Volvo matchplay draw done and online.

as posted on another thread tonight, lost my singles semi-final tonight away at Berkhamsted. Giving away 8 shots on a course I've only ever played once around 12 years ago was always going to be tough, and so it proved.

managed a credible 5 over gross and lost on the 18th to a 20 foot putt when I was sure we were going down the 1st for extra holes..........gutted does not describe it, but very pleased with how I played.

the guy I played was a true gent...he's actually an author and has published 2 books....one on horse racing and one on golf.....the golf book is very funny and I can highly recommend it......he goes in search of the best links courses in the UK and relates his experiences along the way....its called "Golf on the Edge"...Stephen Cartmell is the author and its a must read for any golf enthusiast.........
 
rickg said:
as posted on another thread tonight, lost my singles semi-final tonight away at Berkhamsted. Giving away 8 shots on a course I've only ever played once around 12 years ago was always going to be tough, and so it proved.

managed a credible 5 over gross and lost on the 18th to a 20 foot putt when I was sure we were going down the 1st for extra holes..........gutted does not describe it, but very pleased with how I played.

the guy I played was a true gent...he's actually an author and has published 2 books....one on horse racing and one on golf.....the golf book is very funny and I can highly recommend it......he goes in search of the best links courses in the UK and relates his experiences along the way....its called "Golf on the Edge"...Stephen Cartmell is the author and its a must read for any golf enthusiast.........
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its a tough game sometimes rick. you couldn't have done much more.can't believe it happened to you again. keep playing the way you do and you won't be far off. you've took it well again . hope you get commission for plugging his book.nice touch.
 
Unlucky Rick.... Perhaps that wee extra shot you lost the other day would have come in handy afterall. Not to worry so long as you getting the handicap in the right direction and happy with your round thats all that matters.
 
This is my first post but I thought I'd let you all know that I won my final yesterday 3&1.

Was away at a course I'd played once before and gave my opponent 4 shots so was pleased with the result. Bring on the regional finals!!

Anyone else won a final yet??
 
Got our 3rd round doubles tomorrow at home, if we win it's an away final in Northampton.... It's an open qualifying course though, so need to play well to get there.
 
Valentino said:
Hendo and I go for it on Sunday for a slot in the final.
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I thought we were playing golf ? whats this going at it you refer to ?? Am concerned ;-)

Looking forward to it and hope the weather holds up for us this time. Whoever wins has an away tie in the last round. The guy we play won his 3rd round match about a month ago!!! Obviously keen for the home tie.
 
daveyc2k2 said:
Got my 3rd round match tomorrow against a lady 12 handicapper. Could be a hard day at the office.
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Well I was right, it was a hard day at the office, but once again pleased to say I won it with a 12-15ft putt on the 18th. She was a very good opponent and very straight. I had an awful front 9 and made the turn 2 down, on the brink of 3 down I sunk a much needed putt and all of a sudden my putter became hot. I holed some important putts, none more so than the 18th and was pleased with the result.

Once again, thanks must go to Swanny32 as my caddy and keeping my head in the game and not letting me take on any silly shots.

Now onto the 4th round which I understand will be away at Stowmarket.
 
We are out, lost in our home tie in the 3rd round. To be honest, my partner played well, I just couldn't buy a putt. Went to a play off on 1st, I hit a great tee shot and went for a 150 yard approach with 8 iron, struck it to well and it rolled off the back into the pond, chip and run with a putt to half, lipped out.. Story of the day really....
 
Happy to report that Hendo and I got our tie played this afternoon, good match but was finally won on the last by yours truly.

Good even match which was ultimately won be me due to strokes awarded despite my best efforts to concede a 3 hole lead by losing a hole and trying to play for the half on my final stroking hole (17) leaving me 1 up with 1 to play, both hit the short par 3 green leaving it down to the putting which had Hendo concede my final putt for the win.

Cheers for the game bud.
 
Valentino said:
Happy to report that Hendo and I got our tie played this afternoon, good match but was finally won on the last by yours truly.

Good even match which was ultimately won be me due to strokes awarded despite my best efforts to concede a 3 hole lead by losing a hole and trying to play for the half on my final stroking hole (17) leaving me 1 up with 1 to play, both hit the short par 3 green leaving it down to the putting which had Hendo concede my final putt for the win.

Cheers for the game bud.
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Yip cheers too. Well played today despite recent events.

As you say, both played steady but that birdie on 4 that you got and winning your first 3 stroking holes was the difference really. Not much in the game at all. Well played again mate, was a good tussle.

Good luck in the next round and make sure you bring home the bacon.
 
Well played Val and on another note my thoughts are with you big chap.

Unlucky hendo.
 
Hendo007 said:
Yip cheers too. Well played today despite recent events.

As you say, both played steady but that birdie on 4 that you got and winning your first 3 stroking holes was the difference really. Not much in the game at all. Well played again mate, was a good tussle.

Good luck in the next round and make sure you bring home the bacon.
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Cheers Hendo, I'll do my best.
 
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