played nairn with the boys, hit it pretty well again though didn't hole any putts, mannaged 17 pars and one bogey... happy with that, in a tricky northerly
I played today and..(Rolling) -originally created by JohnnyDee
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chrisd
Major Champion
I was just about to finish writing my golf resignation entitled "Golf is a bitch and I'm not going out with her anymore " when suddenly today I scored 37 points (not in a comp) 22 of them on the back 9. Ok, I did hit a few bad shots early on and blobbed a couple of holes, but all of a sudden everything in the garden was rosy for a change after climbing from 12.3 to 14.1 in comp after comp since lockdown was lifted. Maybe I'll just wait until after my next round on Sunday to announce my departure from this awful game, depending on, of course, how it goes.
SteveW86
Head Pro
Played today and it really was a game of two halves.
Had a nightmare on the front 9 and was impressed to have amassed 11 points after taking 50 strokes.
Onto the back 9 and started well with a solid par, birdie on the next after sticking it to 10 feet on the par 3 11th. A couple of pars followed, then dropped a shot on the 14th after missing the green right. Then pars all the way home to come back in 34 strokes giving me 24 points.
It’s strange game, but I’ll be back for more
Had a nightmare on the front 9 and was impressed to have amassed 11 points after taking 50 strokes.
Onto the back 9 and started well with a solid par, birdie on the next after sticking it to 10 feet on the par 3 11th. A couple of pars followed, then dropped a shot on the 14th after missing the green right. Then pars all the way home to come back in 34 strokes giving me 24 points.
It’s strange game, but I’ll be back for more
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Day off today, played at Shendish Manor. Good front nine only five over par, 20 points. Two doubles on the back nine but still 18 points. 84 gross for 38 points overall. Hit driver really well, no three putts, all pretty decent and no fuss really. Six pars, they just dried up a little as none were in the last six holes. Back on form though, maybe.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
An extremely average front 9 saw Fragger lead by 1 at the turn.
Just didn't play well....
A 21 point back, however, ensured Fragger was kept in his place...
Just didn't play well....
A 21 point back, however, ensured Fragger was kept in his place...
YorkshireStu
Medal Winner
Really happy to have broken 100 for the second time with a 99 today at Barnsley GC. Enjoyable day out with surprisingly good weather. 33 stableford points. Hit a drive 266 yards today which is my best drive outside of a driving range, some really good chipping. I just need to improve my mid to long iron play (stop topping them!) and then I will hopefully take a leap forward.
Day 1 of a mini golf trip to Harrogate. Moor Allerton today, fabulous course. 3 x 9 and we did 10-27 today. 10-18 is exceptional, hugely recommended.
Anyway, opening tee shot was dreamy. Out of the middle, straight up the centre of the fairway, just over the crest of a hill. Hacked my way around the rest of the course until the 18th. I then rediscovered my swing, hit perfect, for my distance, shots and finished grinning. What a ridiculous game ?.
Bring on tomorrow.
Anyway, opening tee shot was dreamy. Out of the middle, straight up the centre of the fairway, just over the crest of a hill. Hacked my way around the rest of the course until the 18th. I then rediscovered my swing, hit perfect, for my distance, shots and finished grinning. What a ridiculous game ?.
Bring on tomorrow.
2nd round at RCP today. Weather significantly better, albeit still very windy.
Hit the ball well and had 16 at the turn, unfortunately i then went on to visit at least one bunker on 8 of the back 9! 27 points which is a lot less than i felt the ball striking deserved. That being said, two rounds for £85 is bargain!
Hit the ball well and had 16 at the turn, unfortunately i then went on to visit at least one bunker on 8 of the back 9! 27 points which is a lot less than i felt the ball striking deserved. That being said, two rounds for £85 is bargain!
Top man. It will come. What clubs do you have? Might go some way to explaining the hot shots into the green
YorkshireStu
Medal Winner
I have some older clubs second hand from when I started but they seem to be working. My only issue is that they are standard length and lie but I’m 6ft 4...
The set is TM Burner driver 10.5, TM Burner Rescue 3 Hybrid, Cobra Fly-Z 4 and 5 Hybrid, TM Burner Irons 4-SW and a TM Monza Rossa SpideR putter... I think my first set upgrade will be irons as I think some of the topping is partly me standing up in the swing slightly but also them being a touch too short.
In my humble opinion (others may disagree) would be to speak to a pro. Ideally they can get you on a strike board and see if your strike is working. A lesson may help with the standing up
huds1475
Journeyman Pro
13 holes in brilliant sunshine tonight @ MGC. Light was stunning and could see for miles.
First time I've played without a card all year and first time I've actually played golf.
Can see the shoots of recent lessons bedding in.
Non-comp rounds will be the way forward until Dullest Pines towards end September
First time I've played without a card all year and first time I've actually played golf.
Can see the shoots of recent lessons bedding in.
Non-comp rounds will be the way forward until Dullest Pines towards end September
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Yes possible that your irons are to flat for your height and shafts to short. Not always the case though.
At 6’4” you may need upright lies this may stop you standing up as you will be in a more natural position with a longer shaft.
Good advice to see a pro For a fitting to set you up properly.
DeanoMK
Club Champion
Played a pairs matchplay yesterday. My partner and I were 2 down going into hole 14. I'd been playing like turd up until then - my partner carrying me the whole way - he makes par to win the hole.
On 15 I make par to half the hole. 16 I hit an immaculate drive and have 114 to the pin, I was less than an inch from an eagle 2 and we win the hole.
17, a par 3, I hit the green and sink the 25 foot putt to win the hole.
18, I have a 6 foot putt to make par and halve the hole and win the match and made it. A 1 up victory.
The lesson from the day, never give up!
On 15 I make par to half the hole. 16 I hit an immaculate drive and have 114 to the pin, I was less than an inch from an eagle 2 and we win the hole.
17, a par 3, I hit the green and sink the 25 foot putt to win the hole.
18, I have a 6 foot putt to make par and halve the hole and win the match and made it. A 1 up victory.
The lesson from the day, never give up!
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
Supposed to play Lancashire union Bell Trophy today at Dean Wood.
Called off because of flooded course.
Was looking forward to that.
Called off because of flooded course.
Was looking forward to that.
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
In a dramatic turnaround of the form book, young Fragger managed 33 points today to pip old Imurg by a single point
Should have had nearer 40, so the potential is there.
Tried something a bit different today
I’m a serial chicken winger (not a criminal offence) and in an effort to combat this, I have been doing a few drills.
today I was addressing the ball, then cocking the wrist, then a much shorter backswing, certainly straighter and no loss of distance.
Playing 36 tomorrow, 18 at Ellesborough, then in the afternoon, 18 at The Springs near Wallingford in a society bash . ?
Should have had nearer 40, so the potential is there.
Tried something a bit different today
I’m a serial chicken winger (not a criminal offence) and in an effort to combat this, I have been doing a few drills.
today I was addressing the ball, then cocking the wrist, then a much shorter backswing, certainly straighter and no loss of distance.
Playing 36 tomorrow, 18 at Ellesborough, then in the afternoon, 18 at The Springs near Wallingford in a society bash . ?
Slime
Tour Winner
Only managed 7 holes before the rain drove us in.
More pars and GIR than I managed in 18 holes last week!
Funny old game.
More pars and GIR than I managed in 18 holes last week!
Funny old game.
Should’ve stayed at home and done some work
Always good when you find something and the drills work. Hope it holds up for tomorrow. Are you going to be ok to do 36 after all your health issues?
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
I’m as fit as a butchers dog, playing 4 or 5 times a week over the past 3 months has helped, I’m only lumpy bumpy because of the scar tissue and hernias, otherwise I’d have a body like Adonis ??
