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This is me in a nutshell (though don’t have a handicap just now). For a few holes in every round you would think I can play the game to a high standard, but a blow-up hole is never far away. Like so many things, it’s the inconsistency that kills.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck Rhoades
I think that's true whatever handicap you play off. I beat my age earlier this year after starting with a triple bogey!if only ......Quote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
Oh no, I can assure you there was a time where I was completely and consistently sh*te on all 18 holes :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Good that you can see improvement 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
I think we can all agree what we have in common is inconsistency 😡
Was travelling home from up north yesterday, planned to stop off at Tain as I've never played it. Tipping down so had to give it a miss sadly. Stayed in Inverness and decided to try Carrbridge today.
9 hole course quite new, around 40 years old. Greens were superb, fairways springy and lush so never had a bad lie when I managed to play from them. Views to die for. And all for £16 for 9 holes.
Not one of the well known courses in area but well worth a visit.
I definitely have - although I can still play some holes as bad as ever, I’ve also played a handful of holes in the same round with golf I haven’t been capable of previously. I play enough good stuff to keep me wanting to go back which is the main thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
You’re bang on about consistency - I guess if we could play all holes like our best ones, we’d be on tour.
I do need to learn to play out of sand though. I watched padraig Harrington explaining how he does it so well on sky sports last week.. itching to get out and see if it makes any difference to me!
I think I am hitting the ball as good as I ever have if not as long. Short game competent enough but cannot seem to score consistently. I’ve gone from 12 handicap to 7 and now back up to 9. 7 to 9 in the space of three weeks. Hate this bloody game.
Thinking about going away some midweek in September for a few rounds in fife. Anyone recommend some good and relatively cheap green fees in fife?
Had my first hole in one today, 138 yards par 3,at the village hotel golf course 12th. Lovely 9 iron, 2 bounces and rolled nicely into the hole.:thumbsup:
Congratulations. But as someone who has never had one I think the achievement is overrated 😉. But happy to change my view after I play again tomorrowQuote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
Lovely work BH 👌Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
Me finding the green on a par 3 is about the equivalent achievement right now!
And in the monthly medal today 63 shots for 16 holes and 2 triple bogey 7s at 2 ordinary par 4s. Somebody please tell me how to cut out the disasters☹Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Pumpherston Seniors today. Really good nick……………the course not so much my golf.
Played my first round in probably about 12-13 years at Carricknowe an appalling 115 was scored!
Welcome to the elite club :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
I started the year at 11 and have just got worse & worse. No practicing and just playing once a week means this isnt surprising. Saying that it was getting a bit soul destroying & I was thinking I'll knock it on the head again. Played on Tuesday in a 9 hole comp & managed 24 points! So I'll give it another go tomorrow :wink:
The game always finds a way to drag you back. 😁😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalianwanda
Decent yesterday. Utter pish today. :rolleyes:
Played Newbattle today. The greens were excellent.
Played Callander yesterday. Short course but some interesting holes and found the greens tough. Course wasn't in the best nick to be honest. Clubhouse was closed too. Would play it again though.
After struggling for some time this season I had a decent week. On Tuesday at Peebles GC I got 2nd place, 40 points in the Senior Trophy and on Saturday I won the monthly Medal with a 64, off 17. Life in the old dog yet.
I'm a country member. Played a couple of weeks back and thought it was decent enough for the price. If I had one complaint it would be that there wasn't much sand in the bunkers.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Graden work on the greens next week. And clubhouse seemingly being built in the winter.
Yeah I'd agree about the bunkers. As a Turnhouse member I got a deal on my green fee so was great value. Like I say I enjoyed the course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Speedy
Whats the story with the Clubhouse? Is the existing building there unusable?
It has been sold, for a residential/holiday home.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
First round back after (golfing) wrist injury last night. Enjoyed it and actually scored a bit better than I had been despite not feeling like playing any better! However unfortunately my wrist still isn’t healed after what must be close to 6 weeks now.. thinking I must have properly damaged a very small part and it’s going to take a fair bit of time to get back to 100%.
Maybe a good excuse to remain a fair weather golfer and take the winter off!
I had a similar problem a few years ago, took a few months before fully back to normal. When I started back I wore a wrist support which affected the backswing but at least allowed me to play.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeeRussell
Don't overdo it but maybe keep going with the occasional game
Had my best ever round at Turnhouse yesterday. Scratch 75 for 41 points in our Stableford. Not enough to win but after 54 years I'm actually getting close to a single figure handicap for the first time ever!
👏👏👏👏Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Does anyone out there know of a Pro who specialises in putting?
Or maybe even a good shrink?!
:greengrin
Good luck. 😳Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
Cheers :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
It's been quite sore for around a week since the game but is now back to feeling not bad at all. I was (perhaps naively) hoping I may have helped build it back up with playing last week :greengrin
It was really only teeing off that was causing the bother, and pain pretty much subsided by the time I got to my next shot. As you say, try and take it easy.. probably won't get much golf in over the next few months anyway. I just wore a stretch bandage round it for a bit of extra support which doesn't affect my swing.. but probably doesn't do much help either!
I did finish with a birdie for the second round in a row, so if that's the last hole for a while at least I can feel okay about my game for a bit :greengrin
Played in only my 2nd blue tee comp on Wednesday, have suffered with form after a bad back for weeks and gone from 7.1 to 10.9.
Started off steady enough, but my back 9 was superb. :greengrin
Won by 4 shots with 39 points. :cb
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October this weekend. Season will be over for me after a visit to Panmure this coming Sunday. Weather looks challenging to say the least so I reckon it won’t be on my yellow list.:greengrin How has everyone done versus expectations? I’ve pleasantly surprised myself at my age. If my putter had been remotely warm it would have been even better. Handicap index was at 12 at one point and should finish at 6.4 ish. Delighted with that considering the amount of golf I’ve played particularly away from home.
I normally play all through the winter, never been a fair weather golfer. :greengrin Had a good start and end to the season, won a few comps early doors and one big one at the end.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
In the middle though i hurt my back hoovering the bloody car 3 months ago, and battled through but never did myself any favours because i amended my swing to compensate.:greengrin
Round after round of 23 points or 25 points took my handicap from a decent 7.1 up to 10.9. :rolleyes:
As my back improved so did my scores, although i have been playing to around 11 for a few weeks now, except from a 40 points off the yellows and a 39 off the blue tee's. :devil:
I feel i will be back down to around 7-8 soon, as i know i have better rounds in me, but again fate has struck and i fell over Saturday night and damaged my ribs while taking my jeans off, i might have been a bit pished, :greengrin and landed on the corner of my bed. :boo hoo:
I think i wont be able to play for a week or two, but after that i'm sure i will be back to a good standard again.
Oh yes, and i got my first hole in one this season. :greengrin
Just found out I won my clubs merit cup by 4 shots. Best 8 net scores over the season.:thumbsup: Thirty odd years and only my second gong. Cheesing. :greengrin
Well done.:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Well done Eck!Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Looks like I won't quite get to single figures this year. Finishing the season on 10.2
Not too bad considering I started around 14.3
Just got to keep at it. You will get there. As you know I’m not really a spring chicken anymore.🤨🤨😁 plenty time.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Playing North Berwick West and Craigielaw next week and the Renaissance at the end of the month as a reward for marshalling at the Scottish Open.
Looking at the Greens back then I reckon if I can get round Renaissance in 40 putts I would be delighted. Anyone played there and any advice?
Will be playing through the winter, hopeful of getting back down closer to single figures again, you've got to have hope. Beat my age once this season, will soon have another stroke in hand to do it again, but on the other hand my body will be a year older ☹
Well done Lexo :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
I won our comp last week - net 67 - it's a braw feeling :greengrin
Had my first ever hole in one yesterday, after about 65 years trying. In December I hit the pin and bounced a ball width away, so I had reconciled myself that it would never happen.
Did it on a difficult hole with a cross wind and a hard pin position. Didn't see the ball go in but hopefully that still counts 🍸🥳
I've had a couple of seasons where i've come down to 7 then up again to 12 then back down to 9 where i am at the moment.
I have been playing with Ping G25's for the last 8 or 9 years, and they have served me well, but i went for a fitting last week, open minded to anything they had, but i did have my eye on the Ping G425 irons.
Anyway after trying everything they had, Titelist, Callaway, Tayor made, Muzuno and Cobra, i plumped for the new Cobra LTD irons, christ they were good, they suited me much more than any other clubs, and the distance is huge compared to my old set of clubs.
Looking forward now to the new season like a 10 year old.:greengrin
After playing off 7 when I left to moved to Ireland (2006) I stopped playing till two years ago & joined my local club..Its a great course but Im terrible! Playing off 15 & so erratic with my irons. Drivings no probs, long & straight & puttings pretty good but the bit in the middle has me tearing my hair out. I'm gonna aim to play more and get down to 10, once a week with no other practice is no good. Good luck to everyone for the season
:flag: Brilliant, congrats! :flag:Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Of course it absolutely counts and well done! I’m enjoying just hitting the odd GIR these days, so a hole in one is beyond pipe dream stuff for me 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
On another note, I never appreciated how different it is playing on winter greens. I don’t think I would bother playing next time, takes so much enjoyment out of it when not playing into, and putting on, a lush maintained green.
On holiday this week coming so golfing my self to death. Highlights are Kingsbarns on Sunday, Fairmont (Kittiocks) on Tuesday and Ladybank on Thursday.
Bring it on. 💪👍
Had my first round of golf in over 18 months today - played Dunbar with a golf society and loved every minute of it. Forgot how to play until the back 9 (with the exception of a birdie on the 3rd), but really enjoyed being in the fresh air by the sea.
Would love to get back to being able to do that more regularly again.
which course did you enjoy mostQuote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
If anyone fancies a game up at Ladybank please let me know think it’s £20 for guests
Early season but Kingsbarns was well ahead in condition. I like Ladybank a lot but perhaps I’m biased as Kingsbans is possibly my favourite in the whole country. Ladybank greens need another three or four weeks to even catch up with my club at Harburn who’s green's are inexplicably brilliant. I’ve been a member for well over 30 years and have never seen them this good this early. Didn’t do kittocks as the weather was horrendous.Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
I’m at The Renaissance tomorrow for the first time so looking forward to that
Couple of bad seasons with injury, did my shoulder getting a golf lesson in 2020 and broke my hand last summer so got high hopes for an injury free season ahead. New sticks in the bag and raring to go.
First competition as such in a few years in a couple of weeks, 3 man team comp at Dornoch end of this month. Trying to get hitting as many balls before then.
My dad's been saying the same about Harburn lately. Not played it in a wee while, but hoping to get there for a game soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
If you've not tried it yet, I'd recommend Dumbarnie in Fife too - new track and a great test.
Played Dumbarnie year past October. Great course. I do believe they are struggling with the greens right now. Something to do with a fertiliser application. I’m there in July again so hopefully whatever the problem is they have it under control.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Renaissance is a terrific experience. First class course, clubhouse and experience.. it helps when your game turns up. ( back nine anyway😂😂). If you get the chance jump at it.
As a Marshall at last year's Scottish Open, we got a round on Renaissance last October as a thank you. I agree with what you say about the course, great experience. I worried what my score was voing to be, but had 28 points after 14, but then tired to 32 - at least thats my excuse!Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Be interested in your thoughts about Dornoch. Played it 4 times, twice off the back tees. Played many famous courses, but for me its the best i have ever playedQuote:
Originally Posted by Godsahibby
A nice 37 points today. 20 on the back nine. The whole vibe around the place is excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Played bruntsfield the other day and never seen the course in such good condition, greens were incredibly pure.
Gullane no1 on Monday, course is always pristine but it was on another level to what I’ve experienced before there.
I'm very lucky to have recently moved to Dornoch and live a 4 iron from the first tee! I'm a Struie member just now which is the 2nd course at Dornoch which is a cracking track on its own! Waiting to get on to the top course, with how busy the course is already with visitors i cant see that coming this yearQuote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Played it many many times over the years and love it. A lot of cracking holes, the par 4 14th 'foxy' is probably my favorite hole in golf. The par 3's are all very tough. The new 7th has people split but I like it.
Very lucky living up here with so many great courses, for me Brora is the pick of the lot, just proper golf!
Thought you were visiting Dornoch, didn't realise you are one lucky guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by Godsahibby
I agree about foxy, who needs bunkers to make a great hole? Also the 2nd and 6th great 3s without being long.
Looking for lessons suggestions, have previously had lessons with PA at Swanston and had one lesson with the pro at Duddingston but neither really worked out for me. I think my biggest takeaway from those lessons was lack of a structured practice routine for drills and so on. Ideally I'd like to find someone who can give me stuff to go practice but in a structured manner (i.e this drill X amount per practice session etc) Kinda like you'd have if you had a personal trainer at the gym who would set up a training program for you. Doesn't seem to be anyone that does this kinda thing from what I can see.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Try Neil Fenwick out at The Melville. Cracking golfer, great coach and a Hibee as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dazzling Doidge
I have had 2 pull outs at Ladybank @ 4:30 tomorrow drop me a pm if anyone fancies a game
Cheers have sent him a message.Quote:
Originally Posted by Godsahibby
Golf is the most infuriating game ever ��
Playing off 11 I was cruising round Liberton yesterday in the Spring competition.
3 over par after 13 holes in difficult windy conditions.
Last 5 holes - 7 over par including 2 doubles, nightmare.!!
Felt totally deflated at the end
This morning I can’t wait to get back out for a game ����
Feel your pain. Sitting 2 over par on the 17th tee at West Lothian’s Stableford open this morning. I’m 6 over on the 18th tee finishing with par at the last. Gutted doesn’t cover it. Guaranteed to get beat on a count back. :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by hibeg
Bloody knew it. Beaten on a count back. :rolleyes: £125 voucher has softened the blow tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
I ended up 3d in Div A so will pick up a few quid for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
I had one of only 10 2s in the competition so that will also be worth quite a few quid.
Probably around £50 overall
As you say, softens the blow, but what could have been 😢
At least the handicap came down a bit
Stoopid bloody game.
Is Dunbar a decent course?
Yes. Excellent :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
Thank you,Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
If we are having a double round would would Gullane 2 or 3 be worth a knock round aswell
Hell yes. Both excellent too. Gullane 2 before 3 purely down to length rather than any other consideration.Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
I played a relatively new course in Inverness last Friday. The Kings Golf club has basically replaced Torvean and opened in 2019. Greens were good and the layout is terrific. A worthwhile experience if your up there at Castle Stuart or Dornoch. Condition of tees wasn’t great with patchy areas but there was plenty enough grass on the par three tees. The fairways however were rather poor and they are obviously struggling with them. Not near enough grass on them and noticeable by the over seeding and fertiliser on them. A year or so of growth should do them the world of good. It’s a good test and worth a visit. 28 points in a strong westerly and squally showers off the yelliows just shy of 6200 yards in their senior open was acceptable. I’d like another go at it now I’ve been round the layout. Nice friendly shiny new clubhouse too. I’ll be back.
Played Gullane 1 on Wednesday. After nearly 50 years, it finally happened.
Hole in 1 achieved on the 9th 😀😀
Congratulations. I got my first in March after 60+ years. Now we can look forward to our second 🏌 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by hibeg
It’s some feeling after so many years of trying isn’t it. 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
The other groups on the 8th green and 10th tee certainly heard the shouting 😂
One off my playing partners has had 18 holes in one, I kid you you not !!! He is a very low handicapper but 18 is scarcely believable
Maybe he is including pitch and putt courses and putting greens? If so, I've had loads 🤭 Or else he is just a really good player!Quote:
Originally Posted by hibeg
When I had mine, the pro at the club said that Seve never had one. I googled it and its true. So good to drop that into the conversation with a smug look on the face!
LOL. It’s true about 18, I knew he had some but he never mentioned how many before.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Most were at Liberton which has a couple of short par 3s.
He is a 3 handicapper at Gullane, so yes, a very good player 😅
Didn’t know about Seve, but apparently many tour pros haven’t had one, which surprised me
Played in my first ever seniors open at West Lothian GC on Wednesday. Course was in brilliant condition and the greens were as good as anything I've seen. Fantastic. Very windy but scored well. First time playing there and thought it was a very good, interesting course. Will definitely play again.
Got offered a free hit round the Queens at Gleneagles last week. First time I've played any of them.
Loved it.
You should try Auchterarder right next door. A fraction of the cost and always in fantastic condition.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Playing Downfield on Sunday. First time there too.
One of the best inland courses I've played. I'm sure you'll enjoy itQuote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Great track Dave. :thumbsup:The entrance and the streets immediately before it make you think your’e in the wrong place and going into an industrial estate or something but once you’re in it’s fantastic. Red Squirrels the lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
It was superb! Only managed 29 points but thats because my short game is nowhere near good enough at the moment. Loved it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Properly caught the bug to play again after years of not playing.
Was a member at Turnhouse late 90s until early 00s, just been bouncing around the last couple
of months and played Broomieknowe, Newbattle, Gullane 3, Balbirnie, Kirkcaldy, Kings Acre and Kinghorn.
Heading to Aberdour on Friday
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I had a few cancellations and have a free tee time at Ladybank on Friday @ 4:45 can move to later if required as plenty spaces after 5:15 £20 sign on if anyone is keen let me know.
Bugger. I’m down at the Hirsel or would have taken you up on that FH.:agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by FifeHibs
Just drop me a message anytime you fancy a game up thereQuote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
I'll definitely take you up on a game Fife. Unfortunately I'm busy this Friday.
Down in Peebles over the next few weeks. I’ve played Peebles itself and quite enjoyed it.
Is cardrona worth the £20 fee? Looks like a monster if you aren’t a big hitter
It's definitely worth 20 quid. I've always enjoyed it
Played for the seniors on Thursday, we were 4 down with 5 to play and won at St Annes Old Links, the other pair were shell shocked.
So were we. :greengrin
I played an open at Balmore north of the weedge today in a fair old wind. Tricky wee par 66 course with sone difficult par 3s. Unbelievably the best scratch score with a handful of scores still to go in is 72. 6 over par!!! I don’t think in all my years of playing I’ve seen that. I shouldn’t have been so hard on myself. :greengrin
edit. 72 was indeed best scratch. There was only one player who actually broke par net. PCC up 2.
Just back from a first visit to Dunfermline golf club. Decent track. Wouldn’t mind another go without the hurricane and occasional monsoon.
What was it like? Played it when we first came out of lockdown and they'd let it go a bit. Certainly was not what it used to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoDoidge
Try Innerleithen along the road. Only 9 but a tricky test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkrHbVe87Nk
Just looked at the result. Only 9 players broke 80. That’s surely unheard of for a scratch to 9 handicap open.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Cardrona is a must to avoid and has been for a while.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
The course has suffered from a lack of investment and has never recovered from the covid period when it was closed completely.
I feel genuinely sorry for the greenkeeping staff who face a continual struggle with limited resources.
Been very average recently, gone back up to 9.7 but not playing anywhere near it for ages, more of a 12-14.
Hit a gross 74 today, 2 over par at Herons Reach Blackpool, my best round ever. :smokin
And a 75 today. :greengrin