Wow I'm impatient

[AllyLodge]

Sat at home, bored out of my mind.
Really wanted to play the junior open today at my home club. Thought I had a chance as well, been shooting a couple of sub 80 rounds recently.
But no, my clubs are in a car on the way to Aberdeen. Staying there for a few days and then heading over to st.andrews where I play the jubilee course with the head pro there - can't wait.

Anyone played the jubilee course ? I've heard it's a toughy.

Plus, anyone ever been to ballater golf club ? Staying very close to it, and hoping its a good'n

Ally

 

[FairwayDodger]

Anyone played the jubilee course ? I've heard it's a toughy.

Played it back when I was a teenager. All I remember is having one of my first ever birdies there. Hit the pin with the approach shot and holed the putt!

 

[Foxholer]

Discounting The Church course, which is silly tough - apparently only lacking a windmill and clown on some of the greens - Jubilee is the toughest of the 'main' courses (from normal tees).

Played it once and certainly found it that way, but a little 'scruffy' compared to the New, which is my favourite of them all.

 

[richart]

Discounting The Church course, which is silly tough - apparently only lacking a windmill and clown on some of the greens - Jubilee is the toughest of the 'main' courses (from normal tees).

Played it once and certainly found it that way, but a little 'scruffy' compared to the New, which is my favourite of them all.

Castle Course ?

Not played the Jubilee but have heard good reports, and that it is tough. New Course was in stunning condition when we played there last October, best links greens I have putted on.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

New Course was in stunning condition when we played there last October, best links greens I have putted on.

Hope they are good in 2 weeks time :whoo:

 

[macca64]

Played it ( Ballater)a few years ago,only remember i quite enjoyed it,not much help i know but what can you do.

 

[AllyLodge]

Played it ( Ballater)a few years ago,only remember i quite enjoyed it,not much help i know but what can you do.

Do you know if there are any practice facilities there ? I.e driving range

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Played it ( Ballater)a few years ago,only remember i quite enjoyed it,not much help i know but what can you do.

When you play a great course once, you should still remember every hole.

 

[macca64]

I don't recall seeing any,but we just turned up and got on the course quick as they had some comp on,

 

[macca64]

When you play a great course once, you should still remember every hole.

Ok fair enough,do think its great course? can't remember 2 weeks ago let alone 9 years!!!

 

[richart]

Hope they are good in 2 weeks time :whoo:

Might be wasted on you Gordon.:ears: At least you will not have to chip much, and can putt instead.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Might be wasted on you Gordon.:ears: At least you will not have to chip much, and can putt instead.

Oi sunny Jim, I'll have you know I taught Lee Westwood everything he knows about his crap short game

 

[FairwayDodger]

When you play a great course once, you should still remember every hole.

No matter how long ago it was, or how many other courses you've played?

:rofl:

I played the Old Course > 20 years ago; I remember about three holes.... vaguely! Strongest memory is getting told off over the tannoy by the starter for taking a practice swing on the first tee.

 

[mcbroon]

Ballater is ok, some nice holes but you wouldn't have it on the bucket list. Just a pleasant course in a wee village.

Nae practice facilities that I remember.