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

[Wolf]

Good shooting considering the OOB. The one thing I would say is not to build up too much animosity to the other two, even if they did hack you off yesterday and today as chances are you'll end up playing with them at some point or be behind them again.

Thanks Homer, I will conquer that 10th hole one day.

With regard to the other 2, I hold no animosity never toward them, I was friendly and polite when drawn with them, tried to make conversation yet it was they who ignored me and the other guy in our group, even after the round I offered to buy them a coffee or a pint and was told no we will get our own. As far as I'm concerned I did all I could to be courteous it was them that refused it because of yesterday. If I'm drawn with them in future I'll shake their hand and do same again offer conversation and a drink if it's refused again then that's when I'll offer no further.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Thanks Homer, I will conquer that 10th hole one day.

With regard to the other 2, I hold no animosity never toward them, I was friendly and polite when drawn with them, tried to make conversation yet it was they who ignored me and the other guy in our group, even after the round I offered to buy them a coffee or a pint and was told no we will get our own. As far as I'm concerned I did all I could to be courteous it was them that refused it because of yesterday. If I'm drawn with them in future I'll shake their hand and do same again offer conversation and a drink if it's refused again then that's when I'll offer no further.

Seems reasonable. Did the other guy say if their behaviour today was the norm

 

[upsidedown]

Day out at Ludlow and frost had just about gone when we went out at 11, greens as always in superb nick and course was lovely and dry, although bumped into guy we know who is a member and he assured us today was muddy !!! Beat my mate 3&2 being 3 over to take the prize of a Pot of tea . Only new rule that came into play was the flag one and when left in we didn't come close to holing one, so no change there then

 

[Wolf]

Seems reasonable. Did the other guy say if their behaviour today was the norm

He said theyre known for always trying to play in their own group and rarely offer much in the way of courtesy on the course unless your a club official. Sadly all clubs have one or 2 like this, thankfully they are not like most members or golfers that tend to be polite and courteous.

Example Today there were so many people passing by on course that offered seasons greetings and a friendly hello to us, but was only the 2 of us reciprocating this.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

He said theyre known for always trying to play in their own group and rarely offer much in the way of courtesy on the course unless your a club official. Sadly all clubs have one or 2 like this, thankfully they are not like most members or golfers that tend to be polite and courteous.

Example Today there were so many people passing by on course that offered seasons greetings and a friendly hello to us, but was only the 2 of us reciprocating this.

In which case give them a nod on and off the course and leave it at that. Stick with your PP from today and I;m sure you'll integrate into the group and the majority will make you feel welcome. You're right, each club has one or two like that but fortunately the majority outweigh the idiots

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Thanks Homer, I will conquer that 10th hole one day.

With regard to the other 2, I hold no animosity never toward them, I was friendly and polite when drawn with them, tried to make conversation yet it was they who ignored me and the other guy in our group, even after the round I offered to buy them a coffee or a pint and was told no we will get our own. As far as I'm concerned I did all I could to be courteous it was them that refused it because of yesterday. If I'm drawn with them in future I'll shake their hand and do same again offer conversation and a drink if it's refused again then that's when I'll offer no further.

shame as a new member You’ve had to face that already. Are they known as knobs or was that an just unfortunate experience that you’ve met them on two consecutive days.

 

[Wolf]

shame as a new member You’ve had to face that already. Are they known as knobs or was that an just unfortunate experience that you’ve met them on two consecutive days.

From the little I'm led to believe known knobs, fortunately seem to be the only ones to. Everyone else been great just my misfortune I got them twice in 2 days, still we live and learn aye..

 

[Deleted member 17920]

From the little I'm led to believe known knobs, fortunately seem to be the only ones to. Everyone else been great just my misfortune I got them twice in 2 days, still we live and learn aye..

thank god for that.
Must admit all the members I have played with at SKGC have been brilliant.

 

[Wolf]

thank god for that.
Must admit all the members I have played with at SKGC have been brilliant.

Everyone else has been most inviting and welcoming.

 

[Hobbit]

I played today. I lost 4 balls, and finished 21 over. Take the handicap off and its a net mid 80's. Back started spasming after a tee shot on the 9th. Golf for Saturday is cancelled, and I'll make a decision about Wednesday at the weekend.

 

[Karl102]

Just reflecting in my lunch over the Christmas holidays and the stupid amount of golf I played in very decent weather in the North West. I think it rained once for about 5 minutes over the whole time I was on the course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Friday the 21st I let my brother beat me at Blundells Hills. We went on a reccy mission as he’s looking to join. I was impressed with the course and greens. Joined up with two very friendly members who were happy to talk about the club and course. Played pretty much bang on handicap but a lesson with Phil Archer (ex-European tour) the previous day worked wonders for our kid who never missed a fairway all the way round. 13 handicappers should never get shots on par 3s though......

Saturday 22nd was a 4bbb at Lymm and myself and my partner were 5 under gross and I was level with my own ball. Snuck into the top 10 but nowhere near the prizes. Lymm’s in fantastic condition but operates a mats on fairways policy, or, you can place in the rough, which always helps the scoring.

Had another 4bbb on Xmas eve at Lymm with a few mates and despite shooting 2 over , an eagle to my birdie saw us get beat on the last.

Had a lesson myself with Phil Archer on the 27th as I got a set for xmas off the family, and , as per usual, within about 10 minutes of him telling me what to do I’m not missing a shot and middling everything. Best teacher in the North West…..just my opinion of course.

Just reflecting in my lunch over the Christmas holidays and the stupid amount of golf I

On Friday the 21st I let my brother beat me at Blundells Hills. We went on a reccy mission as he’s looking to join. I was impressed with the course and greens. Joined up with two very friendly members who were happy to talk about the club and course. Played pretty much bang on handicap but a lesson with Phil Archer (ex-European tour) the previous day worked wonders for our kid who never missed a fairway all the way round. 13 handicappers should never get shots on par 3s though......

Just reflecting in my lunch over the Christmas holidays and the stupid amount of golf I played in very decent weather in the North West. I think it rained once for about 5 minutes over the whole time I was on the course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Friday the 21st I let my brother beat me at Blundells Hills. We went on a reccy mission as he’s looking to join. I was impressed with the course and greens. Joined up with two very friendly members who were happy to talk about the club and course. Played pretty much bang on handicap but a lesson with Phil Archer (ex-European tour) the previous day worked wonders for our kid who never missed a fairway all the way round. 13 handicappers should never get shots on par 3s though......

Saturday 22nd was a 4bbb at Lymm and myself and my partner were 5 under gross and I was level with my own ball. Snuck into the top 10 but nowhere near the prizes. Lymm’s in fantastic condition but operates a mats on fairways policy, or, you can place in the rough, which always helps the scoring.

Had another 4bbb on Xmas eve at Lymm with a few mates and despite shooting 2 over , an eagle to my birdie saw us get beat on the last.

Had a lesson myself with Phil Archer on the 27th as I got a set for xmas off the family, and , as per usual, within about 10 minutes of him telling me what to do I’m not missing a shot and middling everything. Best teacher in the North West…..just my opinion of course.

Over to Bolton Old Links with QWERTY on Friday 28th. Course was in great nick and is firmly one of my favorites in the North West. Dave caught me on a good day and 4 birdies helped cause for a win against the steadiest player in the county.

On the 29th I played in a “Vegas Scramble” at Lymm. Never done one of these before but it was quite popular. Each team carries a dice and each of the 4 players has a number. You all tee off, then roll the dice and you have to take the tee shot of the players number you roll, if you roll a 5 or a 6, then you can choose any. We played pretty well, but a silly score came in. That’s the game though !!!!

On the 30th I played at High Legh with a couple of mates. Course was busy, but again, was in super condition. No fairway mats and full greens!!! Shot 2 over and it was the worst I could have scored !!!!! I’ve never been a huge fan of the course but I can understand why there membership is filling up. It’s a proprietary course , with an AG on site, but it’s reputations growing.

Then , finally, played a 4bbb over 13 holes against a couple of old boys on NYE. theyre good friends and brilliant for banter, I was one over, but myself and my 3 handicap partner soundly beaten by the two best 22 handicappers in the club,,,,,was a great way to finish the golfing year though.

Now I’m back to work and have a Christmas and golf hangover.......I hope the Summer gets here quick , although a Maxi-tours golf holiday to Portugal at the end of January will soften the blow …… Happy golfing for 2019 everyone

12 handicap - and it was a tough par 3 😂😂

 

[Yant]

Played on Sunday for the first time for 4 weeks, during which time i hadn't touched a club. Shot 69.

 

[Imurg]

1st game of the year and...........
Fragger put to the sword.......
Not a convincing round by any means although 18 out was respectable.
Lost my way on the back 9. Loss of concentration, fatigue...who knows but it was a poor 9 to scrape home with 29 total.
Obviously played to the new rules and............
It took us the same amount of time.....

 

[Slime]

I played today and it was bitterly cold.
Played like a lemon ........................ hey ho, there's always next week!

 

[rudebhoy]

Started like a train up at Newbiggin yesterday, two birdies in the first four holes. was going along great guns on 21 points after 8 holes. the 9th is a new "winter" hole that I've never played before. Hit a good drive, then 2nd shot was blind. Was right by 150 marker, hit a lovely 7 iron right over the marker post, no sign of it when we went over the hill (lots of penal rough there).

I don't mind losing a ball to a bad shot, but not to what seemed like a good one. This really narked me, and I went off the boil for a few holes, but got it back to finish with 37 points.

The tweaks I've made to my driving seem to be working - only hit one poor drive all day - and putting was very good as well. Nice start to the year.

 

[AMcC]

Played yesterday with the “unbusies” who are from our Saturday group but are retired / semi retired and play midweek, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Finished with 38 points for a three way split of the money. Driving was the best it has been for a while, hitting 6 fairways and just off on a few others. 29 putts certainly makes a difference as well.
Really pleased as it convinces me that after a big handicap cut last year that I can play to it
Was only 1 over for the last 6 holes after failing to get up and down on the last

 

[Slime]

Started like a train up at Newbiggin yesterday, two birdies in the first four holes. was going along great guns on 21 points after 8 holes. the 9th is a new "winter" hole that I've never played before. Hit a good drive, then 2nd shot was blind. Was right by 150 marker, hit a lovely 7 iron right over the marker post, no sign of it when we went over the hill (lots of penal rough there).

I don't mind losing a ball to a bad shot, but not to what seemed like a good one. This really narked me, and I went off the boil for a few holes, but got it back to finish with 37 points.

The tweaks I've made to my driving seem to be working - only hit one poor drive all day - and putting was very good as well. Nice start to the year.

........................... and they are exactly?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

1st game of the year and...........
Fragger put to the sword.......
Not a convincing round by any means although 18 out was respectable.
Lost my way on the back 9. Loss of concentration, fatigue...who knows but it was a poor 9 to scrape home with 29 total.
Obviously played to the new rules and............
It took us the same amount of time.....

Different year same outcome

 

[rudebhoy]

........................... and they are exactly?

Main change is to close the face a bit when setting up. It looks like the face is aiming about 20-25 degrees left of the target, but they do seem to be going reasonably straight - I reckon I've got an in to out swing, and the result of this is the club face is actually pointing the right way when I make contact.

I'm also trying to bring my left hand round more when gripping so I can see 2 knuckles, and am gripping a bit lower on the club.

am also trying to cut out all swing / stance thoughts once I'm set up, just shift the weight onto the back foot, and pull the trigger!

 

[upsidedown]

Chilly as out there this morning, temp greens frozen like concrete , hit them and goes off like a rocket, drop it short and stays short. Was a nice walk in pleasant company