scots civil war Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 haha,.....saw a bloke back in june at pitreavie gc ,over at dunfermline,on a severe two tiered green goin backwards and forwards about 5 times from 40ft away was hilarious really as theres a prt of the course that has about 3 interlocking gree to tee paths with trees,and this bloke was right in the middle of it couldnt have picked a worse place to do the seesaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I was beeling like. To end up losing by 3 made it even harder to take as the position I was in meant a par was easily achievable and it would have resulted in a 3 point hole given I had a stroke. The last hole was a hoot...face first into the strong wind! Still managed a par on it after lacing a wedge to 6 inch from the rough 100 yards away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots civil war Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 you will know next time just remember theres tons of space behind the pin not in front of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larbertjambo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Played the celebrity course at indian wells golf resort on sunday. Stunning course and baking heat. This was after lying poolside watching another feast of goals for the famous on my phone. Incredible coincidence but the pro matt is a friend of john colquhoun! Playing their course the aliante in vegas tomorrow. No make the best of playing in sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Temp greens on the back 9 at Silverknowes. The groundsmen need sacked! They circled the green but failed to cut the grass. So ur putting on a green that is the same length is the fairway. The fairway is also 3 inches long so trying to put through that is a joke! For someone to pay 20 plus quid for a round there is disgusting! Complete lack of effort by the groundsman and was a complete waste of a round of golf putting on an uncut tempory green! I did win tho ) with 33 Stableford points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I noticed they had them marked out when I was there Saturday. But early to be utilising them though, not like the weather has been poor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Temp greens on the back 9 at Silverknowes. The groundsmen need sacked! They circled the green but failed to cut the grass. So ur putting on a green that is the same length is the fairway. The fairway is also 3 inches long so trying to put through that is a joke! For someone to pay 20 plus quid for a round there is disgusting! Complete lack of effort by the groundsman and was a complete waste of a round of golf putting on an uncut tempory green! I did win tho ) with 33 Stableford points Serious question - Do folk genuinely pay those fees to have a round there? I can understand people subscribe to the Edinburgh Leisure membership to have the choice of half a dozen courses with the Braids being the best of the lot but with so many options to play other places at similar fees or cheaper, I don't really get the need to pay those rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It's expensive these days. You can get on Gullane no.3 or the Glenn in north Berwick for not much more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 ?20 is pretty much the bare minimum to pay for a round of golf surely? Certainly can't think of a course in Fife (I'm a Fifer) that's under ?20 for 18 holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It's expensive these days. You can get on Gullane no.3 or the Glenn in north Berwick for not much more than that. What's Gullane No.3 like? Recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal-jambos Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 ?20 is pretty much the bare minimum to pay for a round of golf surely? Certainly can't think of a course in Fife (I'm a Fifer) that's under ?20 for 18 holes. I use teeofftimes and rarely pay more than ?20 for a round. Played some quite nice courses lately for about ?15 a round all near Stirling. Played Dunblane, Alloa and the westerwood which were all enjoyable and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 ?20 is pretty much the bare minimum to pay for a round of golf surely? Certainly can't think of a course in Fife (I'm a Fifer) that's under ?20 for 18 holes. I meant for Silverknowes. ?20 a round is pretty cheap for golf but for a council course that isn't up to much, I would always choose to pay somewhere else. I often pay ?50+ for excellent courses which is reasonable compared to rates charged when abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 What's Gullane No.3 like? Recommend? Great little course. One of this month's golf magazines includes a 'Green Free' voucher which entitles you to 2 for 1 rates and Gullane is included. It's not the longest but a good links track. Gullane 2 runs next to it and is a bit longer and is equally good if not better. 1&2 are due to be combined for next year's Scottish Open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Gullane 3 is brilliant. It's greens are as good as you'll find anywhere in Scotland. Well worth a visit. Especially if you get 2 for 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Due to tee off in two hours, reckon the course will be unplayable shortly the rain hasn't halted all night. Last medal of the year as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) I'm supposed to play at 12:30. Gullane can take the rain and the weather says it might clear up later. Maybe. I hope. Edited October 4, 2014 by Bigsmak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Was due to play West Lothian but called off. Second time in a row it's been called off with rain there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Played. Didn't get rained on once. Was crap and NRd after losing my second ball of the round at the 12th. Considering it trained for 3 data straight Gullane was in brilliant condition. The greens were true and not allow at all. I'm lucky to be a member three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Played. Didn't get rained on once. Was crap and NRd after losing my second ball of the round at the 12th. Considering it trained for 3 data straight Gullane was in brilliant condition. The greens were true and not allow at all. I'm lucky to be a member three. Someone sounds like they have had 1 or 2 alcoholic beverages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 A bit.. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Played Fairmont Kittocks today which was superb. Couldn't have got better weather and conditions in the height of summer.For links golf, there was next to no wind and the greens were receptive. The greens were quick and true and possibly the best I've played this year. Highly recommended the Fairmont for anyone considering playing one of the two courses... Or both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Played Trump on Saturday. Stunning. Once it properly beds in it will be world class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots civil war Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 aberdeen trump? played kittocks earlier in april,an open comp yeah nice course on the day,went out in 39 and then messed up the back nine when the wind started blowing gale like that bloody 15th dog leg par 4 is it? ridiculous when the wind is a westerly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Was Trump with the Scottish golf page on Facebook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Sitting at an 8.2 handicap. Hoping for a big performance on Saturday to get me to 7 point Whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 aberdeen trump? played kittocks earlier in april,an open comp yeah nice course on the day,went out in 39 and then messed up the back nine when the wind started blowing gale like that bloody 15th dog leg par 4 is it? ridiculous when the wind is a westerly Yeah Aberdeen. Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Was Trump with the Scottish golf page on Facebook? Yeah, Golf in Scotland series event. Played the Saturday, weather was stunning so was the course, pity about the golf!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Shocking to read that Silverknowes is on temp greens already, the weather hasnt been that bad at all....and to pay over ?20 is scandalous. Had a few indifferent rounds at Dalmahoy (west) over the last week which is in stunning condition just now for the time of year and probably down to all the work on drainage they have done over the last year or so. The first round over 100 (yikes), next round 87 which should have been a lot better and final round of the week 95. This is all on the same course, which I have played rakes of times and just cant get the consistency to hit two rounds in a row well, so frustrating this game. Also, fortunately for me I go with either one of two mates who are members so I get on for ?12.50....so for those paying ?23 or whatever it is, try and find folk who are members at clubs to play with, cuts the cost in half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Playing in a team open at the Carrick this Sunday but not too hopeful of it going ahead given the weather forecast for this week and it doesn't cope well with the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Enjoyed Broomieknowe on Sunday, despite the high winds. Bit of a nightmare on the greens with leaves everywhere and with them being spiked though. Didn't hole anything over 4 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hope weather is ok for Sunday! Got a Stableford competition at the braids. Finished second overall on Sunday just past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I believe the wind is to be a bit calmer at the weekend. Better be, I'm off to Lundin Links on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Bishop Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Just started playing golf again after a few years absence due to a couple of knee operations. Hoping to join my local club this weekend. Gave away my clubs etc about 3 years ago so been picking up bits and pieces here from ebay etc. Buzzing to get playing again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Enjoyed Broomieknowe on Sunday, despite the high winds. Bit of a nightmare on the greens with leaves everywhere and with them being spiked though. Didn't hole anything over 4 feet. Do you know if you putt and a leave is blown and hits your ball you need to retake the putt without penalty?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Really? Damn wish I had known that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just started playing golf again after a few years absence due to a couple of knee operations. Hoping to join my local club this weekend. Gave away my clubs etc about 3 years ago so been picking up bits and pieces here from ebay etc. Buzzing to get playing again! If you are on Facebook there is a page called Golf Trader Fife, I'm sure there'll be an Edinburgh equivalent (assuming you're in Edinburgh). Some good bits of kit to pick up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Royal Musselburgh got 15 months for the price of 12 just now. 50 places left.... https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=706506502768970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Really? Damn wish I had known that. Yeah heard it on Sky at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Played Dalmahoy west yesterday - very windy, but I 'stole' a bit of advice from here about slowing down my swing with the driver....was hitting it sweet as a nut, managed a 85 (handicap is about 20 - I am no Tiger Woods FWIW) in difficult conditions...so whoever posted about slowing down the swing - thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Haddington golf club..............Fees are only ?440 a year but should you wish to join, let me know as I can get you a further discount, think up to 20% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboCB Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Haddington golf club..............Fees are only ?440 a year but should you wish to join, let me know as I can get you a further discount, think up to 20% How does the course at Haddington normally hold up through the winter months? I'm a member up at whitekirk at the moment but thinking of changing and there seems to be some decent deals on at Haddington at the moment (?308 for a 5 day membership to March 2016). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Always depends on how bad the winter is but for example last year it was mild so we very rarely have winter greens (except the 10th which is being fixed). A few tees are off the winter mats (normally the 3 par 3s) but I find it plays well in the winter as I try to get out once each weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboCB Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks for getting back to me Cyprus. I tried sending you a PM but it said you couldn't receive any more. I was wondering if you would still be able to get me the 20% discount if I only got a 5 day membership. I found this and it seems to suggest it can work but means you'd just get a discount of 20% of my membership cost in return (not sure if you'd be willing to do this as you'd get a better discount if you find others wanting a full membership): http://us3.campaign-archive1.com/?u=cda04a587a803b17e6693e52a&id=ed20e4e8ce I'll need to get a long and have a game first, never played Haddington before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Thanks for getting back to me Cyprus. I tried sending you a PM but it said you couldn't receive any more. I was wondering if you would still be able to get me the 20% discount if I only got a 5 day membership. I found this and it seems to suggest it can work but means you'd just get a discount of 20% of my membership cost in return (not sure if you'd be willing to do this as you'd get a better discount if you find others wanting a full membership): http://us3.campaign-...a&id=ed20e4e8ce I'll need to get a long and have a game first, never played Haddington before. Sent you a message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 November medal on Saturday. Can't wait for a game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Played my society's final outing last Saturday, absolutely woeful. Hadn't played in 3 weeks and it showed - making sure I'm playing weekly over the winter to keep the game ticking over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Future's Maroon Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Its coming back, after many years of being murder, not great but an 84 yesterday at Dalmahoy...with a stupid 8 and two 7's...could have been into the 70's with a bit more composure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 A few of us subscribe to Bunkered magazine and get our three rounds of golf at selected courses all over the place and sometimes make weekends of it up Spey valley or we've just had one down in Lindenhall in Morpeth. Worth the ?36. The magazine is decent too if your into your gowf. https://www.bunkered.co.uk/subscription2014/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Won a winter foursomes tie today. Our opponents had a combined handicap of 3. Keith Nicholson was of plus 2. His partner was 5. I played well and me and my partner were out in level par and 4 up.. Nice. Was cold though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Won a winter foursomes tie today. Our opponents had a combined handicap of 3. Keith Nicholson was of plus 2. His partner was 5. I played well and me and my partner were out in level par and 4 up.. Nice. Was cold though. Keith is the champion at Haddington...........won it about 5 years running. What was the comp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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