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Thread: Golf 2018
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30-05-2018 11:30 AM #31
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30-05-2018 11:37 AM #32
Have been very inconsistent with the driver so looked at getting a mini driver but struggled to find one. Went up to AG and tried the Cobra F8 and F8+ 3 woods, two words, **** me! They *****g go miles. I picked the F8, a bit shorter but more forgiving on poor strikes. Went to the course with it last night and I can honestly say I’m hitting further and a lot more consistently than I have ever with the driver 👍
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30-05-2018 05:00 PM #33
I read a quote from Walter Hagen - "You don't have the game you played last year or last week. you only have today's game. It may be far from your best, but that's all you've got. Harden your heart and make the best of it".
Kind of sums me up nowadays
Hearing of Hagen got me thinking of a fantasy four-ball - Young Tom Morris, Walter Hagen, Jack Nicklaus and Rory. To be played over 4 matches, the first at St Andrews as it was back in YTM's day, with the players wearing the clothes and using the equipment then, followed by the same in Walter's day, then Jack the finally Rory. Who would come out on top? I reckon Young Tom Morris might adapt to modern equipment - once his jaw stopped dropping at what we use nowadays - better than Rory playing in coat tails and tie, with hickory clubs and gutty balls on non-manicured courses.
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30-05-2018 07:41 PM #34This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Any fellow hibby’s that are memebers ever fancy a game then drop me a message.
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30-05-2018 08:42 PM #35This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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30-05-2018 09:15 PM #36This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I sometimes play with hickory clubs and whilst it's great fun I'm always glad to get back to today's technology. When we hear of Sandy Lyle winning the World Hickory Championship, the hickory clubs he uses are a million miles away from the ones I used when I first started out in the game.
Although I still hit the ball a reasonable distance - and it's good to sometimes keep up with the young whippersnappers! - I know I have lost a good few yards with each club from even 10 years ago as the body rebels. But as you get older you realise that doesn't matter, it's still just a game of arithmetic, adding up 18 numbers!
Regardless of the equipment, it's still the most satisfying and frustrating game ever invented - and we know that it goes from one emotion to the other in a matter of minutes!
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03-06-2018 08:45 PM #37
Just got a late entry into Dunbar’s Open next Sat. Steep at £30 but it’s my only chance of a competative game next weekend.
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03-06-2018 10:12 PM #38
Playing in the seniors open at Downfield this Thursday. Played in it last year but gave up after 10 when we couldn't find a spot on the green that didn't involve playing through the puddles.
Hoping for decent weather as Its a cheap way to play a great course
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04-06-2018 08:33 AM #39This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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07-06-2018 06:52 AM #40This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
In other news my golf is bloody horrific as usual. After 16 odd years I'm thinking of ditching Linlithgow for Turnhouse next year. £150 quid cheaper for a better course.
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07-06-2018 07:41 AM #41This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
A lot of folk seem to be taking membership atUphall. Again not one of my favourite layouts but must be in good condition for themto attract members.
I believe DeerPark is in excellent condition. Few boys raving about it. ( possibly incomparison to their home tracks.
I’m up to see David Burns at Kingsfeild to see if he can sort me out with something to get me round without to much pressure on my back. He’s got his work cutout. Straight from there to Dunbar. Busy old Saturday.
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07-06-2018 05:21 PM #42
Championship qualifiers this weekend at liberton, not holding much hope as I’ve only had about 7 rounds so far. Played a medal yesterday and played pretty solid bar 3 holes where I totally blew up. I’m bricking it to see how fast they’ll have the greens 😂
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08-06-2018 05:41 AM #43This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Course in excellent condition though fiery due to lack of rain. Every hole interesting, no weak ones, you had to think on each tee what you were wanting to do rather than blast away with the driver.
And all for £18!
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08-06-2018 06:43 AM #44This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Last edited by greenlex; 08-06-2018 at 06:47 AM.
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08-06-2018 08:27 AM #45This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I had a game at Dunbar yesterday but had to settle for a humble par on 16. (I'd take that every day really!) The course is in great nick, greens no more than a moderate pace but very true. If the weather stays as calm as it has been then the scoring will be low. Go for it!
I've offered to help out at the Stephen Gallagher Foundation tournament at Cardrona otherwise I would have tried for a late entry at Dunbar.
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08-06-2018 11:16 AM #46This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
David Burns is down at. Cardrona on Sunday with a Scotland under age group. I wanted my lesson on Sunday but he ditched me for that. It was sat only this weekend for him.
I’m also managed a last minute berth at Greenburn on Sunday so it’s a full on weekend.Last edited by greenlex; 08-06-2018 at 11:19 AM.
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08-06-2018 03:41 PM #47
Ive never played Royal Musselburgh, what are peoples thoughts on it? If I am serious about getting into it again and a membership I think this would be an ok place. Close enough to Leith and I know people form the local area.
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08-06-2018 04:43 PM #48This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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08-06-2018 09:59 PM #49
The Royal is decent enough. Spent a bit in drainage recently as it can get a bit soggy in the winter.
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09-06-2018 10:06 PM #50
Well the name is on the Dunbar Scratch trophy. Unfortunately it belongs to my Laddie. The boy done real good.
Last edited by greenlex; 10-06-2018 at 10:32 AM.
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10-06-2018 02:57 PM #51This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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14-06-2018 06:31 AM #53This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
World Cup and US Open this weekend is a tasty prospect.
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14-06-2018 10:02 AM #54
Next week:-
Monday:- Gullane 2
Tuesday:- West Lothian for a Scramble
Wednesday (rest day)
Thursday:- Dunbar
Friday:- Goswick.
This retirement life is proving to be a right bitch, I just don't know how I cope.
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14-06-2018 04:33 PM #57This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Played a few courses in that region but fir me it is by far the best.
BTW nice watching the US Open being played in a Dunbar strength wind 😳
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14-06-2018 04:55 PM #58This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
There are a few big names struggling badly.
I thought that scoring would be on the low side as the width of the fairways has been increased to 42 yards which is considerably wider than the previous time the US Open was staged over Shinnecock Hills.
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16-06-2018 09:07 PM #59
Ok the course for the leaders is more difficult than the earlier players, but cmon, players of their ability should cope and adapt better. The Iceman showing them how to adapt.
And as for Leftie, he should be ashamed of himself. Abused the spirit of the game.
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16-06-2018 11:48 PM #60
The US Open has been crazy today. Greens verging on impossible, Mickelson happily taking a 2 shot penalty putting a moving ball, and those pesky American fans upping the anti in their dickish behaviour.
Mon Rose tomorrow!
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