices, and you have to navigate your way round others to the back of the pro shop to get to the desk to register. Once registered you were pretty much told that you had to download the app to enter your scores and this in itself does not encourage you to return to the clubhouse after the round to return a score. Outside, on the warm up area, there were range balls provided, but they were tatty, well used balls which hadn't been washed so did not give the appearance of quality. The clock adjoining the range was also at the wrong time which again gave the appearance of neglect. I must however say the course was in fantastic condition as usual but I had forgotten how tough the greens were with some looking like there was an elephant buried under them with the undulations. There is also a lot of walking from the greens to the next tees, so although we played off the green tees at 5,845 yards, we probably walked almost twice that.

Regarding a meal and prizegiving afterwards, I have never come across this in an open. Those who teed off first would have been waiting over four or five hours before the final scores were posted so it would be a long day for them. Also I think many of those playing will have come from far and wide so would be wanting to hit the road soon after their round, I know those I played with travelled over 180 miles.

In all fairness, it was a great day on a fantastic course, but like you say the experience could have been better if more thought had been given to the overall package such as coffee and bacon rolls on arrival which they have done in the past. In fact the first Seniors Open they held, you had a practice round the day before the competition with coffee and roll, and the following day the same, and if memory serves me right the cost was £80, but that was 2014!

That’s a fair summary of the day and I think we agree they could do a lot more to make the day better.

I’ve played many opens in England and returned to a few 3/4 times getting to know some of the members and always getting a friendly welcome back, it’s what I enjoy about playing in opens , it’s something that Trump International won’t match and are the poorer for it.

But I would return just to play on a great course.

How did your golf go on the day?

 

[Dando]

And a 0.6 cut to put me to 9.4. Handicap finally heading in the right direction!

Well played sir!

 

[Dando]

Teed off at 7.35 and it was lovely out.

Played ok for 40 points.

Joined up with 2 other members on the back 9 and I’m playing with them next Saturday in my first ever club comp!

 

[SteveW86]

6 over gross today, with 2 drops, so could and should have been better.

Had a lesson on Friday and was striking the irons so much better. Hopefully it continues for the next 2 days

 

[Bratty]

Teed off at 7.35 and it was lovely out.

Played ok for 40 points.

Joined up with 2 other members on the back 9 and I’m playing with them next Saturday in my first ever club comp!

And returning the compliment, sir! 40 points at Pedham is no slouch!

 

[Dando]

And returning the compliment, sir! 40 points at Pedham is no slouch!

Thanks mate

 

[Barking_Mad]

87 with 5 three putts, and two other holes with triple bogeys.

That sub 80 round is in there somewhere!

 

[CliveW]

How did your golf go on the day?

Very poorly unfortunately. I arrived with great expectations having played well at Lundin Links on Thursday and Rosemount the day before but I didn't start well so was playing catch up from the outset. I found judging distances difficult as both bunkers and greens always appeared further away than they actually were, which is part of the design of the course. I also thought the greens were a tad slow compared with what I had played on at Lundin the day before and found it hard to adjust. By the turn my head was down and I was tired from the early start to get there so wasn't really concentrating. That coupled with a terrible push/slice and three lost balls wasn't good. All excuses I know, but it ended with a miserable score of 24 points on the day which is easily my worst round of the year! I would have been delighted with a score like yours on the day. Well done.

 

[HeftyHacker]

Got out this afternoon with a pal - shot an 80 gross that included a 9(!!) For 37 points. Knocks a 76 off though so should see a 0.4 increase in handicap by my calcs.

Other than the 9 it was a pretty solid round by my standards, irons behaved and I didnt have the low hooky shots that have plagued me all season. Burned a few edges with the putter but didn't really hole anything of note.

Knee is in absolute agony now though and has been sore after golf for a lot of the summer. Will have to try and get in with the physio and see what could be causing it.

 

[idiotdogbrain]

Played Milford for the first time today as a last-minute decision to get out.

Probably a really nice track when in peak condition but the fairways and a couple of greens were suffering after the year we've had. Not even going to mention the task of trying to find a flat area on the tee boxes..!

Shot 92 (would have been 36 points playing off a guesstimated 23) but there were some silly quads in there that I really need to get rid of. Nice to get out though, beats staying sat on the sofa.

Par on the last as well, which given the intimidating tee shot for someone of my ability I was very happy with!

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Yet again a frustrating knock today in October Sunday Medal. 2 over gross front 9 (couple under handicap) but 9 over gross back 9. Darn. But again, picking the low hanging fruit from my back 9 today can see a couple or three under handicap coming. Maybe I’m keeping it for Tuesday. Maybe…?

 

[Slime]

Played Milford for the first time today as a last-minute decision to get out.
Par on the last as well, which given the intimidating tee shot for someone of my ability I was very happy with!

Did you take the long route or the short one?
Oh, and how much did they charge you, if you don't mind me asking.

 

[idiotdogbrain]

Did you take the long route or the short one?
Oh, and how much did they charge you, if you don't mind me asking.

Took the gap on the right - longer carry over the water but shortest to the hole - if I really gun a driver it tends to be a big power fade so I ended up in the first cut to the right of the fairway.

Think it was a discounted green fee, £22 IIRC.

 

[JonnyGutteridge]

Today I played... Woking Golf Club, for the first time.

£42 guest rate... Bargain of the century... What a lovely golf course and charming place. Some of the best green complexes I have played, in immaculate condition - not overly narrow or long, but challenges your game and you don't want to end up short sided on those greens

I'm adding that one to the list of clubs I would join if I was magically incredibly rich...

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[JonnyGutteridge]

Final pic

 

[pokerjoke]

Played yesterday in a Stableford
17 points on the front
3 under gross on the back 9 for 21 points
cut from 2.4 to 2.0
Thought my season was over but the fine weather is continuing.

 

[ncw8]

Played at the weekend after a couple of weeks off. Didn't expect a lot as not been playing well for a while.

Not broken 80 this year (par 72) and gone from 7.1 to 10.2 HI so that paints a picture of my golf for the year.

Shot a 75 on Saturday. Three bogeys, two birdies and a double on 16. Found the fairway bunker and thinking as I'm going along well I can hit the green from it, only to hit the lip and roll back in. Heartbreak but birdied 18 to bounce back from that!