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

[Springveldt]

After contemplating not playing yesterday I figured it would be better than the housework tasks I would be given if I didn’t go. Not sure which would have been least enjoyable now.

Another poor round, only 1 true shank but another 3 or 4 close calls were you can feel you’ve hit it very close the hosel. Driver was all over the place and putting was dreadful, going from those Archerfield quick greens to our slow and bobbly greens didn’t help. Had 3 doubles, a triple and a blob to go with 3 bogeys and 2 birdies. I seem to lose my swing for 2 or 3 shots in a row which ruin a hole and then find it again, very frustrating.

My wife did ask an interesting question when I got home and queried if my weight loss has anything to do with it since I’ve lost over 2 stone since January and I’ve been erratic this year. Maybe I need to get back on the cakes.

 

[Oops!]

@Oops! And now you've got that out of the way. The more comps you play the less stressful they become. Have a think today about where you scored well, what happened when you scored a zero. Is there anything you can take from that (apart from the obvious of hit the ball better, which is something we are all trying to do but golf is tough)

Key realization: Don’t let the marshal get on your nerves!

After a really, REALLY good tee shot on the 2nd hole, the ball rolled into the rough on the right. All my playing partners’ balls were on the left side of the fairway, so I had to search for my ball alone and couldn’t find it (lost). So I was already annoyed when the marshal felt the need to rush us and lecture us (safety) just because he knew we were a group of high-handicap players. I was on the verge of quitting the tournament. In the end, I just gave up on that hole …

Second realization: Golf is “just” a game, so have fun!

Third realization: You have nothing to lose, so play whatever club you think is right, even if another one might be “safer.” Practice makes perfect!

I’m working on it…!

 

[Orikoru]

After contemplating not playing yesterday I figured it would be better than the housework tasks I would be given if I didn’t go. Not sure which would have been least enjoyable now.

Another poor round, only 1 true shank but another 3 or 4 close calls were you can feel you’ve hit it very close the hosel. Driver was all over the place and putting was dreadful, going from those Archerfield quick greens to our slow and bobbly greens didn’t help. Had 3 doubles, a triple and a blob to go with 3 bogeys and 2 birdies. I seem to lose my swing for 2 or 3 shots in a row which ruin a hole and then find it again, very frustrating.

My wife did ask an interesting question when I got home and queried if my weight loss has anything to do with it since I’ve lost over 2 stone since January and I’ve been erratic this year. Maybe I need to get back on the cakes.

That is actually quite rapid weight loss and I'd guess it probably can have an effect on the swing. Your turning circle, speed, even space for your hand path might all feel different.

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

So after yesterday Wind and fun fest of laughing at the balls almost coming backwards. The final standings are in, when I left we had a pretty healthy lead, woke up this morning we’ve come 5th and 1 place outside the money .

 

[Springveldt]

That is actually quite rapid weight loss and I'd guess it probably can have an effect on the swing. Your turning circle, speed, even space for your hand path might all feel different.

It could be an explanation but at the same time it's golf and we all go through peaks and troughs all this one feels like a new low. When I've been playing bad in the past I don't think I've ever felt like I've lost my swing completely. I did hit some great shots last night (ripped a drive and 5 hybrid to the back of the green on a par 5) and I'd go through a run of 4 or 5 holes and think "got it back" only to them hit one off the planet out of nowhere.

I'm determined to lose more weight so I guess if bad golf is the cost of being healthier it's something I need to figure out. I'm scared to put my net up in the garden and practice in case I miss it and send a ball into the estate.

 

[Orikoru]

It could be an explanation but at the same time it's golf and we all go through peaks and troughs all this one feels like a new low. When I've been playing bad in the past I don't think I've ever felt like I've lost my swing completely. I did hit some great shots last night (ripped a drive and 5 hybrid to the back of the green on a par 5) and I'd go through a run of 4 or 5 holes and think "got it back" only to them hit one off the planet out of nowhere.

I'm determined to lose more weight so I guess if bad golf is the cost of being healthier it's something I need to figure out. I'm scared to put my net up in the garden and practice in case I miss it and send a ball into the estate.

I don't think it's going to be a long-term problem for you, but when you lose a lot of weight rapidly, things will feel a bit different in the short-term. You'll get used to how it feels before long I'm sure.

 

[Backache]

After contemplating not playing yesterday I figured it would be better than the housework tasks I would be given if I didn’t go. Not sure which would have been least enjoyable now.

Another poor round, only 1 true shank but another 3 or 4 close calls were you can feel you’ve hit it very close the hosel. Driver was all over the place and putting was dreadful, going from those Archerfield quick greens to our slow and bobbly greens didn’t help. Had 3 doubles, a triple and a blob to go with 3 bogeys and 2 birdies. I seem to lose my swing for 2 or 3 shots in a row which ruin a hole and then find it again, very frustrating.

My wife did ask an interesting question when I got home and queried if my weight loss has anything to do with it since I’ve lost over 2 stone since January and I’ve been erratic this year. Maybe I need to get back on the cakes.

Don't know if it would help but there is a very interesting podcast indeed out this week on the Mind Caddie, interviewing Scott Lyn who is into Study of ground reaction forces. The bit I found interesting was when he talked about how you centre your mass at set up and how this can creep over time and cause shanks and the like.He was describing how you can recentre yourself before going out .
Difficult to describe but it made a lot of sense to me. I don't know if its coincidence but I've just put in my best handicap card after doing it.

 

[clubchamp98]

It could be an explanation but at the same time it's golf and we all go through peaks and troughs all this one feels like a new low. When I've been playing bad in the past I don't think I've ever felt like I've lost my swing completely. I did hit some great shots last night (ripped a drive and 5 hybrid to the back of the green on a par 5) and I'd go through a run of 4 or 5 holes and think "got it back" only to them hit one off the planet out of nowhere.

I'm determined to lose more weight so I guess if bad golf is the cost of being healthier it's something I need to figure out. I'm scared to put my net up in the garden and practice in case I miss it and send a ball into the estate.

Possibly an energy loss as well.

When I lose weight I’m always tired.

 

[louise_a]

We had a Stableford competition today, I parred the first hole, then blobbed 3 of the next 4 but then finished the front nine with 3 consecutive pars. I double bogied 3 of the first 5 holes on the back nine, although I did par the 11th. I finished the round with 4 pars. What an inconsistent round that was. 9 pars but only 1 bogey the rest were mostly doubles with a couple of trebles thrown in.
On the plus side, my closed eyes putting is still holding up, I did have a couple of 3 putts early on but that was mainly due to getting used to the very slow greens.

 

[Slime]

On the plus side, my closed eyes putting is still holding up, I did have a couple of 3 putts early on but that was mainly due to getting used to the very slow greens.

How close to the hole do you have to be before you feel comfortable enough to close your eyes?

 

[irip]

How close to the hole do you have to be before you feel comfortable enough to close your eyes?

Are you worried she is going to fall in and have to play basketball with Bugs and Daffy?

 

[louise_a]

How close to the hole do you have to be before you feel comfortable enough to close your eyes?

Probably inside 6 feet, the same distance where I cannot help moving my head if I have my eyes open, I take the club back and then close my eyes as I make my stroke.

 

[Tashyboy]

So after a very iffy start in a fuddle fourball. I was the only one playing off yellows again. After 7 holes I was sat on 11 points. On the 8th I punched a 6 iron 110 yds under a tree and was putting for birdie from 8ft. The sodding thing lipped out, 3 points.
The 9th I once more pull hooked a ball which I thought was OOB. So I played a provisional. My first was sat on the path, free drop. And I played a 7 wood 175 yds. It finished 6” from the pin a tap in birdie. I finished the front nine with 18 points. The back nine, 2 points, 3 points, 3 points. Playing the 13 th into the wind I smoked a drive and had 185 to the pin. A PP had 235 into the wind and he thought he had no chance of reaching. One of the lads was putting from 8ft and the ball rolled to his feet. I smoked a 3 wood when the green had cleared and I had a 5 ft putt for another birdie. We both dropped them in for another 3 for 4. I was buzzing. The next hole a par five. Me and the guy who birdied the 13 th both blobbed it.
Bottom line I shot 22 points on the back nine for 40 points overall I was absolutely buzzing and I am winning the comp. But sod that. Am on for another cut. Happy days indeed at the moment.

 

[JonnyGutteridge]

Parkstone today. Just unreal.

 

[rudebhoy]

Prudhoe today, seniors open.

First time playing it, nice little club. Course is a bit scruffy round the edges, probably because 2 out of the 3 green keepers are on long term sick, but still enjoyable.

I played terrible, but it was a scramble so the damage was limited. Weather was great, so an enjoyable day overall.

 

[hairball_89]

Had the absolute joy of West Sussex today. I will never tire of it, just an incredible setting to play golf. Course in the best condition I've seen it and the greens were simply unreal.

Birdie on the first and 40 points helps, of course!

 

[JonnyGutteridge]

Had the absolute joy of West Sussex today. I will never tire of it, just an incredible setting to play golf. Course in the best condition I've seen it and the greens were simply unreal.

Birdie on the first and 40 points helps, of course!

Wonderful place!
The first hole is about the only gettable hole, such a tough course after that!