New Golf Season - High Hopes?

[ACLeith]

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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 last weekend. Great fun but it reminded me why I love fishing and hate golf.

[greenlex]

Kingsbarns this afternoon. Looking forward to it.

[FifeHibs]

How was kingsbarns

[greenlex]

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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.

[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]

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Kingsbarns this afternoon. Looking forward to it.

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]

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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.

[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]

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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]

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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.

[hibeg]

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

[WeeRussell]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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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