The Grove

[rosecott]

My son plays golf twice or maybe 3 times a year. He is Chief Football Writer for a national daily and is at present at the Grove where the England team are staying. Tomorrow the Journos are playing golf at the Grove with the England players.

Can any forummers with experience of the Grove give me any tips at all to pass on to him - at the moment his buttocks are firmly clenched.

 

[pbrown7582]

Tell him to relax and enjoy I'm sure some of the players will be as bothered about playing as he is!

 

[Mary]

What a great opportunity - once the first tee shot is out of the way, I bet he'll enjoy the day.

Tell him not to wager too much money, as footballers are known for being bandits.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Take plenty of balls. The rough offline in slice country is very deep. Just get him to have fun and not get suckered into having any bets

 

[USER1999]

Have a nice time, that's the best advice. It is a very nice golf course, and if he can't enjoy playing there, there's no hope for him. It'll be in great Knick, it always is.

The rough can be a bit penal, but they have a local rule about dropping out if you can't find your ball, as it keeps play moving.

 

[Snelly]

It's a nice course and as the other guys say, is only tough if you're in the very penal rough. I like the place, my only criticism being the bar prices. I don't mind spending money but £6.50 for a pint of orange juice is a little steep!

 

[Foxholer]

Don't offer to buy the post-round drinks and sarnies!

And don't worry about the 4-putts!

Relax and enjoy!

 

[Deleted member 1147]

The rough can be a bit penal, but they have a local rule about dropping out if you can't find your ball, as it keeps play moving.

How many penalty strokes does that incur?

 

[pbrown7582]

Stroke and distance so you just play from where you think it is and add 2.

 

[Mary]

How did it go for your son, Rosecott? I saw that Gary Neville tweeted a pic of a trophy yesterday. :fore:

 

[rosecott]

How did it go for your son, Rosecott? I saw that Gary Neville tweeted a pic of a trophy yesterday. :fore:

Still waiting for email.

 

[North Mimms]

How did it go for your son, Rosecott? I saw that Gary Neville tweeted a pic of a trophy yesterday. :fore:

Still waiting for email.

Possibly still trying to find his way out of the rough.

 

[pbrown7582]

Looking at the clips on you tube it appears he had nothing to worry about! And is not alone in playing about 3 times a year.

 

[rosecott]

How did it go for your son, Rosecott? I saw that Gary Neville tweeted a pic of a trophy yesterday. :fore:

I just received a link to a Mail Online page - extract:

"Meanwhile, England newcomer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 18, is already confident enough around the camp to jokingly make his objections known when the man from The Guardian, masquerading as a 28-handicapper, pipped the Arsenal player for the individual prize by shooting 91 for a net 63 at the FA's golf day for the media and sponsors."

Naturally, I have disowned him.

 

[pbrown7582]

Top result sounds like he had a great day.

 

[Mary]

LOL - glad that he had a such a good day.