golf 2013

[I'm_cabbaged]

So we're on to another year and although it's a couple of months till it starts proper the mild weather is giving us a chance to get rid of the cobwebs.
Just had a round with hibbyradge (cheers bigman, thoroughly enjoyed it) and there was a few signs to make me optimistic for the coming season.
My game went downhill rapidly over the last couple of years and I crept up to 19.5 from 14:(
My target is to get down to that level again, what's your goals?
Happy swinging!! :)

[Pretty Boy]

Not played since October so hoping to get out in the next week or so.

Probably going to see our club pro for a bit advice on my driving which was causing me all sorts of problems last year. Fairly sure the problem is something to do with my left foot but can't quite sort it.

Target for the year is to keep the handicap at 4, possibly get back to 3. Anything else is a bonus after last season.

[cocopops1875]

Target for the year is to get down to 14 from the 17 im at, Only played twice in 2 months what with work and weather and other stuff but 1 round at Prestonfield on Christmas eve went not too bad, and a quick 9 at Gifford yesterday starting Birdie,Bogey,Birdie,Bogey for the 1st 4 holes and not going too badly after that was pretty encouraging Looking forward to the season ahead and as always Gimmie a PM if anyone wants a batter round

[Golden Bear]

I've been a regular weekly visitor to the driving range since October and been lucky to enough to be invited down to Dunbar and Gullane for a couple of games recently.

I'm very jealous of all the lucky sods who are members of links courses as most of the inland courses still resemble bogs following all the rain.

[Sylar]

It's one of my resolutions this year to play more, as I only managed 2 games last year (The Carrick in March and Dunbar in October).

I'd opted to head to the practice ground at Monifieth a couple of days ago and despite it being a lake for the most part, I was able to hit a few balls in one of the drier strips.

My short game was as sharp as ever but I have a chronic condition in my chest which causes great pain whenever I take a full swing so I don't know how much I'm going to get out until it goes away - frustrating is an understatement.

[H18sry]

So who's organizing this year's .net outing?

[IWasThere2016]

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It's one of my resolutions this year to play more, as I only managed 2 games last year (The Carrick in March and Dunbar in October).

I'd opted to head to the practice ground at Monifieth a couple of days ago and despite it being a lake for the most part, I was able to hit a few balls in one of the drier strips.

My short game was as sharp as ever but I have a chronic condition in my chest which causes great pain whenever I take a full swing so I don't know how much I'm going to get out until it goes away - frustrating is an understatement.

I'll get you out at Monifieth soon S.

[Dibben]

I played a lot in the early part of the year, but haven't swung a club much recently. Going to try to get some games in soon and maybe look to join a club again next year!

[Sylar]

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I'll get you out at Monifieth soon S.

Would certainly appreciate it G.

Hoping for a round before I depart the shores of Tayside, which will be imminent I reckon!

Is the course under as much water as the practice ground by the way? Was stunned by the depth and extent of the flooding there on Friday!

[IWasThere2016]

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Would certainly appreciate it G.

Hoping for a round before I depart the shores of Tayside, which will be imminent I reckon!

Is the course under as much water as the practice ground by the way? Was stunned by the depth and extent of the flooding there on Friday!

Big course is fine. Wee one has a few holes out. Will be sorted by the weekend.

[IWasThere2016]

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So we're on to another year and although it's a couple of months till it starts proper the mild weather is giving us a chance to get rid of the cobwebs.
Just had a round with hibbyradge (cheers bigman, thoroughly enjoyed it) and there was a few signs to make me optimistic for the coming season.
My game went downhill rapidly over the last couple of years and I crept up to 19.5 from 14:(
My target is to get down to that level again, what's your goals?
Happy swinging!! :)

I'm at 9.6 .. it better be single figs soon or I will do time!!!

[3pm]

I am taking golf up this year!

[I'm_cabbaged]

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I am taking golf up this year!

Got a set of calloway x16's (4-pw) and a cobra S3 driver for a good price if you're looking for equipment :)

[PerthHibby]

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I've been a regular weekly visitor to the driving range since October and been lucky to enough to be invited down to Dunbar and Gullane for a couple of games recently.

I'm very jealous of all the lucky sods who are members of links courses as most of the inland courses still resemble bogs following all the rain.

I play at Kilspindie, course is in great nick, has been all winter.
If you fancy a game give me a shout.

[3pm]

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Got a set of calloway x16's (4-pw) and a cobra S3 driver for a good price if you're looking for equipment :)

Thanks for the offer mate but I am sorted for irons. Managed to get a set of well conditioned Ping Zings (?) for £30!! They are longer as well which is brilliant as I am 6'5!

[Golden Bear]

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I play at Kilspindie, course is in great nick, has been all winter.
If you fancy a game give me a shout.

Thanks for the offer - it's a long time since I played Kilspindie. I do however remember that the second hole seemed to be about 954 yards long!

If you want, you can PM me.

[stantonhibby]

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I play at Kilspindie, course is in great nick, has been all winter.
If you fancy a game give me a shout.

Yeah me too.

Played there on Sunday and conditions were great. No wind as well !

[stantonhibby]

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Big course is fine. Wee one has a few holes out. Will be sorted by the weekend.

TQM - what is the name of the hotel practically on the 1st tee at Monifieth ? Are there any other hotels close by ? Planning our annual trip and thought of Monifieth. Like the idea of being able to walk to the course.

[Sylar]

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TQM - what is the name of the hotel practically on the 1st tee at Monifieth ? Are there any other hotels close by ? Planning our annual trip and thought of Monifieth. Like the idea of being able to walk to the course.

I'm aware I'm not TQM (thank the Lord) but it's the Panmure Hotel

[stantonhibby]

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I'm aware I'm not TQM (thank the Lord) but it's the Panmure Hotel

Cheers

[IWasThere2016]

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TQM - what is the name of the hotel practically on the 1st tee at Monifieth ? Are there any other hotels close by ? Planning our annual trip and thought of Monifieth. Like the idea of being able to walk to the course.

Sorry I missed your post - but The Biggest Bandit So Far is correct

There are a few B+Bs in Monifieth, and more hotel/pub options in Broughty Ferry. I'm Captain of the Broughty (overlooks the 18th green at Monifieth) so if you're coming let me know if you need any help with anything else.

[Golden Bear]

I went to the Braids Driving Range yesterday and had to wait in a queue for a bay.

The range itself was covered in snow and the problem was a lack of available golf balls. It was necessary for staff to manually collect the balls from the range as the normal machinery could not be used in the snow. All this and the place was still absolutely heaving. Mental I tell ye!

[IWasThere2016]

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I went to the Braids Driving Range yesterday and had to wait in a queue for a bay.

The range itself was covered in snow and the problem was a lack of available golf balls. It was necessary for staff to manually collect the balls from the range as the normal machinery could not be used in the snow. All this and the place was still absolutely heaving. Mental I tell ye!

Golfed at the weekend - not a spot of the white crud

Was 6-inches from a quadruple birdie start too! - had to settle for birdie-birdie-4 pars start

[IWasThere2016]

£v<*&&£$%&"*($^! GAME!!! DRIVE YOU MENTAL SO IT DOES!!!

Gross 73 yesterday with a ludicrous 4-putt!! PETRIE

[Golden Bear]

Ah not long to go before the start of another season. Annual sub paid, course drying out, the sun has been shining and i've a pre-season lesson booked for the 15th March. All is well until the first medal round when the wee demons are sure to make an appearance!

[LALthehibeeGAL]

Sorry to hijack your thread guys but I just want to wish both Pumpherston Juniors and Liberton Juniors the best of luck - they head out to Spain Thurs for a four day competition - it's the Home Nations Trophy 2012 both Pumpherston and Liberton qualified after playing qf at Downfield and sf at Panmure - there are two teams from England, Ireland and Wales also competition - Sat - Tues. My boy is captain of Pumpherston - not had much of a chance of late to get practice in with the weather but oh well oh and he is full of the cold - is that excuses already!!!!

No seriously the best of luck to the boys

Cheers
Lal

[I'm_cabbaged]

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Sorry to hijack your thread guys but I just want to wish both Pumpherston Juniors and Liberton Juniors the best of luck - they head out to Spain Thurs for a four day competition - it's the Home Nations Trophy 2012 both Pumpherston and Liberton qualified after playing qf at Downfield and sf at Panmure - there are two teams from England, Ireland and Wales also competition - Sat - Tues. My boy is captain of Pumpherston - not had much of a chance of late to get practice in with the weather but oh well oh and he is full of the cold - is that excuses already!!!!

No seriously the best of luck to the boys

Cheers
Lal

Was going to post something similar, the Liberton laddies fly out today. What great experience to get, I hope your boy has the time of his life!!!
Pretty sure Sky Sports cover this although when Liberton were there a couple of years ago it wasn't shown until the festive period, I was flicking through the channels and thought "that looks awfy like wee Tam that hammered me 5&4 yesterday!!"

[IWasThere2016]

Looks nice out .. I feel a wee half day coming on!

[Sylar]

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Looks nice out .. I feel a wee half day coming on!

Snow all away?

[IWasThere2016]

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Snow all away?

Long gone on the Links..