Author Topic: Golf - how bad are you? (Read 292535 times)

dudleyred · « **Reply #3400 on:** July 24, 2019, 09:38:16 pm »

Another 84 tonight

A lot of steady golf

Sure I have a sub 80 in me this year. Handicap down to 15.9

Love to get to sub 15 handicap and a sub 80 this year now

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #3401 on:** July 25, 2019, 11:31:13 am »

Quote from: dudleyred on July 24, 2019, 09:38:16 pm

Another 84 tonight

A lot of steady golf

Sure I have a sub 80 in me this year. Handicap down to 15.9

Love to get to sub 15 handicap and a sub 80 this year now

I guess it's just a question of working out where your losing shots. My pb is 87 and it was nice that I actually won a big comp with that score. My strength is chipping and putting as my ball striking can be a little inconsistent, I've started hitting it really well now and suddenly my chipping has gone to pot!

paulrazor · « **Reply #3402 on:** July 25, 2019, 11:56:55 am »

94 is mine i think. took me ages to break 100. did it a few times since.

if only i had more spare time to play

Spezialo · « **Reply #3403 on:** July 25, 2019, 12:07:04 pm »

Havent played for about 15 years. Last time i shot 82 at bootle. Thats my best round.

Only really played every so often, no handicap either. Want to get back into it though.

Yosser0_0 · « **Reply #3404 on:** July 25, 2019, 06:54:06 pm »

Had a gross 89 at Porthmadog today which I'm made up with considering I've never played it before, should have been at least two shots better - when will I learn to take my medicine and just chip out! Drove the ball really well, the new swing feels great, seven pars and only had one 7 and an 8 - both should have been chip outs for a 5 and 6.

dudleyred · « **Reply #3405 on:** August 2, 2019, 03:24:00 pm »

Lovely day for it today - 36 points off 16

15/21 split. What might have been had I started better

nuts100 · « **Reply #3406 on:** August 3, 2019, 08:04:39 pm »

Shot at 75 off 8 today, so net 67 and won low net in the group of 28
Light drizzle for 9holes and also pissed it down for a few. This fucked the Texans as they can't play in the rain

Could have been better, was pretty much putting for birdies on most holes, furthest putt was about 20feet. Only made 1

blert596 · « **Reply #3407 on:** August 5, 2019, 04:58:08 pm »

Had a shotgun start on Saturday. Par 3 11th to start at 160 yards. Played it the day before with a nice birdie. Previous day out playing a few holes and hit 6 balls into it, all within 4 yards. First shot today lost a ball into the woods with a wicked hook. Couldnt find it and couldnt be arsed going back to hit again so NRd it. FFS!!!

Won a towel on a 187 yd par 3 nearest the pin though. And would have won another but that hole was for guests only, a yard away on a 170 yarder.

F*cking game!!!

nuts100 · « **Reply #3408 on:** August 5, 2019, 07:03:59 pm »

Quote from: blert596 on August 5, 2019, 04:58:08 pm

Had a shotgun start on Saturday. Par 3 11th to start at 160 yards. Played it the day before with a nice birdie. Previous day out playing a few holes and hit 6 balls into it, all within 4 yards. First shot today lost a ball into the woods with a wicked hook. Couldnt find it and couldnt be arsed going back to hit again so NRd it. FFS!!!

Won a towel on a 187 yd par 3 nearest the pin though. And would have won another but that hole was for guests only, a yard away on a 170 yarder.

F*cking game!!!

So that first ball, you can drop 2 shots, so playing 4 with the new rules
And you can drop on fairway before hole

blert596 · « **Reply #3409 on:** August 5, 2019, 08:31:00 pm »

Quote from: nuts100 on August 5, 2019, 07:03:59 pm

So that first ball, you can drop 2 shots, so playing 4 with the new rules
And you can drop on fairway before hole

I thought it was stroke and distance. Which is basically back to the tee and playing 3 in this case. Or back to within a club length of where you hit if on fairway/rough etc.

The drop and 4 is only if local rules apply is it not?

I knew I could have gone back to the tee but couldn't be arsed as I was so pissed off.

nuts100 · « **Reply #3410 on:** August 5, 2019, 08:43:12 pm »

Local rules but most are implementing it to speed up play
Our course does

paulrazor · « **Reply #3411 on:** August 5, 2019, 11:18:16 pm »

I know the feeling of not going back to tee. Do be afraid of holding people up

nuts100 · « **Reply #3412 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:32:12 pm »

Stupid game
Dropped 7 shots in first 5 holes then came in even from there
Shot a 79 and won 2 closest to the pins so took home money

dudleyred · « **Reply #3413 on:** August 25, 2019, 09:39:06 pm »

First round in three weeks tomorrow

Then again Tuesday

Looking forward to it

dudleyred · « **Reply #3414 on:** August 26, 2019, 04:30:36 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on August 25, 2019, 09:39:06 pm

First round in three weeks tomorrow

Then again Tuesday

Looking forward to it

Played like a knob

Always tomorrow eh!

blert596 · « **Reply #3415 on:** August 26, 2019, 08:00:49 pm »

Been playing a lot lately.

Shot a gross 76 the other day (from the yellows) and have been striking the ball really well. Have concentrated on my follow through and it's made a big difference to my driving accuracy coming back. realised I'd gone a bit Tommy Fleetwood with a cut down follow through - but was not keeping my arm extended through the strike, almost trying to drag my arms round to a finish position too quickly.

Just having to concentrate on it more now as I think I'd just got totally lazy.

Played today and the strike was very good again. Not sure whether to go for the abbreviated Tommy F swing with my irons or go full swing. Theres deffo at least a 5 yard difference - for me anyway. Putting was shite today, must have missed 4 or 5 4 footers which I was nailing with confidence last week.

Will probably play shite on Wed.

Oh and got a new Motocaddy bag off Gumtree - brand new, but £70 cheaper than other outlets, so that can go towards some new winter shoes - any recommendations? I like the look of the Sketchers, need to be spiked for up here though.

dudleyred · « **Reply #3416 on:** August 27, 2019, 10:09:59 pm »

Better today. 35 points playing off 16. Follows 30 yesterday

Not striking the ball well but scored ok so guess that’s half the battle. Only got one or two more rounds before Florida trip so hopefully sharpen up a bit

blert596 · « **Reply #3417 on:** August 28, 2019, 10:42:13 pm »

Played today. Was fucking SHITE!!!!

paulrazor · « **Reply #3418 on:** September 4, 2019, 09:19:22 am »

i didnt go but the society i am in had their yearly trip away

went the roe park in limavady.

i was received the scores they have on a sheet they go through every day. they played 3 rounds

one of the lads plays off 3, he parred the course

another lad plays off about 11 i think. in 3 days of stableford he didnt have one ding

due to go out with them on friday ,havent played since day before the final

BigAl24 · « **Reply #3419 on:** September 5, 2019, 01:13:20 pm »

Slowly but surely getting there, considering I'm a newbie and dreadful.

Played a par 68 last week and shot 98, which is less than 3 figures so I'm delighted. Next step, get used to the driver!

nuts100 · « **Reply #3420 on:** September 5, 2019, 05:15:34 pm »

Playing a member guest comp soon

2 day scramble/ best ball / alternate shots etc

80 people signed up
Playing partner plays off +1, myself 7

Going to get rinsed by the 13-18 handicappers
We’ll have a combined handicap of 4 I believe

Should be fun though, will be a long weekend of drinking eating and golf

blert596 · « **Reply #3421 on:** September 5, 2019, 09:19:36 pm »

Doing the Travelling Marshall job for the Solheim Cup. Hope I get a good looker

dudleyred · « **Reply #3422 on:** September 7, 2019, 05:35:27 pm »

Quote from: BigAl24 on September 5, 2019, 01:13:20 pm

Slowly but surely getting there, considering I'm a newbie and dreadful.

Played a par 68 last week and shot 98, which is less than 3 figures so I'm delighted. Next step, get used to the driver!

Good progress that mate

Breaking 100 a big step

Driver or 3 wood will make a big difference

nuts100 · « **Reply #3423 on:** September 8, 2019, 06:02:13 pm »

Another 81 with 3 double bogeys, this game is infuriating

What sums up my game - 18th par 5, 210 yard shot with 5iron 30 feet away for an eagle - proceeds to 3putt. Drive for show - put for dough

blert596 · « **Reply #3424 on:** September 8, 2019, 09:28:00 pm »

Was up at Gleneagles today for kit issue and security stuff for doing Travelling Marshall for The Solheim Cup next week.

Nice Ping gear. Polo, fleece, waterproof and hat. And managed to blag a free Beanie or two on the sly. And a free Season ticket that I obviously don't need :-)

conman · « **Reply #3425 on:** September 8, 2019, 11:01:09 pm »

Got fitted for the Ping g410 driver on saturday. Have to wait a few days for it to arrive though, as they didn't have the shaft ready to go.

It's a bitch commuting and getting time to play, plus this summer s weather sucks.

paulrazor · « **Reply #3426 on:** September 9, 2019, 09:50:41 am »

played Bangor friday. 24 points

hadnt played at all since day before champions league final

some nice strikes but all over the place in general

BigAl24 · « **Reply #3427 on:** September 10, 2019, 10:31:34 am »

Quote from: dudleyred on September 7, 2019, 05:35:27 pm

Good progress that mate

Breaking 100 a big step

Driver or 3 wood will make a big difference

Thanks mate. Went round Sunday and hit 95

Good considering not one tee off was with the driver - Went to the driving range last night and just found it so challenging.

IF ANYONE HAS ANY DRIVER/WOOD TIPS PLEASE HELP

bobby19 · « **Reply #3428 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:02:30 pm »

Quote from: BigAl24 on September 10, 2019, 10:31:34 am

Thanks mate. Went round Sunday and hit 95

Good considering not one tee off was with the driver - Went to the driving range last night and just found it so challenging.

IF ANYONE HAS ANY DRIVER/WOOD TIPS PLEASE HELP

I can’t wait to I break 100 - good effort in such a short space of time.

Have you tried a lesson in relation to the driver issue?

paulrazor · « **Reply #3429 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:04:33 pm »

breaking 100 took me a long time. finally did it in carton house one day, think it was 94 or 95 and could have been better

i three putted from 8 feet on the 17th and on the last went out of bounds.

did it a few times since. 94 was probably the best i went around in.

BigAl24 · « **Reply #3430 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:20:16 pm »

Quote from: bobby19 on September 10, 2019, 12:02:30 pm

I can’t wait to I break 100 - good effort in such a short space of time.

Have you tried a lesson in relation to the driver issue?

Cheers mate. Literally just messaged my mate who is a pro and I'm gonna try to get him to spare some time for me!

Quote from: Hellrazor on September 10, 2019, 12:04:33 pm

breaking 100 took me a long time. finally did it in carton house one day, think it was 94 or 95 and could have been better

i three putted from 8 feet on the 17th and on the last went out of bounds.

did it a few times since. 94 was probably the best i went around in.

Highlight of the round for me was par on the 497 yarder par 5, buzzing about that one. To be fair it is a par 68 rather than 72 so I don't consider myself to have broken 100 just yet!

Maximum two putted everything which I was really pleased about.

paulrazor · « **Reply #3431 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:29:54 pm »

Quote from: BigAl24 on September 10, 2019, 12:20:16 pm

Cheers mate. Literally just messaged my mate who is a pro and I'm gonna try to get him to spare some time for me!

Highlight of the round for me was par on the 497 yarder par 5, buzzing about that one. To be fair it is a par 68 rather than 72 so I don't consider myself to have broken 100 just yet!

Maximum two putted everything which I was really pleased about.

a decent tee shot cuts a par 5 well down. can look long and intimidating on the tee box mine you

BigAl24 · « **Reply #3432 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:49:15 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on September 10, 2019, 12:29:54 pm

a decent tee shot cuts a par 5 well down. can look long and intimidating on the tee box mine you

Yeah agree mate. The driver obviously helps with that but as long as I can iron out other parts of my game in the mean time then great!

dudleyred · « **Reply #3433 on:** September 16, 2019, 06:19:51 pm »

First round in Florida today

Played off the back tees accidentally (realised after five but stuck with it)

Shot a personal best 81

Handicap down to 13.9

Delighted but could and should have broken 80

dudleyred · « **Reply #3434 on:** September 17, 2019, 07:52:31 pm »

Played like a prick today

That’s golf!

blert596 · « **Reply #3435 on:** September 20, 2019, 05:55:32 pm »

Quote from: dudleyred on September 17, 2019, 07:52:31 pm

Played like a prick today

That’s golf!

Me too.

Needed to get a card in before the bad weather.

Shot a 90fucking3. I hit 1 fairway the whole round. 1 fucking fairway.

Fucking hate this game.

dudleyred · « **Reply #3436 on:** September 21, 2019, 12:21:29 am »

Quote from: blert596 on September 20, 2019, 05:55:32 pm

Me too.

Needed to get a card in before the bad weather.

Shot a 90fucking3. I hit 1 fairway the whole round. 1 fucking fairway.

Fucking hate this game.

Haha that’s why we love it really

I played badly again today for 36 holes. Couldn’t putt. Was good off the tee

Next up: TPC Sawgrass on Monday. Shitting bricks

nuts100 · « **Reply #3437 on:** September 21, 2019, 09:41:59 pm »

Playing in a member guest all weekend

My golf partner is a +1, I'm a 7.
Today we shot a 67 in better ball for 9holes and scramble for 9. Not kidding, but my partner had 6 putts that lipped out.
Made every par5 in 2 and missed every eagle putt. 7birdies and 2 bogeys, and both bogeys we were putting for birdies lol. Shocking

Sometimes you believe you can play this game, then you watch a proper golfer for 18holes, truly mesmerising watching them go round a golf course.

nuts100 · « **Reply #3438 on:** September 23, 2019, 04:03:21 am »

Shot a gross 137, 7!under par. Lowest score by 4
As it was in 8 flights we had a shootout for 8 teams

First 3 holes hardest on course
We didn’t get shots and every other team got a shot on each

Birdied the first and second, then i missed an 8 foot birdie. We were out to a team that then 5,5,4 but has a pop on each

Great weekend, good fun and my partner didn’t carry me, thanks fuck 😂

dudleyred · « **Reply #3439 on:** September 23, 2019, 10:09:54 pm »

Well Sawgrass....brutal. Fairways running quicker than most greens back home!

I drove well and putted well. Irons poor. 26 points which to be honest I’m ok with

Par at 16, par 17 (with second ball

) and bogey at 18

Great course and really a one off experience