teegirl
Head Pro
Good luck tomorrow, you're out their doing something that you love to do. Just wait untill one day when you have a great round, in poll position, and have to try and sleep!!! 
Wish me luck!
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Region3
Ryder Cup Winner
For me, when I think my chances are gone or have a disaster, the target is to buffer. I hate getting 0.1 back.
It's not as bad as it sounds if you round the disaster down to nett double, then work out what you need to do to still make buffer. It might mean you can only drop 2 shots in the last 6 holes for example, but it's something to aim for and to focus you.
It's not as bad as it sounds if you round the disaster down to nett double, then work out what you need to do to still make buffer. It might mean you can only drop 2 shots in the last 6 holes for example, but it's something to aim for and to focus you.
Robobum
Money List Winner
Well at least that score explains the long wait for the update post. Don't forget a new pencil for tomorrow, that one must be worn out!!
upinsmoke
Club Champion
Unlucky Jon. Hope you can turn it around tomorrow.
I shot higher than that today. Some great shots but my card was ruined by a 10, a 9 and two 8s. My course management can be shocking at times
I shot higher than that today. Some great shots but my card was ruined by a 10, a 9 and two 8s. My course management can be shocking at times
granters
Q-School Graduate
Best thing in a 2 rounder is to have the bad round first. The only way is up.
Imagine you'd set the place alight today then blown up tommorrow. That's pessimism that is!
Imagine you'd set the place alight today then blown up tommorrow. That's pessimism that is!
Aztecs27
Money List Winner
Heavy rain and wind forecast for the new 5 hours. This will be fun!
Losttheplot
Tour Rookie
Jon.... Knob
What did your post say before you edited it?
I just put 'knob' but it was replied to dodgers post so to clarify I wanted to make sure it said you were a knob!!
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
It's raining here now so I guess it must be lashing down there.
Too bad JonBoy - but don't worry, consider it an experience.
Too bad JonBoy - but don't worry, consider it an experience.
goldenbare
Challenge Tour Pro
sitting here in worcester, not far from Aztecs in Gloucester. I get the impression he might be a little damp. Rain started about 6, looks like it will be here 'til 6.
At least he'll have an excuse
At least he'll have an excuse
Robobum
Money List Winner
It is evil down here this morning. Non stop rain and blowing a gale, don't envy Aztec one bit.
goldenbare
Challenge Tour Pro
looking at what we've already had here there will be casual water already I would think. hope the holes have been cut on high parts of the green, could even become unplayable.
Those delicate tour pros would be off the course drinking coffee by now.
Those delicate tour pros would be off the course drinking coffee by now.
Aztecs27
Money List Winner
Frack me! Well, I'm never doing that again!
Tee'd off just after half 8 in steady rain which lasted (and got heavier at times) for the next 5 and a half hours while I was out on the course.
To make matters worse my (Golf Monthly branded!) umbrella completely broke on the 3rd when the wind picked up thus playing 15 holes with nothing to protect me or my clubs from the rain.. Oh yea, the wind, I didnt mention that did I? 15-20mph gusts which were consistent throughout the round.
Positives? Well there weren't many. I was +1 on the par 3s for the day (3 pars and a bogey) and if it weren't for walking in the long rough and water creeping in through the laces/Tongue, my lunar control Nike's kept my feet dry.
That's about it! Left the driver in the bag after 4 holes mostly because everything was so wet that I could barely grip an club. So I just hit my two iron off the tee (and used it for most second shots!) using a 3/4 punchy type swing.
Did the same with the rest of my clubs - clubbed up and took a shorter swing. Anything else and the club would have come out of my hands (as it did for two of the guys I was playing with!)
All in all not a great day, and I now remember why I don't play golf in the rain. It's a complete waste of time.
Incase you're wondering, I shot 104. Utter tosh. only consolation is that there were a lot of NRs, so I definitely didn't come anywhere near last!
I'm proud of myself for sticking at I through the elements. But I'd never do it again.
Tee'd off just after half 8 in steady rain which lasted (and got heavier at times) for the next 5 and a half hours while I was out on the course.
To make matters worse my (Golf Monthly branded!) umbrella completely broke on the 3rd when the wind picked up thus playing 15 holes with nothing to protect me or my clubs from the rain.. Oh yea, the wind, I didnt mention that did I? 15-20mph gusts which were consistent throughout the round.
Positives? Well there weren't many. I was +1 on the par 3s for the day (3 pars and a bogey) and if it weren't for walking in the long rough and water creeping in through the laces/Tongue, my lunar control Nike's kept my feet dry.
That's about it! Left the driver in the bag after 4 holes mostly because everything was so wet that I could barely grip an club. So I just hit my two iron off the tee (and used it for most second shots!) using a 3/4 punchy type swing.
Did the same with the rest of my clubs - clubbed up and took a shorter swing. Anything else and the club would have come out of my hands (as it did for two of the guys I was playing with!)
All in all not a great day, and I now remember why I don't play golf in the rain. It's a complete waste of time.
Incase you're wondering, I shot 104. Utter tosh. only consolation is that there were a lot of NRs, so I definitely didn't come anywhere near last!
I'm proud of myself for sticking at I through the elements. But I'd never do it again.
sweatysock41
Q-School Graduate
Jon, I think you were unlucky with the weather today, but 104 in the sort of deluge we seem to have here is no disgrace. I'm sure the next outing will bring better things.
goldenbare
Challenge Tour Pro
As my posts above Aztecs, how did the course hold up?
Aztecs27
Money List Winner
Sorry mate, missed it the first time! Course actually held up ok when we went out. Few of the greens had casual water but the course never felt water logged. Drainage seems pretty good overall!
richart
Major Champion
Back to back tons. Ever thought of taking up cricket ?
Just to cheer you up though Billie Davies has been sacked.
Just to cheer you up though Billie Davies has been sacked.
Aztecs27
Money List Winner
Back to back tons. Ever thought of taking up cricket ?
Just to cheer you up though Billie Davies has been sacked.
And to cheers me up more they're in talks with Steve Maclaren!
Aztecs27
Money List Winner
So I've had the longest, hottest shower and I've still not thawed out. 
Perhaps some biscuits from the garage will help
Perhaps some biscuits from the garage will help NWJocko
Tour Winner
So I've had the longest, hottest shower and I've still not thawed out.
Why do you keep your biscuits in your garage!?
Robobum
Money List Winner
Perfect with some milk from the shed!!!So I've had the longest, hottest shower and I've still not thawed out.
Why do you keep your biscuits in your garage!?
