John_Findlay
Tour Winner
Playing in a Pro-Am event on Sunday. Just wondered if anyone had played in one before and if they had been paired with any big names. Stories?
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birdieman
Guest
John,
Looks like none of us has had the chance to play a pro-am.
So how was it? Have we heard of any of the pros involved? Who were you paired with?
Did you top one off the 1st in fear and do everything wrong or was it a good experience?
Looks like none of us has had the chance to play a pro-am.
So how was it? Have we heard of any of the pros involved? Who were you paired with?
Did you top one off the 1st in fear and do everything wrong or was it a good experience?
muttleee
Tour Rookie
I remember reading a comment from someone who had played in a pro am and was paired with a lesser known name, to say the least. When this pro fluffed a chip at one hole, the amateur thought he was being friendly by saying, "It's only a game". The pro informed him through gritted teeth that while it may only be a game to amateurs, it's a pro's livelihood and a fluffed shot can cost him a lot of money. The amateur felt suitably ashamed!
shanker
Q-School Graduate
The first time I played in a pro-am was in the mid 70s. Our pro certainly wasn't a big name but he shot a 65 (course record on the 5,900 yard course). We won and I got a voucher for fifteen quid!
Unfortunately, he hardly spoke to me or the other amateur in our group and made it clear he wasn't the least bit interested in the team event. Even gave the other guy a bollicking for putting out when HE had already made par.
Put me off for good and I've never really understood why amateurs are keen on them. I enjoy watching good golfers but I doubt the likes of Montgomery or Woosnam would be impressed with my game.
Unfortunately, he hardly spoke to me or the other amateur in our group and made it clear he wasn't the least bit interested in the team event. Even gave the other guy a bollicking for putting out when HE had already made par.
Put me off for good and I've never really understood why amateurs are keen on them. I enjoy watching good golfers but I doubt the likes of Montgomery or Woosnam would be impressed with my game.
John_Findlay
Tour Winner
Had a thoroughly good day at the Pro-Am event at Murrayfield Golf Club yesterday.
We 3 amateurs played with a young club touring pro, Alan Lockhart, from Ladybank as a team in better ball format. Great fun and a pleasure to play with. Will definitely be keeping an eye on his progress. He shot an even par 70 and has a great attitude to the game.
In spite of our team score of 58 we could only tie for 7th place which I think is about how we did last year too. Didn't embarass myself with approx 78 from my own ball in spite of a double bogey on the last. All good experiences from the 2 Pro-Ams I've played in so far but I think I would get pretty nervous if I was playing with say a European Tour player.
We 3 amateurs played with a young club touring pro, Alan Lockhart, from Ladybank as a team in better ball format. Great fun and a pleasure to play with. Will definitely be keeping an eye on his progress. He shot an even par 70 and has a great attitude to the game.
In spite of our team score of 58 we could only tie for 7th place which I think is about how we did last year too. Didn't embarass myself with approx 78 from my own ball in spite of a double bogey on the last. All good experiences from the 2 Pro-Ams I've played in so far but I think I would get pretty nervous if I was playing with say a European Tour player.
