Epsom open apparently and my friend who is new to golf is desperate to play so looks like Sunday is a better day and off to play there. No temps and full course and he's going to take my G25's off me. Happy days
When will it end?
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Foxholer
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Similar sort of height & Arm length as you?
+1/2" & +2* (Green Dot?) Ok for him?
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Oops - sorry bud - got the info from our pro. maybe he not fully up-to-date. You can be open one day then next your shut- it's like that.
Our fairways drain away quickly on the surface - a brief respite from the rain and the fairways are fine - but the water isn't far beneath the surface - I guess all of our clubs hereabouts are similar in that. Our greens are fine - no significant issues at all. Had 'Shelton banding' drainage done a few years back on all greens and that has made a noticeable difference in speed of drainage - they still flood - just clear quickly. Pity they are islands of dry in a sea of very wet fairway.
wookie
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Didn't take it personally
and think we were shut yesterday and probably will be tomorrow so he's not too far off anyway!
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Decided it is better to take a complete break (apart from the range) as at least then I can't be disappointed by soggy wet conditions.
Try again beginning of next month when we return from holiday in Sri Lanka, not golfing but should hopefully see some sunshine.
Try again beginning of next month when we return from holiday in Sri Lanka, not golfing but should hopefully see some sunshine.
Similar height if not an inch taller and to be honest he's only been playing a few months with a cheap starter set. The club pro has already said he'll flatten them a tad if necessary and I can't see it being that much of an issue until he really progresses. At that point he can move them on himself and still make a profit
pokerjoke
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Our course is 3ft under water in places,so no doubt closed for the forseable.
SaintHacker
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Course is open at the moment and I am down to play on both days this weekend, friendly knock on Saturday and a comp on Sunday. Weather forecast, however, is not looking that great with the winds getting up again on Sunday. Will just have to play it by ear.
Going a bit loopy now, not played for nearly 5 weeks now and there is only so much Battlefield 4 you can play to keep you occupied.
Going a bit loopy now, not played for nearly 5 weeks now and there is only so much Battlefield 4 you can play to keep you occupied.
Foxholer
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Happiness all round then!
Now, do the same with the TPs and commit to the I<whatevers> (or indeed 'whatever'!)!
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Jacko
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Have played whenever we are open, (Chilworth) mainly the back 9 as it drains quite well.
Having played up here for the last 5 years, there's usually the odd few days where the course is closed, but this has been pretty constant since christmas. A couple of temporary greens, for the first time I can remember, as well. All this, after a huge effort last year by the groundsmen to improve drainage on the worst draining holes.
On the plus side, the extra time spent on the range appears to be working of the few times I've got out.
Having played up here for the last 5 years, there's usually the odd few days where the course is closed, but this has been pretty constant since christmas. A couple of temporary greens, for the first time I can remember, as well. All this, after a huge effort last year by the groundsmen to improve drainage on the worst draining holes.
On the plus side, the extra time spent on the range appears to be working of the few times I've got out.
richart
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Certain Hampshire heathland courses not too far from Farnham are open, proper greens, trolley's, although only single seater buggies.
We spent a lot on drainage a few years back, and now nearly all our holes have drainage ditches. The course is relatively flat which I am not sure if helps or hinders drainage. A lot of our greens are raised though which definitely helps. That Harry Colt knew a thing or two about course design.:thup:
I know we concentrate any spare monies on the course, over the clubhouse.
SwingsitlikeHogan
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Certain Hampshire heathland courses not too far from Farnham are open, proper greens, trolley's, although only single seater buggies.
We spent a lot on drainage a few years back, and now nearly all our holes have drainage ditches. The course is relatively flat which I am not sure if helps or hinders drainage. A lot of our greens are raised though which definitely helps. That Harry Colt knew a thing or two about course design.:thup:
I know we concentrate any spare monies on the course, over the clubhouse.
Big problem that we have is run-off from neighbouring fields and woods higher up the 'hills' from us - principally onto our 16th - water has then got a fairly level course all the way across the course and once saturated it has no-where to go and floods back across 18th, 17th, 16th, 15th and 14th. When the fields are left 'fallow' the run-off is minimal - but this year the farmer has them fully cultivated and in some places has sheeting down on the ground (to keep weed growth down I guess) so huge run-off and his 'capture ponds' are full and overflowing.
Also we have new spring line appeared across our 1st and 2nd.
Other than that...
Foxholer
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And the 'old style' (pre watering systems) method of building, 'draining' and maintaining greens (reservoir under the green) still works well for Heathland courses - though not so well for Clay based ones!
Our place is sand based so generally drains pretty well, but even we are now seeing a lot of surface water. That said, the course is fully open and the management are still allowing buggies out. Madness, but such is life at a proprietorship club.
The only downside of being the best draining course for miles is that members are struggling to book tee times as we are being overrun by visitors!
The only downside of being the best draining course for miles is that members are struggling to book tee times as we are being overrun by visitors!
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naughty piccy removed at Op request
Luckily before we saw it
Luckily before we saw it
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G1BB0
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I would pull that pic quick Phil
malek988
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played today, dry as a bone, we had 6 holes closed last month due to the tidal surges taking over 3 holes completly, but was reopened 3 days later
malek988
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put that down before a mod infractions you!
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Mods can you remove my pic please - been a long day :thup:
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