Preston GC open 2nd June 2013

Morning lads, thanks for coming, glad you all enjoyed it.
Would've liked to have played better but, hey ho.
Had a 2 at the first, then went steadily downhill to the point where I was just the course guide on 17 and 18 :o:rofl:
But someone gave me 16 Srixons for my 2 so, not a total waste.
Many thanks to Dave, Karl and Gary for your company on the way round.
Everybody is more than welcome to come and play again any time.
In hindsight, probably made it harder for me to organise by putting us up for an pairs open comp - maybe something to bear in mind for other captains organising meets at their course.
Will be a lot easier (and less stressful!) taking folk out in 2's and 3's.

Any feedback, good or bad, I'll pass on to the club.
I know they were pleased you all came along (until they saw LB's hat :eek:)

Thanks again, Greg
 
gregbwfc said:
Any feedback, good or bad, I'll pass on to the club.
I know they were pleased you all came along
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My only minor observation was, after playing some really picturesque holes, especially the latter part of the back 9, the 18th after dragging my trolley up that hill was a bit bland. As a finishing hole I was waiting to see yet another great view or test off the tee to cap the whole experience off but sadly it didn't really offer anything. I loved the course overall though and will be back, it was well worth me travelling :thup:
 
Fish, I've said exactly that re. the 18th myself and mentioned it to the lads in our group.
It's not easy but loses a lot with the previous holes.
And I know what you mean about that walk from 17-18.
Guess it's a catch 22 with the driving range being there, I don't know what it looked like before that went up.
Major thanks to you for coming all that way, looking forward to seeing you on future meets - and at Kenilworth :thup:
 
gregbwfc said:
Fish, I've said exactly that re. the 18th myself and mentioned it to the lads in our group.
It's not easy but loses a lot with the previous holes.
And I know what you mean about that walk from 17-18.
Guess it's a catch 22 with the driving range being there, I don't know what it looked like before that went up.
Major thanks to you for coming all that way, looking forward to seeing you on future meets - and at Kenilworth :thup:
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They need a stairlift up to that 18th for people who have played crap like i had and covered 17,426 yards :D
 
gregbwfc said:
Sorry mate, I don't know what happened, must've nipped out.Tell me more :)
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An old Boy in the clubhouse was asked to take some photos of the presentation, he was then given a mobile phone, looking shocked he then claimed "You Can't take Photographs with a Telephone!" Im not sure if he was being serious but he got Ribbed for it anyway.
 
Qwerty said:
An old Boy in the clubhouse was asked to take some photos of the presentation, he was then given a mobile phone, looking shocked he then claimed "You Can't take Photographs with a Telephone!" Im not sure if he was being serious but he got Ribbed for it anyway.
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What more could you want, eh ?
Good weather , good golf and cabaret too :D
 
Liverbirdie said:
I had a note from my doctor, I was ok to warm up in it, but leather in 20 degree heat, just doesn't work.:whistle:

More to follow....the butty van has just arrived.:clap::clap::clap::clap:
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Right, I've emptied the butty van now.

Great day (result notwithstanding).

I honestly think that outside of the "premier" Lancashire links courses that Preston is the best in the north west that I have played. Even better than Pleasington, Bolton old links, Lancashire and Delamere which is some praise.

The course was in very good nick, weather was a beauty, good company and the local ringer helping me out. What more could you want. I was glad to not have to put my OOM card in, as 12 pints and a few whiskies the night before, had me a little tender.

I putted like a blindfolded bufoon. 5 3 putts by me (costing us at least 2 points) cost us 1st place. 40 points is quite a low score for a 4BBB open, but as the difficulty course proved, it was understndable. I hit it well tee to green, and peppered someflags, but couldn't putt for toffee. My fellow gringo certaisnly helped on that score.

Sad that Stuey couln't make it (yeah right- I'm £100 better off) and well done to Bluewolf for turning up and still giving it a go. Hope your well soon mate. In light if this injury, I think theScouser defeat is null and void........:whistle:

A personal highlight of the golfing year for me, looking forward to going back.

Fantastic organisation by Andy Greg, a high bar has been set.:thup:
 
Liverbirdie said:
Right, I've emptied the butty van now.

Great day (result notwithstanding).

I honestly think that outside of the "premier" Lancashire links courses that Preston is the best in the north west that I have played. Even better than Pleasington, Bolton old links, Lancashire and Delamere which is some praise.

The course was in very good nick, weather was a beauty, good company and the local ringer helping me out. What more could you want. I was glad to not have to put my OOM card in, as 12 pints and a few whiskies the night before, had me a little tender.

I putted like a blindfolded bufoon. 5 3 putts by me (costing us at least 2 points) cost us 1st place. 40 points is quite a low score for a 4BBB open, but as the difficulty course proved, it was understndable. I hit it well tee to green, and peppered someflags, but couldn't putt for toffee. My fellow gringo certaisnly helped on that score.

Sad that Stuey couln't make it (yeah right- I'm £100 better off) and well done to Bluewolf for turning up and still giving it a go. Hope your well soon mate. In light if this injury, I think theScouser defeat is null and void........:whistle:

A personal highlight of the golfing year for me, looking forward to going back.

Fantastic organisation by Andy Greg, a high bar has been set.:thup:
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cheers mate, but don't want to take away from Scousers win, this injury only affected me afterwards!!
mjust back from the Docs with some medication and a brace. She wants me to rest for at least 2 weeks, possibly 4!! I'll hopefully be back in action before July.
 
Thanks for the kind words LB.
Spoke with lad who was in charge of the day on our way out and he thanked us all for turning out.
Lot of respect for you lads on here who 've organised a few meets.
You know who you are.
Didn't realise the effort you put in getting a bunch of lads in one place for a game.

Cheers.

PS Dan, it's not your drinking arm is it mate ?
 
gregbwfc said:
Thanks for the kind words LB.
Spoke with lad who was in charge of the day on our way out and he thanked us all for turning out.
Lot of respect for you lads on here who 've organised a few meets.
You know who you are.
Didn't realise the effort you put in getting a bunch of lads in one place for a game.

Cheers.

PS Dan, it's not your drinking arm is it mate ?
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It is mate, on the plus side, it's also the "reaching into the pocket and pulling out the wallet" arm. Some other wags have already stated that it's also an arm used for other pursuits, and that this may be responsible for the repetitive strain..
 
gregbwfc said:
Thanks for the kind words LB.
Spoke with lad who was in charge of the day on our way out and he thanked us all for turning out.
Lot of respect for you lads on here who 've organised a few meets.
You know who you are.
Didn't realise the effort you put in getting a bunch of lads in one place for a game.

Cheers.

PS Dan, it's not your drinking arm is it mate ?
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I meant every word,mate.

Your pro is calling me back tomorrow, as I may go there for a fitting on his new Tomi system, then buy a new putter with my voucher.
 
bluewolf said:
It is mate, on the plus side, it's also the "reaching into the pocket and pulling out the wallet" arm. Some other wags have already stated that it's also an arm used for other pursuits, and that this may be responsible for the repetitive strain..
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Dan if you need a hand give us a shout.....;)
 
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