The Battle of the Auld Enemy-Goswick G.C.-20th/21st Feb 09.

[madandra]

Dave, J_F told me he is still bringing his Cuban Heels.

 

[TonyN]

Nice, cheers guys, I can get the mrs on the job now

 

[DCB]

As long as he doesn't wear them on the greens he'll be okay.

 

[RGuk]

Blimey! I'm more excited than a Christmas eve.....(which isn't a lot, I appreciate, but it's enough).

Good luck to everyone.....play well lads.....

 

[Dodger]

I don't think anyone needs to worry about dress sense in downtown Berwick fellas,I wouldn't have thought there will be much going on although I think we may try a couple in the newly opened 'Liquid Lounge' which is run by a local Schitzo whom also owns the adjoining boutique hotel....could be fun...

 

[toyboy54]

TO all involved in the match(and all awaiting the daily blog).........if the match is as good as the patter leading up to this is as good then bring it on should be a good laugh!!!
ENJOY all of you........We all wish we were there!!!!"£!

 

[madandra]

I have just checked who is online and I am guessing I am not the only one having trouble nodding off.


Am off now and gonna try again.

C'ya tomorrow.

 

[TonyN]

Just got done all I needed to. If I fell asleep now I would still only have 5 hours 21 minutes.

So goodnight to all, I hope I can sleep!

 

[Dodger]

Great morning,overcast,bit cool but temp rising steadily and hardly any breeze....perfect for golf,let the battle commence!!
I'm off to set out the nearest the pin,straightest and longest drive markers so will catch you all later!

 

[KeefG]

Good luck Team England

 

[birdieman]

Is it on Sky Sports?

Remember Scotland to use "Hit, run and hide" guerilla tactics which is the Highland way, then victory will be assured!

Come on wind and rain, it'll help us more than them.

 

[KeefG]

I think Setanta got the rights

 

[HTL]

Anyone else feeling really flat today, due to missing out on something good? I have no motivation to do any work and cant play golf so just being bored.

 

[KeefG]

Yup i know exactly what you mean....i wish i'd been active on the forums more than just this last week as i wouldve liked to play in this myself!

 

[birdieman]

Anyone else feeling really flat today, due to missing out on something good? I have no motivation to do any work and cant play golf so just being bored.

Yes.

Should've signed up, logistically tres difficile as I've no holiday leave left, Berwick is a tad far away at 5 hours for me and just been away skiing on holiday so funds tight. Where there's a will there's a way of course.

However having not been on a course or hit a ball other than in my garden since September I would be like a Penfold Ace in a bag of Titleist ProV1's and next to useless for my team.

An event outside of winter would be good in future, although looking at the Glen and Craigielaw bad weather pics from last autumn it doesn't seem to matter what time of year we play!!

 

[HTL]

What wrong with going to the range birdieman? Think we have been down this route before but I cant remember, what scores do you post after such a long lay off? And how long does it take to get back down to 5?

 

[birdieman]

Nearest range is about 50 minutes away which is a little far after an 8-5. Babysitting duties on a Saturday as Mrs works. Usually in winter I can squeeze a few games in but not this winter, it's been snowy or hard frost on the ground for a long time, now finally going.
Long game never changes much - do some weights and swing a speedstick in winter. I have no trouble after a layoff, 2 or 3 practice sessions hitting a few hundred balls is normally sufficient to groove a swing. I have a natural simple swing but need to watch my grip and hip sliding. I'm more inclined to chip and pitch a lot to get sharp. This layoff has been unusually long so we'll see when season starts.
Always been a bit of a scrambler to stay at 4/5, I don't have super distance or power but have always been able to hit short irons well and get up and down from off the green consistently. I have accurate distance info on all my short clubs so can save a lot of pars rather than hit tons of birdies.
If I can improve my long and mid iron play and keep the driver straighter (always left) I can still improve if I can stay free of back trouble!

 

[Smiffy]

I'm full of admiration for the guys that put their names down for this. Despite the "battle" being a superb idea, the thought of playing golf on the North East coast in February didn't really turn me on, but it looks like they have been rewarded (with the weather) for their determination. Fortune favours the brave.
Well done lads, and whatever the outcome.......have a great time.

 

[ricardodaintino]

Can't wait for the update and eventual article in GM, Needless to say I am greener than an Augusta fairway!!!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

As its 6.30 I was hoping we mught have had the first words from the trenches. Not since Kate Adie was reporting from the frontline have I been so keen to hear about a battle.