New Golf Season - High Hopes?

[greenlex]

Played Baberton Seniors today. Bit of a Hibs fest. Graham Harvey looks like he’s gonna win and currently top of the pile. Bumped into Alex Miller too who was also in the field. Of course I was also there. :flag::flag:

[hibeg]

Playing a Seniors tie at Liberton last week, I managed a hole in one on 11. Second one in just over a year with none in the previous 50 years
Funny old game :greengrin
Helped me to victory on the 19th after being 3 down after 4

[ACLeith]

Playing a Seniors tie at Liberton last week, I managed a hole in one on 11. Second one in just over a year with none in the previous 50 years
Funny old game :greengrin
Helped me to victory on the 19th after being 3 down after 4
Congratulations and thanks for the encouragement. I got my first last year after 60+ years, so looks like I can look forward to another this year. Or does it not work like that?

[Golden Bear]

Playing a Seniors tie at Liberton last week, I managed a hole in one on 11. Second one in just over a year with none in the previous 50 years
Funny old game :greengrin
Helped me to victory on the 19th after being 3 down after 4

Well done mate!

:thumbsup:

[BroxburnHibee]

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.

Isn't Ardfin the most difficult one - think its for multi millionaires only.

There's a guy at our club attempting to play all of the Scottish courses he recently hit the 550 mark but he told me Ardfin may be the killer blow

[Hibs90]

Isn't Ardfin the most difficult one - think its for multi millionaires only.

There's a guy at our club attempting to play all of the Scottish courses he recently hit the 550 mark but he told me Ardfin may be the killer blow

Anyone can play Ardfin. You just have to stay on the estate. It does cost a whopping £1500 to stay over plus your £500 per day green fee. You just email and book.

Think it’s Skibo Castle you’re thinking of, ridiculously private millionaires playground.

[greenlex]

Playing a Seniors tie at Liberton last week, I managed a hole in one on 11. Second one in just over a year with none in the previous 50 years
Funny old game :greengrin
Helped me to victory on the 19th after being 3 down after 4
:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[greenlex]

Peebles today. Roxburghe tomorrow. Blairgowrie Tuesday. Spey valley Wednesday and Old Ranfurly on Thursday. Feet. Up Friday and Bellshill Saturday. :greengrin

[ACLeith]

Peebles today. Roxburghe tomorrow. Blairgowrie Tuesday. Spey valley Wednesday and Old Ranfurly on Thursday. Feet. Up Friday and Bellshill Saturday. :greengrin

How I wish I was still a youngster who could do that! Tuesday winterfield, Wednesday to Saturday Leith Links with hickories

[Golden Bear]

Peebles today. Roxburghe tomorrow. Blairgowrie Tuesday. Spey valley Wednesday and Old Ranfurly on Thursday. Feet. Up Friday and Bellshill Saturday. :greengrin

That's some itinerary!!!

I'm having a mid season break from competitive golf due to a form slump. Yesterday I went to the Braids for a video lesson which identified a few things I need to work on but thankfully no major surgery is required at this stage. 😅

[greenlex]

That's some itinerary!!!

I'm having a mid season break from competitive golf due to a form slump. Yesterday I went to the Braids for a video lesson which identified a few things I need to work on but thankfully no major surgery is required at this stage. 😅
Last week it was Newbattle, Baberton, Cowglen and Dunfermline.
On holiday for a fortnight so making the most of it. I’ll get a rest when back to work.

[Hibs90]

Trying to complete a Scottish Top 100, and whilst most are achievable there are a few notable exceptions - Loch Lomond, Skibo Castle, The Renaissance and probably Ardfin (too expensive). I'll be replacing these out of the list with Portrush, County Down, Ballybunion and Lahinch at some point in the future. So almost a hybrid 100! But trying to clear the ones closer to me first, that I haven't played before. 4 in Edinburgh alone plus the east coast courses and a couple in Fife.


Is there anyone on here that could sign me on at any of the following? Happy to reciprocate at Broomieknowe of course or if anyone wants to pair up for anywhere.

Royal Burgess, Bruntsfield Links, Monktonhall, Mortonhall, North Berwick, Gullane 1, Lundin Links, Blairgowrie, Luffness, Kilspindie, Ladybank, Archerfield Dirleton, Monfieth, Longniddry, Glenbervie.

Currently at 10/100 with Old Course, Elie, Archerfield Fidra, Gullane 2 & 3, Southerness, Leven Links, Roxburghe, Glen and Cragielaw done.

[Golden Bear]

Trying to complete a Scottish Top 100, and whilst most are achievable there are a few notable exceptions - Loch Lomond, Skibo Castle, The Renaissance and probably Ardfin (too expensive). I'll be replacing these out of the list with Portrush, County Down, Ballybunion and Lahinch at some point in the future. So almost a hybrid 100! But trying to clear the ones closer to me first, that I haven't played before. 4 in Edinburgh alone plus the east coast courses and a couple in Fife.


Is there anyone on here that could sign me on at any of the following? Happy to reciprocate at Broomieknowe of course or if anyone wants to pair up for anywhere.

Royal Burgess, Bruntsfield Links, Monktonhall, Mortonhall, North Berwick, Gullane 1, Lundin Links, Blairgowrie, Luffness, Kilspindie, Ladybank, Archerfield Dirleton, Monfieth, Longniddry, Glenbervie.

Currently at 10/100 with Old Course, Elie, Archerfield Fidra, Gullane 2 & 3, Southerness, Leven Links, Roxburghe, Glen and Cragielaw done.

Sorry mate, can't help you there. Having said that, I'm very surprised at the inclusion of a few of these golf courses in the top 💯. It's all about opinions I suppose.

[Hibs90]

Sorry mate, can't help you there. Having said that, I'm very surprised at the inclusion of a few of these golf courses in the top 💯. It's all about opinions I suppose.

Yeah, very much a subjective thing. I just found one on Google and went with that. There's the obvious ones like Turnberry, Muirfield etc all in the top 10, most of those listed there are in the 50-100 range.

[greenlex]

Trying to complete a Scottish Top 100, and whilst most are achievable there are a few notable exceptions - Loch Lomond, Skibo Castle, The Renaissance and probably Ardfin (too expensive). I'll be replacing these out of the list with Portrush, County Down, Ballybunion and Lahinch at some point in the future. So almost a hybrid 100! But trying to clear the ones closer to me first, that I haven't played before. 4 in Edinburgh alone plus the east coast courses and a couple in Fife.


Is there anyone on here that could sign me on at any of the following? Happy to reciprocate at Broomieknowe of course or if anyone wants to pair up for anywhere.

Royal Burgess, Bruntsfield Links, Monktonhall, Mortonhall, North Berwick, Gullane 1, Lundin Links, Blairgowrie, Luffness, Kilspindie, Ladybank, Archerfield Dirleton, Monfieth, Longniddry, Glenbervie.

Currently at 10/100 with Old Course, Elie, Archerfield Fidra, Gullane 2 & 3, Southerness, Leven Links, Roxburghe, Glen and Cragielaw done.
Cant help either I’m afraid but if you do Facebook then check out the “Golf in Scotland” page. They do both a regular and seniors (champions) tour. Excellent value for money and almost certainly a chance to bag a course or two in your 100 through them.
Best of luck.

[greenlex]

Sorry mate, can't help you there. Having said that, I'm very surprised at the inclusion of a few of these golf courses in the top 💯. It's all about opinions I suppose.
I was playing with a Glenbervie member one day and he reckoned you can get in or you can jump 10-15 places in any given year if you take out a full page add in golf monthly. :greengrin

[Hibby Bairn]

Trying to complete a Scottish Top 100, and whilst most are achievable there are a few notable exceptions - Loch Lomond, Skibo Castle, The Renaissance and probably Ardfin (too expensive). I'll be replacing these out of the list with Portrush, County Down, Ballybunion and Lahinch at some point in the future. So almost a hybrid 100! But trying to clear the ones closer to me first, that I haven't played before. 4 in Edinburgh alone plus the east coast courses and a couple in Fife.


Is there anyone on here that could sign me on at any of the following? Happy to reciprocate at Broomieknowe of course or if anyone wants to pair up for anywhere.

Royal Burgess, Bruntsfield Links, Monktonhall, Mortonhall, North Berwick, Gullane 1, Lundin Links, Blairgowrie, Luffness, Kilspindie, Ladybank, Archerfield Dirleton, Monfieth, Longniddry, Glenbervie.

Currently at 10/100 with Old Course, Elie, Archerfield Fidra, Gullane 2 & 3, Southerness, Leven Links, Roxburghe, Glen and Cragielaw done.

I volunteered at the Scottish Open last year and all of the volunteers received an invitation to play The Renaissance in September as a thank you. I believe same thing happened the year before.

Very enjoyable and fantastic facilities.

Might be a way to tick that one off your list.

[BroxburnHibee]

I would certainly look to see if any of those courses are running opens. Very much a cost effective way of playing them.

Golf in Scotland as Lex said above is also a great deal to play bucket list courses.

I did Largs, Downfield, Panmure and Castle Stuart last year through it.

[Golden Bear]

I was playing with a Glenbervie member one day and he reckoned you can get in or you can jump 10-15 places in any given year if you take out a full page add in golf monthly. :greengrin

Or lavish hospitality on the author. It happens!

[Hibs90]

Cant help either I’m afraid but if you do Facebook then check out the “Golf in Scotland” page. They do both a regular and seniors (champions) tour. Excellent value for money and almost certainly a chance to bag a course or two in your 100 through them.
Best of luck.

Cheers, will get on their page.


I volunteered at the Scottish Open last year and all of the volunteers received an invitation to play The Renaissance in September as a thank you. I believe same thing happened the year before.

Very enjoyable and fantastic facilities.

Might be a way to tick that one off your list.

We put our names down for marshalling this year and we never heard a thing back, but that would have included a free round. If you've any more details on how to volunteer, I can make sure I'm on the ball for it next year. I've also heard Scottish Golf make TRC offer times out to SG members, but it's not been announced for this year yet I don't think.



I would certainly look to see if any of those courses are running opens. Very much a cost effective way of playing them.

Golf in Scotland as Lex said above is also a great deal to play bucket list courses.

I did Largs, Downfield, Panmure and Castle Stuart last year through it.

Yeah, Opens are gonna largely be my best bet. I have Muirfield booked for next May, and got a deal for Turnberry Ailsa and Robert the Bruce for end of May through Links Golf Cup. It's likely this will take me several years to get anywhere near complete especially including the Ireland trip but that's completely fine.

[Just_Jimmy]

Last week it was Newbattle, Baberton, Cowglen and Dunfermline.
On holiday for a fortnight so making the most of it. I’ll get a rest when back to work.What was dunfermline like? I'm moving back to Scotland soon and I'm eying Dunfermline as a club.

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[FifeHibs]

What was dunfermline like? I'm moving back to Scotland soon and I'm eying Dunfermline as a club.

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Are you moving back to fife

[Just_Jimmy]

Are you moving back to fifeI am. Not 100% where yet but looking at Dunfermline.

We'll get that round in, once and often hopefully mate.

I've not played as much lately due to other stuff but keen to get back at it and hopefully I'll have more playing partners back home.


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[FifeHibs]

Depends where in fife your moving too and what golf you like parkland, heathland or links…..

Id always say ladybank links wise leven is value for money but allot of traffic goes through it, Lundin links is nice but hefty joining fee and capped on sign ons

[FifeHibs]

Oh and Crail 2 courses no mats at anytime but it’s a treck

[Just_Jimmy]

Depends where in fife your moving too and what golf you like parkland, heathland or links…..

Id always say ladybank links wise leven is value for money but allot of traffic goes through it, Lundin links is nice but hefty joining fee and capped on sign onsI like them all. They all have different challenges. I play parkland golf down here because that's what they have. If we buy in Dunfermline, I'll probably look at Dunfermline or Pitrievie. I haven't played either though so I don't know what they're like but I know Dunfermline has an 18 and a 9 which would be good.

I'm from leven area originally so I know the courses around there.

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[greenlex]

I like them all. They all have different challenges. I play parkland golf down here because that's what they have. If we buy in Dunfermline, I'll probably look at Dunfermline or Pitrievie. I haven't played either though so I don't know what they're like but I know Dunfermline has an 18 and a 9 which would be good.

I'm from leven area originally so I know the courses around there.

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Dunfermline is excellent. Definitely there over Pitreavie for sure. There is no comparison.

[Just_Jimmy]

Dunfermline is excellent. Definitely there over Pitreavie for sure. There is no comparison.Done. Thanks. Is it a really good course? What's the members like?

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[greenlex]

Done. Thanks. Is it a really good course? What's the members like?

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I was playing an open with a couple of non members. The guys in the desk running it seemed friendly and the competition was well run.
There’s a reasonable practice area. A short course and the championship course is just that . It’s a really good test and was in very good condition.
I’m sure there’s a decent young girl plays out there too so I’m guessing the coaching is good as well. Put it this way if I was relocating to the west end of Dunfermline / Crossgates or even the east end if not anywhere in Clackmannanshire I think that’s where I’d be joining.

[Just_Jimmy]

I was playing an open with a couple of non members. The guys in the desk running it seemed friendly and the competition was well run.
There’s a reasonable practice area. A short course and the championship course is just that . It’s a really good test and was in very good condition.
I’m sure there’s a decent young girl plays out there too so I’m guessing the coaching is good as well. Put it this way if I was relocating to the west end of Dunfermline / Crossgates or even the east end if not anywhere in Clackmannanshire I think that’s where I’d be joining.Great thanks, it seems reasonably priced too.

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[BroxburnHibee]

Just booked a break to Harris in September. Fulfilling a bucket list course - cannot wait!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nBX3rtbTRo

[greenlex]

Just booked a break to Harris in September. Fulfilling a bucket list course - cannot wait!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nBX3rtbTRo
Looks fab, hope the weathers kind.

[BroxburnHibee]

Looks fab, hope the weathers kind.

Hope so :greengrin

[patch1875]

Up on the Highlands just now so managed to play Spean Bridge GC nice little 9 holer in decent nick considering it’s looked after by the members.

Organised me a bag to borrow as I couldn’t get mines in the car!

[greenlex]

Great thanks, it seems reasonably priced too.

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That young girl is called Evie McCallum from Dunfermline and today she won the Scottish girls amateur championship.

[Just_Jimmy]

That young girl is called Evie McCallum from Dunfermline and today she won the Scottish girls amateur championship.I saw that.

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[Godsahibby]

Scottish Amateur on the now up in Dornoch. My mates nephew, a Young boy over from college in the states, 19 year old just did the course record on Tuesday at Royal Dornoch then followed it up yesterday with a new course record at Tain. The boy is a talent can hit the ball a mile.

Also a Hibby!

[hibeg]

Scottish Amateur on the now up in Dornoch. My mates nephew, a Young boy over from college in the states, 19 year old just did the course record on Tuesday at Royal Dornoch then followed it up yesterday with a new course record at Tain. The boy is a talent can hit the ball a mile.

Also a Hibby!

I see he has reached the semi final. Must have some talent to shoot 63 at both courses
Good luck to the Hibby today

[greenlex]

Just booked a fitting for new clubs at the Titliest fitting centre at Craigielaw. Fancy a go of the new 150 iron. I’ve had my ap2 irons for a few years now and I’m needing a bit of help the older Im getting. Not cheap but these will be my last ones. Gonna do it right. Not till the end of the month tho.

[Golden Bear]

Just booked a fitting for new clubs at the Titliest fitting centre at Craigielaw. Fancy a go of the new 150 iron. I’ve had my ap2 irons for a few years now and I’m needing a bit of help the older Im getting. Not cheap but these will be my last ones. Gonna do it right. Not till the end of the month tho.

I invested in a brand new set of custom fitted Ping i230 irons at the start of season and vowed that these would be the last irons I would buy.

Five months down the line and I'm now thinking "maybe not" so never say never!

It's a friggin stupid and infuriating game in any case - but I love it.

:greengrin

[Hibs90]

Just booked a fitting for new clubs at the Titliest fitting centre at Craigielaw. Fancy a go of the new 150 iron. I’ve had my ap2 irons for a few years now and I’m needing a bit of help the older Im getting. Not cheap but these will be my last ones. Gonna do it right. Not till the end of the month tho.

The fitter there is absolutely superb. Highly recommend.

[blackpoolhibs]

I broke my driver the other week in the nets, never notice the mat was set up for a left hander and hit the metal post. :faf:

I replaced the shaft of my ping G410 with a stiff shaft instead of my normal regular, wow what a difference. I always had a draw that i needed to be wary of, setting the ball out right and bringing it back in.

Now i just need to aim it down the middle and there it goes.:thumbsup: After years of not realising, i'm much better with a shaft that does not have a bit of whip. :greengrin

[greenlex]

The fitter there is absolutely superb. Highly recommend.
Yeah. Graeme did my current clubs a few years ago. Actually he double checked the irons after getting fitted elsewhere and me not being certain they did a good job recommending regular shafts for the first time ever.

[greenlex]

Actually had a score today!!! First time this season. :thumbsup:

[He's here!]

Random golf question...why have some pro players started wearing hoodies? They seemed wholly impractical for golf, potentially interfering with your swing or getting sopping wet if it rains. And you'd surely never actually put the hood up to play golf?

[greenlex]

Random golf question...why have some pro players started wearing hoodies? They seemed wholly impractical for golf, potentially interfering with your swing or getting sopping wet if it rains. And you'd surely never actually put the hood up to play golf?
They get. Paid a **** load of money for doing so. Getting old duffers to buy sweaters and polos is easybut it’s a n ever decreasing market. There’s a whole new generation of younger players to entice to the game and the manufacturers reckon it’s the way to go for increased sales and profits.

[blackpoolhibs]

Random golf question...why have some pro players started wearing hoodies? They seemed wholly impractical for golf, potentially interfering with your swing or getting sopping wet if it rains. And you'd surely never actually put the hood up to play golf?

I've got a ping hoodie, cant say it makes any difference when swinging a club, and i have had it up over my head when the wind has been strong.

[AugustaHibs]

Nairn and castle Stuart this coming weekend. Can’t wait having not played either before.

[patch1875]

Weekend away this weekend may be some alcohol involved.

Drumoig
Balbirnie
St Michaels

[greenlex]

Weekend away this weekend may be some alcohol involved.

Drumoig
Balbirnie
St Michaels

Nice.I’ve a four day schedule. Harburn seniors on Thursday. (Defending champion) Troon Lochgreen Seniors on Friday.
Linlithgowshire County Championship at Uphall Saturday and Cochrane Castle Open on Sunday.
Craigielaw on Monday for that fitting.

[greenlex]

Nairn and castle Stuart this coming weekend. Can’t wait having not played either before.
I’m playing Castle Stuart for the first time and the end of next month. :thumbsup:

[Smartie]

Weekend away this weekend may be some alcohol involved.

Drumoig
Balbirnie
St Michaels

Drumoig is one of the few courses I've played this year, my cousin is a member there.

Lovely course, really enjoyed it, some brilliant holes in general and some particularly good holes to drive on on the back 9.

I'm hoping to go back and play with him again with my game in slightly better working order.

[Hibs90]

After months of turgid, brutal golf I appear to finding a bit of life in my game again.

84 today, which is my best score this year after regressing like mad.

[Just_Jimmy]

I'm all over the place. I can't find time to play enough and I feel like my initial improvement has stalled. I'm moving back in a few weeks so I'd like to play with better players to try and improve still.

Don't all sign up at once [emoji1787]

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[BroxburnHibee]

I’m playing Castle Stuart for the first time and the end of next month. :thumbsup:

It's brilliant!!! Hope you get a good day

[greenlex]

I think I am Linlithgowshire County Champion but waiting on official confirmation. 2nd class for handicaps 6-13 but I’m still cheesing.. I’ve been trying for over 30 something years. 😁 beat all the young guns as well. 💪

[blackpoolhibs]

I think I am Linlithgowshire County Champion but waiting on official confirmation. 2nd class for handicaps 6-13 but I’m still cheesing.. I’ve been trying for over 30 something years. 😁 beat all the young guns as well. 💪
Well done. :top marks

[Hibs90]

After months of turgid, brutal golf I appear to finding a bit of life in my game again.

84 today, which is my best score this year after regressing like mad.

I take it back. Bit of a stinker yesterday :greengrin

[AugustaHibs]

Nairn and castle Stuart this coming weekend. Can’t wait having not played either before.

Fantastic weekend, members guest at Nairn was superb and a lot of drink consumed. They really know how to put on a great event there!

As for the golf, castle Stuart visually is stunning and is definitely a great golf course, but I think Nairn is the sort of course i could play every day.

Superb.

[greenlex]

Fantastic weekend, members guest at Nairn was superb and a lot of drink consumed. They really know how to put on a great event there!

As for the golf, castle Stuart visually is stunning and is definitely a great golf course, but I think Nairn is the sort of course i could play every day.

Superb.
Never played Nairn. It’s on the list.

[greenlex]

Well done. :top marks
Thank you kind sir. :thumbsup:

[AugustaHibs]

Never played Nairn. It’s on the list.

Well worth a trip up for it. Great feeling around the place and they really do make you feel like a member for the day.

I’m thinking of becoming a country member… maybe not the wisest choice as not sure how often I’ll get up but i was that impressed!!

[greenlex]

Well worth a trip up for it. Great feeling around the place and they really do make you feel like a member for the day.

I’m thinking of becoming a country member… maybe not the wisest choice as not sure how often I’ll get up but i was that impressed!!

Must be good. Was actually playing with a guy from the Johnston area yesterday at Cochrane castle. He was a full member at Nairn and went up one weekend a month to play. His full membership was around £500 a year less than the courses round that part of Glasgow/ west. Spent the rest of his time playing opens.

[Golden Bear]

Played Dunbar today and it is in fantastic condition - as it has been all year.

It's a pity the Course Manager is heading to Gullane at the end of October as he'll be a huge miss.

[patch1875]

Back from our long weekend in Dundee.

Ballumbie(think I said a different course previous) hhmm pretty poor tbh. Lots of changes due to them selling off some land navigating the course was tricky due to poor signage and nobody’s gps worked properly as nothing had been updated.

Drumoig. Really is a top class course in excellent condition the water holes are a challenge!

St Michaels. Brilliant value 11 quid each via Groupon some superb holes and a really friendly clubhouse.

[BroxburnHibee]

Lucky enough to play Dundonald on Sunday there. Cracking links course and very friendly staff and welcoming clubhouse.

Definitely a course for keeping it in play - any further than the first cut and you'll be lucky to find a ball.

Booked it through the Golf in Scotland boys.

Loved it!!!!

[greenlex]

Lucky enough to play Dundonald on Sunday there. Cracking links course and very friendly staff and welcoming clubhouse.

Definitely a course for keeping it in play - any further than the first cut and you'll be lucky to find a ball.

Booked it through the Golf in Scotland boys.

Loved it!!!!
Played it a handful of times including late last year. Thought last year was the best condition it’s been in. Back down there next month funnily enough for the Golf in Scotland Senior finals day.

[BroxburnHibee]

Played it a handful of times including late last year. Thought last year was the best condition it’s been in. Back down there next month funnily enough for the Golf in Scotland Senior finals day.

My first time. It was in cracking condition.

Good luck!

[cabbageandribs1875]

for any budding Gowfers in West Lothian area, The Trackman Golf Simulator has now launched at Xcite Bathgate

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[greenlex]

for any budding Gowfers in West Lothian area, The Trackman Golf Simulator has now launched at Xcite Bathgate

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****ing shambles from the council. Nearly every club in West Lothian has it will have one shortly. They’ll be for hire to any Tim cock and Harry. Meanwhile council swimming pools close. And I’m a golfer.,

[greenlex]

It’s official. Greenlex is Linlithgowshire county champion. B class. 6-13. :flag::thumbsup:

[Golden Bear]

It’s official. Greenlex is Linlithgowshire county champion. B class. 6-13. :flag::thumbsup:

Congratulations Champ.


The beers are on you.

:thumbsup::not worth

[AugustaHibs]

Off to the states on Saturday for two weeks on a golfing trip.

East Coast


Baltusrol Lower
Baltusrol Upper
Bethpage Black
Deepdale
Philly Cricket Club

West Coast

San Francisco Golf Club
California Golf Club of San Francisco
Lake Merced
Stanford University Golf Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club


Cannot wait!

[Golden Bear]

Off to the states on Saturday for two weeks on a golfing trip.

East Coast


Baltusrol Lower
Baltusrol Upper
Bethpage Black
Deepdale
Philly Cricket Club

West Coast

San Francisco Golf Club
California Golf Club of San Francisco
Lake Merced
Stanford University Golf Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club


Cannot wait!

Wow - what a brilliant trip!

👍

[greenlex]

Off to the states on Saturday for two weeks on a golfing trip.

East Coast


Baltusrol Lower
Baltusrol Upper
Bethpage Black
Deepdale
Philly Cricket Club

West Coast

San Francisco Golf Club
California Golf Club of San Francisco
Lake Merced
Stanford University Golf Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club


Cannot wait!
:aok:Brilliant.

[WeeRussell]

Off to the states on Saturday for two weeks on a golfing trip.

East Coast


Baltusrol Lower
Baltusrol Upper
Bethpage Black
Deepdale
Philly Cricket Club

West Coast

San Francisco Golf Club
California Golf Club of San Francisco
Lake Merced
Stanford University Golf Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club


Cannot wait!

Wow. Even though I can’t claim to know any of those courses very well.. sounds absolutely awesome, and I’m currently calling you all sorts out of jealousy.

[JimBHibees]

Off to the states on Saturday for two weeks on a golfing trip.

East Coast


Baltusrol Lower
Baltusrol Upper
Bethpage Black
Deepdale
Philly Cricket Club

West Coast

San Francisco Golf Club
California Golf Club of San Francisco
Lake Merced
Stanford University Golf Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club


Cannot wait!

Wow what a trip that is. Enjoy. :aok:

[Golden Bear]

I'm off to Archerfield tomorrow to play the Fidra course, looking forward to it immensely. 👍

[cammy1969]

Off to the states on Saturday for two weeks on a golfing trip.

East Coast


Baltusrol Lower
Baltusrol Upper
Bethpage Black
Deepdale
Philly Cricket Club

West Coast

San Francisco Golf Club
California Golf Club of San Francisco
Lake Merced
Stanford University Golf Club
Monterey Peninsula Country Club


Cannot wait!

Been a couple times to America golfing stayed in myrtle beach South Carolina so many courses in that area


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[greenlex]

I'm off to Archerfield tomorrow to play the Fidra course, looking forward to it immensely. 👍
Nice.:thumbsup:

[Golden Bear]

I'm off to Archerfield tomorrow to play the Fidra course, looking forward to it immensely. 👍

I thoroughly enjoyed Archerfield yesterday although I shudder to think what I actually scored. I seem to spend half the round splashing out from bunkers and the other half looking for lost balls in the tiger rough.

Its a fantastic place to play golf and you feel totally divorced from the outside world for a few hours at least. If ever I have a spare few million quid to play with then I may contemplate membership.

:greengrin

[Hibs90]

I thoroughly enjoyed Archerfield yesterday although I shudder to think what I actually scored. I seem to spend half the round splashing out from bunkers and the other half looking for lost balls in the tiger rough.

Its a fantastic place to play golf and you feel totally divorced from the outside world for a few hours at least. If ever I have a spare few million quid to play with then I may contemplate membership.

:greengrin

Got to play it earlier this year. Good course, very serene and peaceful which is ideal.

[Hibby Bairn]

I thoroughly enjoyed Archerfield yesterday although I shudder to think what I actually scored. I seem to spend half the round splashing out from bunkers and the other half looking for lost balls in the tiger rough.

Its a fantastic place to play golf and you feel totally divorced from the outside world for a few hours at least. If ever I have a spare few million quid to play with then I may contemplate membership.

:greengrin

It's "only" £2500 per year but is limited to 500 members and is fully subscribed.

[greenlex]

I thoroughly enjoyed Archerfield yesterday although I shudder to think what I actually scored. I seem to spend half the round splashing out from bunkers and the other half looking for lost balls in the tiger rough.

Its a fantastic place to play golf and you feel totally divorced from the outside world for a few hours at least. If ever I have a spare few million quid to play with then I may contemplate membership.

:greengrin
I love the vibe there too. Basically all the way from Longniddry to North Berwick:greengrin

[BroxburnHibee]

It's "only" £2500 per year but is limited to 500 members and is fully subscribed.

It is but I'm sure they ran a debenture scheme which was an eye watering sum when it opened

[greenlex]

I’m off to Castle Stuart on Saturday. ( I actually thought we were away to St Johnstone on Saturday.:rolleyes:). Anyhoo it’s a decent substitution for my seat at ER.

[PatHead]

I’m off to Castle Stuart on Saturday. ( I actually thought we were away to St Johnstone on Saturday.:rolleyes:). Anyhoo it’s a decent substitution for my seat at ER.

Love Castle Stuart. Once had 48 points stableford there. Have never played that well before or since.

[Golden Bear]

I’m off to Castle Stuart on Saturday. ( I actually thought we were away to St Johnstone on Saturday.:rolleyes:). Anyhoo it’s a decent substitution for my seat at ER.

Lucky you ! Castle Stuart is on my bucket list of courses to play. I'll look forward to your match report.😄

[Golden Bear]

Love Castle Stuart. Once had 48 points stableford there. Have never played that well before or since.

Wow, 48 points is definitely bandit territory!

[Hibs90]

Just having a look at the courses I've played this year, some list. Have Turnberry & Muirfield next May to look forward to also, and hoping to get some more of the 'top 100' ticked off.

The notables
The Old Course
Archefield x 2
Gullane 2/3
Monktonhall
Leven Links
Monifeith
Blairgowrie x 2
Moray x 2
Fraserburgh
Goswick

Kingsbarns, Gullane 1, Nairn and Brora all booked in for October (expensive month :greengrin)

[greenlex]

Just having a look at the courses I've played this year, some list. Have Turnberry & Muirfield next May to look forward to also, and hoping to get some more of the 'top 100' ticked off.

The notables
The Old Course
Archefield x 2
Gullane 2/3
Monktonhall
Leven Links
Monifeith
Blairgowrie x 2
Moray x 2
Fraserburgh
Goswick

Kingsbarns, Gullane 1, Nairn and Brora all booked in for October (expensive month :greengrin)
Quite the list. I’ve got Castle Stuart, Dundonald, Bruntsfield and Renaissance all in the next week or so.

[Hibs90]

Quite the list. I’ve got Castle Stuart, Dundonald, Bruntsfield and Renaissance all in the next week or so.

I've heard good things about Castle Stuart, and was tempted to book for this weekend but I'm not sure my bank account will allow it.

How do people get on Renaissance? I know they do the SG thing in winter but I've not seen anything about that this year?

[greenlex]

I've heard good things about Castle Stuart, and was tempted to book for this weekend but I'm not sure my bank account will allow it.

How do people get on Renaissance? I know they do the SG thing in winter but I've not seen anything about that this year?

I’m there with a group booked through a member.

[greenlex]

New bats arrived today. Itching to get out there. :greengrin

[greenlex]

Castle Stuart is a nice piece of golfing territory. I got it on the perfect day. Have to say its greens are its protection. Some lovely holes. They’re building a new course round the other side of the bay that you can see from the 4th. Looks like it’ll be a favourite weekend resort for the rich folks.

[ACLeith]

Played The Machrie on Islay today. Weather good but very strong wind, and it was apparently blowing in an unusual direction, meant that it was a cross wind on a lot of the holes.

A superb course, well worthy of the acclaim it gets.

[blackpoolhibs]

Lost in the final today of the seniors knockout 3 and 2, 3 putted 5 times and 4 putted once. Never good enough against a guy i was giving 12 shots to.

Definetly one that got away. :boo hoo:

[greenlex]

Lost in the final today of the seniors knockout 3 and 2, 3 putted 5 times and 4 putted once. Never good enough against a guy i was giving 12 shots to.

Definetly one that got away. :boo hoo:

Kin booo!!!!

[Scottie]

Lost in the final today of the seniors knockout 3 and 2, 3 putted 5 times and 4 putted once. Never good enough against a guy i was giving 12 shots to.

Definetly one that got away. :boo hoo:
Didn’t you offer him a half on each green as you arrived on it :duck:

Keep your chin up there’s always next year :aok:

[Golden Bear]

Yesterday was a bad day.

My faithful Ping G400 driver which I've had for 6 years literally came apart at the seams when the head came away from the shaft , thankfully nobody in the vicinity was injured. And before anyone asks - a temper tantrum was not involved!

I've been told that it can be glued back together again but somehow or other I have doubts if it will perform as well as it has for me over the last six years.

:boo hoo:

[Godsahibby]

Played Trump Aberdeen the other week. What a place! Couldn't have been any luckier with the weather for the time of year, sun was out and flat calm.

The course is sensational, first 9 for me better than the back 9 despite the more imposing dunes on the back 9. What did annoy me was it was overly difficult for no reason. I get the rough being tight and long, that is the way its meant to be but the amount of unnecessary bunkers on the course either in the landing area for drives or for the lay up areas for longer par 5's.

Challenging enough for me on a calm day, any bit of wind and could be close to unplayable for an average golfer.

The steak pie at the halfway house was worth the trip on its own!

[greenlex]

Played Bruntsfield today. More than decent course I’d go as far to say it’s the best one in Edinburgh that I’ve played.

[AugustaHibs]

Anyone recommend good links courses within a couple of hours of Edinburgh that offer cheapish green fees over winter?

[Smartie]

Anyone recommend good links courses within a couple of hours of Edinburgh that offer cheapish green fees over winter?

I've played either Gullane number 3 or the Glen in North Berwick quite a lot in the past. They tend to be much cheaper than their more celebrated neighbours. Gullane can get a bit trickier to get onto when the days are shorter and there are a lot of people wanting to get out at the same time but number 3 almost always seems quieter. It's shorter than the other ones but still a proper links course and the greens hold up brilliantly throughout the winter. There will normally be winter and twilight deals available that help further with the price.

[Golden Bear]

Anyone recommend good links courses within a couple of hours of Edinburgh that offer cheapish green fees over winter?

Eyemouth can be a tough test but it's worth a visit. It's about 70 mins down the A1 from Edinburgh.



https://www.eyemouthgolfclub.co.uk/visitors

[ACLeith]

Anyone recommend good links courses within a couple of hours of Edinburgh that offer cheapish green fees over winter?

Winterfield at Dunbar. A short course with a number of long par 3s. Quite a few Hibees are members, including our own Gordon Hunter!

[greenlex]

Tough day at Renaissance yesterday. A game of two halves. A bloody fine 2 over front nine in really tough conditions …………and I’m scarred for life the back nine. 😂😂😂😂😂

[Golden Bear]

Tough day at Renaissance yesterday. A game of two halves. A bloody fine 2 over front nine in really tough conditions …………and I’m scarred for life the back nine. 😂😂😂😂😂

Somehow or other I must wangle a game at the Renaissance.

[greenlex]

Somehow or other I must wangle a game at the Renaissance.

If you get the chance GB it really is a good test. Especially in a gale.

[greenlex]

https://golfinscotland.co.uk/champions-tour.php

Ive again signed up for this next season. I don’t think the venues are as good as the last two years but decent enough and still good value for money. If you’re 50+ you should consider it. Very well run.

[Golden Bear]

https://golfinscotland.co.uk/champions-tour.php

Ive again signed up for this next season. I don’t think the venues are as good as the last two years but decent enough and still good value for money. If you’re 50+ you should consider it. Very well run.

The entries for many of the 2024 Tournaments are already available, I've just entered the Seniors Open at the Roxburghe on the 8th July.

I've always found the Golf Empire website to be very good.

[greenlex]

The entries for many of the 2024 Tournaments are already available, I've just entered the Seniors Open at the Roxburghe on the 8th July.

I've always found the Golf Empire website to be very good.

I’ll be there too. I’m going to do the regular open too.
I’m taking a couple of weeks off to golf myself to death around that time.
It should include a wee seniors Aviemore swing the same week as Roxburghe Seniors. Golf in Scotland on the Tuesday at Blairgowrie on the way up. Planning three days playing Spey Valley, Boat of Garten and Carrbridge back to back the end of that week.
The previous week it’ll be the Lothians Seniors and two Golf in Scotland events at Glenbervie and Auchterarder before Roxburghe regular on the Friday.
I’ll need to get back to work for a rest.
Gotta keep going while I can.
I also use Golf empire. If there’s nothing on at home I usually find somewhere that has an open and pop along.

[BroxburnHibee]

https://golfinscotland.co.uk/champions-tour.php

Ive again signed up for this next season. I don’t think the venues are as good as the last two years but decent enough and still good value for money. If you’re 50+ you should consider it. Very well run.

The main tour events are shaping up nicely. Kingsbarns has been added but I've a feeling that one will be over subscribed however Turnberry and The Machrie will be well worth it too.

[Golden Bear]

I’ll be there too. I’m going to do the regular open too.
I’m taking a couple of weeks off to golf myself to death around that time.
It should include a wee seniors Aviemore swing the same week as Roxburghe Seniors. Golf in Scotland on the Tuesday at Blairgowrie on the way up. Planning three days playing Spey Valley, Boat of Garten and Carrbridge back to back the end of that week.
The previous week it’ll be the Lothians Seniors and two Golf in Scotland events at Glenbervie and Auchterarder before Roxburghe regular on the Friday.
I’ll need to get back to work for a rest.
Gotta keep going while I can.
I also use Golf empire. If there’s nothing on at home I usually find somewhere that has an open and pop along.

Wow, - I'm far too auld for that type of schedule.

:greengrin

[Hibby Bairn]

I’ll be there too. I’m going to do the regular open too.
I’m taking a couple of weeks off to golf myself to death around that time.
It should include a wee seniors Aviemore swing the same week as Roxburghe Seniors. Golf in Scotland on the Tuesday at Blairgowrie on the way up. Planning three days playing Spey Valley, Boat of Garten and Carrbridge back to back the end of that week.
The previous week it’ll be the Lothians Seniors and two Golf in Scotland events at Glenbervie and Auchterarder before Roxburghe regular on the Friday.
I’ll need to get back to work for a rest.
Gotta keep going while I can.
I also use Golf empire. If there’s nothing on at home I usually find somewhere that has an open and pop along.

For the opens, do you just enter on your own and join a two/three ball or enter with others?

[greenlex]

For the opens, do you just enter on your own and join a two/three ball or enter with others?
Just enter on my own. Pick a time. Enter and rock up.

[greenlex]

Wow, - I'm far too auld for that type of schedule.

:greengrin
Truth be known so am I. :greengrin

[WeeRussell]

Archerfield - fidra links last weekend. Very enjoyable albeit a windy day!

I won’t go into my scorecard.

[Golden Bear]

For the opens, do you just enter on your own and join a two/three ball or enter with others?

On the entry form ( mostly online now) you'll be asked for your CDH number, Club , and current handicap.

[Golden Bear]

Hole in one alert!

I managed to ace the third hole at Dunbar yesterday, it was to a back right pin position. Playing from the back tee, the shot looked good from the word go and it was great to see the ball drop into the hole.

Pleasing, very pleasing!

:thumbsup:

[greenlex]

Hole in one alert!

I managed to ace the third hole at Dunbar yesterday, it was to a back right pin position. Playing from the back tee, the shot looked good from the word go and it was great to see the ball drop into the hole.

Pleasing, very pleasing!

:thumbsup:
Nice one GB. Not an easy hole. Back pin too. Difficult on any day. 👏👏👏👏

[patch1875]

Nice! It is a tricky hole always worried about putting it in the car park :-)

[Golden Bear]

Nice one GB. Not an easy hole. Back pin too. Difficult on any day. 👏👏👏👏



It was an added bonus that there were only a few in the clubhouse when we got in so I only had to stump up 2 drams and a coffee for my playing companions.

:greengrin

[greenlex]

It was an added bonus that there were only a few in the clubhouse when we got in so I only had to stump up 2 drams and a coffee for my playing companions.

:greengrin

😂😂

[AugustaHibs]

Anyone played lundin before?

Going to give it a bash soon with the idea of putting my name on the waiting list as I know a few boys there.

[Smartie]

Anyone played lundin before?

Going to give it a bash soon with the idea of putting my name on the waiting list as I know a few boys there.

Played it a few years ago - absolutely loved it.

If I lived up that way (and didn’t have young kids and a business taking up all my time and money) then I’d definitely like to play there regularly.

My uncle plays next door at Leven links, which I’m hoping to get a game at with him next summer.

[greenlex]

Anyone played lundin before?

Going to give it a bash soon with the idea of putting my name on the waiting list as I know a few boys there.
Lundin decent. Sone good hokes on it. Also sone very average holes and one where there doesn’t seem to be a fairway for the hole and the adjacent fairway gives you a very poor angle into a narrowish green. It’s better than its neighbour Leven in my opinion but not sure of the membership rates for either. I know it sounds daft but if Leven is a good bit cheaper than Lundin I’d probably sign up at Leven.

Edit- £90 difference. Lundin Probably worth the extra to be honest. Depends how much you plan to use it I suppose.

[FifeHibs]

Lundin is in better condition than leven due to the volume of traffic through the course each day. Having played both allot id say Leven is the better and truer links course but Lundin is better condition wise. There are more blind holes at Lundin and y3 holes up and along the road that are not links what so ever.

Lundin has an 8/900 membership fee where as leven doesn’t but depending which club in leven you join it’s comps every 2nd Saturday as it’s alternative. Both leven clubs and Lundin play a comp each year of the true old course leven 1-5 13-15 &18, Lundin holes 14-18 & 1-4

[FifeHibs]

If it’s not links your after, you won’t go wrong at ladybank

[FifeHibs]

Only Crail along the coast doesn’t have Matt’s all winter

[ACLeith]

Passed through Fife on Monday, stopped for a game at Anstruther. Wet and muddy in places, but loved it for a fun round. Might return when it's drier but getting more run on the ball wouldn't necessarily be a good thing!

Nearly got a par on the 5th!

[greenlex]

Lundin is in better condition than leven due to the volume of traffic through the course each day. Having played both allot id say Leven is the better and truer links course but Lundin is better condition wise. There are more blind holes at Lundin and y3 holes up and along the road that are not links what so ever.

Lundin has an 8/900 membership fee where as leven doesn’t but depending which club in leven you join it’s comps every 2nd Saturday as it’s alternative. Both leven clubs and Lundin play a comp each year of the true old course leven 1-5 13-15 &18, Lundin holes 14-18 & 1-4
All fair enough. I would say that the three holes up by the road although not particularly links holes are good golf holes . An elevated green on a par three with the next a great driving hole with a tight green guarded with trees if your too far left and bunkering right ti a flat green you can’t really get a visual on with the par three down the hill all good. It’s a wee while since I’ve played Leven but other than 18 there aren’t many if any stand out holes. (Might be Ive had a howler round there and want to forget to be fair. 😂😂

[Golden Bear]

Anyone played lundin before?

Going to give it a bash soon with the idea of putting my name on the waiting list as I know a few boys there.

I played a couple of East of Scotland Championships over Lundin - way back in the day when I played to a reasonable standard.

[Hibby Bairn]

Lundin Links was the scene of my one and only hole in 1. On the 5th hole circa early 1990s. I remember arms raised aloft on our tee plus high 5ing golfers on the tee just over the dyke on the Leven course.

[Hibs90]

Has everyone seen the Hibs Community Christmas Appeal auctions?

Archerfield, Renaissance and a certain other course on there (whisper it quietly) :flying:

[greenlex]

Has everyone seen the Hibs Community Christmas Appeal auctions?

Archerfield, Renaissance and a certain other course on there (whisper it quietly) :flying:

I hope that’s for a fourball and even then I’m not sure I’d pay that there even for a charity.

[CapitalGreen]

I hope that’s for a football and even then I’m not sure I’d pay that even there for a charity.

3 + host

[Hibs90]

I hope that’s for a fourball and even then I’m not sure I’d pay that there even for a charity.

3 plus host, who I presume going by the prize donator will be the non-exec chair. Was going to bid if it stayed under 1k and split it between 3 but out of my range now :rolleyes:

[Hibby Bairn]

Is there a Hibs Supporters Golf Club/Society? Anyone ever tried to establish one?

[greenlex]

Is there a Hibs Supporters Golf Club/Society? Anyone ever tried to establish one?

Not that I know of.
We had a .net outing a number of years ago and despite it being a success a follow up never really happened. I think a lack of someone really driving it was the biggest hurdle.

[Golden Bear]

This looks great - what a venue for a Hibs Net outing.

:greengrin



https://www.hiberniangolf.com/

[greenlex]

This looks great - what a venue for a Hibs Net outing.

:greengrin



https://www.hiberniangolf.com/

Might join that. Just because. Bag tag alone would be worth it., I can imagine the seethe.

[Just_Jimmy]

I joined Dunfermline. If anyone is a member give me a shout.

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[Hibrandenburg]

Off to Belek for a week on Saturday with the Mrs and boy. 9 rounds of golf booked and can't wait to get back out there after a miserable winter here in Germany. We've either had 10 inches of snow or 2 inches of water covering my local course. Even the driving ranges have been closed because the ball collecting machine can't pick up the balls in this weather.

[Smartie]

I joined Dunfermline. If anyone is a member give me a shout.

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Lovely course.

I’ve only played it once, got my one and only eagle to date on the opening hole.

Was quite cool being 2 under with one played. The rest of the round ended up being absolute drivel, although I did win the longest drive that day, so certainly a day of highs and lows.

[greenlex]

I joined Dunfermline. If anyone is a member give me a shout.

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One of my favourite inland Fife courses. Some great holes on it. Enjoy.

[Godsahibby]

Hating this time of year to try to get golf in. Weekend only option for me and limited with times because of the light so tee times go within a couple of seconds.

Benefit and curse of links golf, i can play all year round but so can everyone else who plays there!

[Golden Bear]

Hating this time of year to try to get golf in. Weekend only option for me and limited with times because of the light so tee times go within a couple of seconds.

Benefit and curse of links golf, i can play all year round but so can everyone else who plays there!

It's been a poor winter for the opportunity to play golf - even on the links courses. High winds, high tides spilling over on to the course and even the occasional days lost because of snow and ice.

Roll on the better weather!"

[greenlex]

Hating this time of year to try to get golf in. Weekend only option for me and limited with times because of the light so tee times go within a couple of seconds.

Benefit and curse of links golf, i can play all year round but so can everyone else who plays there!


It's been a poor winter for the opportunity to play golf - even on the links courses. High winds, high tides spilling over on to the course and even the occasional days lost because of snow and ice.

Roll on the better weather!"
It could be worse you could be a member inland. Mud n mats. To be fair our greens are rather splendid.
On a brighter note the Lothians Senior championship is live for entering. Monday 1st July at Kilspindie. If you’re a member of a Lothians club and 55 or over you’ll be hard pushed to spend a better £20.

[Hibby Bairn]

It could be worse you could be a member inland. Mud n mats. To be fair our greens are rather splendid.
On a brighter note the Lothians Senior championship is live for entering. Monday 1st July at Kilspindie. If you’re a member of a Lothians club and 55 or over you’ll be hard pushed to spend a better £20.

Where do you enter that? Thanks :aok:

[Golden Bear]

It could be worse you could be a member inland. Mud n mats. To be fair our greens are rather splendid.
On a brighter note the Lothians Senior championship is live for entering. Monday 1st July at Kilspindie. If you’re a member of a Lothians club and 55 or over you’ll be hard pushed to spend a better £20.

That's a contentious point! My home Club is in the Borders but I'm also a member of a Club in East Lothian. I pay affiliation fees to both the Borders and the Lothians Golf Association but as my Home Club is in the Borders I'm not eligible to compete in an event such as the Lothians Seniors Championship. That seems grossly unfair as is having to pay 2 affiliation fees to Scottish Golf - apparently it's too complicated for their computer software to unravel! Aye, that will be right !!

[Golden Bear]

Where do you enter that? Thanks :aok:

I'd think that the entry details will be available from Lothians Golf Association's website.

[greenlex]

That's a contentious point! My home Club is in the Borders but I'm also a member of a Club in East Lothian. I pay affiliation fees to both the Borders and the Lothians Golf Association but as my Home Club is in the Borders I'm not eligible to compete in an event such as the Lothians Seniors Championship. That seems grossly unfair as is having to pay 2 affiliation fees to Scottish Golf - apparently it's too complicated for their computer software to unravel! Aye, that will be right !!
Ridiculous IMO. If you’re a member of an affiliated club then that should be enough as is 2 affiliation fees. Its 2024 FFS.

[greenlex]

Where do you enter that? Thanks :aok:

Follow the links here.


https://www.lothiansgolfassociation.org.uk/


Id get a wriggle on. Entries went live today and only about 30 places left already. It’s a drawn competition with time slots available via email.

[Hibrandenburg]

19 degrees and sunshine with a light breeze here. Belek has exceeded all our expectations, the courses are in prime condition and the Turks are excellent hosts. We will definitely be back.

[Hibby Bairn]

Follow the links here.


https://www.lothiansgolfassociation.org.uk/


Id get a wriggle on. Entries went live today and only about 30 places left already. It’s a drawn competition with time slots available via email.

Thanks for that. I've entered. From not playing golf until post-first lockdown I've found I love the game and really enjoy testing myself in competitions.

[greenlex]

Thanks for that. I've entered. From not playing golf until post-first lockdown I've found I love the game and really enjoy testing myself in competitions.
Enjoy. If you’ve not played Kilspindie before you’ll like it. Not long but some nice holes and as ever when the wind blows on the coast not a pushover.

[greenlex]

Well I’m going to hit the range probably on Friday. First time I’ll have had a club in my hands since playing in a hurricane early October. Weather permitting I’ll be at Glasgow Gailes on Sunday and Archerfield early March. Need to get those reps in for that weekend in Villamoura mid March. Very early for me this year. :greengrin

Downside I fished my trolley battery and charger out the garage and the charger has gone pop. ��☹️
£50 replacement on its way.

[BroxburnHibee]

Well I’m going to hit the range probably on Friday. First time I’ll have had a club in my hands since playing in a hurricane early October. Weather permitting I’ll be at Glasgow Gailes on Sunday and Archerfield early March. Need to get those reps in for that weekend in Villamoura mid March. Very early for me this year. :greengrin

Downside I fished my trolley battery and charger out the garage and the charger has gone pop. ��☹️
£50 replacement on its way.

Some of us have played all through the winter :greengrin well what else is there...

41 points today took the spoils wish this wind would bugger off though 😂

[blackpoolhibs]

Not played for 4 months, the courses down here have all been closed or carry only for the best part of 4 months, and i'm too old and knees too knackered to do that.

My course has been taking £80 odd quid a month out my bank account since October, and there's little sign of it improving for a bit yet. :boo hoo::grr:

[greenlex]

The range today wasn’t pretty and I’ve got an ambulance on standby for the morning. :greengrin Glasgow Gailes on Sunday. Weirdly looking forward to it.

[patch1875]

Played nine holes yesterday first time in ages due to the weather.

Was at top golf last week which was great fun.

[greenlex]

Golf over the weekend was much as I expected. Dreadful. Despite decent weather it just wasn’t there. Getting old is no fun.

[AugustaHibs]

Hoping to be a member at lundin this time next year.

Getting sick of parkland courses and the conditions for 6 months of the year.

[Just_Jimmy]

Hoping to be a member at lundin this time next year.

Getting sick of parkland courses and the conditions for 6 months of the year.It is annoying. I still haven't played Dunfermline yet because every time I've been able to play its been shut or fairway mats at temp greens. I've paid for 2 months golf now and not hit a shot yet I've managed to play links courses. It's is annoying but what can they do? If they open they get slated and do more damage, if they don't, they get slated.

It's a victim of how **** the weathers been for the last few winters. This year has really got to me it just feels like it's constant rain.

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[greenlex]

I’m thinking about Joining Winterfield as a second club. As a senior it would cost me about £364 for the year. Would possibly keep me swinging thru the winter. Decisions decisions.

[ACLeith]

I’m thinking about Joining Winterfield as a second club. As a senior it would cost me about £364 for the year. Would possibly keep me swinging thru the winter. Decisions decisions.

Come and join us! The friendliest club i have been a member of. We have a weekly Seniors comp (unofficial) on Tuesdays starting again in April. Gents and Ladies play together, which is great. Often around 50+ play. Our own Gordon Hunter is a member, though our paths haven't crossed.

[greenlex]

Come and join us! The friendliest club i have been a member of. We have a weekly Seniors comp (unofficial) on Tuesdays starting again in April. Gents and Ladies play together, which is great. Often around 50+ play. Our own Gordon Hunter is a member, though our paths haven't crossed.
Sounds great but unfortunately I’m still working although a Monday or Friday would be possible.
I’ve played the course plenty over my 40 odd years of golfing so know what I’m letting myself in for.
The only downside I see is living in West Lothian. How much would I actually use it? That’s the bigger issue.

[ACLeith]

Sounds great but unfortunately I’m still working although a Monday or Friday would be possible.
I’ve played the course plenty over my 40 odd years of golfing so know what I’m letting myself in for.
The only downside I see is living in West Lothian. How much would I actually use it? That’s the bigger issue.

Let me know if you do decide to join, I'm sure a few of us Hibbies could make ourselves available!

[greenlex]

Let me know if you do decide to join, I'm sure a few of us Hibbies could make ourselves available!

Will do. I probably won’t sign up before the end of the summer as I’ve a fairly full schedule already commuted to. Really appreciate the offer.

[Golden Bear]

I had a cracking game at Dunbar today on what was probably the best day weather wise of this horrendous winter.

Course was in excellent nick which is a great credit to the greenkeeping staff as they've had to cope with almost everything over the last few months.
The proposed new development has at last got off the ground and the contractors will be on site in the next couple of weeks.

As for the standard of my golf today, well its got to be said I've played better but our very competitive fourball game finished all square with lots of "incidents" throughout. 😄

[greenlex]

I had a cracking game at Dunbar today on what was probably the best day weather wise of this horrendous winter.

Course was in excellent nick which is a great credit to the greenkeeping staff as they've had to cope with almost everything over the last few months.
The proposed new development has at last got off the ground and the contractors will be on site in the next couple of weeks.

As for the standard of my golf today, well its got to be said I've played better but our very competitive fourball game finished all square with lots of "incidents" throughout. 😄
Guy at work who was on a long weekends golf played Dunbar Today for the first time. He was raving about it. Best of the weekend he said after playing Western Gailes and the Eden.

[Golden Bear]

Guy at work who was on a long weekends golf played Dunbar Today for the first time. He was raving about it. Best of the weekend he said after playing Western Gailes and the Eden.

Praise indeed! Yip, the course was looking spectacular today, a real pleasure to play.

[BSEJVT]

Very lucky to be a member at Dunbar.

It has been in great condition over the winter with greens fabulous.

Been a lot of sea water and debris on the course over the winter, but the green staff have done a great job, particularly as they lost the head greenkeeper to Gullane.

This though has been the wettest winter I have ever known and my other courses Craigielaw & Duddingston have struggled a bit.

Worst course I have played all winter was The Roxburghe (which I really like as a course and is a great test of golf)

Played it at the start of the month and it was absolutely sodden and IMO should never have been open.

[Golden Bear]

I've just heard that wef 1st March golf courses in Spain will not be allowed to use water for irrigation purposes unless they have their own supply. The ramifications of that could have a severe effect on the Spanish golf tourism industry.

[ACLeith]

I've just heard that wef 1st March golf courses in Spain will not be allowed to use water for irrigation purposes unless they have their own supply. The ramifications of that could have a severe effect on the Spanish golf tourism industry.

I was in Andalucia in November though not playing. The locals were complaining then about the lack of rainfall and how unseasonably warm it was. Sounds like it's not improved

[FitbaFolkKen]

Very lucky to be a member at Dunbar.

It has been in great condition over the winter with greens fabulous.

Been a lot of sea water and debris on the course over the winter, but the green staff have done a great job, particularly as they lost the head greenkeeper to Gullane.

This though has been the wettest winter I have ever known and my other courses Craigielaw & Duddingston have struggled a bit.

Worst course I have played all winter was The Roxburghe (which I really like as a course and is a great test of golf)

Played it at the start of the month and it was absolutely sodden and IMO should never have been open.

Nice set of courses, joining Craigielaw this year on a 5 day membership in addition to Broomieknowe which is going through some major bunkering works and struggles a bit with the wet.

Played Craigielaw a couple of weeks back as part of the alliance and enjoyed it.

I had a similar experience to your Roxburghe one up at Fairmont


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[Golden Bear]

I'm knackered with sciatica so no golf for me right now.

Pre season - it couldn't have happened at a worse time.

:grr:

[greenlex]

I'm knackered with sciatica so no golf for me right now.

Pre season - it couldn't have happened at a worse time.

:grr:
FFS. I suffer quite a lot to GB. You might not feel like it but walking is one of the best remedies. Hope you’re better sooner rather than later.

[Golden Bear]

FFS. I suffer quite a lot to GB. You might not feel like it but walking is one of the best remedies. Hope you’re better sooner rather than later.

Thanks Lex. I've a physio appointment on Friday, hopefully that will help plus the stretches I've found on You Tube.

[greenlex]

Archerfield tomorrow. Playing the Fidra. Wish it was a tad warmer.

[WeeRussell]

Archerfield tomorrow. Playing the Fidra. Wish it was a tad warmer.

Quality course, enjoy.

Dunno about the cold, but when I played it I had to start the ball just about out in the sea (on the hole that plays along the coast with trees by the beach on the left) to allow for the very strong wind and my strong slice… just to keep my ball findable!

Really liked the course though. Would love to return in more manageable conditions.

[haagsehibby]

Very lucky to be a member at Dunbar.

It has been in great condition over the winter with greens fabulous.

Been a lot of sea water and debris on the course over the winter, but the green staff have done a great job, particularly as they lost the head greenkeeper to Gullane.

This though has been the wettest winter I have ever known and my other courses Craigielaw & Duddingston have struggled a bit.

Worst course I have played all winter was The Roxburghe (which I really like as a course and is a great test of golf)

Played it at the start of the month and it was absolutely sodden and IMO should never have been open.

I’m a member at Dunbar as well. Maybe we could organise a wee hibs.net game over the summer.

[greenlex]

Quality course, enjoy.

Dunno about the cold, but when I played it I had to start the ball just about out in the sea (on the hole that plays along the coast with trees by the beach on the left) to allow for the very strong wind and my strong slice… just to keep my ball findable!

Really liked the course though. Would love to return in more manageable conditions.

It was the same yesterday. A biting cold wind and a score in the 80s. Blue hands and face like a well skelped erse last night.

[greenlex]

Off to Villamoura in the morning for a weekends golf. Cannot wait to get a bit of warmth in these old bones. Back Sunday.

[BroxburnHibee]

Off to Villamoura in the morning for a weekends golf. Cannot wait to get a bit of warmth in these old bones. Back Sunday.

Which courses did you settle on?

[greenlex]

Which courses did you settle on?
Laguna Old course and North Course. There was another we were going to play whose name escapes me but it’s closed. :thumbsup:

[I'm_cabbaged]

Thanks Lex. I've a physio appointment on Friday, hopefully that will help plus the stretches I've found on You Tube.

Haven’t hit a ball since August because of sciatica. Finally got an appointment with a neuro physio (this is with nhs staff occy health as well!!) who without even looking at my back told me I’ve damage to my S1 and needed an mri.
Good news was she said not to worry about it go and play golf as it wouldn’t do anymore damage? Just keep to the stretches and pain relief until the mri

[Godsahibby]

I’m a member at Dunbar as well. Maybe we could organise a wee hibs.net game over the summer.

Add me to that one as well

[AugustaHibs]

Anyone know of any links courses in either East Lothian or Fife that doesn’t have a huge waiting list?

[FifeHibs]

Anyone know of any links courses in either East Lothian or Fife that doesn’t have a huge waiting list?

Leven - but it’s busy
Lundin links - joining fee but easy to get tee times.
Crail - 2 courses grass all year but it’s a treck to get to

[AugustaHibs]

Leven - but it’s busy
Lundin links - joining fee but easy to get tee times.
Crail - 2 courses grass all year but it’s a treck to get to

Cheers mate.

Currently a member of Leven - played it twice since I joined in December as like you say it’s a nightmare
Lundin - on the waiting list!

[FifeHibs]

Cheers mate.

Currently a member of Leven - played it twice since I joined in December as like you say it’s a nightmare
Lundin - on the waiting list!

I used to be at Leven but was a nightmare getting decent times.
Depends where you are have you thought about Elie?
Won’t help but ladybank is a cracking course

[patch1875]

Dunbar tomorrow Deer Park shut yesterday and today.

[Just_Jimmy]

Cheers mate.

Currently a member of Leven - played it twice since I joined in December as like you say it’s a nightmare
Lundin - on the waiting list!Try kinghorn. Its cheap, it's links and it's a tough wee course. It's not exclusive and it's not a course I'd join long term but it's fun for a change.

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[greenlex]

Laguna Old course and North Course. There was another we were going to play whose name escapes me but it’s closed. :thumbsup:

Laguna was pretty meh. Lots of water and resultant loss of balls.
The other two were first class with my favourite being the old course but only just over the north course. What a fabulous place for some winter golf. First time there and loved it.

[FifeHibs]

Ladybank for another if anyone is keen for a game

[greenlex]

I’m playing the old course tomorrow. I can’t tell you how excited I am. I really hope the weather forecasters are wrong though. 👎

[greenlex]

The old course St Andrews. Take out the experience of playing it and possibly that experience of the 1st & 18th, as they’re not in themselves great holes, its rather bland and ordinary. The 11th is decent and could possibly make a case for the 7th too. The only real hole of note is the 17th. It’s only its history that keeps it on the rota for the open. Played it in horrible cold wet n windy weather too so the challenge was there. For the money I won’t rush back. Disappointed.

Kingsbarns a week on Friday. Now yer talking.

[Hibby Bairn]

The old course St Andrews. Take out the experience of playing it and possibly that experience of the 1st & 18th, as they’re not in themselves great holes, its rather bland and ordinary. The 11th is decent and could possibly make a case for the 7th too. The only real hole of note is the 17th. It’s only its history that keeps it on the rota for the open. Played it in horrible cold wet n windy weather too so the challenge was there. For the money I won’t rush back. Disappointed.

Kingsbarns a week on Friday. Now yer talking.

I hope you still got the obligatory photo on the Swilcan Bridge?

[greenlex]

I hope you still got the obligatory photo on the Swilcan Bridge?
Obviously. :greengrin Also got a great video of our American friend dropping a birdie on the first and going nuts. Good memories.

[Smartie]

My brother played the Old Course backwards the other day.

I still like the old course as an Open course, in fact I think it comes alive at that level (like a few of the famous links courses). I like how differently it can play in different weather conditions - it can be torn apart whilst mild and be a bit of a killer when the wind blows. The wee loop up the far end of the course is a great place to watch various groups come and go. Over the course there are a few shorter par 4s that can be hit, some very tough holes as well, with a few "can't go right" holes on the way home that can be very interesting when the wind blows.

I'm not a great golfer but I'd love to play it one day - and I expect I'd be quite underwhelmed by the experience.

[greenlex]

My brother played the Old Course backwards the other day.

I still like the old course as an Open course, in fact I think it comes alive at that level (like a few of the famous links courses). I like how differently it can play in different weather conditions - it can be torn apart whilst mild and be a bit of a killer when the wind blows. The wee loop up the far end of the course is a great place to watch various groups come and go. Over the course there are a few shorter par 4s that can be hit, some very tough holes as well, with a few "can't go right" holes on the way home that can be very interesting when the wind blows.

I'm not a great golfer but I'd love to play it one day - and I expect I'd be quite underwhelmed by the experience.
Don’t get me wrong Smartie it a great experience. If you look at it from a purely golf test though it’s a fairly bland course. It’s the history and feeling of strolling down 17 & 18 that makes it worthwhile. There always an audience too. It’s as close to feeling crowd pressure as you’ll get. Finished bogey bogey. :greengrin

[Smartie]

Don’t get me wrong Smartie it a great experience. If you look at it from a purely golf test though it’s a fairly bland course. It’s the history and feeling of strolling down 17 & 18 that makes it worthwhile. There always an audience too. It’s as close to feeling crowd pressure as you’ll get. Finished bogey bogey. :greengrin

Bogey on 17 is a good effort though.

Where did you tee off from on that hole? Do you have to "cut the corner" or are there more generous tees available?

[greenlex]

Bogey on 17 is a good effort though.

Where did you tee off from on that hole? Do you have to "cut the corner" or are there more generous tees available?
Fairly forward tee. Still had to cut it a bit to get a better angle but no going over the old railway shed. A left to right shot wasn’t a problem as the wind was humming off the sea all day. Missed the green right and played a worldly to about three feet and duly missed it. ���� 18 was a driver then three wood. We were as far back as possible off the tee and into said gale. Three putted it. ������

[Just_Jimmy]

The old course St Andrews. Take out the experience of playing it and possibly that experience of the 1st & 18th, as they’re not in themselves great holes, its rather bland and ordinary. The 11th is decent and could possibly make a case for the 7th too. The only real hole of note is the 17th. It’s only its history that keeps it on the rota for the open. Played it in horrible cold wet n windy weather too so the challenge was there. For the money I won’t rush back. Disappointed.

Kingsbarns a week on Friday. Now yer talking.Kingsbarns blows most courses here away. Expensive but I've played the OC and feel the same as you. Great history but dull.


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[AugustaHibs]

Dumbarnie on Thursday, anyone want to let me know what to expect? From the photos their Facebook has been posting it looks in great nick and is actually only opening today

[Just_Jimmy]

Dumbarnie on Thursday, anyone want to let me know what to expect? From the photos their Facebook has been posting it looks in great nick and is actually only opening todayI know someone who is a caddie at Kingsbarns. They say its the best course they've played. They've played all over the world.

Make of that what you will.


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[Golden Bear]

I know someone who is a caddie at Kingsbarns. They say its the best course they've played. They've played all over the world.

Make of that what you will.


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I played Kingsbarns under the then SGU scheme when members of Scottish Clubs were allocated so many tee off times at discounted rates. If I remember correctly I paid £75 and I thoroughly agree that its certainly the best of the relatively new courses.

[Gatecrasher]

I joined Pumpherston last month and really love the course, it's been closed a lot recently due to the sheer amount of rain we've had. I have completed 2 out 3 rounds to submit for my handicap.

The schedule for comps came out and I have to admit I'm surprised at the sheer amount of comps take place. In june for example unless you enter a comp, you can only play casual golf on 2 weekend days for the entire month. Now, I plan to play in the odd comp but casual by myself will always be my favourite. I hope there's scope to tee off early before they start as I won't usually have the time to wait until the end of the day.

[Hibby Bairn]

Played Pumpherston a couple of times last year. Good offers on Golf Now.

Some excellent holes. The 2nd is "Augusta-ish" (in my mind anyway 🙂) and the Par 3, 13th is a cracker. The 16th is the "signature hole" but looks better from overhead than it does when you play it. Can't really see the island green till you get up to it.

Enjoy 👍

[Gatecrasher]

Played Pumpherston a couple of times last year. Good offers on Golf Now.

Some excellent holes. The 2nd is "Augusta-ish" (in my mind anyway 🙂) and the Par 3, 13th is a cracker. The 16th is the "signature hole" but looks better from overhead than it does when you play it. Can't really see the island green till you get up to it.

Enjoy 👍

Cheers, aye the second is a difficult one, I have yet to get my head around how to approach it. I also agree about the 16th,if they took away the mounds protecting. The hole it would look a lot nicer. On the 14th you get a much nicer view of it.

[BroxburnHibee]

Ladybank for another if anyone is keen for a game

Playing it on the 28th. First time in 30 odd years. Can't wait

[patch1875]

Not much golf getting played. Deer Park shut 4 days last week and closed since Tuesday this week and review not until Monday.

Been a grim spring so far.

[Just_Jimmy]

I played Kingsbarns under the then SGU scheme when members of Scottish Clubs were allocated so many tee off times at discounted rates. If I remember correctly I paid £75 and I thoroughly agree that its certainly the best of the relatively new courses.Sorry, I was referring to Dumbarnie.

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[greenlex]

Dumbarnie on Thursday, anyone want to let me know what to expect? From the photos their Facebook has been posting it looks in great nick and is actually only opening today
Dumbarnie is very good. An array of different tees for different abilities. I’ve played it twice and due to go back again this year. It’s still relatively new and some of the areas from just around the greens and to the tees need to mature a bit. Great layout and a good test. Nice clubhouse and vibe too. The green problems they had a year or so ago have disappeared. It’s first class.

[WeeRussell]

Cheers, aye the second is a difficult one, I have yet to get my head around how to approach it. I also agree about the 16th,if they took away the mounds protecting. The hole it would look a lot nicer. On the 14th you get a much nicer view of it.

That 16th still gives me nightmares.

Been a couple of years now but played pumphy a few times. Nice course.

[Bridge hibs]

My brother played the Old Course backwards the other day.
.****ing hell, the old course looks challenging playing normally but to play it backwards is one hell of an achievement 🫨

[FifeHibs]

Playing it on the 28th. First time in 30 odd years. Can't wait

It has changed allot

[Golden Bear]

I've played golf for many many years and been fortunate enough to play all the Open Championship Courses in the UK with the exception of the Old Course and the very recently added Royal Portrush.

I hear a lot of negative reports about St Andrews as a golf course but I suppose I really should make an effort to play it sometime soon - if only to sample the traditions and unique atmosphere of the home of Golf.

[ACLeith]

I've played golf for many many years and been fortunate enough to play all the Open Championship Courses in the UK with the exception of the Old Course and the very recently added Royal Portrush.

I hear a lot of negative reports about St Andrews as a golf course but I suppose I really should make an effort to play it sometime soon - if only to sample the traditions and unique atmosphere of the home of Golf.

I've played it 4 times, though not since 1989. I've a cine film of my first ever tee shot - it went a long way straight, but about 5 foot off the deck.

When I viewed the film I realised I was so petrified of hacking up the tee I went up on my toes and hit the ball half way up. And yes, I dumped my second in the burn!

[Andy Bee]

Covered a few holes at Rutherglen Top Golf :greengrin last weekend. Great fun but it reminded me why I love fishing and hate golf.

[greenlex]

Kingsbarns this afternoon. Looking forward to it. :thumbsup:

[FifeHibs]

How was kingsbarns

[greenlex]

How was kingsbarns
Absolutely tremendous. Fairways a bit soft in places but greens were really good. Fabulous course and experience. That’s my 6th time I think and it has never failed to deliver. 36 Stableford points with a couple of doubles on the front nine and 3 jiggles on 15,17 & 18 took a bit of the shine off but it was a difficult day. :greengrin

[greenlex]

Playing The Carrick on Sunday. Might take my wellies.

[greenlex]

The carrick really is a very good track. Some terrific holes and some real nice scenery. The condition is its downfall. Really struggling in the wet conditions. It really could do with a good few Bob spent on drainage and conditioning. Real shame.

[BroxburnHibee]

Carrick is a great layout but their drainage issues are never ending.

[BroxburnHibee]

Kingsbarns this afternoon. Looking forward to it. :thumbsup:

I had booked it through GIS for October but had to cancel as it clashed with a family holiday. Booked Cruden Bay instead. I'll get to KB one day....

[greenlex]

Carrick is a great layout but their drainage issues are never ending.

I lost two balls that were striped right down the middle of the fairway. Absolute swamp.

[greenlex]

Dumbarnie yesterday. Really is a very good layout. Greens all recovered (bar maybe 8th which is below the standard of the rest IMO) I really like it.
Turnberry Robert the Bruce course tomorrow.:thumbsup:

[greenlex]

I tell you what. He may be a big orange face ******** but he certainly knows how to spend money. What a place he has turned Turnberry into. First class experience and that was on the wee course.
Two blobs on the first 4 holes then the game decided to turn up. A respectable 34 stableford points. I seemed to be scoring 3 pts or no points.

[AugustaHibs]

Elie yesterday, just fantastic. 13th one of my favourite holes in all of golf.

[greenlex]

Really hoping Boab gets it done tonight. I always think he’s a wee bit fragile tho but he’s got the lead. If he doesn’t and plays poorly in the process it could set him back years.

[Golden Bear]

Really hoping Boab gets it done tonight. I always think he’s a wee bit fragile tho but he’s got the lead. If he doesn’t and plays poorly in the process it could set him back years.

The Canadian backroom commentry team are doing my nut in with their endless ramblings. Bob is looking a wee bit out of sorts so far, let's hope he can get back in the groove soon.

[hibeg]

The Canadian backroom commentry team are doing my nut in with their endless ramblings. Bob is looking a wee bit out of sorts so far, let's hope he can get back in the groove soon.

Never in doubt 😂. I don’t think I have been more nervous watching a golfer but what a victory. He has played about 6 weeks in a row so will have some big decisions to make with his schedule. Memorial next week then the US Open. Travellers after that and then probably the Scottish Open. He can’t play in them all !

[greenlex]

Nerves are torn to shreds. Brilliant for not just him but his old boy too. He’s just a grass cutter you know. :thumbsup:

[hibeg]

Withdraws from the limited field Memorial to go on a sesh 😂

[WeeRussell]

Withdraws from the limited field Memorial to go on a sesh 😂

Beginning to really like this guy.. 😁

[greenlex]

I think not playing this week is a mistake particularly if he’s heading back to Oban. The next three weeks over is the US Open bookended by two limited field signature events. Loads of earning potential but again more importantly enhanced fed ex and world ranking points. He could take a week or two off after that over here before the Scottish Open and Open. It also won’t do his homesickness much good either. Needs to tough it out.
Having said all that only he will know what his priorities are.

[AugustaHibs]

I think not playing this week is a mistake particularly if he’s heading back to Oban. The next three weeks over is the US Open bookended by two limited field signature events. Loads of earning potential but again more importantly enhanced fed ex and world ranking points. He could take a week or two off after that over here before the Scottish Open and Open. It also won’t do his homesickness much good either. Needs to tough it out.
Having said all that only he will know what his priorities are.

If he was to play memorial that would end up being 8 consecutive weeks on tour. Long long time.

[greenlex]

If he was to play memorial that would end up being 8 consecutive weeks on tour. Long long time.
Yeah I get that. Remember he missed a few cuts in that first 5 and these two signature events are the last two of the season so a good showing the next three weeks could keep/get him in next years signature events. What an opportunity especially when he’s obviously on top form. If he’s coming home for just one week on the piss it makes little sense to me. With a couple of jet lags to cope with too before the US Open week that is basically a week away preparation wise. Play the next three and come back for a two week break followed by two Scottish venues. I’m sure he knows what he’s doing mind.

[Gatecrasher]

I have tickets the final day of the Scottish Open at the Renaissance club. Does anyone have any tips for attending? I have never been to a golf event before. I went with the ticket plus option for car parking and bar access.

[greenlex]

I have tickets the final day of the Scottish Open at the Renaissance club. Does anyone have any tips for attending? I have never been to a golf event before. I went with the ticket plus option for car parking and bar access.
I’ve never been to it at the Renaissance. Went when it was at Gullane but was off on a stag do mid afternoon so was a bit rushed.
I have been to the open at Muirfield down there too. Don’t drink so can’t comment in the bar etc.
Parking was well organised going in but a complete shambles on leaving as all the oarking attendants/stewards had long gone and it was a free for all with literally hundreds of cars trying to leave one small exit with no real roads to speak of just a huge field. It was literally hours trying to get out.
I went and spent quite a bit of time at the practice range and saw more golf shots there than anywhere.
Food was pricey.
enjoy.

[DaveF]

McIlroy throws away the US Open by missing two 3 footers on 16 and 18. After holing some great putts earlier his bottle crashed and he folded.

[BroxburnHibee]

Yep another choke. He's gonna struggle to get over that one.

[Just_Jimmy]

McIlroy throws away the US Open by missing two 3 footers on 16 and 18. After holing some great putts earlier his bottle crashed and he folded.Just retire man. What a total choke job. 2 up with 5 to play and still only needed a 2 footer for playoff and he totally bottled it.

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[greenlex]

McIlroy throws away the US Open by missing two 3 footers on 16 and 18. After holing some great putts earlier his bottle crashed and he folded.

Might be a while before he recovers from that. He was playing well and in full control too until that last three holes. Shocker. Amateur stuff.

[Hibs90]

I don’t know how he recovers from that. Complete bottle job.

3 out of the last 10 or so he’s thrown away. So many close calls. He had it in the palm of his hands and chucked it.

He also needs to get rid of Harry on the bag. Driver up the last was an insane choice.

[Just_Jimmy]

I don’t know how he recovers from that. Complete bottle job.

3 out of the last 10 or so he’s thrown away. So many close calls. He had it in the palm of his hands and chucked it.

He also needs to get rid of Harry on the bag. Driver up the last was an insane choice.Absolutely. No way Ted Scott or Billy allow that.

However, he had a 2 foot putt for par and blew it. Same on 16.

It's mental, nothing else now. He won't win another because he can't get out his own head.

I left St Andrews Absolutely gutted but that was worse. I don't know how he recovers.

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