One day, one course, 10 rounds of golf!

[jasondransfieldgolf]

I mentioned it on here a few weeks back, but the wheels are now in motion and I have set a day. I'm going to attempt my challenge on Wednesday 21st June at Heswall Golf Club on the Wirral. I know it is going to be hard, but I'm really excited about this and I will be supporting four charities. In the lead up I will be writing a blog which will be on my website www.jasondransfieldgolf.com and anyone local wanting to come and support would be greatly appreciated or if anyone would like to donate that would be amazing. I've just set up the donation page which is www.virginmoneygiving.com/jasondransfieldgolf. I had my first trial run on Monday night and completed 18 holes in 1hr 31min in 69 shots (-3). I know I could shave a few minutes off that time as I was only walking so the prep work starts now! Wish me luck!

 

[Orikoru]

18 holes in an hour and a half?? How on earth is that possible?

 

[guest100718]

as a single 18 in 90 mins is easy.

 

[selwood90]

Can't see anything easy about 18 holes in 90 minutes. Hats off to you

 

[Liverbirdie]

Best of luck.

May the wind be straight and behind you on the 5th, all day long.

More importantly, what biscuits are you packing?

 

[Tashyboy]

An hour and an half for 18 holes 😳, my first half hour at the course is for " bowel vacation " procedures. Good luck with it me man.

 

[Grieve14]

10 rounds in a day?! I assume they are closing the course off for just you? if not what happens when you get stuck behind loads of 4 balls playing 4 hour+ rounds?

Huge challenge this! Good luck to you!!

 

[jasondransfieldgolf]

10 rounds in a day?! I assume they are closing the course off for just you? if not what happens when you get stuck behind loads of 4 balls playing 4 hour+ rounds?

Huge challenge this! Good luck to you!!

That is the part that will make it a real challenge as the course will remain open although no one will be teeing off before 9 so I hoping I can be 4 rounds in by then. The club are on board with the challenge and I hope the members will be too, signs will be going on the tees to warn people. My biggest worry is going to be the weather.

 

[tigerwes]

10 rounds, that would be some going.

I managed 7.5 at Penwortham a couple of years ago for charity. Teed off about 5ish, stood on the first waiting for it become light enough. Finished when I thought it was too dark to get another 9 in. Think I could have finished the last round but definitely not another 18.

It was non stop and everyone on the course knew what I was doing so I played straight threw everyone I came up to.

Good luck.

 

[Liverbirdie]

10 rounds, that would be some going.

I managed 7.5 at Penwortham a couple of years ago for charity. Teed off about 5ish, stood on the first waiting for it become light enough. Finished when I thought it was too dark to get another 9 in. Think I could have finished the last round but definitely not another 18.

It was non stop and everyone on the course knew what I was doing so I played straight threw everyone I came up to.

Good luck.

What is your handicap Wes, be interesting to see if it makes that much of a difference, compared to a pro. How many shots did you take?

Obviously as he gets more tired, and if taking driver, he could me more off line and in deeper trouble.

 

[LincolnShep]

That is the part that will make it a real challenge as the course will remain open although no one will be teeing off before 9 so I hoping I can be 4 rounds in by then. The club are on board with the challenge and I hope the members will be too, signs will be going on the tees to warn people. My biggest worry is going to be the weather.

Can you get someone in a buggy to act as a forward marshal? They could be half a hole ahead of you asking people to step aside as you come steaming through.

 

[tigerwes]

What is your handicap Wes, be interesting to see if it makes that much of a difference, compared to a pro. How many shots did you take?

Obviously as he gets more tired, and if taking driver, he could me more off line and in deeper trouble.

My handicap is 11. All my rounds were between 10 and 15 over. My game didn't seem to be affected like I thought it would be after a certain amount of rounds.

 

[Liverbirdie]

My handicap is 11. All my rounds were between 10 and 15 over. My game didn't seem to be affected like I thought it would be after a certain amount of rounds.

Very good.

Did you have any tactics like dont put driver in the bag, no "killing" drives and just keep it in play? Or did you just go all out.

It would be interesting to see if Jason has any pre-concieved tactics, also.

 

[tigerwes]

I just played my normal game.

Finished every hole. The only rule i did break was that if i couldn't find a ball i wpuld drop one near where i thought it would be with a 1 shot penalty. Just to keep the pace up.

But i can't remember losing many balls.

I am hoping to do it again next year with maybe 8 rounds. Just don't think their is enough light for mord than that.

 

[Junior]

I was following Jason's progress yesterday and he managed the 10 rounds in a day!!!! Amazing scoring too (was 5 under after 7 rounds). I've only ever done 4 and was flagging so only god knows how sore your feet are this morning !!!!! Great effort mate, well done.

 

[Qwerty]

That really is some achievement, Well done Jason!

I wouldn't mind knowing the figures involved, it's got to be 40+ miles in 20+ hrs?? In the heat of yesterday that is a monumental effort, cap well and truly doffed :thup:

 

[Liverbirdie]

That really is some achievement, Well done Jason!

I wouldn't mind knowing the figures involved, it's got to be 40+ miles in 20+ hrs?? In the heat of yesterday that is a monumental effort, cap well and truly doffed :thup:

+1 great effort and achievement.

surely he'll get up and play 36 today, if hes off work.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Jason, I take my hat off to you! When I heard about this initially I thought you had no chance of completing it. Hope you have raised a shedload for charity :thup:

 

[Simbo]

Top respect fella, that's some going!!

 

[Orikoru]

I still don't know how it's possible. Congrats though if you've done, that's some achievement.