Jambo314 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Not played any golf for over 11 years now, but was very fortunate to have had 3 hole in one's during my playing days, obviously a lot of luck is involved and I'm not ashamed to admit I was quite happy just to land on the green😁 Some holes may have changed at these course over the years but these were all par 3's Silverknowes 8th Braids one 9th Monktonhall 11th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Jambo314 said: Give the Braids golf course a try if you've not already tried it. Did well in their Silloth a number of years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamstomorrow Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 If you count crazy golf, I have had loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jambo314 said: Not played any golf for over 11 years now, but was very fortunate to have had 3 hole in one's during my playing days, obviously a lot of luck is involved and I'm not ashamed to admit I was quite happy just to land on the green😁 Some holes may have changed at these course over the years but these were all par 3's Silverknowes 8th Braids one 9th Monktonhall 11th Braids 9th was barry. Hit the pin at porty 9th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Jamstomorrow said: If you count crazy golf, I have had loads. 😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joondalupjambo Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: What upset the committee? Lots of rumours but I am not friendly with any of them to get the real facts😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All roads lead to Gorgie Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Had to check this was a golf thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 59 minutes ago, kila said: Thanks, I hadn't appreciated such a significant history when I played it a few times in the past. I do love courses with big changes in elevation. The par 3 down over the burn, and the 18th were great fun. I really should play it again sometime soon, it was next on my list to join after Prestonfield when Lothianburn went bust. You must be a pretty mean player to have got in, the winners list is a who's who of amateur golf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just had the one so far at the 140 yard 9th at Prestonfield. Was off the yellows though, I want to do it during a competition. Especially if the hole is sponsored! Holed out from around 100 yards a few times too with approaches on par 4s. Also capable of a 70 degree shank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: It had been a while since I played it and in that period, the 15th tee has been relocated to behind 14th green. It's the hole I once lipped out for a hole in 1 only to three putt for a bogey! 😂 The 14th green was moves as well, used to be much further left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, All roads lead to Gorgie said: Had to check this was a golf thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) I got 5 in one round which I completed in 34 strokes then gave up the game. ©Kim Jong Il Edited August 25, 2020 by graygo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, merrymac said: The 14th green was moves as well, used to be much further left I did think that but couldn't be sure. I was under the impression 17 used to be a long tough par 4 too but is played as a par 5 now. May be wrong though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, merrymac said: You must be a pretty mean player to have got in, the winners list is a who's who of amateur golf Ah I just meant when I've played the course for bounce games, not their open I've never even managed a single figure handicap yet, was 11 at Lothianburn though Edited August 25, 2020 by kila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, merrymac said: You must be a pretty mean player to have got in, the winners list is a who's who of amateur golf I think he means he's played the course mm not necessarily the open lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, kila said: Ah I just meant when I've played the course for bounce games, not their open I've never even managed a single figure handicap yet, was 11 at Lothianburn though Ah sorry stupid me I did make the reserve list twice when I was much much younger but never played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Jambo314 said: I think he means he's played the course mm not necessarily the open lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamstomorrow Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, graygo said: I got 5 in one round which I completed in 34 strokes then gave up the game. ©Kim Jong Il Ha! That's nothing. I took 34 strokes at a par 5. I am not very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo314 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, merrymac said: Ah sorry stupid me I did make the reserve list twice when I was much much younger but never played I'm not surprised to hear that mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I did think that but couldn't be sure. I was under the impression 17 used to be a long tough par 4 too but is played as a par 5 now. May be wrong though... Was always a par 5, used to be the 7th until they changed the course round. The 1st was the par 3 at the clubhouse. The tenth (down the hill to the clubhouse) used to feature in the top ten of longest holes in one, its around 350 from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Jambo314 said: I'm not surprised to hear that mm Story of my life - never quite good enough😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 38 minutes ago, Jambo314 said: Not played any golf for over 11 years now, but was very fortunate to have had 3 hole in one's during my playing days, obviously a lot of luck is involved and I'm not ashamed to admit I was quite happy just to land on the green😁 Some holes may have changed at these course over the years but these were all par 3's Silverknowes 8th Braids one 9th Monktonhall 11th Been lucky(very) to have had 6 during a long golfing career. My favourite would be the 2nd at Kingsbarns. Good one at Braids 9th mate👍 I managed to hit it to about 2 inches in the final of the Dispatch trophy , but not as good as you. Knowing the Braids guys I am sure you needed helped home that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 29 minutes ago, merrymac said: Was always a par 5, used to be the 7th until they changed the course round. The 1st was the par 3 at the clubhouse. The tenth (down the hill to the clubhouse) used to feature in the top ten of longest holes in one, its around 350 from memory. I was on a good line at the 10th but about 5 yards shy of getting on to the dance floor with my tee shot. Wet conditions done me. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 25 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: I was on a good line at the 10th but about 5 yards shy of getting on to the dance floor with my tee shot. Wet conditions done me. 😄 Favourite spot just down past the wall Alternative push it and bounce it back off the wall on the right. Once hit the direction marker at the top of the hill on the 1st,and it rebounded left over the walls and OB. Mr Lucky😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Only the one at Blair Atholl many years ago when I was fortunately too you to go in the bar so was spared buying drinks. Then about 5 years ago I hit what I thought was a decent shot off the tee playing a round on my own, got to the green and my ball was at most an inch from the hole. Bloody annoying, 2 old boys on the 18th tee had actually hung around waiting for me so they could congratulate me on my shot. Still only a birdie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, merrymac said: Favourite spot just down past the wall Alternative push it and bounce it back off the wall on the right. Once hit the direction marker at the top of the hill on the 1st,and it rebounded left over the walls and OB. Mr Lucky😟 That's a downer. Instances like that should allow for a mulligan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Jambo314 said: Not played any golf for over 11 years now, but was very fortunate to have had 3 hole in one's during my playing days, obviously a lot of luck is involved and I'm not ashamed to admit I was quite happy just to land on the green😁 Some holes may have changed at these course over the years but these were all par 3's Silverknowes 8th Braids one 9th Monktonhall 11th Two. 6th at Duddingston, 13th at Liberton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 17 hours ago, Jambo314 said: Not played any golf for over 11 years now, but was very fortunate to have had 3 hole in one's during my playing days, obviously a lot of luck is involved and I'm not ashamed to admit I was quite happy just to land on the green😁 Some holes may have changed at these course over the years but these were all par 3's Silverknowes 8th Braids one 9th Monktonhall 11th Two. 6th at Duddingston, 13th at Liberton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 18 hours ago, Jambo314 said: Not played any golf for over 11 years now, but was very fortunate to have had 3 hole in one's during my playing days, obviously a lot of luck is involved and I'm not ashamed to admit I was quite happy just to land on the green😁 Some holes may have changed at these course over the years but these were all par 3's Silverknowes 8th Braids one 9th Monktonhall 11th Had 2 in competition play - 4th Gullane No 1 16th Gullane No 1 I had another while playing alone on the 2nd on Gullane No 3. I was playing two balls anyway as the course was empty and I holed my second one so not sure if that counts. Anyway... I played the next hole after that, a Par 4 293 yrds and I hit my drive onto the green and it ran just past the hole to 2 feet nearly giving me two holes in one in a row! - I did get the Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 After 47 years of golf, still never had a hole-in -one. Had a couple of near misses. Played the Pumphy Open a few years back with workmate, he was about to hit a 7i off the 15th, told to change to 8i. He did and duly holed it, so I am taking the credit for it. The next time out, another mate hit his into the 8th green, I'm watching it rolling towards the hole. "I dont believe it, another one and he's only taken up the game". It stopped, overhanging the hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Tommy Brown said: After 47 years of golf, still never had a hole-in -one. Had a couple of near misses. Played the Pumphy Open a few years back with workmate, he was about to hit a 7i off the 15th, told to change to 8i. He did and duly holed it, so I am taking the credit for it. The next time out, another mate hit his into the 8th green, I'm watching it rolling towards the hole. "I dont believe it, another one and he's only taken up the game". It stopped, overhanging the hole. Giving advice in a competition Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 21 hours ago, Jamstomorrow said: Ha! That's nothing. I took 34 strokes at a par 5. I am not very good though. Some par 5s are long, silverknowes 18th comes to mind 😏. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, merrymac said: Giving advice in a competition Tommy When I was a junior at the merchants I played in a competition with my friend and the club captain. My friend, who was off 4, and I was off 19, hit a cracking tee shot. I asked him what he hit and he duly told me. The club captain gave me a penalty shot as I had asked advice. I hadn’t, I was just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, merrymac said: Giving advice in a competition Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 17 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Closest I've got to a hole in one was on 11th at the cardrona peebles. About 200 yards, 5iron landed it 2 feet from the flag. Never been so gutted about a tap in birdie before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I've had two eagles from approx 120 yards and 140 yards out on par 4s, but a hole in 1 still eludes me. Closest I came was approximately 3 inches, and I did it twice in a row. It was one of the wee par 3s at Swanston. Only a pitching wedge so must have only been around 100-110 yards. Dropped a ball down. Stuck it to 3 inches just to the left of the hole. Dropped another ball down. Stuck it 3 inches just to the right. Was proud as punch and looked around to see if anyone had witnessed this glorious display of precision golf. Nope. I also stuck one to about 6 inches on the 3rd at Carricknowe. My pitch mark on the green was about 1 inch off the hole, almost a slam dunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Be suspicious of those whose ball ends up in the hole on blind shots to the green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 8 hours ago, Ray Gin said: I've had two eagles from approx 120 yards and 140 yards out on par 4s, but a hole in 1 still eludes me. Closest I came was approximately 3 inches, and I did it twice in a row. It was one of the wee par 3s at Swanston. Only a pitching wedge so must have only been around 100-110 yards. Dropped a ball down. Stuck it to 3 inches just to the left of the hole. Dropped another ball down. Stuck it 3 inches just to the right. Was proud as punch and looked around to see if anyone had witnessed this glorious display of precision golf. Nope. I also stuck one to about 6 inches on the 3rd at Carricknowe. My pitch mark on the green was about 1 inch off the hole, almost a slam dunk. Hole in one alludes me too however I was within 3 inches of one tonight, pitch mark short of the hole at the par 3 5th. Gutted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 The European Tour is coming to The Fairmont mid October. A new event - The Scottish Championship - is part of the second leg of the UK swing. It'll likely be played over a hybrid of the two courses and will be interesting to see the top guys play the holes that are familiar to many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dode41 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Just got back into playing golf after a break of about 12 years (played once or twice a year in between) and I'm looking at getting lessons to sort out my driver as I'm relatively happy with everything else, has anyone used Kurt Mungall up at Kings Acre and would they recommend him? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 12 minutes ago, dode41 said: Just got back into playing golf after a break of about 12 years (played once or twice a year in between) and I'm looking at getting lessons to sort out my driver as I'm relatively happy with everything else, has anyone used Kurt Mungall up at Kings Acre and would they recommend him? Thanks in advance Kurt fitted me for irons when he was Lothianburn pro. I have nothing but good things to say about him and recommend him highly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 1 hour ago, dode41 said: Just got back into playing golf after a break of about 12 years (played once or twice a year in between) and I'm looking at getting lessons to sort out my driver as I'm relatively happy with everything else, has anyone used Kurt Mungall up at Kings Acre and would they recommend him? Thanks in advance Not speaking personally but agree with SC. Kurt has a very good reputation as a teacher, and is a good guy by all accounts 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 11 minutes ago, merrymac said: Not speaking personally but agree with SC. Kurt has a very good reputation as a teacher, and is a good guy by all accounts 👍 Kurt is a good guy and knows his stuff. Would also recommend Alistair McLean at Kings Acre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dode41 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Cheers guys,will get something booked after last medal in September and work on my driver over the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 24/08/2020 at 21:42, hmfc_liam06 said: Exact same issue as me. I even had a wee 4 degree in there! I'm definitely going for a few lessons over the winter to address my driver. My bad shot is a sky, due to me hitting the driver in a similar fashion to an iron shot, getting right under it. Driver is ropey as anything just now actually, when it has been good this year I've been getting a nice draw but its just completely gone. wee update on my quest for some height with the big stick😂. Went to try a few drivers out today as I fancied a change and the pro made a few tweaks to my left hand grip and my set up at address..... getting better figures. First time I’ve been given some advice and now I’ve gone and booked a lesson for the end of September. Also ended up buying a taylormade SIM.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Irufushi said: wee update on my quest for some height with the big stick😂. Went to try a few drivers out today as I fancied a change and the pro made a few tweaks to my left hand grip and my set up at address..... getting better figures. First time I’ve been given some advice and now I’ve gone and booked a lesson for the end of September. Also ended up buying a taylormade SIM.... Nice one! It's the Sim I have my eye on as well. What loft did you end up going with? Or were the angle improvements down to the tweaks from the pro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 34 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Nice one! It's the Sim I have my eye on as well. What loft did you end up going with? Or were the angle improvements down to the tweaks from the pro? I’ve got it at 10.75 or something, my previous driver was 10.5 so no different really, the changes to my set up made a huge difference though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 14 minutes ago, Barack said: Half expected 300 yard carries for you. Dunno why. 34 now president, peak years are gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 How's everyone's game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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