IanM
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There a few big walks out to holes....got a bad one a couple of years back... make you you ask in the pro shop for the best route if you're not sure...
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You can drive up to the practice ground which makes it easier to walk to some holes but again, check in the shop for advice.
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So who is up for a beer/curry in Bridgend tonight with myself, Merv and Therod?
IanM
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Speaking to our former club pro this morning....he said virtually all of the gorse bushes have gone to make way better spectator viewing and grandstands,,,, Senior Open this year and they have their eyes on The Open itself.
Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
When I played there we started on the 5th I think it was, which is in the far left corner from the clubhouse, and I think it only took 10-15 minutes to get there.
The worst part was choosing the wrong path through the grass and struggling to get the trolley through the 6" wispy stuff.
Have a great day folks
chimpo1
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I played there in the summer last year and they had removed all of the gorse then. It did not make it any easier. Out of position and it is one tough track. I cannot wait!
huds1475
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Have a good one tomorrow chaps :thup:
Crow
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Shock horror I know but in view of the forecast winds for tomorrow I've taken the controversial decision to swap out the Dunlop 9 wood and replace it with a Mizuno 21 degree Fli-Hi.
Okay, it's still a high launcher but not as high.
Okay, it's still a high launcher but not as high.
SaintHacker
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Do the grannies of Brigend know whats about to hit them?!?
Just had to drag Gordon away from the sunrise Monday evening bridge night, mid Wales chapter !!
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Got to be honest, there are better places to grab a granny than Bridgend 🤔
User20205
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You shouldn't be grabbing a granny anywhere!!
Donald!!!
chimpo1
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What a fantastic day out, despite the fog delay. I still cannot get my head around 84 points winning there today.
Looking forward to a great season of away days this year.
Looking forward to a great season of away days this year.
IanM
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Two 84s and an 83!!
Have played 4 years on the trot so knowing where to go in the fog helped and that's the best I've ever played round there by a mile.
Playing links on Sunday didn't hurt either
Have played 4 years on the trot so knowing where to go in the fog helped and that's the best I've ever played round there by a mile.
Playing links on Sunday didn't hurt either
Liqdaddymac
Head Pro
we managed 76 points which felt ok in the conditions, maybe 3 silly points dropped out there in our team, but not enough to be anywhere near.
I somehow managed to knock it round in 78 with 4 bogeys, 1 double and the rest pars with only 1 decent birdie chance inside 10ft on the 7th...so happy with the new bats although ill use a less windy day to get an idea of yardages!
I somehow managed to knock it round in 78 with 4 bogeys, 1 double and the rest pars with only 1 decent birdie chance inside 10ft on the 7th...so happy with the new bats although ill use a less windy day to get an idea of yardages!
SaintHacker
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Back home after a very long tiring day. Looked like a wasted trip early on but we waited it out and evntually the fog lifted enough for a 12:45 start. I found it a tough but very fun course, and would love to go back when I can see further than 250 yards! As an 18 handicapper in with a group of single figure players I was a bit worried I wouldn't contribute but I actually played OK early on and chipped in with a couple of scores. Thanks to Gordon Nick and James for the company, and for helping to look for errant drives!
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What a course, I'd love to play it on a sunny day!
Thanks to Gordon Nick and Paul for the company, and nice to meet some more forum folks.
Look forward to seeing you all again
Thanks to Gordon Nick and Paul for the company, and nice to meet some more forum folks.
Look forward to seeing you all again
Crow
Crow Person
Home at last, you made good time James!
Feeling pretty low about the day to be honest due to my poor standard of golf, can't remember losing so many balls.
Thanks to Matt, Mike and Andy for your company and, in spite of having me in the team, putting together a creditable 74 points in tough conditions.
Didn't get to use the Fli-Hi on the course after all as I gave it a swing on the range and hit one fat and two shanks so thought it best to leave it in the bag.
Feeling pretty low about the day to be honest due to my poor standard of golf, can't remember losing so many balls.
Thanks to Matt, Mike and Andy for your company and, in spite of having me in the team, putting together a creditable 74 points in tough conditions.
Didn't get to use the Fli-Hi on the course after all as I gave it a swing on the range and hit one fat and two shanks so thought it best to leave it in the bag.
merv79
Head Pro
Thanks to Matt, Mike and Nick for your company today, really enjoyed the course and looking forward to playing it again when the weather is a bit kinder to us!
Happy with my own game today, had a 3 putt par on our last hole which was disappointing to finish 2 over, had a lot of good looks at birdies today but struggled to read the greens.
Happy with my own game today, had a 3 putt par on our last hole which was disappointing to finish 2 over, had a lot of good looks at birdies today but struggled to read the greens.
Matty6
Challenge Tour Pro
Andy, Mike and Nick. It was pleasure to play Porthcawl in your company. I really hope we get to play together again in the future. It was fantastic watching Andy striping it around!
Due to the fog the course was punishing in places. I lost too many balls purely because you couldn't see the damn ball land. It would've helped if I was in the fairway more! My wrist is in a world of pain this morning. I've paid the price for hacking out of deep rough numerous times!
I would love to play it again in the summer and actually play it in order. I think it would have a much better flow. Personal highlight for me was a birdie on the 5th. However, I was a little disappointed my eagle putt came up a few inches short! Had some nice pars too. 23 points was a poor return really. However, 7 blobs didn't help!
My first links experience was a brilliant one, and I cant wait for another foray on the coast again!
Due to the fog the course was punishing in places. I lost too many balls purely because you couldn't see the damn ball land. It would've helped if I was in the fairway more! My wrist is in a world of pain this morning. I've paid the price for hacking out of deep rough numerous times!
I would love to play it again in the summer and actually play it in order. I think it would have a much better flow. Personal highlight for me was a birdie on the 5th. However, I was a little disappointed my eagle putt came up a few inches short! Had some nice pars too. 23 points was a poor return really. However, 7 blobs didn't help!
My first links experience was a brilliant one, and I cant wait for another foray on the coast again!
