Is that bunker one of those Eco bunkers with the artificial turf in?
I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee
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SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
Yes. We have rebuilt every bunker on the course (but one) in this way - with the last being done at the moment. All new bunkers also built in this way. I love the visual (mental) and real challenge they present. Our pro makes a few bob running group bunker lessons
And of course courtesy of a discussion and advice provided on here I was able to advise my club that we had to state that all new bunker faces were Integral Objects - no free relief...at first they weren't and the need to do so wasn't fully appreciated by the club,
They look OK, how long ago was that done now?Yes. We have rebuilt every bunker on the course (but one) in this way - with the last being done at the moment. All new bunkers also built in this way. I love the visual (mental) and real challenge they present. Our pro makes a few bob running group bunker lessons
And of course courtesy of a discussion and advice provided on here I was able to advise my club that we had to state that all new bunker faces were Integral Objects - no free relief...at first they weren't and the need to do so wasn't fully appreciated by the club,
We are having to look at revetting orvat least partial revetting of the fairway bunkers since the course had a redesign. 30 less bunkers and all fairway are now waste area/sheep scrape type. Alas quite a few of these the sand is blowing out on windy days.
I thought you were and experienced golfer briannever expect to play well the next time you play after hitting it well, in fact if you have just had a great game expect to play like you have never picked up a Club before
It's what I'm expecting tomorrow
Was back out today for 10, played pretty well, driving good, irons 50/50 and chipping excellent.
What a difference a day makes
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
The one in my photo was done winter programme 21/22. We started the rebuilds maybe 4yrs ago. Our intention is consistency and to minimise maintenance - the greenkeepers experience of the test bunkers that were built by the company on our practice chipping ground prior to commencing the rebuild programme is that indeed the maintenance they require other then tidying up the sand is very significantly reduced.
Luckily they were wrong with the forcaste and we missed the rain completely. In fact is was a nice morning, bit of breeze thought.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Out late morning....a real game of 2 halves
4 bogeys and a double on the front 9 (+6)
2 birdies and a bogey on the back 9 (-1)
And you know you're getting better when you shoot 76 (+5) and your handicap goes up
4 bogeys and a double on the front 9 (+6)
2 birdies and a bogey on the back 9 (-1)
And you know you're getting better when you shoot 76 (+5) and your handicap goes up
Mandofred
Well-known member
Perfect timing.....rain started on the last hole. 41 pts today. Monday 41 pts. I think I might be playing well at the moment.....
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
First after work evening round of the year. Course was deserted, round 9 holes in an hour flat. 6 pars, 2 bogies & a double, 5 fairways hit, both GIR on the two par 3's... I love this course
Yep light here yesterday till just gone 6,First after work evening round of the year. Course was deserted, round 9 holes in an hour flat. 6 pars, 2 bogies & a double, 5 fairways hit, both GIR on the two par 3's... I love this course
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Oh, and I hit a 310 yard drive today...reduced a 440 yard par 4 to a drive and a wedge...
OK, OK it was downhill with the wind behind....suppose I should mention that....
OK, OK it was downhill with the wind behind....suppose I should mention that....
Slime
Tour Winner
Oh, and I hit a 310 yard drive today...reduced a 440 yard par 4 to a drive and a wedge...
OK, OK it was downhill with the wind behind....suppose I should mention that....
I wouldn't have.
richart
Major Champion
Frozen course.Oh, and I hit a 310 yard drive today...reduced a 440 yard par 4 to a drive and a wedge...
OK, OK it was downhill with the wind behind....suppose I should mention that....
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
Oh, and I hit a 310 yard drive today...reduced a 440 yard par 4 to a drive and a wedge...
OK, OK it was downhill with the wind behind....suppose I should mention that....
17th?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Nailed it, caught the downslope and just went....past the plateau...Sweet
Dando
Q-School Graduate
16 holes on “wellness Wednesday” and still hitting the ball well.
Didn't bother keeping score but probably finished 6 over
For the 2nd 9 I was just hitting my 4 iron on the longer holes for a change.
Didn't bother keeping score but probably finished 6 over
For the 2nd 9 I was just hitting my 4 iron on the longer holes for a change.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Been playing quite nice golf lately.
but had an absolute mare today.
just nothing went right.
but had an absolute mare today.
just nothing went right.
BubbaP
Occasional Player of Golf
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Left ,right ,low, high .Everything missed left?
bad day at the office.
HeftyHacker
Well-known member
Clocked off early yesterday and managed the first post-work holes of the year.
Played alright, irons and wedges were as good as I've played especially considering the wind. Driving was a bit iffy but I put that down to the driving range, I generally tend to spray it around a bit after a few driving range sessions before it tightens up once I'm on course a little more.
Highlight was a 150 yards shot from the fairway bunker on the 16th. After a little consideration as to whether I could get it over the lip or not I decided to go for it with an 8iron - i lost it after I struck it and had no idea where it had gone so was scanning all over looking for it. As I approached the green I found this:
I felt like Fitzpatrick in the US Open!
Missed the putt obviously but followed it up by driving through the green on the 17th and getting up and down for birdie.
Good to be back out!
Played alright, irons and wedges were as good as I've played especially considering the wind. Driving was a bit iffy but I put that down to the driving range, I generally tend to spray it around a bit after a few driving range sessions before it tightens up once I'm on course a little more.
Highlight was a 150 yards shot from the fairway bunker on the 16th. After a little consideration as to whether I could get it over the lip or not I decided to go for it with an 8iron - i lost it after I struck it and had no idea where it had gone so was scanning all over looking for it. As I approached the green I found this:
I felt like Fitzpatrick in the US Open!
Missed the putt obviously but followed it up by driving through the green on the 17th and getting up and down for birdie.
Good to be back out!
