The Berkshire Wed 18th March

Fish said:
I'm really looking forward to this now, I was borderline dropping out after a poor performance at Blackmoor as I really want to enjoy what looks like a fantastic course and day out, but thankfully I had an excellent round on Saturday which gave me a huge personal boost of confidence, so bring it on :thup:
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Shame on you for considering not playing a great course because of a disappointing performance on another wonderful course! But great to see that an 'excellent round' has you looking forward to this wonderful experience!

As a slight dampener, I noticed, some time ago, that the rounds I looked forward to most were often some of the poorest scoring, but still most enjoyable! Basically,,,Golf is not all about the golf!!!

Btw. That 'gentle Par 5 to start' does have some teeth! Not only is there a ditch to consider, but heather abounds for the hesitant and the green can be a bit of a beast too! Still one of my favourite starting holes though!
 
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Foxholer said:
Shame on you for considering not playing a great course because of a disappointing performance on another wonderful course! But great to see that an 'excellent round' has you looking forward to this wonderful experience!

As a slight dampener, I noticed, some time ago, that the rounds I looked forward to most were often some of the poorest scoring, but still most enjoyable! Basically,,,Golf is not all about the golf!!!

Btw. That 'gentle Par 5 to start' does have some teeth! Not only is there a ditch to consider, but heather abounds for the hesitant and the green can be a bit of a beast too! Still one of my favourite starting holes though!
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Looks a good starting hole but quite surprised it has a par 3 finish.
 
Really looking forward to this now, a'la Fish, I too have been playing abysmally, only for me it's been for well over a month.

Had a lesson last week and have now played 36 holes since without a shank (I'm giving the benefit of the doubt to a couple of scuddy ones that could have been thins :whistle:), in fact my iron play has been great, for me.
Used my 4 iron twice today! (Although one of those times was to hook a ball out from under a hedge)

"New" Titleist driver from Alex was behaving today as well so that will be in the bag on Wednesday.

And that lunch was superb last time. :D
 
pokerjoke said:
Looks a good starting hole but quite surprised it has a par 3 finish.
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Not a simple hole though! Make sure you have enough - as in plenty of! - club! I don't think I've ever been past the pin! :rolleyes:

I'm not keen on Par 3s to finish (or start, even/especially playing so often at The Shire!). And 17 is such a great hole, that it would be great if that could could be the finish! But that's what the land suggested, so simply enjoy the challenge!
 
Foxholer said:
Shame on you for considering not playing a great course because of a disappointing performance on another wonderful course!
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Who the hell do you think you are to say shame on me!!

If I didn't feel right and didn't feel I would appreciate playing a great course like the Berkshire because I was out of sorts, never mind the cost of the day off work, fuel and all the other expenses and still recovering from a heavy cold, I would bow out with my head held high knowing and hoping another opportunity would come about when I was in a better position to enjoy the day and experience it better, what the hell is shameful about that, I'll tell you what, nothing!!!

"Shame", I've never been ashamed of any decision I've had to make because it would always be my decision and it would be one that was taken not just about me, but how it could affect others around me, and in this case, playing partners.

I really think you should stop and read back some of the personal things and crap you write sometimes before you post because your a complete arse at times!!

Don't reply, I won't be able to read it, its shameful if anything everyone has to read your daily drivel.
 
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Fish said:
Who the hell do you think you are to say shame on me!!

If I didn't feel right and didn't feel I would appreciate playing a great course like the Berkshire because I was out of sorts, never mind the cost of the day off work, fuel and all the other expenses and still recovering from a heavy cold, I would bow out with my head held high knowing and hoping another opportunity would come about when I was in a better position to enjoy the day and experience it better, what the hell is shameful about that, I'll tell you what, nothing!!!

"Shame", I've never been ashamed of any decision I've had to make because it would always be my decision and it would be one that was taken not just about me, but how it could affect others around me, and in this case, playing partners.

I really think you should stop and read back some of the personal things and crap you write sometimes before you post because your a complete arse at times!!

Don't reply, I won't be able to read it, its shameful if anything everyone has to read your daily drivel.
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:rofl:

You don't appear to have read the 2nd paragraph - especially the last sentence! :rolleyes:

Recently, at considerable expense and after 3 hours sleep in 54, I played a rather good (Harry Colt) course in the company of a couple of guys I'm unlikely to see again and was relatively happy to score very badly! As I stated...it's not all about the Golf! If it was, I reckon there'd be a lot more suicides!!!

I hope you enjoy the day - for whatever reason you are partaking!
 
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Would love to play the Berkshire this week but have a prior game arranged - St Georges Hill!

Looking forward to it. Hope you have a good day at the Berkshire though.
 
pokerjoke said:
Any idea how long extra im leaving at 5.30 from Taunton planning to get there for 7.45
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How long will it take you to get to the M3 at Basingstoke? It's about an hour to that point for me from Bournemouth and I'm leaving at 6am and hoping to get there about 8ish. The last 10 miles on the M3 will be very sloooowwww.
 
Basingstoke to The Berkshire is 30 miles and states 30 minutes in normal traffic, I'd double that with what I came through and saw the other day on my way to Blackmoor, why not consider using the A33 from Basingstoke and then M4/A329/322 through Bracknell, its the same mileage and might move move quicker without all that M3 City traffic!
 
Hope you all have a great day tomorrow. I would have loved to have come along, but sadly couldn't.
Have played the Berkshire twice before and enjoyed the visits immensely.
I will be slumming it around Cooden.
;)
 
Fish said:
Basingstoke to The Berkshire is 30 miles and states 30 minutes in normal traffic, I'd double that with what I came through and saw the other day on my way to Blackmoor, why not consider using the A33 from Basingstoke and then M4/A329/322 through Bracknell, its the same mileage and might move move quicker without all that M3 City traffic!
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The M4 is just as bad!

And just in case you are thinking of exiting the M3 early (J4A or J4) and going up the A30 through Camberley, there are roadworks in Bagshot which make that route just as bad.
 
They really don't want us to get there on time do they Anthony :mad:
 
Don't forget jacket and ties :thup:

Hope everyone gets there ok :thup:
 
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