New Golf Season - High Hopes?

[Just_Jimmy]

So following my previous post. I went and got lessons. The guy is level 3 pga pro and he's superb.

I had my third lesson today. In just 3 lessons he's changed everything I was doing, to be fair he did say I wasn't that bad, I just needed corrected having never had a lesson. I'm now hitting the ball properly. I've not got much distance yet but its been 3 weeks since I started and it's like relearning.

I came home today after and I feel like I've unlocked the answers. I've still got miles to go but I feel like I'm in a position to build on and become a decent golfer.

Got 2 more lessons and then I think I'll book more because it's superb.

If someone could teach me how to Putt I'd be laughing.

Practice practice practice for the last 3 weeks and the improvement is massive. I'm going out this weekend so I'll report back with my new pro looking swing results. [emoji108]

Sent from my SM-G991B using TapatalkSo I played twice today, 18 in the morning at 18 in the afternoon. Different courses which I'd never played before. Played with a different playing partner than usual who plays off 13 and it helped as did my new learned controlled swing.

I shot 98 in the second round...not a big deal to many but I'm buzzing. I've broken 100! Now I have to follow it up with more of the same to prove its not a fluke.

So far lessons have been superb value. Got to keep practicing. I've set myself little goals and I'm slowly ticking them off.

I wish I'd found this game (as a player) when I was much younger.

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[Golden Bear]

So I played twice today, 18 in the morning at 18 in the afternoon. Different courses which I'd never played before. Played with a different playing partner than usual who plays off 13 and it helped as did my new learned controlled swing.

I shot 98 in the second round...not a big deal to many but I'm buzzing. I've broken 100! Now I have to follow it up with more of the same to prove its not a fluke.

So far lessons have been superb value. Got to keep practicing. I've set myself little goals and I'm slowly ticking them off.

I wish I'd found this game (as a player) when I was much younger.

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You're well and truly hooked my friend. Thats what the disease called Golf does to you.

Welcome to hell . 😄👍

[blackpoolhibs]

So following my previous post. I went and got lessons. The guy is level 3 pga pro and he's superb.

I had my third lesson today. In just 3 lessons he's changed everything I was doing, to be fair he did say I wasn't that bad, I just needed corrected having never had a lesson. I'm now hitting the ball properly. I've not got much distance yet but its been 3 weeks since I started and it's like relearning.

I came home today after and I feel like I've unlocked the answers. I've still got miles to go but I feel like I'm in a position to build on and become a decent golfer.

Got 2 more lessons and then I think I'll book more because it's superb.

If someone could teach me how to Putt I'd be laughing.

Practice practice practice for the last 3 weeks and the improvement is massive. I'm going out this weekend so I'll report back with my new pro looking swing results. [emoji108]

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I play off 8.2, and i would love to have a few lessons with my irons, but i'm worried that it will cock my game up.

I dont know if i could get much better than i currently play, sometimes coming in way under my handicap, and again a few over it.

At 62 i'm doing ok with what i have as a game, i just wonder if changing things would cause me more trouble than it's worth?

It's a bloody frustrating game at the best of times. :greengrin

[greenlex]

Two weeks after the lesson and I’ve just shot one over par for my best ever score round my home course of over 30 odd years. Cheesing. :thumbsup:

[BroxburnHibee]

54 years it took me but finally finally finally into single figures.

Yes I know 9.8 is probably still 10 but I'm claiming it :greengrin

[greenlex]

54 years it took me but finally finally finally into single figures.

Yes I know 9.8 is probably still 10 but I'm claiming it :greengrin
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Two weeks after the lesson and I’ve just shot one over par for my best ever score round my home course of over 30 odd years. Cheesing. :thumbsup:

Good shooting, especially given the condition it's in (despite the dry weather, it's a fabulous track just now!).

I had a game of 2 halves at Lanark through the week - first 9 (well, 8) was attrocious - couldn't get a swing or rythym going at all - was flying at everything. By the time I managed to control myself and slow down, I played some imperious stuff from the 8th onward, coming back in -1 par golf! I putted like God.

[greenlex]

Good shooting, especially given the condition it's in (despite the dry weather, it's a fabulous track just now!).

I had a game of 2 halves at Lanark through the week - first 9 (well, 8) was attrocious - couldn't get a swing or rythym going at all - was flying at everything. By the time I managed to control myself and slow down, I played some imperious stuff from the 8th onward, coming back in -1 par golf! I putted like God.
Marvellous.:thumbsup: What a game we play.

[Helensburghhibs]

I'm off 12 just now and playing quite well. Most of my golf is being played on the south coast as I'm down there with work which I'm finding a lot easier with the amount of roll you get. My home course is the carrick on Loch lomond and yesterdays stableford sums up amateur golf. 8 pars, 2 bogeys and 8 blobs 😂🤣

[CapitalGreen]

So I played twice today, 18 in the morning at 18 in the afternoon. Different courses which I'd never played before. Played with a different playing partner than usual who plays off 13 and it helped as did my new learned controlled swing.

I shot 98 in the second round...not a big deal to many but I'm buzzing. I've broken 100! Now I have to follow it up with more of the same to prove its not a fluke.

So far lessons have been superb value. Got to keep practicing. I've set myself little goals and I'm slowly ticking them off.

I wish I'd found this game (as a player) when I was much younger.

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Who did you end up going to for lessons?

[Golden Bear]

Two weeks after the lesson and I’ve just shot one over par for my best ever score round my home course of over 30 odd years. Cheesing. :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

And your handicap was and is now?

:greengrin

[Golden Bear]

54 years it took me but finally finally finally into single figures.

Yes I know 9.8 is probably still 10 but I'm claiming it :greengrin

Great effort.

:thumbsup:

[Golden Bear]

The new WHS handicapping system is resulting in many more variances in our handicaps that ever before.

Earlier in the in the season I went up point6, point4, point6 then point 2 in four consecutive rounds - a whopping 1.8 in no time at all.

Since then, I've been gradually chipping away at it and have come down from a high of 6.1 to my present 4.2. I'm sure the ba' will burst very soon though.

:greengrin

[greenlex]

The new WHS handicapping system is resulting in many more variances in our handicaps that ever before.

Earlier in the in the season I went up point6, point4, point6 then point 2 in four consecutive rounds - a whopping 1.8 in no time at all.

Since then, I've been gradually chipping away at it and have come down from a high of 6.1 to my present 4.2. I'm sure the ba' will burst very soon though.

:greengrin
Started the season at 6.3 going to a high of 9.3 but at 7.9 right now. To be fair I’ve played a lot of golf currently at 63 counting rounds since March. You can go up fairly quickly but down just as fast.

[BroxburnHibee]

Started the season at 6.3 going to a high of 9.3 but at 7.9 right now. To be fair I’ve played a lot of golf currently at 63 counting rounds since March. You can go up fairly quickly but down just as fast.

I started on 10.0 really struggled when the season started and got as high as 13.4 in May. Now 9.8 but hope to get a bit lower at least

[Golden Bear]

Started the season at 6.3 going to a high of 9.3 but at 7.9 right now. To be fair I’ve played a lot of golf currently at 63 counting rounds since March. You can go up fairly quickly but down just as fast.

63 counting rounds - since March!!! Ye're a busy laddie!

:greengrin

[greenlex]

63 counting rounds - since March!!! Ye're a busy laddie!

:greengrin
Only 5 of them have been bounce general plays. Cost me a fortune. I’m not done yet. Next up is Glenbervie on Sunday. First time visit and looking forward to it.

[Just_Jimmy]

Who did you end up going to for lessons?Its a PGA level 3 who's affiliated to a local course. Based in Manchester area.

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[Jim44]

I think I’m fortunate to be able to post this tonight. Playing a medal round, I was about to play from the light rough when a player, coming in the opposite direction about 120 yds. away, and in full view of each other, played a shot which clipped my ear and thumped the ground about twenty yards behind me. I nearly sh*t myself. Approaching him, I sarcastically, suggested that a warning call might have been useful, to which he replied, swiftly passing me, ‘aye, sorry.’ Ar**hole!!!!

[CapitalGreen]

Its a PGA level 3 who's affiliated to a local course. Based in Manchester area.

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Ah cool, I had you confused with someone who was looking for coaching in the Edinburgh area. Glad you’re seeing results 👍

[Golden Bear]

I think I’m fortunate to be able to post this tonight. Playing a medal round, I was about to play from the light rough when a player, coming in the opposite direction about 120 yds. away, and in full view of each other, played a shot which clipped my ear and thumped the ground about twenty yards behind me. I nearly sh*t myself. Approaching him, I sarcastically, suggested that a warning call might have been useful, to which he replied, swiftly passing me, ‘aye, sorry.’ Ar**hole!!!!

:eek:

Sounds like a narrow escape Jim, glad you're ok.

No doubt I'll get more info from you.

[hibeg]

Jeezo, playing yesterday, and from nowhere the dreaded shank with a 60 degree wedge appeared four times. Completely ruined the card obviously, as other than that I was playing well
I’ve no idea how I manage it as I think I have the same set up with the club at all times ! :confused:

[Golden Bear]

Jeezo, playing yesterday, and from nowhere the dreaded shank with a 60 degree wedge appeared four times. Completely ruined the card obviously, as other than that I was playing well
I’ve no idea how I manage it as I think I have the same set up with the club at all times ! :confused:

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[greenlex]

Jeezo, playing yesterday, and from nowhere the dreaded shank with a 60 degree wedge appeared four times. Completely ruined the card obviously, as other than that I was playing well
I’ve no idea how I manage it as I think I have the same set up with the club at all times ! :confused:
I was playing up at Carrbridge last month. Lovely wee 9 holer. First time round decent enough. Second time round one appeared at the 11th. Proper 100% off the hozzle as my sharpie mark from my ball imprinted beautifully on it. At that moment in time I had 8 balls in my bag. To cut a long story short by the time I was standing on the 18th I had one left. Every iron in the bag on every shot. I could not stop it. A two and a half hour drive down the road contemplating giving it up. I was in the tee at Craigmillar Park the next day at half ten and contemplating not going. Up early and a visit to the range at 8am hitting around 100 balls. Not a single one. Stupid game.

[Just_Jimmy]

Played a local club I'm thinking off joining. First solo round since I started. Shot a 94 so my earlier joy of sub 100 has some foundation! That's my best round to date. I could have scored better but the greens were rapid and I really struggled with the pace.
The par is 72 so I was +22.

Range tomorrow and Monday. Lesson 5 on Wednesday.

It's coming together.

Is anyone local to Manchester who'd fancy a round?

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[hibeg]

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[hibeg]

I was playing up at Carrbridge last month. Lovely wee 9 holer. First time round decent enough. Second time round one appeared at the 11th. Proper 100% off the hozzle as my sharpie mark from my ball imprinted beautifully on it. At that moment in time I had 8 balls in my bag. To cut a long story short by the time I was standing on the 18th I had one left. Every iron in the bag on every shot. I could not stop it. A two and a half hour drive down the road contemplating giving it up. I was in the tee at Craigmillar Park the next day at half ten and contemplating not going. Up early and a visit to the range at 8am hitting around 100 balls. Not a single one. Stupid game.

Puts mine in perspective I suppose :greengrin

[AugustaHibs]

Anyone ever been fitted at Scott gourlay?

Won a competition for £1000 worth of irons so decided to get fitted with Scott first, will they be okay if I tell them I’m not ordering through him though?

And will he give me a print out/email of all the specs etc

[blackpoolhibs]

Played my home course, Herons reach Blackpool on Monday. Had my best ever score, 4 birdies, 11 pars and 3 bogies.

1 under par off my 7.5 handicap. :thumbsup:

Went down to 6.4, played today and hit 38 points, so still going in the right direction. :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

Played my home course, Herons reach Blackpool on Monday. Had my best ever score, 4 birdies, 11 pars and 3 bogies.

1 under par off my 7.5 handicap. [emoji106]

Went down to 6.4, played today and hit 38 points, so still going in the right direction. :greengrinBlackpool's not far from Manchester...


...see if you can find my ball off the third tee yesterday?

[emoji1787]

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[greenlex]

Won the Gents seniior Open at Harburn yesterday. Home club but I’m buzzin none the less.

[Golden Bear]

Won the Gents seniior Open at Harburn yesterday. Home club but I’m buzzin none the less.

Well done sir.

:thumbsup:

[greenlex]

Well done sir.

:thumbsup:
Thank you kind sir.
The other side of it was Saturdays medal where I was 1 under par on the 12th tee only to bogey 6 of the last 7. Stupid game. :greengrin

[Just_Jimmy]

Went out this morning in the pissing rain and got absolutely drenched.

Only person on the course for full 18 except bloke ok 18th when I was on 2nd green.

Shot 93 - which is 23 over. My best score so far. I'm a wee bit gutted cos I had a few shots I could have made to go sub 90 but it's coming along.

Next lesson this week. Definitely has been the best investment I've made.

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[patch1875]

I been back playing after a 15 year break for about a year now(50yo).

Mostly been playing Carricknowe and probably averaging mid 80’s now. Plan is to join a course next year when we move to West Lothian.

St Michaels at Leuchars next week with a groupon deal.

[Godsahibby]

Spent the weekend on a staycation golf break. Based out of Aviemore we played Boat, Spey Valley, Castle Stuart and Kingussie.

Played most of them in the past but Monday when we played Kingussie I was blown away, what an amazing course. some stunning holes and the views made up for some questionable golf at times.

[hibeg]

I’ve been rubbish for about 4 months, numerous NRs , ( see my previous posts about the s word) :rolleyes:
Anyway, played last week in the sweep at Libby, not expecting anything apart from my handicap probably going up again.
Shot 74 which included 3 double bogeys. Best round of the year by 3 strokes
What a game golf is :greengrin

[greenlex]

Spent the weekend on a staycation golf break. Based out of Aviemore we played Boat, Spey Valley, Castle Stuart and Kingussie.

Played most of them in the past but Monday when we played Kingussie I was blown away, what an amazing course. some stunning holes and the views made up for some questionable golf at times.
How was the boat? I was up there in July and about half a dozen greens were well and truly boogered. They’d lost them and tried to latch them. They were a mess. Played Kingussie last year. Lovely. If you’re erup that way again I’d recommend Carrbridge. Lovely 9 holer and in excellent condition on my trip.

[Godsahibby]

How was the boat? I was up there in July and about half a dozen greens were well and truly boogered. They’d lost them and tried to latch them. They were a mess. Played Kingussie last year. Lovely. If you’re erup that way again I’d recommend Carrbridge. Lovely 9 holer and in excellent condition on my trip.

Boat was in great nick, certainly didn't see any major issues with the greens considering when we were playing. Looks like great work by the greens team to get them sorted!

Thanks will keep that in mind.

[blackpoolhibs]

Has this happened to anyone else?

I entered the club singles comp this year, i'd reached the quarter final. The cut off date from when this had to be played was the 31st of August,

On the 18th of August, i tried to contact my opponent by phone, no reply but he was obviously on holiday as it was a foreign ring tone. 2 days later i called again, still no reply.

I informed the club that he was not replying to my calls both times. I called him again on the 21st and this time left a message explaining we had until the 31st to get this played.

I did not hear from him, and on the 29th of August i informed the club shop he had still not replied to my calls.

Again on the 31st i informed the shop that despite my efforts to contact my opponent, i had heard nothing back.

On september the 3rd, my opponent text me saying he'd just landed back from his holiday, and could we play the match on the 6th.

I agreed, a tee time was booked by him and i again informed the club of the situation.

On the morning of the 6th, i was told by the club we had both been disqualified, and the reason i was disqualified was i should have arranged the match before he went on holiday.

I would have done this had i knew he was going on holiday, but didnt, and the date clearly says that matches must be played by the 31st of August.

I cant get my head around this decision, it clearly makes no sense to me.:confused:

[greenlex]

Has this happened to anyone else?

I entered the club singles comp this year, i'd reached the quarter final. The cut off date from when this had to be played was the 31st of August,

On the 18th of August, i tried to contact my opponent by phone, no reply but he was obviously on holiday as it was a foreign ring tone. 2 days later i called again, still no reply.

I informed the club that he was not replying to my calls both times. I called him again on the 21st and this time left a message explaining we had until the 31st to get this played.

I did not hear from him, and on the 29th of August i informed the club shop he had still not replied to my calls.

Again on the 31st i informed the shop that despite my efforts to contact my opponent, i had heard nothing back.

On september the 3rd, my opponent text me saying he'd just landed back from his holiday, and could we play the match on the 6th.

I agreed, a tee time was booked by him and i again informed the club of the situation.

On the morning of the 6th, i was told by the club we had both been disqualified, and the reason i was disqualified was i should have arranged the match before he went on holiday.

I would have done this had i knew he was going on holiday, but didnt, and the date clearly says that matches must be played by the 31st of August.

I cant get my head around this decision, it clearly makes no sense to me.:confused:
I’d be kicking up a real fuss. If there was no satisfactory resolution I’d be finding a new club. It’s a social game of golf FFS. I’ll be willing to bet that there’s a vested interest one of you would have been facing involved in that decision.

[blackpoolhibs]

I’d be kicking up a real fuss. If there was no satisfactory resolution I’d be finding a new club. It’s a social game of golf FFS. I’ll be willing to bet that there’s a vested interest one of you would have been facing involved in that decision.

I have kicked up a real fuss, but to no avail. I have now gone above the clubs head and got the area manager involved, the club has a hotel attached to it, and if that does not work, i'm taking it to the owner of the whole company.

As you can tell, i have a bee in my bunnet. :greengrin

[greenlex]

I have kicked up a real fuss, but to no avail. I have now gone above the clubs head and got the area manager involved, the club has a hotel attached to it, and if that does not work, i'm taking it to the owner of the whole company.

As you can tell, i have a bee in my bunnet. :greengrin
Quite right too.

[Just_Jimmy]

Has this happened to anyone else?

I entered the club singles comp this year, i'd reached the quarter final. The cut off date from when this had to be played was the 31st of August,

On the 18th of August, i tried to contact my opponent by phone, no reply but he was obviously on holiday as it was a foreign ring tone. 2 days later i called again, still no reply.

I informed the club that he was not replying to my calls both times. I called him again on the 21st and this time left a message explaining we had until the 31st to get this played.

I did not hear from him, and on the 29th of August i informed the club shop he had still not replied to my calls.

Again on the 31st i informed the shop that despite my efforts to contact my opponent, i had heard nothing back.

On september the 3rd, my opponent text me saying he'd just landed back from his holiday, and could we play the match on the 6th.

I agreed, a tee time was booked by him and i again informed the club of the situation.

On the morning of the 6th, i was told by the club we had both been disqualified, and the reason i was disqualified was i should have arranged the match before he went on holiday.

I would have done this had i knew he was going on holiday, but didnt, and the date clearly says that matches must be played by the 31st of August.

I cant get my head around this decision, it clearly makes no sense to me.:confused:That's a joke. He should have been disqualified and you should have been either given a bye or a new opponent.

I would write to the Club and outline how often you attempted to call him and them to sort it.

Very poor from them.

Edit: just seen your follow up. Absolute disgrace. I'd tell them I was looking for a new club.

Join mine... not far from Blackpool and you can teach me [emoji1787]

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[Just_Jimmy]

Shot 88 this morning. Tee'd off at 0714. Not a soul on the course. Par is 70. Course was perfect, sunny morning.

Shot 48 out and 40 in which was 6 over on the back 9.

6 pars, 6 bogies, 6 double bogies. I didn't think about my total score at all playing which I think helped.

That's my best round so far and I didn't put particular well (2, 3 putts) and I feel I left a few shots out there. I had birdie putts on 16, 17 and 18. I also hit 6 greens in regulation.

The lessons have been the best money I've spent on golf. I'm 10 times the player I was. I'm not where near perfect but I'm confident and I'm hitting the ball so well. I'm not a big hitter but I'm hitting it straight and I'm not losing balls right anymore (maybe the odd one still).

I'm loving the game and I just wish I had more people to play rounds with because I learn so much from playing with better players than me and I enjoy the social side.

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[AugustaHibs]

Handicap has dropped 16 shots since the start of june.

Quite incredible what a bit of confidence does.

[Golden Bear]

Has this happened to anyone else?

I entered the club singles comp this year, i'd reached the quarter final. The cut off date from when this had to be played was the 31st of August,

On the 18th of August, i tried to contact my opponent by phone, no reply but he was obviously on holiday as it was a foreign ring tone. 2 days later i called again, still no reply.

I informed the club that he was not replying to my calls both times. I called him again on the 21st and this time left a message explaining we had until the 31st to get this played.

I did not hear from him, and on the 29th of August i informed the club shop he had still not replied to my calls.

Again on the 31st i informed the shop that despite my efforts to contact my opponent, i had heard nothing back.

On september the 3rd, my opponent text me saying he'd just landed back from his holiday, and could we play the match on the 6th.

I agreed, a tee time was booked by him and i again informed the club of the situation.

On the morning of the 6th, i was told by the club we had both been disqualified, and the reason i was disqualified was i should have arranged the match before he went on holiday.

I would have done this had i knew he was going on holiday, but didnt, and the date clearly says that matches must be played by the 31st of August.

I cant get my head around this decision, it clearly makes no sense to me.:confused:

That seems grossly unfair. What did the comp rules state? Was the onus on both players to arrange for a suitable date or was it the responsibility of the first named player ?

[Golden Bear]

Handicap has dropped 16 shots since the start of june.

Quite incredible what a bit of confidence does.

Wow! That must be some kind of record!

[AugustaHibs]

Wow! That must be some kind of record!

Yeah it’s crazy. I only properly started last summer and play 5/6 times a week during summer.

I’ve put the time in and then one round it just seemed to click!

I’ve just checked my emails..

19th may 2022 -

HowDidiDo Handicap Change

Your new WHS Handicap Index is: 36.2

14th September 2022 -

New Handicap Index: 20.7

[blackpoolhibs]

That seems grossly unfair. What did the comp rules state? Was the onus on both players to arrange for a suitable date or was it the responsibility of the first named player ?

I just received this reply, i was the first name, although it makes no odds if the opponent is not in the country.

And only yesterday i found out the same people involved allowed an extention to the ladies comp this season.:faf:

Gary,

Good evening,


Thank you for your patience, I have been around other hotels in the region this week and needed to speak to the team at Blackpool as to the reasons for what has happened.


I believe that this captain has also been involved in the decision that has been made.


We do unfortunately have to set deadlines for the games that were published back in April/May of when each round/game had to be played.


I can only sincerely apologise that on this occasion it has meant that the game hasn't been played in time, can I check if a conversation took place between the two of you if you could agree that one or the other proceeded to the next round under the circumstances?


We do try and organise as many social competitions as possible but do leave this where we can in the hands of the membership to organise the matches themselves.


I will ensure that Richard does speak to the team to ensure that communication is clearer as it is disappointing to read that you were not informed of the consequences of the game not being played before the end of August.


The last thing we want is a disappointed member. I would therefore as a gesture of goodwill invite you to a complimentary table of four for food at the hotel so that we can look to restore your faith in Village Blackpool.


Regards


Stuart Davies

[Golden Bear]

I just received this reply, i was the first name, although it makes no odds if the opponent is not in the country.

And only yesterday i found out the same people involved allowed an extention to the ladies comp this season.:faf:

Gary,

Good evening,


Thank you for your patience, I have been around other hotels in the region this week and needed to speak to the team at Blackpool as to the reasons for what has happened.


I believe that this captain has also been involved in the decision that has been made.


We do unfortunately have to set deadlines for the games that were published back in April/May of when each round/game had to be played.


I can only sincerely apologise that on this occasion it has meant that the game hasn't been played in time, can I check if a conversation took place between the two of you if you could agree that one or the other proceeded to the next round under the circumstances?


We do try and organise as many social competitions as possible but do leave this where we can in the hands of the membership to organise the matches themselves.


I will ensure that Richard does speak to the team to ensure that communication is clearer as it is disappointing to read that you were not informed of the consequences of the game not being played before the end of August.


The last thing we want is a disappointed member. I would therefore as a gesture of goodwill invite you to a complimentary table of four for food at the hotel so that we can look to restore your faith in Village Blackpool.


Regards


Stuart Davies




A whitewash job! Personally I think it's better if both players are held jointly responsible for arranging ties as it reduces the risk of the the game not being played.

However , as you rightly say, it would make no difference in this instance as your opponent was on holiday.

Imo he should have done the right thing and awarded the tie to you.

[BroxburnHibee]

Playing Panmure today for the first time. Heard loads of good things about it so can't wait!

[AugustaHibs]

Come on Bob!!! This is incredible stuff so far!

[blackpoolhibs]

A whitewash job! Personally I think it's better if both players are held jointly responsible for arranging ties as it reduces the risk of the the game not being played.

However , as you rightly say, it would make no difference in this instance as your opponent was on holiday.

Imo he should have done the right thing and awarded the tie to you.
:agree:

I dont know what else i could do, informing the shop at every junction was clearly not enough.:confused:

[patch1875]

St Michael’s yesterday was excellent. Found it pretty hard for my poor level but a great day out.

Not bad for 12 quid off Groupon.

Well recommended

[Hibs90]

Anyone ever been fitted at Scott gourlay?

Won a competition for £1000 worth of irons so decided to get fitted with Scott first, will they be okay if I tell them I’m not ordering through him though?

And will he give me a print out/email of all the specs etc

I've been before. I'd imagine there would be no problems but they would certainly take the fitting fee.

That's how these kinds of places catch you out really. Some refund the fee if you buy through them but specialised places like SGGT take the fee regardless. I know someone who went and they were told by one of the fitters to go work on their technique and go back to them later in the year but they still charged them for the fitting and would have charged them for the fitting later in the year.

Just a big con if you ask me.

[greenlex]

Played Glasgow Gailes yesterday. Played well. I was doing a general play and it’s come up with a negative pcc. Only the second time I’ve seen this. The first was because of a temp tee shortening a par three ( I think) but not sure why this time. Not even sure how these things are calculated. It’s a secret I think.

[Just_Jimmy]

Played Glasgow Gailes yesterday. Played well. I was doing a general play and it’s come up with a negative pcc. Only the second time I’ve seen this. The first was because of a temp tee shortening a par three ( I think) but not sure why this time. Not even sure how these things are calculated. It’s a secret I think.

Q.*What is the playing conditions calculation (PCC) and how does it work?

A.*At the end of each day, the playing conditions calculation takes place automatically to determine if scores made at the course were significantly higher or lower than the expected scores of the players who made them, primarily due to weather and/or course set up.

If scores were abnormally low or high, a PCC adjustment between -1 and +3 will be applied in the calculation of Score Differentials[emoji769] of everyone who played that day. A negative (-) adjustment means the course played easier than expected and a positive (+) adjustment means the course played more difficult than expected. A PCC of 0 means the course played as expected, which will be the case on most days.

The PCC:

Uses scoring data so no action is required by the club/course staff or golfer (except for posting scores),

Includes only scores made by players with a Handicap Index[emoji2400] of 36.0 or below,

Considers both 9-hole and 18-hole scores in the calculation, and

Only takes place if at least 8 scores were posted on a given day.

(Rule 5.6, Rules of Handicapping)


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[greenlex]

Q.*What is the playing conditions calculation (PCC) and how does it work?

A.*At the end of each day, the playing conditions calculation takes place automatically to determine if scores made at the course were significantly higher or lower than the expected scores of the players who made them, primarily due to weather and/or course set up.

If scores were abnormally low or high, a PCC adjustment between -1 and +3 will be applied in the calculation of Score Differentials[emoji769] of everyone who played that day. A negative (-) adjustment means the course played easier than expected and a positive (+) adjustment means the course played more difficult than expected. A PCC of 0 means the course played as expected, which will be the case on most days.

The PCC:

Uses scoring data so no action is required by the club/course staff or golfer (except for posting scores),

Includes only scores made by players with a Handicap Index[emoji2400] of 36.0 or below,

Considers both 9-hole and 18-hole scores in the calculation, and

Only takes place if at least 8 scores were posted on a given day.

(Rule 5.6, Rules of Handicapping)


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Cheers Jimmy. Its highly unusual for a general play score to be affected. It’s obviously because 8 or more people were doing general scores and played well enough to affect it. Conditions were decent if not perfect with receptive greens in the damp.

[Just_Jimmy]

Cheers Jimmy. Its highly unusual for a general play score to be affected. It’s obviously because 8 or more people were doing general scores and played well enough to affect it. Conditions were decent if not perfect with receptive greens in the damp.My course is really wet but the greens are glorious still. I tend to play better in the wet I've found... not the rain like. I shot 75 yesterday which is my best score to date.

If anyone has seen my earlier posts, I'm actually getting really good. I've worked so hard all year at it. I'm shooting sub 80 whenever I play now which means I'm probably playing off 10 handicap although because it's preferred lies (I never do it, I just play the ball as is), my club won't take cards atm.

I've been playing as part of the member's role up every 2nd week which means I can get my scores verified. I'm still working on everything and I still have the odd ****house of a hole or even shot but it's the greatest thing I've done. I love it.

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[greenlex]

My course is really wet but the greens are glorious still. I tend to play better in the wet I've found... not the rain like. I shot 75 yesterday which is my best score to date.

If anyone has seen my earlier posts, I'm actually getting really good. I've worked so hard all year at it. I'm shooting sub 80 whenever I play now which means I'm probably playing off 10 handicap although because it's preferred lies (I never do it, I just play the ball as is), my club won't take cards atm.

I've been playing as part of the member's role up every 2nd week which means I can get my scores verified. I'm still working on everything and I still have the odd ****house of a hole or even shot but it's the greatest thing I've done. I love it.

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Good stuff Jimmy. It’s a great game for all ages and abilities. The trick is to keep it going over the winter (which I rarely do). Even if the courses are unplayable find a range somewhere even if it’s just once a week. If you’re breaking 80 more times than not you’ll be single figures never mind 10.:aok: There is no substitute for hard work. Especially the short game.
Im into my 60’s ,played for 40 years and have just had my most successful season.

[Golden Bear]

Played Glasgow Gailes yesterday. Played well. I was doing a general play and it’s come up with a negative pcc. Only the second time I’ve seen this. The first was because of a temp tee shortening a par three ( I think) but not sure why this time. Not even sure how these things are calculated. It’s a secret I think.

The PCC is, I believe, calculated by means of a mysterious algorithm within Scottish Golf's version of the WHS.

Other than that, then I've still to find someone who is fully aware of the computation. From my own experience, it very rarely fully allows for inclement weather conditions such as a gale force wind!

:grr:

[patch1875]

Played the Roxburghe down at Kelso yesterday. Lovely course and beautiful hotel. Bit soggy in places as expected but course was holding up well.

[Golden Bear]

Played the Roxburghe down at Kelso yesterday. Lovely course and beautiful hotel. Bit soggy in places as expected but course was holding up well.

Great course, best in the Borders by some distance.

:agree:

[greenlex]

Played the Roxburghe down at Kelso yesterday. Lovely course and beautiful hotel. Bit soggy in places as expected but course was holding up well.


Great course, best in the Borders by some distance.

:agree:
I’ll second that. I’m off to Kingsbarns on Friday. Praying for some decent conditions.

[Golden Bear]

I’ll second that. I’m off to Kingsbarns on Friday. Praying for some decent conditions.

Another cracking course albeit very expensive. Hope you got a good deal.

😄👍

[patch1875]

Anyone a member of Deer Park?

I’m moving to West Lothian shortly and think about it for joining. Like the idea of the country club facilities but I’ve heard the course struggles through the winter.

[BroxburnHibee]

Anyone a member of Deer Park?

I’m moving to West Lothian shortly and think about it for joining. Like the idea of the country club facilities but I’ve heard the course struggles through the winter.

I played it last winter and it was very soft underfoot

[greenlex]

Anyone a member of Deer Park?

I’m moving to West Lothian shortly and think about it for joining. Like the idea of the country club facilities but I’ve heard the course struggles through the winter.
Best condition last year in West Lothian hands down was Harburn. It’s not a great winter course to be fair but from early last year to fairly late this year it’s been excellent.
Deer Park is fine but a bit if a slog in the winter as you’ve heard. It does have other facilities tho.

[patch1875]

Thanks all think I will try and play a few of the courses over the winter. Harburn has also been recommended by someone else so definitely going to give that a go.

[Smartie]

Pumpherston is probably my favourite West Lothian course.

Not so sure about how it holds up relative to the others through the winter but I love playing it.

[greenlex]

Finally made it to a 5 handicap (5.2) after trying for over 40 years to get to category one. A fine 77 at a cool and breezy Kingsbarns yesterday., absolutely buzzin.

[BroxburnHibee]

Played Gullane 2 yesterday for the first time since the late 80's

It's in fabulous condition and I played to my handicap so great day all round

[Golden Bear]

Finally made it to a 5 handicap (5.2) after trying for over 40 years to get to category one. A fine 77 at a cool and breezy Kingsbarns yesterday., absolutely buzzin.

Welcome to hell! Very good score yesterday over a great course. :thumbsup:

I'm sitting at 4.5 but advancing years are starting to take their toll - especially with the short game.

[greenlex]

Welcome to hell! Very good score yesterday over a great course. :thumbsup:

I'm sitting at 4.5 but advancing years are starting to take their toll - especially with the short game.

Cheers GB . A forty odd year journey. I’m sure I’ll be back up to 8 or 9 in the blink of an eye. It doesn’t take long under this new system.

[cabbageandribs1875]

not a gowfer but


well done Scottish golf courses :) well, those that keep them anyway

Scotland wins big at World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi | The National (https://www.thenational.scot/news/23127760.scotland-wins-big-world-golf-awards-abu-dhabi/?fbclid=IwAR3bO2mlOwp5UGwC-8Sf-Zisg9QpoNsCFM6iAugs6zl0UrKFn7pzUlWXRxs)

SCOTLAND has been named the best golf destination in the world – having secured a double victory at the 2022 World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi.
It is the first time in the award’s nine-year history that Scotland has won the ultimate label of “Best Golf Destination in the World”.
Around 200 guests from various golfing destinations across the globe attended the Annual Golf Award gala ceremony in the Middle East, where Scotland was also crowned “Best Golf Destination in Europe (https://www.thenational.scot/news/europe)”, marking the first time that a country has won both awards.
Scotland beat other golfing destinations to win, including Austria, Italy, Ireland, France and Greece, and had many of its famous golf courses nominated for “Scotland’s Best Golf Course 2022”.
Scotland, “the home of golf”, has more than 550 courses to play at including championship courses and resorts, parkland courses, and nine-hole courses.
The Kittocks Course in St Andrews, King’s Course at the Gleneagles Hote, and the Ailsa Course at Turnbury were all nominated – however, Prestwick Golf Club in South Ayrshire took home the prize of “Scotland’s Best Golf Course”.

[patch1875]

Played the Braids today forgot how hard it is!

[AugustaHibs]

Played the Braids today forgot how hard it is!

What condition was it in?

[patch1875]

What condition was it in?

Really good couple of winter tees but greens were slow but still holding up well.

Playing Deer Park on Wednesday as it’s an option for joining next year.

[Hibs90]

Looking for a course I can play over next two or three months where I don't have to use a stupid mat and winter greens aren't a thing.

Any ideas? Someone told me I could join Ed Leisure as they dont use mats or temp greens etc but would need someone to confirm.

[greenlex]

Looking for a course I can play over next two or three months where I don't have to use a stupid mat and winter greens aren't a thing.

Any ideas? Someone told me I could join Ed Leisure as they dont use mats or temp greens etc but would need someone to confirm.
Kings acre never used to use mats in the winter. I’m afraid most if not all clubs will use winter greens if there’s either tons of rain or frost about.

[Golden Bear]

Looking for a course I can play over next two or three months where I don't have to use a stupid mat and winter greens aren't a thing.

Any ideas? Someone told me I could join Ed Leisure as they dont use mats or temp greens etc but would need someone to confirm.

If you come back in about 25 years you might get on to the membership waiting list for Gullane. 🙄. No mats or winter greens there.

Seriously though, Gullane 3 is worth a visit in the winter months and the greens fees are reasonable.

[Hibs90]

Cheers. Been going through a bunch of lessons and practice session at the range but haven't been on a course that allows play off the grass yet to see how I'm getting on and would be keen to do so a few times.

Obviously aware of the reasons winter greens/mats etc are in use.

[Speedy]

Looking for a course I can play over next two or three months where I don't have to use a stupid mat and winter greens aren't a thing.

Any ideas? Someone told me I could join Ed Leisure as they dont use mats or temp greens etc but would need someone to confirm.

Edinburgh Leisure don't require fairway mats. They do sometimes have winter greens but it depends on conditions e.g. if the normal one is flooded or frozen.

Eyemouth also do a winter membership. Dearer and further away but depends how fussy you are.

[Hibs90]

Edinburgh Leisure don't require fairway mats. They do sometimes have winter greens but it depends on conditions e.g. if the normal one is flooded or frozen.

Eyemouth also do a winter membership. Dearer and further away but depends how fussy you are.


Cheers speedy will look into both :aok:

[Golden Bear]

I had a game at Dunbar today, good weather, course in excellent nick and I even played reasonably well considering I hadn't struck a ball for about 4 weeks. Mats are compulsory until probably the end of February, I don't particularly like them but after a couple of holes you do get used to them. I find pitching is the most difficult part of the game, I had zero control today but there again that might be have been down to my lack of touch and poor technique so I don't really blame the mats. Or maybe I do ! 🤔

[Hibby Bairn]

Looking for a course I can play over next two or three months where I don't have to use a stupid mat and winter greens aren't a thing.

Any ideas? Someone told me I could join Ed Leisure as they dont use mats or temp greens etc but would need someone to confirm.

Edinburgh Leisure courses are currently in excellent condition. Some tee mats in use but few if any temporary greens. No fairway mats.

I have played Carricknowe and Silverknowes in the past week and both in very good condition.

Very good value if taking the monthly direct debit membership for a few months. And you have the choice of 6 courses.

Braids is a tough course but is in absolutely first class condition imo.

[Hibs90]

I had a game at Dunbar today, good weather, course in excellent nick and I even played reasonably well considering I hadn't struck a ball for about 4 weeks. Mats are compulsory until probably the end of February, I don't particularly like them but after a couple of holes you do get used to them. I find pitching is the most difficult part of the game, I had zero control today but there again that might be have been down to my lack of touch and poor technique so I don't really blame the mats. Or maybe I do ! 🤔

If anything the mats should be producing more spin :wink::greengrin

[Golden Bear]

If anything the mats should be producing more spin :wink::greengrin

They do, but the pitch and run shots are much more difficult to judge. At least they are with me. :greengrin

[patch1875]

Think I’m needing someone to look at improving my swing any recommendations for lessons?

[WeeRussell]

Think I’m needing someone to look at improving my swing any recommendations for lessons?

Let us know where you are based about. There’s a lot of keen golfers on here spread about the country, good chance someone will be able to recommend a lesson 👍

[patch1875]

Let us know where you are based about. There’s a lot of keen golfers on here spread about the country, good chance someone will be able to recommend a lesson 👍



Edinburgh area although I move to West Lothian shortly.

[AugustaHibs]

Anyone played Fairmont kittocks recently/in winter before?

Playing it Saturday for the first time and really looking forward to it, but I’m unsure what to expect.

[patch1875]

Was at Dunbar on Monday cracking day and course in fine condition.

[Just_Jimmy]

Anyone played Fairmont kittocks recently/in winter before?

Playing it Saturday for the first time and really looking forward to it, but I’m unsure what to expect.I played the old course, Eden and strathtyrum over Xmas period and they were all immaculate. The fairmont courses are decent, they're not the old course obviously but I reckon they'll be in decent nick.

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[greenlex]

Anyone played Fairmont kittocks recently/in winter before?

Playing it Saturday for the first time and really looking forward to it, but I’m unsure what to expect.
Fairways get a bit soggy to be fair but it’s not really rained too much of late. Greens usually good. Decent test.

[AugustaHibs]

I see a few soft idiots including that Sarah stirk on sky sports news I’d ‘outraged’ by tigers joke between himself and Thomas where he handed him a tampon.

Worlds gone ****ing mad.

[DaveF]

I see a few soft idiots including that Sarah stirk on sky sports news I’d ‘outraged’ by tigers joke between himself and Thomas where he handed him a tampon.

Worlds gone ****ing mad.

It was a stupid thing to do and he deserves all the criticism coming his way. He's an arse.

[patch1875]

Moving to West Lothian so have joined Deer Park. Had a lesson with the pro and a big difference already. Been a bit of a half swinger but a few tweaks has seen an extra 20-30 yards already with the driver.
Feels much more like a golf swing now so hopefully further improvement with some more, still need to sort the slice!

[Smartie]

Moving to West Lothian so have joined Deer Park. Had a lesson with the pro and a big difference already. Been a bit of a half swinger but a few tweaks has seen an extra 20-30 yards already with the driver.
Feels much more like a golf swing now so hopefully further improvement with some more, still need to sort the slice!

How’s the course holding up? Still holding much water? A mate of mine was a member there years ago, I played it with him a couple of times and I remember really liking it. I remember you asking about West Lothian courses a while back.

I’m hoping to get out this week and I’m hoping to play much more this year. It’s good for me and I’ve been missing it. Child number 2 is arriving in August though so opportunities over the coming years may be limited.

[patch1875]

How’s the course holding up? Still holding much water? A mate of mine was a member there years ago, I played it with him a couple of times and I remember really liking it. I remember you asking about West Lothian courses a while back.

I’m hoping to get out this week and I’m hoping to play much more this year. It’s good for me and I’ve been missing it. Child number 2 is arriving in August though so opportunities over the coming years may be limited.


Seems pretty good. Think over the years they have done a lot of work with the drainage and more looks like it’s getting done this year doesn’t seem any worse than any other inland course.

Kids(and starting a business) was the reason I stopped playing for years really enjoying being back playing but many find it tricky due to the time needed.

[WeeRussell]

It was a stupid thing to do and he deserves all the criticism coming his way. He's an arse.

Yep - what did he possibly think the reaction would be!

[WeeRussell]

How’s the course holding up? Still holding much water? A mate of mine was a member there years ago, I played it with him a couple of times and I remember really liking it. I remember you asking about West Lothian courses a while back.

I’m hoping to get out this week and I’m hoping to play much more this year. It’s good for me and I’ve been missing it. Child number 2 is arriving in August though so opportunities over the coming years may be limited.

I played Deer Park a couple of summers ago on a scorching day and loved it.

Returned last year when it was sodden and winter greens and what a difference. I generally can’t be arsed with winter greens in general though. Takes a lot of the fun out when not playing to a proper lush green trying to give yourself chances with the putter.

[patch1875]

I played Deer Park a couple of summers ago on a scorching day and loved it.

Returned last year when it was sodden and winter greens and what a difference. I generally can’t be arsed with winter greens in general though. Takes a lot of the fun out when not playing to a proper lush green trying to give yourself chances with the putter.

Yeah winter greens are grim. Deer Park still had 3 last week and played a few rounds with them all in play thankfully my mate is a member of Dunbar so can get down there on occasion. Hopefully not long until the better weather.

[IWasThere2016]

Have relocated from hilly, wet, long parkland in Bolton back to the hallow links at Monifieth #realgolf :greengrin

This should see me back to single figs in no time!

Jut recovering from five procedures on my right knee and should be back to playing in March :cb

[AugustaHibs]

Going to San Fran in October.

Going to play -

Olympic club, San Francisco golf club and Cal Club of SF.

Hoping to then do a couple days in NY and play Shinnecock and Baltusrol.

Excited is an understatement.

[WeeRussell]

Think I’ve got ‘golfer’s thumb’ (form of tendinitis?).

It’s annoying, not quite a strain but similar pain when gripping, swinging and impact (so basically the whole swing 😂).

Often feel it worst after tee-offs, and after playing as well. Mainly the thumb but can feel it extending into the wrist too. Slight bruising appeared on my hand where the thumb joins fingers, but now gone.

Hopefully a few weeks off will let it sort itself out.. but was too tempted yesterday so played with an altered grip - wrapped my thumb over my fingers rather than straighten it down the grip which is when I feel it most.

Got round okay and still enjoyed it, but hope I can get back to a more orthodox grip, pain-free, soon!

[BroxburnHibee]

Planning on playing a few Opens this coming season.

Already booked Cardross, Lanark and Carnwath and looking at Haddington too. All recommendations welcome :greengrin

Also got the New & Jubilee booked in the coming weeks for a bit fun

[hibeg]

Played Pumpherston today for the first time. Course was in good condition, impressed

[Golden Bear]

Planning on playing a few Opens this coming season.

Already booked Cardross, Lanark and Carnwath and looking at Haddington too. All recommendations welcome :greengrin

Also got the New & Jubilee booked in the coming weeks for a bit fun

Auchterarder is well worth a visit imo. Not too long but a very good test of golf at the same time. Its next door to the Gleneagles courses and has the same heathland appearance but with sensibly priced green fees. Good clubhouse facilities is an added bonus. I suspect that their Open Tournaments will already be fully subscribed for the forthcoming season so you may have to settle for a casual round of golf.

[Hibby Bairn]

Auchterarder is well worth a visit imo. Not too long but a very good test of golf at the same time. Its next door to the Gleneagles courses and has the same heathland appearance but with sensibly priced green fees. Good clubhouse facilities is an added bonus. I suspect that their Open Tournaments will already be fully subscribed for the forthcoming season so you may have to settle for a casual round of golf.

Agree re Auchterarder. One of my favourites and I am playing there twice in May in opens.

Others I have played last year and enjoyed are West Lothian, Crail, Aberdour, Dunbar, Longniddry and Baberton.

[greenlex]

Planning on playing a few Opens this coming season.

Already booked Cardross, Lanark and Carnwath and looking at Haddington too. All recommendations welcome :greengrin

Also got the New & Jubilee booked in the coming weeks for a bit fun
I use this Dave. As you know I’ve been known for an away day or two

https://www.golfempire.co.uk/ (https://www.golfempire.co.uk/)

Its free but I pay the yearly fee and it gives you a calendar option to search for any given day.
Good luck.

[patch1875]

Agree re Auchterarder. One of my favourites and I am playing there twice in May in opens.

Others I have played last year and enjoyed are West Lothian, Crail, Aberdour, Dunbar, Longniddry and Baberton.

I’m staying within walking distance of West Lothian GC for a few weeks so plan to give it a go.

Dunbar next Saturday as down there for a wedding.

[FifeHibs]

Anyone want a game at ladybank this year let me know

[Just_Jimmy]

Anyone want a game at ladybank this year let me knowI might when I'm up. I'm always looking to play new courses and alongside new players to develop my game. I bring my clubs when I'm home for more than a day or 2 so hopefully we'll get a round in if you're keen.

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[WeeRussell]

Played Pumpherston today for the first time. Course was in good condition, impressed

I believe they’ve got a new greenkeeper in as of this season and he’s made a lot of changes. I forget which ‘decent’ course it was he’s come from but my mate who is a member there was fairly excited about the guy coming in and what he’s be doing for the course.

It’s a course I enjoy anyway, but 16 gets me every time.

[greenlex]

I believe they’ve got a new greenkeeper in as of this season and he’s made a lot of changes. I forget which ‘decent’ course it was he’s come from but my mate who is a member there was fairly excited about the guy coming in and what he’s be doing for the course.

It’s a course I enjoy anyway, but 16 gets me every time.
Iron, wedge then one or two putts A fair wee walk through the trees to 17 and be happy. :greengrin

[WeeRussell]

Iron, wedge then one or two putts A fair wee walk through the trees to 17 and be happy. :greengrin

If ****ing only 😁

I know the 2nd is the one feared by members, but that water on 16th is what gives me nightmares. And that’s without the jakies on the green.

[hibeg]

If ****ing only 😁

I know the 2nd is the one feared by members, but that water on 16th is what gives me nightmares. And that’s without the jakies on the green.

Yup, I visited the water :greengrin

[FifeHibs]

I might when I'm up. I'm always looking to play new courses and alongside new players to develop my game. I bring my clubs when I'm home for more than a day or 2 so hopefully we'll get a round in if you're keen.

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Yeah just let me know a week or 2 in advance mate

[patch1875]

Had another lesson today hopefully another step forward with a few tweaks implemented just need to remember it on the course tomorrow!

[greenlex]

It’s time to get a few reps in. Haven’t had a club in my hand since early November. :greengrin
I’ll ensconce myself on the Range up at Kingsfield until they get off the mats at Harburn.
Due a visit to Kingsbarns mid April so better get the finger out.

[Hibs90]

Anyone want a game at ladybank this year let me know

I would quite like a game at Ladybank if you don't mind a 15 handicapper stinking the place up? :greengrin


Was up at Elie last week, the greens are just ridiculous.

[greenlex]

Anyone want a game at ladybank this year let me know
I’d be up for a game too. Any Friday afternoon you like👍

[greenlex]

Just off the Range. . First time I’ve had a club in my hand since early November. It wasn’t pretty😬

[patch1875]

Just off the Range. . First time I’ve had a club in my hand since early November. It wasn’t pretty😬

Kingsfield? I’m going to go tomorrow to practice a bit more the adjustments from my lesson.

Shot an 88 at Deer Park yesterday although it’s still playing way shorter at the moment with winter tees.

[greenlex]

Kingsfield? I’m going to go tomorrow to practice a bit more the adjustments from my lesson.

Shot an 88 at Deer Park yesterday although it’s still playing way shorter at the moment with winter tees.
Yup. Great facility. 👍

[FifeHibs]

I’d be up for a game too. Any Friday afternoon you like👍

Drop me a pm

[patch1875]

Dunbar today in great condition.

Chilly wind though.

[Hibs90]

Min Woo Lee’s caddie is a Jambo.

Hope he puts it in the water on 17

[WeeRussell]

Min Woo Lee’s caddie is a Jambo.

Hope he puts it in the water on 17

Something about that number 7 he’s found on the card a couple of times today.

[Golden Bear]

Dunbar today in great condition.

Chilly wind though.

I played there on Saturday as well.

I agree , the course is in great nick for mid March, and to be honest, I didn't notice any wind at all!

We started just after 9am so I'm presuming the wind must have got up in the afternoon.

[patch1875]

I played there on Saturday as well.

I agree , the course is in great nick for mid March, and to be honest, I didn't notice any wind at all!

We started just after 9am so I'm presuming the wind must have got up in the afternoon.


Yeah we never tee’d off until 12.30 wind kicked in at the far point of the course!

Acquired a new driver today so trip to the range in the next couple of days before its let loose on a course.

[Golden Bear]

Yeah we never tee’d off until 12.30 wind kicked in at the far point of the course!

Acquired a new driver today so trip to the range in the next couple of days before its let loose on a course.

New season and fresh hopes spring eternal.

Good luck with the new Big Chief. 👍

[He's here!]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/64944020

Proposal to introduce balls which can't fly so far at the Open by 2026.

Thoughts? It's presumably not long before 400-yard drives become perfectly feasible for top players so a lot of courses simply won't present any sort of challenge.

[patch1875]

Happy with a 87 at Deer Park yesterday.

Still playing short as it’s still in a semi winter mode so will be back to reality once it changes!

New driver is decent but off the tee is still my weak point another lesson in a couple of weeks.

[Hibs90]

Anyone going to the Hibs golf day?

[Golden Bear]

Anyone going to the Hibs golf day?

First I've heard of it. Is their a link anywhere ?

[CapitalGreen]

First I've heard of it. Is their a link anywhere ?

It’s an annual event:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/events/whats-on/hibernian-fc-golf-day-2023

[Golden Bear]

It’s an annual event:

https://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/events/whats-on/hibernian-fc-golf-day-2023

👍

Thanks for that.

[Golden Bear]

I'm out tomorrow morning for what will be my first competitive round of this year.

New season, fresh hopes but no doubt the same highs and lows. However -------------------- I'll have a different flat stick in the bag tomorrow , could this at last be the answer to my putting woes or will it also end up in the disgraced heap in my attic?

:rolleyes:

[AugustaHibs]

I'm out tomorrow morning for what will be my first competitive round of this year.

New season, fresh hopes but no doubt the same highs and lows. However -------------------- I'll have a different flat stick in the bag tomorrow , could this at last be the answer to my putting woes or will it also end up in the disgraced heap in my attic?

:rolleyes:

What putter have you went for?

[Golden Bear]

What putter have you went for?

A second hand Cleveland Huntingdon Mark 2 milled face putter.

Second hand, from Golfbidder - it was a good buy (at the moment:greengrin)

[ACLeith]

A second hand Cleveland Huntingdon Mark 2 milled face putter.

Second hand, from Golfbidder - it was a good buy (at the moment:greengrin)

Had my worst score this week for 4 years, 3 putts on 5 greens and one 4 stab. I use a TM Spider so knew it wasn't the club's fault! Had been putting well recently as well.

Had a practice on the dining room carpet and realised my stance was out by a fraction. Always small margins. All I need now is to get back out again and prove it was that🙏

Good luck!

[Just_Jimmy]

Had my worst score this week for 4 years, 3 putts on 5 greens and one 4 stab. I use a TM Spider so knew it wasn't the club's fault! Had been putting well recently as well.

Had a practice on the dining room carpet and realised my stance was out by a fraction. Always small margins. All I need now is to get back out again and prove it was that[emoji120]

Good luck!I've also got a spider. I absolutely love it. I'd only trade it in for a scottie cameron but even then I'd have doubts.

I'm so excited for the better weather. The lighter nights mean 9 holes after work.



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[ACLeith]

I've also got a spider. I absolutely love it. I'd only trade it in for a scottie cameron but even then I'd have doubts.

I'm so excited for the better weather. The lighter nights mean 9 holes after work.



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Work? I think I remember what that was! I've had the Spider for a year and it's (usually) a trusted friend.

[Golden Bear]

Had my worst score this week for 4 years, 3 putts on 5 greens and one 4 stab. I use a TM Spider so knew it wasn't the club's fault! Had been putting well recently as well.

Had a practice on the dining room carpet and realised my stance was out by a fraction. Always small margins. All I need now is to get back out again and prove it was that🙏

Good luck!

If I'm being honest, with me, it's a case of a bad workman always blaming his tools. 😁

[Hibby Bairn]

I use my dad's old Ben Sayers putter from 1966. Nothing more than a bit of metal on a stick. Does the job well enough.

Can't understand paying £300 for a putter 🙃

[greenlex]

Kingsfield up near Linlithgow are doing an open day tomorrow. Not sure about the course but the practice facilities including the new Stephen Gallacher indoor performance centre and track man driving range are available FOC. Well worth a visit if you’ve nothing better to do round the Motherwell game. :aok:

[ACLeith]

I use my dad's old Ben Sayers putter from 1966. Nothing more than a bit of metal on a stick. Does the job well enough.

Can't understand paying £300 for a putter 🙃

I've still got my first putter, that my dad gave me when I got going with this game. It had a metal shaft, painted to look like a hickory club!

Whatever works is the right club!

[Just_Jimmy]

I use my dad's old Ben Sayers putter from 1966. Nothing more than a bit of metal on a stick. Does the job well enough.

Can't understand paying £300 for a putter [emoji854]How much was your driver? How often do you use your driver a round, verses a putter?

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[Hibby Bairn]

How much was your driver? How often do you use your driver a round, verses a putter?

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£15. 10 years old. 🙂

I must just be a skinflint

[patch1875]

Kingsfield up near Linlithgow are doing an open day tomorrow. Not sure about the course but the practice facilities including the new Stephen Gallacher indoor performance centre and track man driving range are available FOC. Well worth a visit if you’ve nothing better to do round the Motherwell game. :aok:


seen that.I was playing so couldn’t go they were doing fittings as well would have been interesting what they would recommend to change with the stealth I picked up recently.

[Smartie]

How easy / credible is it to get an old putter regripped?

I sacked my old one and paid a few quid for an Odyssey one a couple of years ago but my putting has gone to pieces. The new one feels light and quite hard to control, my old one feels heavy but easier to control.

The old one is a cheap one but it worked for me for years.

Is this a sensible option? Can someone suggest somewhere that would be good for getting this done?

[Golden Bear]

How easy / credible is it to get an old putter regripped?

I sacked my old one and paid a few quid for an Odyssey one a couple of years ago but my putting has gone to pieces. The new one feels light and quite hard to control, my old one feels heavy but easier to control.

The old one is a cheap one but it worked for me for years.

Is this a sensible option? Can someone suggest somewhere that would be good for getting this done?

It should be no problem to get your putter regripped, its a simple job that takes minutes to do.

I would think that most professional shops will have a selection of putter grips in stock and will be able to advise you of the best option . I also know that they do a re-gripping service at the Braids Driving range and at "Cash4Clubs" in Loanhead.

[blackpoolhibs]

How easy / credible is it to get an old putter regripped?

I sacked my old one and paid a few quid for an Odyssey one a couple of years ago but my putting has gone to pieces. The new one feels light and quite hard to control, my old one feels heavy but easier to control.

The old one is a cheap one but it worked for me for years.

Is this a sensible option? Can someone suggest somewhere that would be good for getting this done?

It is quite easy to do yourself, i've done all my clubs at one stage or another. Youtube shows you how to do it, it's not hard at all.:greengrin

[patch1875]

9 holes played last night teeing of at 6.30 great the midweek golf is back in play!

[greenlex]

Kingsbarns next Thursday. Looks like I might need the factor 50. :greengrin

[Golden Bear]

Kingsbarns next Thursday. Looks like I might need the factor 50. :greengrin

Great course, but ridiculously expensive imo.

[greenlex]

Great course, but ridiculously expensive imo.
Agree on both counts. We are taking advantage of the early Scottish residents green fee which is 40% in March and April so that’s £150. It goes up to £220 the rest of the year and that’s still a discount!!!! My favourite course I’ve played tho.

[Sylar]

Agree on both counts. We are taking advantage of the early Scottish residents green fee which is 40% in March and April so that’s £150. It goes up to £220 the rest of the year and that’s still a discount!!!! My favourite course I’ve played tho.

My favourite course too - I remember when the Scottish resident fees were around £60 - amazing how much it's shot up in the last 5 or 6 years.

I actually played Harburn today - hadn't swung a club since last July and had 10 birdie putts (scratch) today! Stupid game at times, it really is :greengrin

Playing Dumbarnie later next month and looking forward to it - another cracking course on the Fife circuit.

[ACLeith]

Agree on both counts. We are taking advantage of the early Scottish residents green fee which is 40% in March and April so that’s £150. It goes up to £220 the rest of the year and that’s still a discount!!!! My favourite course I’ve played tho.

Played it about 15 years ago in a freebie through my work. A round, a goodie bag, meal, free bar and a caddie with our four ball. It was a scorching day so all it cost me was £1 for a bottle of water half way round!

I won a polo shirt, which was stolen off our washing line a few years later!

I totally agree about the quality of the course, Dornoch still my number one, but Kingsbarns runs it close, nothing to do with the great value when I played it!

[greenlex]

My favourite course too - I remember when the Scottish resident fees were around £60 - amazing how much it's shot up in the last 5 or 6 years.

I actually played Harburn today - hadn't swung a club since last July and had 10 birdie putts (scratch) today! Stupid game at times, it really is :greengrin

Playing Dumbarnie later next month and looking forward to it - another cracking course on the Fife circuit.
I’m not surprised as you’ve always been a :bandit:. :greengrin Hope you and the family are well. Should be in your neck of the woods for a Golf in Scotland event early August.

[greenlex]

I am currently at the considering giving the game up stage. Awful. Just bloody awful.

[patch1875]

Mixed day for me 92 at Deer Park putting and the bunkers let me down today.

[BroxburnHibee]

I am currently at the considering giving the game up stage. Awful. Just bloody awful.

Funnily enough I had the same thoughts after my front 9 yesterday. 50 hits 15 over par!!!!

[greenlex]

Funnily enough I had the same thoughts after my front 9 yesterday. 50 hits 15 over par!!!!
I had my first birdie of the year today. Holed a 75 yard approach on the 6th at Haddington. :greengrin

[I'm_cabbaged]

Funnily enough I had the same thoughts after my front 9 yesterday. 50 hits 15 over par!!!!

After shooting up to 23 with the new handicap system ( had a frozen shoulder last year and had a number of nr’s) I won the may medal yesterday. 40 out, 51 back 🤣🤣🤣🤷*♂️🤷*♂️. Thought I’d blown it tbh.

[Golden Bear]

After shooting up to 23 with the new handicap system ( had a frozen shoulder last year and had a number of nr’s) I won the may medal yesterday. 40 out, 51 back 🤣🤣🤣🤷*♂️🤷*♂️. Thought I’d blown it tbh.

Well done mate 👍, I played yesterday morning as well and it was absolutely baltic temperatures, hopefully we get some better weather soon.

[Gatecrasher]

You guys are mental I shot +31 at polkemmet the other day and had a blast. It can be frustrating sometimes but I'm out having fun in nature.

[patch1875]

Played a Texas scramble yesterday think we finished about 30 out of 50 great fun apart from the rain.

This is my first year with a proper handicap 13.7 which seems a bit low.

Sure it will adjust up the way .

[I'm_cabbaged]

Well done mate 👍, I played yesterday morning as well and it was absolutely baltic temperatures, hopefully we get some better weather soon.

Cheers GB, aye the last few weeks have been miserable! Was out till shutting after work on Friday and woke up an hour before tee off, was either sobering up or having nothing to eat that gubbed me 🤣🤣

[FifeHibs]

Greens at ladybank struggling with the cold weather, just came off winter greens on a few holes

[Hibrandenburg]

Been out on the course with my 14 year old the last couple of weeks. It's took a while but the bug seems to have finally bitten. Really pleased as an older dad that we now have something other than football that we both enjoy. I started playing at 45 and it was a slog trying to get my handicap below 20, he's probably playing that already.

[greenlex]

Greens at ladybank struggling with the cold weather, just came off winter greens on a few holes
I was at Newbattle yesterday. Theirs were really poor. GUR patches on a few and I rarely had a putt that didn’t need to skirt with or go over a divot sized patch of sand.

[Hibbyradge]

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[BroxburnHibee]

I was at Newbattle yesterday. Theirs were really poor. GUR patches on a few and I rarely had a putt that didn’t need to skirt with or go over a divot sized patch of sand.

Just a word of warning I played Ratho Park last week and their greens were shocking

[Hibby Bairn]

I am playing in a Men's Seniors Open (over 55s 🙂) on Thursday at Auchterarder. Tee time 2.16pm. My playing partner now can't make it. All two balls. Is anyone available to play? Entry fee has already been paid so a freebie if you fancy it. Just message me directly if you want to take up the slot ⛳👍

[Golden Bear]

I am playing in a Men's Seniors Open (over 55s 🙂) on Thursday at Auchterarder. Tee time 2.16pm. My playing partner now can't make it. All two balls. Is anyone available to play? Entry fee has already been paid so a freebie if you fancy it. Just message me directly if you want to take up the slot ⛳👍

Great course which I'm sure you'll really enjoy. I'm already committed to a game at Dunbar on Thursday otherwise I'd have been delighted to take the offer up.

[blackpoolhibs]

Hurt my back putting the bloody car seats down 3 weeks ago, £150 later at the chiropractor, and i'm having a go tomorrow at getting back.

I have a few big matches coming up later this month at Old links and Lancaster, cant afford to be rusty, but i'm still a little sore but my back has ached for years it will never be 100%.

[greenlex]

Great course which I'm sure you'll really enjoy. I'm already committed to a game at Dunbar on Thursday otherwise I'd have been delighted to take the offer up.
At Dunbar on Monday GB. Looking forward to it. :thumbsup:

[Golden Bear]

At Dunbar on Monday GB. Looking forward to it. :thumbsup:

You'll enjoy it I'm sure. The course is in great nick, just pray that the dreaded sea haar stays away!

[Hibs90]

I was at Newbattle yesterday. Theirs were really poor. GUR patches on a few and I rarely had a putt that didn’t need to skirt with or go over a divot sized patch of sand.

Thought it was you a couple of groups behind me. Very slow round but agree on the greens, weren't great at all.

[greenlex]

Thought it was you a couple of groups behind me. Very slow round but agree on the greens, weren't great at all.
Never saw you. I was obviously concentrating. :greengrin Well up until just after the 12th.

[greenlex]

Off to Killermont tomorrow to play my laddies newest gaff. Looking forward to it.

[FifeHibs]

Leven links was a decent knock tonight. Greens very good

[greenlex]

I don’t think I’m going over the top here but I reckon Killermonts greens are possibly the best inland surface I’ve ever putted on in 40+ years of playing. Some clubhouse too. 10 million gets you a lot of class.

[Golden Bear]

I don’t think I’m going over the top here but I reckon Killermonts greens are possibly the best inland surface I’ve ever putted on in 40+ years of playing. Some clubhouse too. 10 million gets you a lot of class.



Am I right in saying that Killermont is the same course as Glasgow Golf Club? If so, I reckon I played it about 20 years ago and at the time I reckon it was one of the best inland courses I've ever played.

[greenlex]

Am I right in saying that Killermont is the same course as Glasgow Golf Club? If so, I reckon I played it about 20 years ago and at the time I reckon it was one of the best inland courses I've ever played.
It is indeed GB. The Glasgow Golf Club own Killermont and their links attachment is Glasgow Gailes. Killermont isn’t overly long and a couple of quirky holes but a fine test for an old geezer. My laddies a lucky boy to be a member there. He had to do a three year apprenticeship at the Gailes before being invited for “full” membership of both. I think it helps he’s a more than decent golfer. Ideal as he lives in Milngavie about 10 mins from Killermont. Greens were quite magnificent. Oh aye and I saw the resident parakeet on the wing flying down the 11th hole. Bit of a shock seeing a green flying object out the corner of your eye over your tee shot.

[Golden Bear]

It is indeed GB. The Glasgow Golf Club own Killermont and their links attachment is Glasgow Gailes. Killermont isn’t overly long and a couple of quirky holes but a fine test for an old geezer. My laddies a lucky boy to be a member there. He had to do a three year apprenticeship at the Gailes before being invited for “full” membership of both. I think it helps he’s a more than decent golfer. Ideal as he lives in Milngavie about 10 mins from Killermont. Greens were quite magnificent. Oh aye and I saw the resident parakeet on the wing flying down the 11th hole. Bit of a shock seeing a green flying object out the corner of your eye over your tee shot.

I can't match the parakeet but I did hear my first cuckoo of the year today. 😄

[greenlex]

Avoid Kirkcaldy at all costs. Shame really as I like it as a test but not only are the greens an absolute mess the whole course isn’t far behind. They had a bloody cheek charging £17 for their open today. Add in an absolute shambles of tee booking it was a poor all round day. I say shambles as after booking it through the Scottish golf app as that is what they use I got an e mail on Friday night saying an administrator had cancelled my morning time and put me in at 13.30. Phoned yesterday to ask WTF was going on and the pro didn’t know but confirmed my original tine was available and put me back there.
I asked about a twos sweep and the starter didn’t know if there was one. There were no cards but a paper copy. I think you were meant to use the Scottish golf app but couldn’t find the competition on it despite booking it through the app.
The whole club seems to be very mismanaged and shambolic and you can add the Scottish golf app to that too. A fife order of merit open with about 50 players eventually teeing it up.
The food was decent. :greengrin

[Hibby Bairn]

Scottish Golf App is not good. Should all be very simple and straightforward but they've managed to add in all sorts of unnecessary complexity.

Noted re Kirkcaldy.

[greenlex]

Scottish Golf App is not good. Should all be very simple and straightforward but they've managed to add in all sorts of unnecessary complexity.

Noted re Kirkcaldy.
I don’t think the old app was great (compared to BRS) but it worked for me and don’t understand why the need for change. If it needed changed they should just gave adopted the BRS system. Years of near flawless experience.

[BroxburnHibee]

Yep the previous app had its issues but they've somehow made it worse!

[patch1875]

Played 4 days in a row.(Deer Park)

Fairly steady all low 90’s got a lesson this week as I feel
my old habits when driving are creeping back in.

[Golden Bear]

Yep the previous app had its issues but they've somehow made it worse!

That seems to be a unanimous opinion. I wonder what the development costs amounted to ?

[greenlex]

34 points round Dunbar today. Hit it great. Five three putts killed a really good score.

[Golden Bear]

I played today and had a dose of the shermans. It's definitely the worst shot in golf and plays havoc with your confidence. The bowling green beckons soon!

[blackpoolhibs]

Played in an away day at a nice little course called Garstang, finished 2nd last year with 39 points, finished way down the pack today with 23 points off my 7.9.

What made it worse was i drove so well, never out of position all the way round. The first hole i was 47 yards from the pin after my drive, and came off with a 6 for nowt.

It never got much better from there. :greengrin

I'm blaming the bad back :wink:, one more game on Friday at my home course, then Old Links on Monday in the league, hopefully in better form. :pray:

[greenlex]

Royal Musselburgh in decent nick tonight.

[FifeHibs]

Ladybank getting in good nick again

[greenlex]

Ladybank getting in good nick again

Good stuff. We will need to get that game.

[BroxburnHibee]

Good stuff. We will need to get that game.

I'll join you if possible

[Brightside]

Royal Musselburgh in decent nick tonight.

16th green is still awful eh. Going to be a long time till it’s back to actually playable.

[greenlex]

16th green is still awful eh. Going to be a long time till it’s back to actually playable.

Pin was front so didn’t see much if it from a playing sense. Thought it was slower but put it down to bring me being old and late in the game. ������

[FifeHibs]

Good stuff. We will need to get that game.

Yeah mate drop me a dm with your number. I tried to reply to your message but can’t off my phone for some reason. I’m usually free from 4 Fridays it’s £20 sign on

[FifeHibs]

Crail in very good condition

[FifeHibs]

Has anyone played Dalmahoy recently? Not played it in about 15 years

[ACLeith]

Played the Castle course at St Andrews today. Interesting! 5 hour round but at least the weather was great. Main achievement was finishing with the same ball I started with. Played close to my handicap - with an 8 on the card! - 3 putted 3 greens on the trot in the front 9 without putting badly. They were 20, 25 and finally 40 yards!

Enjoyed the challenge but not sure I'll be back.

[FifeHibs]

Played the Castle course at St Andrews today. Interesting! 5 hour round but at least the weather was great. Main achievement was finishing with the same ball I started with. Played close to my handicap - with an 8 on the card! - 3 putted 3 greens on the trot in the front 9 without putting badly. They were 20, 25 and finally 40 yards!

Enjoyed the challenge but not sure I'll be back.
Not a fan of the castle greens, crazy putting

[Golden Bear]

Not a fan of the castle greens, crazy putting

I had the unfortunate experience of playing the course in its early years and I vowed I'd never go back. The contouring of the greens was utterly ridiculous and I didn't like the long grassy mounds which were to be found in the middle of some of the fairways. I've heard that the contouring has been softened since the early years but its not a course I would hurry back to. However - the mid round pies were absolutely excellent so I suppose that was one redeeming feature.

[ACLeith]

I had the unfortunate experience of playing the course in its early years and I vowed I'd never go back. The contouring of the greens was utterly ridiculous and I didn't like the long grassy mounds which were to be found in the middle of some of the fairways. I've heard that the contouring has been softened since the early years but its not a course I would hurry back to. However - the mid round pies were absolutely excellent so I suppose that was one redeeming feature.

I wouldn't have liked to play it in a high wind! The fairways were excellent, never had a bad lie. Some of the Greens were just plain silly.

I very much played within myself, often taking one club less to keep the ball in play, which paid dividends.

I agree GB about the mid round system to order food, what a great idea!

[FifeHibs]

Leven fairway burnt to a crisp already, greens quick but good. Still too much folk round the course each day though

[I'm_cabbaged]

16th green is still awful eh. Going to be a long time till it’s back to actually playable.

It’s getting back to decent nick, drainage work was done over the winter

[Hibs90]

Played the first round of the club champ knock outs this morning. He won the 15th and 16th for the 3&2 victory.

This guy was supposedly an 18 index (I'm 17.4 at present and was the lowest index in the 'C' class knock outs) and he was roughly about 5 over thru 14 holes. 18 index aye okay then . Decided to look at his scores on the Scottish Golf app after. Discovered he's only submitted 5 cards since 2022 and 3 of them this year. There is no way in hell that he was an 18 index, I'd have said anywhere in the 8-11 range based on what I seen today. Maybe if he actually submitted cards his index would be where it should be and he would've been playing in the B class event instead.

Thing is, it's not like I played badly and just lost cos I had a shocker. I played very well. The holes I won, I literally had to play perfectly. This guy was just far too good of a player for me. And I get it, even the worst golfer on the planet can have a day here and there and shoot the lights out but this just felt differently. I can take losing to someone in and around my index no problem but I can't take losing to someone who should never be that index in the first place because they only submit 3 cards a year.

Just pure nonsense really.

[blackpoolhibs]

Played the first round of the club champ knock outs this morning. First tee shot, right down the middle, probably about 240-250 yards total. Up steps my opponent. Absolutely smashes one about 40 yards past me. This guy is about 60 and he's just smoked a drive about 280-290 total distance. He then chipped it close and made a birdie whilst I made a par so 1 up thru 1 for him. He went 2 up thru first 3 holes. I pulled it back to 1 on the 4th and then he took over. He was 3 up thru 8 and I was getting a bit suspicious. Halved the 9th Par 5 to go into the back 9 3dn. I won the 10th to bring it back to 2 then he won the 11th to go back to 3dn. I won the 12th and 13th to pull it back to 1dn. 14th was halved. He was 5 over thru 14 holes. He won the 15th and 16th for the 3&2 victory.

This guy was supposedly an 18.8 index (I'm 17.4 at present and was the lowest index in the 'C' class knock outs after qualifying and was more or less the favourite to win the thing) and he was 5 over thru 14 holes. He absolutely bombed it off the tee and never missed a putt. 18 index aye okay then . Decided to look at his scores on the Scottish Golf app after. Discovered he's only submitted 5 cards since June 2022 and 3 of them this year. There is no way in hell that he was an 18.8 index, I'd have said anywhere in the 8-11 range based on what I seen today. Maybe if he actually submitted cards his index would be where it should be and he would've been playing in the B class event instead.

Thing is, it's not like I played badly and just lost cos I had a shocker. I played very well. The holes I won, I made par/birdie and literally had to play perfectly. This guy was just far too good of a player. And I get it, even the worst golfer on the planet can have a day here and there and shoot the lights out but this was just such a blatantly obvious bandit. I can take losing to someone in and around my index no problem but I can't take losing to someone who should never be that index in the first place because they only submit 3 cards a year. I'm not sour at losing to a better player, I'm sour at the fact he shouldn't be anywhere near the 'C' class in the first place and should've been in the B class.
:cb

Just pure nonsense really.

He's a bandit, 19 handicappers cant do what he did. I'd be having a talk with the club. :rolleyes:

[Hibs90]

He's a bandit, 18 handicappers cant do what he did. I'd be having a talk with the club. :rolleyes:

I've asked for clarity on how many submitted cards you need to have within the year to be able to qualify for the knockouts. 5 cards submitted in a year, what's the point :rolleyes: I know other clubs have rules in place where you need to have played in X amount of medals that year or submitted X amount of scorecards to be able to qualify.

[blackpoolhibs]

I've asked for clarity on how many submitted cards you need to have within the year to be able to qualify for the knockouts. 5 cards submitted in a year, what's the point :rolleyes: I know other clubs have rules in place where you need to have played in X amount of medals that year or submitted X amount of scorecards to be able to qualify.

Ive just gone up to 8.3, and i'd be over the moon to play as well as him. I think to get a proper handicap, you should put in a card every week, but thats just me.

Golf courses are full of bandits who put a card in once in a blue moon, something needs done about it.:agree:

[Golden Bear]

I've asked for clarity on how many submitted cards you need to have within the year to be able to qualify for the knockouts. 5 cards submitted in a year, what's the point :rolleyes: I know other clubs have rules in place where you need to have played in X amount of medals that year or submitted X amount of scorecards to be able to qualify.

I could be wrong, but under WHS I don't think that there are any requirements for a player to return a set number of scores each season.

[Hibs90]

Ive just gone up to 8.3, and i'd be over the moon to play as well as him. I think to get a proper handicap, you should put in a card every week, but thats just me.

Golf courses are full of bandits who put a card in once in a blue moon, something needs done about it.:agree:

I'm not sure what it was like in the old system but this one... IMO you should definitely need to be entering a score at least once a month to keep your handicap unless you have a legit reason not to.

My main gripe is with the club in this instance, whether this person has intentionally sandbagged or not is irrelevant in the grand scheme of things. Someone who's only submitted a few cards over the space of a year shouldn't be able to qualify for club majors in particular club championships. I've heard of other places that require members have played X amount of comps that year for example to be eligible to qualify. Not having a minimum requirement in place leaves these things open to sandbagging and cheaters.

I'm sure some people would disagree with that and that's fine but the rules at my club certainly need to be tighter.

[greenlex]

Played the first round of the club champ knock outs this morning. He won the 15th and 16th for the 3&2 victory.

This guy was supposedly an 18 index (I'm 17.4 at present and was the lowest index in the 'C' class knock outs) and he was roughly about 5 over thru 14 holes. 18 index aye okay then . Decided to look at his scores on the Scottish Golf app after. Discovered he's only submitted 5 cards since 2022 and 3 of them this year. There is no way in hell that he was an 18 index, I'd have said anywhere in the 8-11 range based on what I seen today. Maybe if he actually submitted cards his index would be where it should be and he would've been playing in the B class event instead.

Thing is, it's not like I played badly and just lost cos I had a shocker. I played very well. The holes I won, I literally had to play perfectly. This guy was just far too good of a player for me. And I get it, even the worst golfer on the planet can have a day here and there and shoot the lights out but this just felt differently. I can take losing to someone in and around my index no problem but I can't take losing to someone who should never be that index in the first place because they only submit 3 cards a year.

Just pure nonsense really.
Where in the Scottish golf app can you look at someone’s scores over a period of time without them accepting a friend request?

[Hibs90]

Where in the Scottish golf app can you look at someone’s scores over a period of time without them accepting a friend request?

I just search for them and if you tap them you can see their scores. Maybe mine is bugged or something because I can see anyone’s when I search. Edit: works for home club only.

[greenlex]

I just search for them and if you tap them you can see their scores. Maybe mine is bugged or something because I can see anyone’s when I search. Edit: works for home club only.

Hmmmm. Not happening on mine. I can find clubs and players but it doesn’t show playing records. Not even home players. It’s a ***** system anyway.
Edit. Updated the app and can now see home players records. Cheers.

[Hibbyradge]

That was amazing

[patch1875]

Roxburghe yesterday. Decent front nine but the back nine is tough so predictably buckled.

Great course though.

[Golden Bear]

Roxburghe yesterday. Decent front nine but the back nine is tough so predictably buckled.

Great course though.

I'm playing there on Thursday and really looking forward to it. 👍

[Smartie]

I've got an outing to West Linton this Friday.

Weather forecast is looking good and I can't wait.

Just wished I'd been playing more, the little I have been playing has been absolutely dreadful. I have been playing some tough tracks for a player of my limited ability though.

Only shining light is that I got that putter I referred to a few pages back re-gripped and the tatty old thing is so much better than my recent, fancy addition that it's unbelievable.

[greenlex]

Auchterarder today for the first time. Lovely.

[Golden Bear]

Auchterarder today for the first time. Lovely.

Certainly is, that's another one of my favourites. It's not too long but has an interesting layout within a fantastic setting.

[Golden Bear]

I've got an outing to West Linton this Friday.

Weather forecast is looking good and I can't wait.

Just wished I'd been playing more, the little I have been playing has been absolutely dreadful. I have been playing some tough tracks for a player of my limited ability though.

Only shining light is that I got that putter I referred to a few pages back re-gripped and the tatty old thing is so much better than my recent, fancy addition that it's unbelievable.

Watch oot for the monster midges up there.😳

[Hibs90]

Roxburghe yesterday. Decent front nine but the back nine is tough so predictably buckled.

Great course though.

Played it earlier in the year.. Highly recommend a buggy :greengrin

[greenlex]

Scotscraig today. Fair to say there’s nothing much green about it.

[Hibby Bairn]

Scotscraig today. Fair to say there’s nothing much green about it.

Was that in the Golf In Scotland stableford?

[patch1875]

Played it earlier in the year.. Highly recommend a buggy :greengrin

Definitely! We played it last autumn but had a nightmare with the buggy’s getting stuck due to the soft ground. Decided to walk this time but will definitely go buggy again.

[greenlex]

Was that in the Golf In Scotland stableford?

Yes it was. Well run events. First time at them last year. Great value for money.
As an aside I played Auchterarder on Monday in a National Club Golfer top 100 tour event that was part of a Perthshire swing. £60 for coffee and bacon roll 1 stableford round off the white tees followed by dinner. Decent value too., throw in a stableford win and a £250 Taylor made voucher even better. I’d do that again.

[Hibby Bairn]

Yes it was. Well run events. First time at them last year. Great value for money.
As an aside I played Auchterarder on Monday in a National Club Golfer top 100 tour event that was part of a Perthshire swing. £60 for coffee and bacon roll 1 stableford round off the white tees followed by dinner. Decent value too., throw in a stableford win and a £250 Taylor made voucher even better. I’d do that again.

Played in the GIS events last year at Scotscraig, Longniddry, Ladybank and Dundonald. This year is Downfield, Duddingston, Longniddry and Turnberry RTB. Really enjoy them and great value way to play excellent courses.

[greenlex]

Played in the GIS events last year at Scotscraig, Longniddry, Ladybank and Dundonald. This year is Downfield, Duddingston, Longniddry and Turnberry RTB. Really enjoy them and great value way to play excellent courses.

Agreed. I was Ladybank, Broomieknowe Longniddry and Dundonald. Last year.
It’s Scotscraig, Blairgowrie, Lanark and Dundonald this year. Stevie and Gary do a great job. Gary a big Hibby too.

[BroxburnHibee]

Played in the GIS events last year at Scotscraig, Longniddry, Ladybank and Dundonald. This year is Downfield, Duddingston, Longniddry and Turnberry RTB. Really enjoy them and great value way to play excellent courses.

I played in them last year too. It's great value for money to play some top courses.

I played Largs, Carrick, Downfield, Panmure and Castle Stuart all for £300!!!

Couldn't manage it this year but will definitely be back.

[Golden Bear]

I really enjoyed The Roxbughe today. The course was in pristine condition in preparation for a Stephen Gallacher Foundation event over the next 3 days.

We teed off in a three at 9.15am and were round in 3 hours 25 mins - not bad in a stifling heat for 3 "getting aulder " guys.

My golf was a mixed bag - 1 over to the turn but I had a bunker disaster and hit a couple of shermans in the back nine so I think I'll end now.

😆

[greenlex]

I really enjoyed The Roxbughe today. The course was in pristine condition in preparation for a Stephen Gallacher Foundation event over the next 3 days.

We teed off in a three at 9.15am and were round in 3 hours 25 mins - not bad in a stifling heat for 3 "getting aulder " guys.

My golf was a mixed bag - 1 over to the turn but I had a bunker disaster and hit a couple of shermans in the back nine so I think I'll end now.

😆

Down there for the seniors next month. Hope my game arrives in time. Don’t you be mentioning Sherman’s again Fella.

[Golden Bear]

Down there for the seniors next month. Hope my game arrives in time. Don’t you be mentioning Sherman’s again Fella.

😱

OK then

😄

[FifeHibs]

Lundin links in very good condition. Crisp fairways but great greens

[BroxburnHibee]

Playing a few opens next few weeks.

Haddington, Lanark, Carnwath and Niddry Castle

[greenlex]

Played Muirfield last night. The 13th hole par 3 is possibly my favourite par 3 in the whole world. So difficult into a wee east breeze. Fabulous.

[greenlex]

Playing a few opens next few weeks.

Haddington, Lanark, Carnwath and Niddry Castle

I’m at Haddington tomorrow too.

[Hibs90]

Loch Lomond, anyone had the pleasure?

[greenlex]

Loch Lomond, anyone had the pleasure?
Walked it “inside the ropes” as it were when my laddie played the Faldo series back in the day but never played it. Going back a goodly number of years but minted. Enjoy.

[Hibs90]

Walked it “inside the ropes” as it were when my laddie played the Faldo series back in the day but never played it. Going back a goodly number of years but minted. Enjoy.

Oh I'm no playing sadly.

Trying to get round as many of the top 100 as possible in the next few years, it seems Loch Lomond would kill that accomplishment stone dead stuck at 99.

[greenlex]

Oh I'm no playing sadly.

Trying to get round as many of the top 100 as possible in the next few years, it seems Loch Lomond would kill that accomplishment stone dead stuck at 99.
Pity. It’s on my bucket list too but sadly I think it’s not going to happen either.

[Golden Bear]

Loch Lomond, anyone had the pleasure?

Yes, I've been lucky enough to play it twice under the Scottish Golf Scheme which at the time offered each member course the chance to ballot their members and allow them the chance of a fourball over Loch Lomond. The green fees were discounted to a very acceptable rate.

My verdict? - it was without a doubt the best inland course I've ever played and ever likely to play.

It's a pity that it's now so difficult to access for the everyday golfer.