Playing my first ever

[mansell]

Playing my first ever competition (medal) tomorrow
and have never played off the white tees.
The first hole at my course as a shallow stream
and when I play off the yellow tee I just about get over it

My question is, should I play up or try and get over

I went around on Friday (off the yellow tees) in 105 - 28 h/c = 77

One more thing the two members I am playing with tomorrow
I have never played with them before, I am told that they are to
brilliant guys and are very helpful.

 

[Macster]

Lay up for sure, play to keep the ball in play, and DONT try and keep up with whoever you are playing with.

Oh, and with respect, if they are lower handicaps than you, I'd make sure they know its your 1st, and ask for some guidance on rules etc.

Remember - every shot/putt counts.

 

[mansell]

Lay up for sure, play to keep the ball in play, and DONT try and keep up with whoever you are playing with.

Oh, and with respect, if they are lower handicaps than you, I'd make sure they know its your 1st, and ask for some guidance on rules etc.

Remember - every shot/putt counts.

ChrisMc thank you very much for your reply
it is much appreciated

Yes one plays off 9 and the other is 14

 

[RGDave]

Playing my first ever competition (medal) tomorrow
and have never played off the white tees.
The first hole at my course as a shallow stream
and when I play off the yellow tee I just about get over it

There is only one answer.

Before I relocated to my present town and club, I played at a course where there was a fiendish first hole. The scores were so bad, that it made it to S.I. 1 and then they had to reverse the 2 different 9 holes layout.

It had two ditches, the first was NOT drivable but then the chaos started....The sensible players played it as a par 5.
I played 3 wood, 6 or 7 iron, wedge (of some sort) for 4-5 years. I made the odd 4, mostly 5s and some 6s. Before I sorted my life out and got real, I would walk off with 7s and 8s, even the odd 10

You know the sensible play. Don't mess up your first hole with silliness, even if you make a 6 or 7......

 

[mansell]

Playing my first ever competition (medal) tomorrow
and have never played off the white tees.
The first hole at my course as a shallow stream
and when I play off the yellow tee I just about get over it

There is only one answer.

Before I relocated to my present town and club, I played at a course where there was a fiendish first hole. The scores were so bad, that it made it to S.I. 1 and then they had to reverse the 2 different 9 holes layout.

It had two ditches, the first was NOT drivable but then the chaos started....The sensible players played it as a par 5.
I played 3 wood, 6 or 7 iron, wedge (of some sort) for 4-5 years. I made the odd 4, mostly 5s and some 6s. Before I sorted my life out and got real, I would walk off with 7s and 8s, even the odd 10

You know the sensible play. Don't mess up your first hole with silliness, even if you make a 6 or 7......

thanks dave all taken on board

 

[DCB]

Just get out there and enjoy it. Don't beat yourself up tying to score well, just let it happen.

And remember, it's only a game

 

[Farneyman]

I only joined my club last June and hadnt played any competitive golf in my life before that.

Now I love it, meeting new members and trying to get my handicap down and most importantly enjoying it.

My advice to you is not to be afraid to speak to the guys during the round and try not to let nerves get to you. Its only a game after all. I would also let them know that its your "first time", they will go easy on you. If your not sure of anything just ask them.......only not during their backswing!

Let us know how you get on.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Try and get there early and hit a few balls to warm up and hit a few putts to get the feel for the greens. Don't worry if you feel nervous its normal and everyone does to a degree. Don't set youself any targets and play each shot on its merits. Don't try and be a hero and play out of trouble instead of taking a risky gamble. If the others are hitting longer than you don't try and keep up but enjoy hitting into the greens first. If you in any doubt on how to proceed in any situation ask before taking any action.

Above all enjoy it. Medals are tough and are meant to be but the aim of it all is to meet new people and have a laugh and a friendly game.

 

[rgs]

Main issue in Medal is to keep the ball in play.

 

[mansell]

thank you all very much for all the replys

I'll let you all know how I get on

 

[jammydodger]

Go for it

 

[mono217]

Try to get along with the other 2 members.

And there is the exact same predicament with me on my ninth hole with a stream dependant on the wind off whites ill most probabley lay up.

 

[CrapHacker]

If it's your first, you will get a tad nervous.

Which is good, btw.

On the first few holes don't be a smartarse. Use our favourite club as much as possible.

If it's a 5 iron for example. Say you hit it about 150 yrds. And your first hole is a 400 yrd par 4. Two 5 irons and a 9 iron will get you there as neatly as a sliced drive, a 7 iron out of the rough, and a wedge.

When you've warmed up nicely, then start thinking about playing the less favoured clubs.

Also, remember course management. Personally, I've never been much of a bunker player. So on my good rounds I take the bunker out of play whenever possible. If my iron approach isn't going to reach the green and the left side of the green is protected with a bunker, then obviously I lay up, down the right - even to the extent of playing into the semi rough, if necessary. I prefer a chip and run/ run up from there rather than a pitch over the bunker, or even a bunker shot ( yuk )

Or if I do have to carry a bunker, and I'm not sure about what club to play, take the extra club, and be absolutely sure you can carry it. You won't often go over the back of the green, but the extra confidence of having enough club will make you more likely to hit a decent shot, rather than forcing a shorter iron. And if you do go through the green, you'll have a simple chip and run from the fringe.

Play smart, not good, and you'll do fine.

Good luck and enjoy.

 

[mansell]

120-28 net 92

 

[jammydodger]

Nevr mind you've got to start somewhere , look forward to next time with hopefully less nerves

 

[CrapHacker]

120-28 net 92

Not so bad.

But did you enjoy it ?

Spend a couple of minutes just checking through the round and seeing where you could easily have picked up a few shots here and there. Learn from it, then put it to one side and forget about it.

I bet you 50p that if you think about it, there were at least 5 or 6 shots ( maybe more ) that you could have picked up, without actually having hit the ball much better tee to green.

 

[mansell]

yes every minute of it

and yes nerves did play a part in it

but I will definitely have my name down for next month

PS: I really appreciate all the replies thank you very much