Old Farts v Whippersnappers itinerary.....(last thread on the subject!).

bit of info for yer, been down there today played the hotchkin, greens been microtined but shud be closed up in a week or so ,not been down for a few weeks and really noticed the differance in the course,really coming along now,greens have been cut abit shorter not lightening fast but fast enough,5th par is still on the winter tee has proper tee has been re turfed,but actually a harder hole off winter tee,

Is that the long one? 460-ish SI1?
 
I must say with 2 weeks to go I am getting quite excited about this meet. It is going to be my first meet and it will be great to meet all these people that I have seen around the forum. I think it is more finding out what everyone is like in person as you can never judge anyone by what they write on a forum.
 
I must say with 2 weeks to go I am getting quite excited about this meet. It is going to be my first meet and it will be great to meet all these people that I have seen around the forum. I think it is more finding out what everyone is like in person as you can never judge anyone by what they write on a forum.

Not played there for nearly 30 yrs, and there was only one course there back then. Also getting giddy!!
 
Not played there for nearly 30 yrs, and there was only one course there back then. Also getting giddy!!

Played there several times when I was based at RAF Coningsby. We played the station champs there every year, 18 on the braken then 18 on the hotchkin in the afternoon. I found both courses to be so different to each other. Really good challenge of your golfing tekers on both courses.
 
I may have missed this somewhere, but are we playing for a trophy ? Each of the Old Farts could keep it for one month.;)

The first one could keep it for ever, he would never remember where he put it.

But........

You need to win it first. Which is not going to happen.
 
Played there several times when I was based at RAF Coningsby. We played the station champs there every year, 18 on the braken then 18 on the hotchkin in the afternoon. I found both courses to be so different to each other. Really good challenge of your golfing tekers on both courses.

I was at Coningsby in 1984-87....was an engine guy on the Phantoms with 228 OCU on the HAS site, and then onto the Tornados in the 2nd Line hangar.

I didn't play any golf in those days, but I did go over to Woodhall Spa one day with a guy from our Squadron who played a lot.......we went out onto the practice area and I shanked a 9 iron 90 degrees and nearly killed some old dear.....:whistle:

I played Hockey for Woodhall Spa..........

When were you there?
 
I was at Coningsby in 1984-87....was an engine guy on the Phantoms with 228 OCU on the HAS site, and then onto the Tornados in the 2nd Line hangar.

I didn't play any golf in those days, but I did go over to Woodhall Spa one day with a guy from our Squadron who played a lot.......we went out onto the practice area and I shanked a 9 iron 90 degrees and nearly killed some old dear.....:whistle:

I played Hockey for Woodhall Spa..........

When were you there?

"during the war......" come on uncle Albert, toodle pip.
 
I was at Coningsby in 1984-87....was an engine guy on the Phantoms with 228 OCU on the HAS site, and then onto the Tornados in the 2nd Line hangar.

I didn't play any golf in those days, but I did go over to Woodhall Spa one day with a guy from our Squadron who played a lot.......we went out onto the practice area and I shanked a 9 iron 90 degrees and nearly killed some old dear.....:whistle:

I played Hockey for Woodhall Spa..........

When were you there?

Little bit after you Rick. 1999 - 2001 then I went back on my fitters course. I am one of gods trade.........the Dog Fu@@@@@. I was in the Torndao AMF Hangar.
 
Hotchkin was hard work, lots of bunkers 114 in total including two of the deepest in Europe. Make sure you have your a game for this course, long and straight will score well, short and wide will mean lots of searching. Unfortunately I was in a group that mainly did the latter.

The Bracken was a good test too, very undulating but not a difficult walk, generous fairways allow the player to open their shoulders without too much trouble.

Breakfast is available with tea/coffe for onlt £6.50 in the clubhouse.

Have fun guys, just wish I was joining you after this weekend.
 
.......we went out onto the practice area and I shanked a 9 iron 90 degrees and nearly killed some old dear.....:whistle:
Well at least you have improved - it's now 45 degrees isn't it?!! And just think - if you do it this year and nearly kill "some old dear" at least it will be your partner.............!!!
 
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