Royal Cinque Ports - Kent Links Tour

[2blue]

All sounds good Chris... an beginning to feel Im a Polar-Explorer. Must remember to remove my crampons on entering the Services 😜

 

[94tegsi]

I just packed.... I do wonder if I am going overboard on all the layers for 3 days... suitcase is bulging!!

 

[94tegsi]

Just confirmed what I already knew at the range, my swing has deserted me again this week. This should be fun. Ha.

 

[chrisd]

Just confirmed what I already knew at the range, my swing has deserted me again this week. This should be fun. Ha.

I just need to redraw the groups then 🤣🤣

 

[2blue]

Sat in Campanile at Dartford Crossing, my bed for night, watching the Scots test Eng’s ‘Grunt & Shove’ crowd.

 

[USER1999]

Tyrrells Wood?

Bloody hell, I'd forgot about that, although it was 5 years ago and I only started playing 2 years before!

Think I had a dodgy handicap those days

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Thats an ugly bunch.

 

[chrisd]

Thats an ugly bunch.

And I got my one and only speeding ticket rushing to find the place

 

[Swingalot]

I was down in Sandwich today visiting family and glad to report no frost or frozen ground yet. However, it was Baltic and the tempature is going to drop a few more degrees over the next few days so bring your long johns and hip flasks :thup:

 

[chrisd]

I was down in Sandwich today visiting family and glad to report no frost or frozen ground yet. However, it was Baltic and the tempature is going to drop a few more degrees over the next few days so bring your long johns and hip flasks :thup:

I've got hip flask replacements 😁

 

[Swingalot]

I've got hip flask replacements 😁

You are the bionic man Chris. We can rebuild him!

 

[Moquillo19]

Hope you all had a good day today! A bit testing???
I was on the cliffs at North Foreland getting battered by a slightly stiff breeze.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

 

[chrisd]

Hope you all had a good day today! A bit testing???
I was on the cliffs at North Foreland getting battered by a slightly stiff breeze.
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow.

It was a mere summer breeze. See you tomorrow!

 

[Imurg]

It was a mere summer breeze. See you tomorrow!

But did it make you feel fine?

 

[chrisd]

But did it make you feel fine?

I feel gooood 😁

 

[Imurg]

I feel gooood 😁

I knew that you would now...:rofl::thup:

 

[User20205]

Wow that was chilly!!! Cheers Chris, thanks for organising. It will live long in the memory

 

[Deleted member 21258]

Just back, fair old drive with the detour. Thanks to my playing partners and a good day really enjoyed it.

Wow, what can I say about the course, I absolutely loved it, I know this is plain wrong but thought it is better than RSG Some of the holes were sublime and the run offs were brilliant. Some of the fairways just made me chuckle to myself, so much fun, even when playing in the wind/snow flurries we had and me swinging slowly trying to keep it under the wind.

A course that is definitely on my revisit list, just a cracking course. Cant wait to return already.

Thanks to Chrisd for organising the meet here, greatly appreciated. Thanks.:thup:

 

[Radbourne2010]

Second day of Kent Trip after thawing out at Kings Head on Sunday. We thought Prince's was cold, blowy & tough. RCP blew us away even before the snow came down (it was mostly horizontal so didn't settle much). https://youtu.be/zLyCShvZFw0

The Assistant Pro persuaded me to buy the last pair of mitts & handwarmer bags he had in the Pro Shop before I went out. I will be forever grateful to that young Pro. Despite 7 layers on top & few down below the arctic air straight off sea found it's way down my neck to prevent any semblance of a back swing or follow through from happening on any shot (inc. putting). Luckily I had my wingman in the guise of Pieman to carry me around until I kicked in on 17th to win the hole & match against BIM & Badger (who hit the shot of the day on Par 3 8th back towards the sea wall. 150 yards, 3 iron like a bullet 20 feet past the flag. Joy to behold).

Has to be noted Pieman did have some issues with equipment on the way round, losing his trolley & clubs into a bunker whilst trying to sink a 4 footer for the hole Bloody hilarious until he missed the one back & we lost the hole https://youtu.be/l2thtIy2ipM

Watching a top player like Badger hitting driver to 210 yard Par 3 14th into the 35mph wind, sleet & snow covered green sort of summed up the day. Heroic & tragic in equal doses. https://youtu.be/iTcp6Co9HMY

At least the Carvery was top notch as were the showers & clubhouse in general. Great venue, shame about the weather. Sort it out for November Chris :cheers:


Sad to miss the final day today but glad to be in the comfort & warmth of my office. No more golf until Turnberry...promise! ne:

 

[User20205]

I’ve just thawed out. Glad I came back yesterday, sounds like a nightmare today

Nic pics. Whose that handsome chap in the mustard trews & blue hat. Swings a bit flat tho

 

[Badger]

Oi Radbourne, it was me who carried you round RCP not Pieman and I've still got the sore back to show for it !! (If you do edit the post, leave the bit in about "watching a quality player like Badger" though)

Not long home after a difficult four hour plus drive which should take 90 mins, hope the boys with further to travel get home safe and sound.