West Hill Draw

[Leftie]

Many thanks Richard for organising another great day on a super course. :thup:

Nice to meet up again with many Forum friends and to see so many new faces as well. Thanks to RichardC and Jeremy for their usual good company on the course. Just a shame I was unable to bring my game with me. 9/13 FIR, 32 putts but only 23 points. Some serious work needs to be done between driver and putter methinks.

Wise move by you in putting the diplomatic squad out last Someone had to placate the following members. Fortunately they realised that it wasn't our group that was playing slowly. Actually, we took about 4h 10m for the round including a stop at the half way hut which, considering the conditions, wasn't too bad for a Forum meet.

Would love to play the course again later in the year when the deciduous trees are in leaf and the heather in flower. I love a pretty challenge. :mmm:

 

[vkurup]

That was me! I should have let it hit me, go down like a premier league footballer, and then get the lawyers onto the insurance company

Sev112.. did not realise it was a forumer.. It was a bit odd to see forumers in a suit.

Was about to shout fore, but saw you take evasive action - almost like an Arsenal goalie reaction to a penalty.Wenger look no further..

 

[richart]

Sev112.. did not realise it was a forumer.. It was a bit odd to see forumers in a suit.

Was about to shout fore, but saw you take evasive action - almost like an Arsenal goalie reaction to a penalty.Wenger look no further..

I think I might have a whiplash injury ducking out of the way in the clubhouse. No shout of fore you say ?

 

[vkurup]

I think I might have a whiplash injury ducking out of the way in the clubhouse. No shout of fore you say ?

You might have not heard it behind the window.. Plus the snow may have slowed down the sound!!!

 

[vkurup]

<Oscar speech alert>

West Hill is very special to me, since it was the first 'proper' 18 hole course that I ever played after taking up golf in 2011. In 2011 I played there on a company gig, so returning to it this week felt fab. While my game still remains mediocre, I was mulling over how things had changed.

Clubs: In 2011, I was playing what I thought was the top of the range clubs that I bought for a bargain. I had bought graphite version of Dunlop sticks from Sports Direct. I thought it was a good kit, so imagine my surprise/horror of wheeling in a 'Dunlop' bag into WH. The only other club I had was a TaylorMade 3 wood, whose plastic cover was taken off on the first tee. After the game, I went and got some better kit (yet to find something that really works)

Pairing: I was playing off max handicap, so got paired with the ladies in the team event. This week it was Murp & GolfDub. (I refuse to comment)

Balls: Again, was laden with Dunlop balls and managed to lose about 10 balls. I finished my day with the last remaining ball. Did not lose any yesterday!! (result)

Scoring & format: Had no clue about better ball or stableford, so was explained the rules as we walked around the course. Yesterday, Murp took care of the numbers (though I now rely on my Garmin G6 to do it)

Top Tip: I was told to stay away from Heather, to which my response was 'Who is Heather?'. Not sure why it raised a chuckle, but felt the full force of WH heather on almost every hole. This time, I managed to stay away from it most of the time.

Drives: I dont think I did much driving in 2011, it was almost always my (lady) partner better ball that we played. This week, despite all the pulls & slice, driving was ok. On the 18th I think Murp, Golfdub & I were about 20 yards behind TheRod's longest drive and were bang in the middle of the fairway. (What happened after that is now part of legend)

Anyways, 2 years is a long time. In 2011, I finished last, so was delighted to finish middle of the pack. Back then I had no clue about Golf Monthly or this forum. But over the last 2 years, thanks for letting me get involved and learing about the beautiful game (pause: wiping a tear). Also for middle aged men like me who take up the game relatively late, get involved and dont worry if you look stupid. It is as only as much fun as you make it (pause: wiping another tear). Thanks guys, keep up the banter and keep swinging. And for those who say Golf is too difficult ((pause: Doing an Adele bird flip)... Exit stage left..

 

[cookelad]

Great course despite the snow and bitterly cold wind, well worth £55 and with 2 meals thrown in (even though the chef dumped fungus sauce all over my turkey before asking if I was "ok with mushrooms?") would love to play it again. about September time I'll bet it's stunning!

Great company before, during and after the round!

Thanks again Richard (Blue in Munich) for the lift from and to the station saved my little legs!

Lastly - well done Richart for arranging the day!

 

[USER1999]

Thanks again Richard (Blue in Munich) for the lift from and to the station saved my little legs!

I didn't know we were allowed buggies?

 

[Blue in Munich]

Great course despite the snow and bitterly cold wind, well worth £55 and with 2 meals thrown in (even though the chef dumped fungus sauce all over my turkey before asking if I was "ok with mushrooms?") would love to play it again. about September time I'll bet it's stunning!

Great company before, during and after the round!

Thanks again Richard (Blue in Munich) for the lift from and to the station saved my little legs!

Lastly - well done Richart for arranging the day!

You're welcome mate, hope to see you & Syr at another one, a very enjoyable day despite my mid table mediocrity.

The 18th was obviously the most dangerous place on the course with a member playing off the first doing his best to take out Syr & myself. Apologies to anyone ahead on the 18th who heard the sarcastic shout of Fore & thought it was aimed at them.

And thanks to Richart for organising the day, great course, great value, great fun.

 

[Piece]

Really enjoyed the freezing cold golf day with great company (hooker, sev112)! Thanks R for organising and good to meet faces for the first time

Love to return in the summer when the course will be back to its best.