Kent winter meet up

[Scottjd1]

Sorry for the late 'post meet' post...


Was great meeting up with Justone finally and thanks to him for driving Baz and I down there, strangely we were randomly picked to play together in the only 3 ball.


It was my first game on a proper links course, and it was good to tee it up on a course were the open was once played, the course as Sandy has said was in great condition, the fairways were firm and the greens played well.

However my golf got left behind and Shore chewed me up and spat me out (9 points) and fared slightly better on dunes (14) to get the days lowest score.....nice...

I did struggle with following my ballflight, early on the sun was the problem and later just the grey outlook, I must sort out some contacts as soon as possible!

Great company in our 3 ball, Baz had spells of good golf and although James hadnt played for ages he got more and more solid as the round went on. I wont mention my efforts, hugely average.

After it was nice to sit and have a chat with the other groups, a big thanks to Ashley for the suggestion and the Sandy for arranging it.

Plus I managed to sell on to ChrisD 4 dozen Bridgestones, not sure if he has opened them yet to find the boxing all genuine but pearl grade dunlops inside ! ha !

 

[chrisd]

Plus I managed to sell on to ChrisD 4 dozen Bridgestones, not sure if he has opened them yet to find the boxing all genuine but pearl grade dunlops inside ! ha !

They will all be lost in a week anyway!

 

[G1BB0]

only playing the once then Chris?

after hearing of the low scoring I am sort of glad I was ill, having played with Scott if he scored 9 points for 9 then I would probably have scored zilch

 

[chrisd]

only playing the once then Chris?

after hearing of the low scoring I am sort of glad I was ill, having played with Scott if he scored 9 points for 9 then I would probably have scored zilch

Yep Gibbo' just 9 holes!


It was a bit brutal, our best group player was chris off 5. He has played pro golf and got a well earned 30 points. Cookelad won on 31 points. The first 9 had the sun in our eyes on most holes, the second 9 was better scoring for us and the wind got right up for the Himalayers and was tough, I actually played that loop better.

It was hard enough to get to the greens but when I did they were miles bigger and much more undulating than at my home course and with the frost going, the pace was so difficult to work out.

Normal service resumed today with a 4bbb winter league win! only problem ... my legs are shot and I can barely walk!

 

[Oddsocks]

I found the undulating greens ok to put on but a murder to play into, I lost count the amount of times I went at the pin only to come up short or have my ball feed of at 90* ....... I think if you played there a bit you would have a better chance of scoring well

 

[chrisd]

I think if you played there a bit you would have a better chance of scoring well

Agreed OS, you soon learn to play your home course, although the member that I knew, and chatted to there, said that a few people left this year as the course was more brutal than ever with the rough/wind/rain being the problem.

A great course but I wouldnt want to play links golf all the time.

 

[mashleyR7]

Hello everyone, thanks for a great day Saturday. It was good to meet you all, thanks to those who I played with. Sandy did a great job or taking over the reigns and sorting it out!

I played Ok and come in with 30 points too. Which is my happy limit any less and I'd of been proper annoyed at myself.

We really should keep the Kent meets going, there are so many course on my to do list.

Ash.

 

[cookelad]

It's a tough track I'd love to have a go at it when it's hard and fast, but there are plenty of courses to have a go at in Kent and nearby (maybe try somewhere warmer next so we don't all need the gay running trousers and snoods!)

 

[chrisd]

(maybe try somewhere warmer next so we don't all need the gay running trousers and snoods!)

What do you mean by ALL??

Only you namby pamby young woosies had those things!

 

[mashleyR7]

Only you namby pamby young warm woosies had those things!


Fixed that for you.

 

[Sandy]

Ok. As usual all talk and no action......where shall we play next and I'll get it sorted?
Weekend?
Fancy my track - Chart hills?
Or links again?
With advance notice we can get more numbers I'm sure.
April?
How about coming up with a wishlist of courses and we can tick them off as we do them?
My top favourite of anywhere round here is St. George's, but it's pricey, Royal Cinque Ports is a strong alternative.
Inland I like Chart, Wildernesse, London Club and Knole.

On another subject - I'm going to try and fix a game with Dorian, if anyone else wants to play?

 

[Scottjd1]

Ill definitely be a yes for Chart Hills - keen on the London Club too.

 

[chrisd]

Ok. As usual all talk and no action......where shall we play next and I'll get it sorted?
Weekend?
Fancy my track - Chart hills?
Or links again?
With advance notice we can get more numbers I'm sure.
April?
How about coming up with a wishlist of courses and we can tick them off as we do them?
My top favourite of anywhere round here is St. George's, but it's pricey, Royal Cinque Ports is a strong alternative.
Inland I like Chart, Wildernesse, London Club and Knole.

On another subject - I'm going to try and fix a game with Dorian, if anyone else wants to play?

Any of those for me Sandy, I always enjoy Chart Hills especially in mid spring as its a lovely setting then. Yes, I would be happy to sort out with Dorian as well. I could even do a mid week game somewhere or at Ashley's and my place (Ashford).

 

[cookelad]

I'm in the same boat as Scott on this one! I'd definitely like a go at Chart Hills but I'd be happy to go to the London Club!


Also James asked me on Saturday about green fees at Shooters - £28 at the weekend with a member - just remember to bring your putting boots!

 

[Pants]

...just remember to bring your putting boots!...

Putting boots?? :mmm:

Crampons, more like

 

[Sandy]

How's about this;
Chart Hills. Tuesday March 19th, first tee off 10.50 - coffee and bacon roll, round of golf, then one course meal after, for just £49. If you haven't already played it, you'll love it. Need to get firm numbers. Have provisionally talked about 24 so get in early as it'll be a popular one...:thup:

 

[Sandy]

How's about this;
Chart Hills. Tuesday March 19th, first tee off 10.50 - coffee and bacon roll, round of golf, then one course meal after, for just £49. If you haven't already played it, you'll love it. Need to get firm numbers. Have provisionally talked about 24 so get in early as it'll be a popular one...:thup:

PS I'm in
1. Sandy

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

How's about this;
Chart Hills. Tuesday March 19th, first tee off 10.50 - coffee and bacon roll, round of golf, then one course meal after, for just £49. If you haven't already played it, you'll love it. Need to get firm numbers. Have provisionally talked about 24 so get in early as it'll be a popular one...:thup:

Would love to play that course but already had a better offer....maybe next time

 

[chrisd]

I am in, thanks Sandy!


Also thanks for sorting out my GoKart trolley - the usual 1st class service

 

[Sandy]

Chart meet
1. Sandy
2. ChrisD