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Impressive! What would you say is the part of your game that lets you down when it’s not going well?Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
For me it’s my tee shots. Been striking my irons and wedges so pure but when I have a made day with the driver it’s carnage.
My driving is good, i'm normally on or just off the fairway, 230-240 yards. Putting is good too, very rarely 3 put these days, where i am in and out is my 5, 6 and 7 irons.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoDoidge
The last couple of rounds they have been excellant, but before that i was average to poor at times, missing greens to the right way too much.
The last couple of rounds i've been on the green, and two putting at worst gets the score down.
As we all know, it could all go pear shaped next time i'm out, especially as my handicap will drop tomorrow.
Playing Wednesday again and Thursday for the team, hopefully this form continues for a little more. :greengrin
32 points today off my new handicap of 8.7, back to hitting irons right and badly too on occasions.
This game frustrates the hell out of me. :greengrin
I played Crieff last Friday, first game for a while, and it was lovely.
There was a competition due there on the Saturday so it felt like it was in peak condition for that.
Played the whole round with the same ball so I don't know if that suggests it was a bit more forgiving but having played the first few holes with a wind behind then turning round to face into the wind on a 500 odd yard par five, it didn't feel overly easy.
Great day out though, and the young lads working in the clubhouse/ kitchen were absolutely top notch with us.
Crieff is a nice course and great clubhouse. Some very long holes. Auchterarder nearby is a favourite of mine. Always in fantastic condition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
I’m playing Muirfield tomorrow. Pray for me.
New putter required 🤬🤬🤬
Hello 👋 very keen golfer, 12.3 and member at Duddy, that’s probably too low tbh. Love this time of year, have played the last 4 days with Jubilee yesterday in a testy wee wind so 88 not deadly , a couple over what it should be and that’s with an 8. SA looking good, stands up, OC closed obviously and from tomorrow New and Jubilee being played as a composite. My pal is a New Club member and very kindly uses his points on me.
Ambition is to play every course in Scotland, I’ve not counted but I think I’m into 3 figures, favourite courses are Dunbar, Elie, castle Stuart’s and Harris. Cheers!
There is around 550 courses in Scotland so good luck with thatQuote:
Originally Posted by southfieldhibby
Anyone looking for Scottish Open tickets? My mate is selling 2 for Thursday (£40 the pair) and 2 for Saturday (£60 the pair), decent saving if you have plans to go down.
Played Dumbarnie yesterday. Great course. Greens are still pretty poor for the money. Particularly the 8th. Some of the aprons and approaches were better. If your thinking about it I would wait till next year.
As an aside South African tour pro Shaun Norris was playing behind me off the Black tees. Unreal the distances and accuracy on a breezy day. I’m going each-way on him next week.
Currently in Vilamoura, Portugal. Had 2 games this week at Old Course and Millenium.
Both excellent courses if anyone is thinking of a golf trip in this area.
Played Bruntsfield today with a ginger Hay fever suffering Hibee who is a member at Turnhouse. He was going well till conditions got the better of him. First to name him wins……………….. a bottle of chilled water and some piriteze.
Ross Hay :greengrin
Nope. This chap was in Turkey and suffered there too.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Spey valley. Tough track on a tough day. Brutal.
Andrew Walls?Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
:thumbsup::thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Boat of Garten. Lovely track and very picturesque. About a third of the greens absolutely ducked and repaired by turf!!!! Really poor.
Carrbridge today. 9 holes of challenging shortish holes. Very good condition. Best of the three I played up there the last few days condition wise. The 7th has a carry of 250 yards to a narrow green front to back with no future at the back. (Not unlike the first at Winterfield but smaller narrower green.). Whole course a very good test of golf. Bring yer best swing.
I'm relatively new to golf. I've always had an interest but until lockdown I didn't play.
I got clubs etc during lockdown and I've got a good mate who's about a year ahead of me in terms of taking it up.
I'm actually decent, whilst not brilliant, I can get around a course. I'm just really inconsistent. Im happy enough with where i am considering the following, but want to improve;
All in I've probably been playing for 8 months to a year due to how often they closed courses etc and winter.
I don't play that often, some months I'm lucky if I get out twice.
That said, I absolutely love the game and I'm at a point where I want to make a real concerted effort to get better. I've still not broken 100 but I'm determined to take at least 10 off my score then go from there.
I'm looking at lessons now because I feel I'm ready and they'd make a proper difference to my game. There's a guy at my local course that's a PGA level 3 coach. Is that decent and what should I look to get out my lessons?
For those of you that are genuinely good golfers, what's the best way to start breaking 100 regularly so that I can really improve?
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Try and keep track of your round stats if you can. You will probably find you have lots of shots within 100 yards or so from the green. Including lots of 3 (or more!) putts. The single biggest way to reduce your scores would be to practice putting, chipping and pitching.
Most people will go to a driving range and smash loads of balls with a driver. Whereas the biggest impact would actually be felt if they practiced on their short game.
And don't attempt really difficult shots that have a high risk of putting you in trees, bunkers, water etc. Play sensibly away from these and you will soon turn 7s into 6s and then 5s. Your short game will then turn them into 4s and 5s.
Have fun.
If you get lessons, make sure you practice whatever it is they are teaching you and don't expect instant results, often one step back two forward etc and they do take time. You'll really need to play and practice a decent amount to see longer term improvement. Sadly I can't help you with the consistency part, I struggle with that myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
I'd also work on short game - so chipping and putting. Putting is like half your strokes. Lots of good drills for this online.
I’m certainly not a good golfer, would probably have a handicap of 18 or so so I’m familiar with the getting from 100 to 90. I don’t really have the time or inclination to play more or practice enough to move on from there.
Good course management can shave a lot of strokes off a round. Knowing where the safest “miss” is, or if you have a repeat mistake (hook, slice or the like) knowing how to cater for it. 3 x 5 irons to get to a green is better than smashing a couple of balls out of bounds and still be standing on the tee taking your 5th. Aim for centres of greens instead of attacking pins.
I’ve never had a golf lesson and my game is a combination of adaptations so I try never to coach anyone or advise on swing mechanics - I don’t know what I’m talking about and reckon you’ve to be careful giving and taking advice and that’s where proper lessons come in.
My game’s probably made the biggest strides when I’ve had time to play on my own. I’ve quite liked utilising twilight golf offers and playing when courses are quiet (sometimes eerily so). Being able to drop 3 or 4 balls and practice the short game, hitting different clubs with different trajectories and seeing what you like best.
And as mentioned, the putting. If you play the same course regularly, spend as much time getting to know the greens. Practice like mad from 3-8 ft as they’ll make or break rounds. Work out where to put the ball to minimise the 3’s. Always keep absolute concentration so the miss from less than 2ft is a never event. And try to make sure that the 4 putt is a never event. You can weather the odd 3 putt on your way to a 90.
Turn up early, get nicely warmed up. Loosen up so the swing on the first tee feels comfortable. Spend a decent amount of time on the putting green before going out to get a good feel for the ball so you’re comfortable putting on the 1st green, not waiting until the back 9 to get a feel for them.
Get mistakes and bad holes out of your system fast. Don’t fester or get into a “I’m playing crap today” mindset. Only thing that mattters is the next shot.
When I play well and play better than my handicap (ie break 90) then it’s because I do these things. This list is compiled from all the things I tend to do when I play crap and get >100.
My pet hate is crushing a big drive, being closish to a green and walking off with a double or triple bogey. Happens way too often.
Lot of good advice here, some of which applies whatever your handicap is. One comment I would add is that unlike refereeing decisions in our games, the good/lucky breaks do tend to balance out the bad ones.
As someone said, the most important shot you ever play is the next one. It's a cliche but especially true if you've just had a bad break.
Stick at it JJ, it's a game you can play even when you're as old as me!
Guys that's superb. Even just reading it and knowing whatever you're ability the game is a leveller. I absolutely love the game and I love trying to beat the course rather than who I'm playing with. A lot of what's been said rings true. Especially the putting side.
Time and effort to get better. I genuinely think I can be a much better player.
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I've had a good few days out already this year.....
Spey Valley
Jubilee St Andrews
Queens at Gleneagles
Downfield
Glencorse
Harburn
Duns
Carrick at Loch Lomond
Castle Park
Old Course, Vilamoura
Millenium, Vilamoura
Still got Largs, Panmure and Castle Stuart to come....
Won't be as long a list as Mr Greenlex though :greengrin:greengrin:greengrin
Going to be playing Duns next month, so what's your thoughts on the course?Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
I enjoyed it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Good advice earlier folks. Giving it a right go.
Love it, love chasing it and trying to just get better every time. Marginal games.
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43 points today to win our seniors comp. :greengrinAttachment 26053
Couldnt hit a barn door with a banjo last week. :confused:
Up to 34 away days for the season.:agree: Swanston for the first time this Friday and West Linton on Sunday will bring it up to 36. 50 odd planned. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Winterfield
Kingsbarns
Ladybank
Baberton x3 two bounce games and their seniors
Royal Musselburgh
Renaissance
West Lothian
Pumpherston
Newbattle
Kilspindie
Kings Club
Bathgate
Greenburn
The Hirsel
Linlithgow
Uphall x2 two opens
Balmore
Dunfermline Pitfirrane
Muirfeild
Ratho Park
The Glen
Dumbarnie
Milngavie
Bruntsfield
Powfoot
Gifford
Spey Valley
Boat of Garten
Carrbridge
Craigmillar Park
Mortonhall
chuck in 38 medals at home plus match play ties (I’m in the semis of one) and senior team games it’s a fair amount of golf.
Im also currently at 4700 balls at the range (mostly at Kingsfield ) since March. I don’t really want to think of the cost. GOLF DAFT!!
all that and still can’t play the game properly.
Im gonna need a rest come October.
Played Dunbar at the weekend what a cracking course.
I played there yesterday in the Seniors Open and it was a season highlight for me that I didn't three putt !Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
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Played Swanston for the first time yesterday. Reckon it’ll be my last too.
It's a good hike but the apres golf hospitality is excellent. 👍. I'm heading to Torwoodlee golf club in Gala next Saturday , a course I always enjoy playing.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
West Linton for me tomorrow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
Good luck and beware the midgies, especially on the second tee. 😄Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
My golf has been less that impressive this season especially with the big stick. Heading for a lesson this afternoon.
Any recommendations for getting clubs regripped and lengthened?
I'd try GolfClubs4Cash at Loanhead.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
I know they provide an excellent regripping service and have enough qualified staff on site to advise you on the shaft options that will suit you best.
They made a bit of a mess of mine when I got my clubs regripped last year but I went back and got them fixed for freeQuote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
Thanks for the replies I’ve actually put them into the place at the Braids had a few decent recommendations for them.
After my lesson last Monday I had my best score of the season yesterday. Funny old game.
Well done! Every day is a learning day on the gowf course. I've been playing fairly well for 5 weeks now then today at Dunbar I was absolutely crap and that's an understatement.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Funny old game !
It very much depends what Lex turns up on the day. One things for sure if it’s not there within the first 6 holes it rarely makes an appearance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
First time tomorrow since Dunbar in April - playing at Lanark with a society my dad's a member of (going as a guest).
Never played it before (despite having lived here for 6 years now). Always heard great things about the course and not-so-great things about the membership. Be interesting to see just how bad I am :greengrin
So following my previous post. I went and got lessons. The guy is level 3 pga pro and he's superb.
I had my third lesson today. In just 3 lessons he's changed everything I was doing, to be fair he did say I wasn't that bad, I just needed corrected having never had a lesson. I'm now hitting the ball properly. I've not got much distance yet but its been 3 weeks since I started and it's like relearning.
I came home today after and I feel like I've unlocked the answers. I've still got miles to go but I feel like I'm in a position to build on and become a decent golfer.
Got 2 more lessons and then I think I'll book more because it's superb.
If someone could teach me how to Putt I'd be laughing.
Practice practice practice for the last 3 weeks and the improvement is massive. I'm going out this weekend so I'll report back with my new pro looking swing results. [emoji108]
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If you do learn the secret then please share it with me, I've been looking for 60 years !Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
I was afraid this would be the consensus. [emoji1]Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
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Last Wednesday playing a doubles tie, I putted fantastic, didn't miss anything within 8 feet. Saturday in a mixed Open, same course, same greens, similar weather, below average with the putting. Finished 3rd, if I had putted like Wednesday, we would have won!Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
Whatever standard anyone plays to, the most overused phrase in this frustrating, wonderful game is --- "if only ......:.
So I played twice today, 18 in the morning at 18 in the afternoon. Different courses which I'd never played before. Played with a different playing partner than usual who plays off 13 and it helped as did my new learned controlled swing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
I shot 98 in the second round...not a big deal to many but I'm buzzing. I've broken 100! Now I have to follow it up with more of the same to prove its not a fluke.
So far lessons have been superb value. Got to keep practicing. I've set myself little goals and I'm slowly ticking them off.
I wish I'd found this game (as a player) when I was much younger.
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You're well and truly hooked my friend. Thats what the disease called Golf does to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
Welcome to hell . 😄👍
I play off 8.2, and i would love to have a few lessons with my irons, but i'm worried that it will cock my game up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
I dont know if i could get much better than i currently play, sometimes coming in way under my handicap, and again a few over it.
At 62 i'm doing ok with what i have as a game, i just wonder if changing things would cause me more trouble than it's worth?
It's a bloody frustrating game at the best of times. :greengrin
Two weeks after the lesson and I’ve just shot one over par for my best ever score round my home course of over 30 odd years. Cheesing. :thumbsup:
54 years it took me but finally finally finally into single figures.
Yes I know 9.8 is probably still 10 but I'm claiming it :greengrin
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Good shooting, especially given the condition it's in (despite the dry weather, it's a fabulous track just now!).Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
I had a game of 2 halves at Lanark through the week - first 9 (well, 8) was attrocious - couldn't get a swing or rythym going at all - was flying at everything. By the time I managed to control myself and slow down, I played some imperious stuff from the 8th onward, coming back in -1 par golf! I putted like God.
Marvellous.:thumbsup: What a game we play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
I'm off 12 just now and playing quite well. Most of my golf is being played on the south coast as I'm down there with work which I'm finding a lot easier with the amount of roll you get. My home course is the carrick on Loch lomond and yesterdays stableford sums up amateur golf. 8 pars, 2 bogeys and 8 blobs 😂🤣
Who did you end up going to for lessons?Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
And your handicap was and is now?
:greengrin
Great effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
:thumbsup:
The new WHS handicapping system is resulting in many more variances in our handicaps that ever before.
Earlier in the in the season I went up point6, point4, point6 then point 2 in four consecutive rounds - a whopping 1.8 in no time at all.
Since then, I've been gradually chipping away at it and have come down from a high of 6.1 to my present 4.2. I'm sure the ba' will burst very soon though.
:greengrin
Started the season at 6.3 going to a high of 9.3 but at 7.9 right now. To be fair I’ve played a lot of golf currently at 63 counting rounds since March. You can go up fairly quickly but down just as fast.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
I started on 10.0 really struggled when the season started and got as high as 13.4 in May. Now 9.8 but hope to get a bit lower at leastQuote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
63 counting rounds - since March!!! Ye're a busy laddie!Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
:greengrin
Only 5 of them have been bounce general plays. Cost me a fortune. I’m not done yet. Next up is Glenbervie on Sunday. First time visit and looking forward to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
Its a PGA level 3 who's affiliated to a local course. Based in Manchester area.Quote:
Originally Posted by CapitalGreen
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I think I’m fortunate to be able to post this tonight. Playing a medal round, I was about to play from the light rough when a player, coming in the opposite direction about 120 yds. away, and in full view of each other, played a shot which clipped my ear and thumped the ground about twenty yards behind me. I nearly sh*t myself. Approaching him, I sarcastically, suggested that a warning call might have been useful, to which he replied, swiftly passing me, ‘aye, sorry.’ Ar**hole!!!!
Ah cool, I had you confused with someone who was looking for coaching in the Edinburgh area. Glad you’re seeing results 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Just_Jimmy
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
Sounds like a narrow escape Jim, glad you're ok.
No doubt I'll get more info from you.
Jeezo, playing yesterday, and from nowhere the dreaded shank with a 60 degree wedge appeared four times. Completely ruined the card obviously, as other than that I was playing well
I’ve no idea how I manage it as I think I have the same set up with the club at all times ! :confused:
Admin :- Close this thread immediately. 😁😳Quote:
Originally Posted by hibeg
I was playing up at Carrbridge last month. Lovely wee 9 holer. First time round decent enough. Second time round one appeared at the 11th. Proper 100% off the hozzle as my sharpie mark from my ball imprinted beautifully on it. At that moment in time I had 8 balls in my bag. To cut a long story short by the time I was standing on the 18th I had one left. Every iron in the bag on every shot. I could not stop it. A two and a half hour drive down the road contemplating giving it up. I was in the tee at Craigmillar Park the next day at half ten and contemplating not going. Up early and a visit to the range at 8am hitting around 100 balls. Not a single one. Stupid game.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibeg
Played a local club I'm thinking off joining. First solo round since I started. Shot a 94 so my earlier joy of sub 100 has some foundation! That's my best round to date. I could have scored better but the greens were rapid and I really struggled with the pace.
The par is 72 so I was +22.
Range tomorrow and Monday. Lesson 5 on Wednesday.
It's coming together.
Is anyone local to Manchester who'd fancy a round?
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😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
Puts mine in perspective I suppose :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Anyone ever been fitted at Scott gourlay?
Won a competition for £1000 worth of irons so decided to get fitted with Scott first, will they be okay if I tell them I’m not ordering through him though?
And will he give me a print out/email of all the specs etc
Played my home course, Herons reach Blackpool on Monday. Had my best ever score, 4 birdies, 11 pars and 3 bogies.
1 under par off my 7.5 handicap. :thumbsup:
Went down to 6.4, played today and hit 38 points, so still going in the right direction. :greengrin
Blackpool's not far from Manchester...Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
...see if you can find my ball off the third tee yesterday?
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Won the Gents seniior Open at Harburn yesterday. Home club but I’m buzzin none the less.
Well done sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
:thumbsup:
Thank you kind sir.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
The other side of it was Saturdays medal where I was 1 under par on the 12th tee only to bogey 6 of the last 7. Stupid game. :greengrin
Went out this morning in the pissing rain and got absolutely drenched.
Only person on the course for full 18 except bloke ok 18th when I was on 2nd green.
Shot 93 - which is 23 over. My best score so far. I'm a wee bit gutted cos I had a few shots I could have made to go sub 90 but it's coming along.
Next lesson this week. Definitely has been the best investment I've made.
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I been back playing after a 15 year break for about a year now(50yo).
Mostly been playing Carricknowe and probably averaging mid 80’s now. Plan is to join a course next year when we move to West Lothian.
St Michaels at Leuchars next week with a groupon deal.
Spent the weekend on a staycation golf break. Based out of Aviemore we played Boat, Spey Valley, Castle Stuart and Kingussie.
Played most of them in the past but Monday when we played Kingussie I was blown away, what an amazing course. some stunning holes and the views made up for some questionable golf at times.
I’ve been rubbish for about 4 months, numerous NRs , ( see my previous posts about the s word) :rolleyes:
Anyway, played last week in the sweep at Libby, not expecting anything apart from my handicap probably going up again.
Shot 74 which included 3 double bogeys. Best round of the year by 3 strokes
What a game golf is :greengrin
How was the boat? I was up there in July and about half a dozen greens were well and truly boogered. They’d lost them and tried to latch them. They were a mess. Played Kingussie last year. Lovely. If you’re erup that way again I’d recommend Carrbridge. Lovely 9 holer and in excellent condition on my trip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Godsahibby
Boat was in great nick, certainly didn't see any major issues with the greens considering when we were playing. Looks like great work by the greens team to get them sorted!Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
Thanks will keep that in mind.
Has this happened to anyone else?
I entered the club singles comp this year, i'd reached the quarter final. The cut off date from when this had to be played was the 31st of August,
On the 18th of August, i tried to contact my opponent by phone, no reply but he was obviously on holiday as it was a foreign ring tone. 2 days later i called again, still no reply.
I informed the club that he was not replying to my calls both times. I called him again on the 21st and this time left a message explaining we had until the 31st to get this played.
I did not hear from him, and on the 29th of August i informed the club shop he had still not replied to my calls.
Again on the 31st i informed the shop that despite my efforts to contact my opponent, i had heard nothing back.
On september the 3rd, my opponent text me saying he'd just landed back from his holiday, and could we play the match on the 6th.
I agreed, a tee time was booked by him and i again informed the club of the situation.
On the morning of the 6th, i was told by the club we had both been disqualified, and the reason i was disqualified was i should have arranged the match before he went on holiday.
I would have done this had i knew he was going on holiday, but didnt, and the date clearly says that matches must be played by the 31st of August.
I cant get my head around this decision, it clearly makes no sense to me.:confused:
I’d be kicking up a real fuss. If there was no satisfactory resolution I’d be finding a new club. It’s a social game of golf FFS. I’ll be willing to bet that there’s a vested interest one of you would have been facing involved in that decision.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
I have kicked up a real fuss, but to no avail. I have now gone above the clubs head and got the area manager involved, the club has a hotel attached to it, and if that does not work, i'm taking it to the owner of the whole company.Quote:
Originally Posted by greenlex
As you can tell, i have a bee in my bunnet. :greengrin
Quite right too.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
That's a joke. He should have been disqualified and you should have been either given a bye or a new opponent.Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
I would write to the Club and outline how often you attempted to call him and them to sort it.
Very poor from them.
Edit: just seen your follow up. Absolute disgrace. I'd tell them I was looking for a new club.
Join mine... not far from Blackpool and you can teach me [emoji1787]
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Shot 88 this morning. Tee'd off at 0714. Not a soul on the course. Par is 70. Course was perfect, sunny morning.
Shot 48 out and 40 in which was 6 over on the back 9.
6 pars, 6 bogies, 6 double bogies. I didn't think about my total score at all playing which I think helped.
That's my best round so far and I didn't put particular well (2, 3 putts) and I feel I left a few shots out there. I had birdie putts on 16, 17 and 18. I also hit 6 greens in regulation.
The lessons have been the best money I've spent on golf. I'm 10 times the player I was. I'm not where near perfect but I'm confident and I'm hitting the ball so well. I'm not a big hitter but I'm hitting it straight and I'm not losing balls right anymore (maybe the odd one still).
I'm loving the game and I just wish I had more people to play rounds with because I learn so much from playing with better players than me and I enjoy the social side.
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Handicap has dropped 16 shots since the start of june.
Quite incredible what a bit of confidence does.
That seems grossly unfair. What did the comp rules state? Was the onus on both players to arrange for a suitable date or was it the responsibility of the first named player ?Quote:
Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs
Wow! That must be some kind of record!Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoDoidge
Yeah it’s crazy. I only properly started last summer and play 5/6 times a week during summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
I’ve put the time in and then one round it just seemed to click!
I’ve just checked my emails..
19th may 2022 -
HowDidiDo Handicap Change
Your new WHS Handicap Index is: 36.2
14th September 2022 -
New Handicap Index: 20.7
I just received this reply, i was the first name, although it makes no odds if the opponent is not in the country.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Bear
And only yesterday i found out the same people involved allowed an extention to the ladies comp this season.:faf:
Gary,
Good evening,
Thank you for your patience, I have been around other hotels in the region this week and needed to speak to the team at Blackpool as to the reasons for what has happened.
I believe that this captain has also been involved in the decision that has been made.
We do unfortunately have to set deadlines for the games that were published back in April/May of when each round/game had to be played.
I can only sincerely apologise that on this occasion it has meant that the game hasn't been played in time, can I check if a conversation took place between the two of you if you could agree that one or the other proceeded to the next round under the circumstances?
We do try and organise as many social competitions as possible but do leave this where we can in the hands of the membership to organise the matches themselves.
I will ensure that Richard does speak to the team to ensure that communication is clearer as it is disappointing to read that you were not informed of the consequences of the game not being played before the end of August.
The last thing we want is a disappointed member. I would therefore as a gesture of goodwill invite you to a complimentary table of four for food at the hotel so that we can look to restore your faith in Village Blackpool.
Regards
Stuart Davies