Author Topic: Golf - how bad are you? (Read 288603 times)

JP-65 · « **Reply #280 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:51:37 pm »

Quote from: Hoppy on July 13, 2009, 08:40:50 pm

Yeah, great recommendations as always JP!!

We did Pennard, Machynys & Pyle & Kenfig last year, and Rolls of Monmouth, Ashburnham & Clyde this year.

I had a corporate the day before the Wales trip (this year) at St Mellion, and the course is in absolutely fantastic nick.......probably the best (and hardest) course i've ever played. We were the 1st to stay in the new hotel.....v.nice! Play it if you get the chance!

Haven't played it for a few years, tight in a few spots isn't it?

Not a problem if you hit 'em long & straight (a rare occasion in my case!)

I screwed my back up, and haven't played for 9 months now....ugh!

Hoppy · « **Reply #281 on:** July 13, 2009, 08:55:38 pm »

Quote from: JP-65 on July 13, 2009, 08:51:37 pm

Haven't played it for a few years, tight in a few spots isn't it?

Not a problem if you hit 'em long & straight (a rare occasion in my case!)

I screwed my back up, and haven't played for 9 months now....ugh!

They'd done it up since i played it last (4 years ago) in preperation for the English Open.

9 months out?? Bloody hell, I bet that's hard going......especially for someone who plays as much as you!

Gareth Keenan · « **Reply #282 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:05:12 pm »

Quote from: myrlas on July 13, 2009, 08:20:08 pm

I'm on 28 now. Yesterday I had 36 stableford points after 16, and was certain that I would finish off like I had played all day.

Ended up with fucking nothing on the last two holes. Bugger!!

On a sidenote. Me and some mates are looking in to spend a long week-end golfing somwhere on the British islands in late september. Any suggestions of where would be the best place to take a golf vacation? Scotland (where?), England(where) or Ireland (where?)

southwales, pyle & kenfis, machynys peninsula & Royal Portcawl (although you could go for a cheaper option if your not that keen on golf) stay in the Dragon Hotel, Swansea.

Andy2006 · « **Reply #283 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:02:50 pm »

Very, Very bad but i refuse to give in!

Sorted!! · « **Reply #284 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:19:06 pm »

Considering I had never played golf on a full course until a few weeks ago, I'm quite happy with the progress that I have made.
Got myself a decent Dunlop set which didn't break the bank and they feel good. The only problem is that my tee shots have so much elevation and not much distance although I can clear just over 200 yards.

My putting is good though not exceptional but I only need to tweak it a little and I'll be where I want.

Living in North Ayrshire/West of Scotland, there are plenty of very good courses to choose from.

myrlas · « **Reply #285 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:21:29 pm »

Cheers for the advice JP.

I'll look into it.

mbroon · « **Reply #286 on:** July 13, 2009, 10:30:00 pm »

I'm 15.

Started the sunday before yesterday and did 2 x 9 holes. Got 21 points on both. Then I played again last wednesday, 2 x 9 holes. Got 13 points on the first and 17 points on the second. Then I played yesterday, 9 holes. I got 8 points.

I hit the ball around 250 metres with the 3-wood, 150-200 with the 7-iron. Anything less than 150 I use the PW or, if it's a short distance/in the sand/in the rough, the SW.

Of course distance doesn't matter very much if you can't hit it straight. But I do hit it straight. Very much so. So how come, other than the two 21-pointers, I've had such shit results? Well, I average about 4 puts per hole. Yeah..

I think I have potential though. Going out again tomorrow and as soon as I have my official hcp I will hit the 18-hole courses.

cowtownred · « **Reply #287 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:20:12 pm »

Right Terry, see you on the Vilamoura old on Friday. Thats if you can still stand you ould twat. Cos I want you to play Delilah Thursday night

Grobbelaar · « **Reply #288 on:** July 14, 2009, 05:20:42 pm »

34 out and 42 in today. Just shoot me.

JonnyCigarettes® · « **Reply #289 on:** July 14, 2009, 06:41:24 pm »

Quote from: Grobbelaar on July 14, 2009, 05:20:42 pm

34 out and 42 in today. Just shoot me.

Read the thread title.

We don't like your sort in here. Go and start an "I'm fucking better than you'll ever be at golf" thread.

Hoppy · « **Reply #290 on:** July 14, 2009, 07:00:33 pm »

Quote from: JonnyCigarettes® on July 14, 2009, 06:41:24 pm

Read the thread title.

We don't like your sort in here. Go and start an "I'm fucking better than you'll ever be at golf" thread.

Too bloody right!!

If I ever shot a 76, i'd shoot my load!

Grobbelaar · « **Reply #291 on:** July 14, 2009, 07:13:19 pm »

42 on the back nine is the definition of bad. So thats why im here.

JP-65 · « **Reply #292 on:** July 14, 2009, 08:00:06 pm »

Quote from: Hoppy on July 14, 2009, 07:00:33 pm

Too bloody right!!

If I ever shot a 76, i'd shoot my load!

It all depends on the course difficulty, what tees are you playing off etc.

It's why I prefer the US slope system, combined with the Course Index for the tee you're off, gives a much better representation of how you've done.

But, no matter what, a 76 is still nice!

AdamR · « **Reply #293 on:** August 2, 2009, 05:58:39 pm »

A week to go now before i will be playing.

Old Course
Pinhal
Faldo's course
Pine Cliffs
Penina

We got the first three half price and free buggy hire because my mate is a pro and knows someone out there which is a bonus.

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #294 on:** August 2, 2009, 06:11:06 pm »

Quote from: AdamR on August 2, 2009, 05:58:39 pm

A week to go now before i will be playing.

Old Course
Pinhal
Faldo's course
Pine Cliffs
Penina

We got the first three half price and free buggy hire because my mate is a pro and knows someone out there which is a bonus.

I'm actually staying at the Hilton hotel in Vilamoura, which overlooks Pinhal. Love that course.
Having said that, you must be fucking mad to play here in the August heat.

AdamR · « **Reply #295 on:** August 2, 2009, 06:15:41 pm »

Done it before, was fine with it. Going to play early and maybe play pine cliffs in twilight times.

Hoppy · « **Reply #296 on:** August 2, 2009, 11:13:27 pm »

I managed to get 8 holes in yesterday (although the last 2 were a joke as the greens were completely submerged in water), before the siren sounded to get us all back in.

Thank fuck I invested in some Galvin Greens!

Carlito · « **Reply #297 on:** August 3, 2009, 01:02:03 am »

Quote

A week to go now before i will be playing.

Old Course
Pinhal
Faldo's course
Pine Cliffs
Penina

We got the first three half price and free buggy hire because my mate is a pro and knows someone out there which is a bonus.

Played the first three before. Really like the Old course. Faldo's is pretty new but it's a great set up.

dnkw · « **Reply #298 on:** August 14, 2009, 10:56:31 am »

I've been thinking about getting one or two of these hybrid wood/iron clubs - can anyone tell me how they match up distance-wise to woods or irons of the same number, i.e. 3W / 3i / 3H?

Thanks.

Edit: what I'm particularly looking for is a club I can hit from the fairway that is equivalent to a 3 or 4W (my 3W has too big a head for that - fine off the tee, but scary off the fairway).

AdamR · « **Reply #299 on:** August 19, 2009, 03:39:27 pm »

Ended up playing Victoria instead of Faldos course.
They are setting it up for the portugese masters so it was bloody tough.

Back 9 is a stern test, plenty of water and incredibly thick rough.

Old Course is still fantastic, absolutely love it.

conman · « **Reply #300 on:** September 27, 2009, 10:24:31 pm »

I got a hole in one today, happy freekin days!!

its my first of many

7th hole, Glen of the Downs, Co Wicklow.

wardides · « **Reply #301 on:** September 27, 2009, 10:32:48 pm »

shot an 83 last week..not bad havnt played in a year or so and then played 2 rounds in a few weeks and shot that...than played another round and shot an 89..really think if i join the club again i could get my handicap down to single figures..slowly getting back into it now....

Kahuna{=}Berger · « **Reply #302 on:** September 27, 2009, 10:36:12 pm »

I played Mount Juliet in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland a few weeks back. It was utterly soul destroying. I will never play golf again.

JP-65 · « **Reply #303 on:** September 27, 2009, 11:02:15 pm »

I've been out for almost a year with a prolapsed disk in my back.

Go to the first tee, for my first shot coming back, no warm up, no practice before, was in a match so told my competitor that I hadn't swung a golf club for almost a year, he chuckled thinking that he had this one nailed, I proceeded to drill it 270 yards in the middle of the fairway.....quite funny to see his face go from smiling to quite sour.

Stuffed him 4&3 with a 5 over par......not bad for an old guy, with a bad back

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #304 on:** September 27, 2009, 11:05:06 pm »

Quote from: JP-65 on September 27, 2009, 11:02:15 pm

Stuffed him 4&3 with a 5 over par.....

5 over par scratch or handicap?

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #305 on:** September 27, 2009, 11:05:09 pm »

Used to be pretty good at Uni. Can't play for toffee now though, but I still have the same forged blades. Think I need to get some more friendly irons.

Can still his my 8 degree driver like a beast though.

JP-65 · « **Reply #306 on:** September 27, 2009, 11:07:48 pm »

Quote from: Terry De Niro on September 27, 2009, 11:05:06 pm

5 over par scratch or handicap?

Terry, handicap singles.

Didn't sign up for scratch this cycle.....will wait 'till next summers for that.

I was 5 over gross though, on a 7000+ yard, quite difficult golf course.

PS: my golf is better than my guitar playing

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #307 on:** September 27, 2009, 11:20:31 pm »

Quote from: JP-65 on September 27, 2009, 11:07:48 pm

Terry, handicap singles.

Didn't sign up for scratch this cycle.....will wait 'till next summers for that.

I was 5 over gross though, on a 7000+ yard, quite difficult golf course.

PS: my golf is better than my guitar playing

A very decent round then..

Fancy a trade, golf lessons for guitar lessons?

wardides · « **Reply #308 on:** September 28, 2009, 12:15:25 am »

Quote from: macco on September 27, 2009, 10:36:12 pm

I played Mount Juliet in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland a few weeks back. It was utterly soul destroying. I will never play golf again.

it is a very painful course..still have my hole guide..oh dear i look at it and shiver

JP-65 · « **Reply #309 on:** September 28, 2009, 06:33:38 am »

In Portugal?

conman · « **Reply #310 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:51:47 pm »

Quote from: JP-65 on September 28, 2009, 06:33:38 am

In Portugal?

im not sure if your joking... lol.. its in ireland

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #311 on:** September 28, 2009, 02:48:53 pm »

Quote from: conman on September 28, 2009, 01:51:47 pm

im not sure if your joking... lol.. its in ireland

I think he was talking to me..

conman · « **Reply #312 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:30:58 pm »

Quote from: Terry De Niro on September 28, 2009, 02:48:53 pm

I think he was talking to me..

ah maybe your right... but i got a hole in one, so i dont care

JP-65 · « **Reply #313 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:38:51 pm »

Quote from: conman on September 28, 2009, 03:30:58 pm

ah maybe your right... but i got a hole in one, so i dont care

Well done, never had one, but have seen 2 go in for other people.

Just got back, went +5 again, with 4 birdies in a row, one on a 210 yard Par 3 was 3 inches from the hole.....oh well, one of these days!

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #314 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:41:00 pm »

Played for the first time in ages last week. Was as hysterically shit with my driver and long irons as ever, but my short iron/wedge game was better than it's ever been...I was hitting pitching wedge shots for 130y and actually fairly straight. If I could learn how to twat a driver straight and learn how to putt more consistantly I'd be alright (I still wouldn't be good, but at least I wouldn't be shit).

conman · « **Reply #315 on:** September 28, 2009, 03:57:13 pm »

Quote from: Art Vandelay on September 28, 2009, 03:41:00 pm

Played for the first time in ages last week. Was as hysterically shit with my driver and long irons as ever, but my short iron/wedge game was better than it's ever been...I was hitting pitching wedge shots for 130y and actually fairly straight. If I could learn how to twat a driver straight and learn how to putt more consistantly I'd be alright (I still wouldn't be good, but at least I wouldn't be shit).

yesterday was my first game in 2 months or so on a new course to me, I didnt score on 3 of the first 4 holes, just couldnt get my swing in shape... but i managed 32 points overall. so i started to get it going after a while, notched up the hole in one... my shots were way too inconsistant tho, didnt find the fairway much, but i chipped about 6 shots to within a foot from around the green, my €20 wilson lob wedge is a delight

Hoppy · « **Reply #316 on:** September 28, 2009, 09:38:59 pm »

Quote from: macco on September 27, 2009, 10:36:12 pm

I played Mount Juliet in Co. Kilkenny, Ireland a few weeks back. It was utterly soul destroying. I will never play golf again.

Great course, played there a few years back just after the WGC.

Played in a corporate golf day last Friday at Hawkstone Park near Shrewsbury. Came 2nd & won a trip to London to see a show complete with hotel; which was nice!

Gareth Keenan · « **Reply #317 on:** September 28, 2009, 10:48:56 pm »

Only just seen this thread has been brought back to life.

I have played a couple of rounds with Pepe (Reina) recently.

Him, Kuyt & Riera have joined Blundells Hill, none of them are up to much (Handicaps in there 20's) but they all love it.

Pepe loves it more than the others, he has been playing in the comps and finished 3rd last week in the monthly medal, he had a net 68 playing off 28 (gross 96) although he was unable to collect his prize as he hasn't played enough comps (I am sure he will be gutted).

There all really nice lads, are very approachable and Pepe is very keen to get involved with the club and play with other members.

wardides · « **Reply #318 on:** September 28, 2009, 10:54:33 pm »

that sounds epic

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #319 on:** September 28, 2009, 11:09:14 pm »

How many members of 'The hole-in-one club' are here on RAWK?

I had my closest ever on Saturday, at The Gallery, Dove Mountain, number 3, 160 yds, one bounce, hit the pin about 3 inches up and settled about a foot high.

Still only made par too.