hmfc_liam06 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: How did end up just before winter shutdown? You started like a train and heading for single figures. Then you won't haywire. You back on track? Aye mate I managed to claw some good golf back towards end of October/November after I went for a lesson. Off 11.0 exact now. Hopefully this year sees single digits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 A mix of winter and summer greens, with some fairways firm and others squirting jets of water with each step but managed to shoot a gross 76 so quite happy with how things are going. Can't wait to play in a t-shirt with warm hands again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) Haven't touched a club since October. No idea when I'll next hit a ball. Might be a good thing though.. maybe forget some bad habits Edited January 19, 2021 by Bigsmak Adding stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 New Sim drivers look mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 14 hours ago, Bigsmak said: Haven't touched a club since October. No idea when I'll next hit a ball. Might be a good thing though.. maybe forget some bad habits That's a sin when you're a member at Gullane, are you outside the travel zone?! Played Gullane 1 in between Christmas and New Year with a mate who's one of the greenkeepers, was great to play a full course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Bleedsmaroon said: That's a sin when you're a member at Gullane, are you outside the travel zone?! Played Gullane 1 in between Christmas and New Year with a mate who's one of the greenkeepers, was great to play a full course. I moved to Dalgety Bay in November - I've tried to be good at following the regulations so not been to gullane at all. Who is your mate? The course is in great nic apparently - my mum and Dad are playing 3 times a week each. No winter greens - No mats - I played on Christmas day 2019 and the greens were amazing. Very lucky there.. If anyone is in Fife and wants to invite me for a game of golf - i'm happy to try some courses around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 5 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: New Sim drivers look mint! Out of all the ones been released so far I think the Ping looks the best. As a Cobra man im disappointed with their colour combo this year on the RAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Jamie Walker Tash said: Out of all the ones been released so far I think the Ping looks the best. As a Cobra man im disappointed with their colour combo this year on the RAD. Yeah Ping does look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neal-jambos Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Just got a new set of T300 irons. Played one round at the weekend and hit them great. Night and day compared to my 10 year old Cleveland CG7's. Hopefully the snow goes away in time for the weekend as i've got 2 rounds booked at Winterfield in Dunbar. Greens are playing well, but a lot of the tee's have been moved 20 yards onto fairways. Broke 80 once last year with a 79 (+14) so hoping to do that more consistently this year. I've got a voucher for 3 lessons at winterfield, but waiting until April before taking them. A few of my mates are on the waiting list for Dunbar, so hopefully get get taken on in March so I can play with them as a guest in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 21 hours ago, Bigsmak said: I moved to Dalgety Bay in November - I've tried to be good at following the regulations so not been to gullane at all. Who is your mate? The course is in great nic apparently - my mum and Dad are playing 3 times a week each. No winter greens - No mats - I played on Christmas day 2019 and the greens were amazing. Very lucky there.. If anyone is in Fife and wants to invite me for a game of golf - i'm happy to try some courses around here! Benn McLeod, decent guy other than being a hun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 1 hour ago, neal-jambos said: Just got a new set of T300 irons. Played one round at the weekend and hit them great. Night and day compared to my 10 year old Cleveland CG7's. Hopefully the snow goes away in time for the weekend as i've got 2 rounds booked at Winterfield in Dunbar. Greens are playing well, but a lot of the tee's have been moved 20 yards onto fairways. Broke 80 once last year with a 79 (+14) so hoping to do that more consistently this year. I've got a voucher for 3 lessons at winterfield, but waiting until April before taking them. A few of my mates are on the waiting list for Dunbar, so hopefully get get taken on in March so I can play with them as a guest in the summer. I've got those, Love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 9 hours ago, Bleedsmaroon said: Benn McLeod, decent guy other than being a hun! played with Benn a lot.. good guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Bigsmak said: played with Benn a lot.. good guy Cracking player as well, course record holder at Gullane I think? And cack handed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 20/01/2021 at 16:29, Bigsmak said: I moved to Dalgety Bay in November - I've tried to be good at following the regulations so not been to gullane at all. Who is your mate? The course is in great nic apparently - my mum and Dad are playing 3 times a week each. No winter greens - No mats - I played on Christmas day 2019 and the greens were amazing. Very lucky there.. If anyone is in Fife and wants to invite me for a game of golf - i'm happy to try some courses around here! You're welcome to come slum it at my place anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 New European Tour Video 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 3 hours ago, merrymac said: New European Tour Video 😂 Superb content from the ET as always. 👏 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 I see Patrick Reed is up to his debatable stuff again ( note I didn't say cheating) at Torey Pines. Firstly claims an embedded ball without consulting his playing partners, then lifts the ball before a referee arrives. Secondly takes a drop from a sprinkler head, which involved him taking a stance much wider than the one he took after he got relief. Even mild mannered Rich Beem was strongly questioning the legality. Reed is questionable at best, and we know what at worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, merrymac said: I see Patrick Reed is up to his debatable stuff again ( note I didn't say cheating) at Torey Pines. Firstly claims an embedded ball without consulting his playing partners, then lifts the ball before a referee arrives. Secondly takes a drop from a sprinkler head, which involved him taking a stance much wider than the one he took after he got relief. Even mild mannered Rich Beem was strongly questioning the legality. Reed is questionable at best, and we know what at worst. Straight from the Seve playbook. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, Samuel Camazzola said: Straight from the Seve playbook. 😂 😂 I always felt that Seve pushed the rules to the absolute limits. I think Reed goes way beyond that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 Just now, merrymac said: 😂 I always felt that Seve pushed the rules to the absolute limits. I think Reed goes way beyond that. Tony Johnstone has told some cracking stories regarding Seve bending the rules to benefit him. On another note, although the biggest purses are on the PGA Tour (which ultimately attracts the highest ranked players), the European Tour has far more interesting and varied courses. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic has always been a great venue. It's mad when you see the footage of the first event 30 years ago and there are only a couple of buildings in the background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Tony Johnstone has told some cracking stories regarding Seve bending the rules to benefit him. On another note, although the biggest purses are on the PGA Tour (which ultimately attracts the highest ranked players), the European Tour has far more interesting and varied courses. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic has always been a great venue. It's mad when you see the footage of the first event 30 years ago and there are only a couple of buildings in the background. Yep I was out there around 2008 and stayed at the Jumeirah Beach and apart from the Burj there was very little round about Now !!! Played the Montgomerie Course which was pretty interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 12 minutes ago, merrymac said: Yep I was out there around 2008 and stayed at the Jumeirah Beach and apart from the Burj there was very little round about Now !!! Played the Montgomerie Course which was pretty interesting. My mate has played the Earth Course where the Race To Dubai finale is played and said it was different class. Would love to play golf out there and the floodlit tracks look great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William H. Bonney Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Reed is a cheat. Peter kostis, on the no laying up podcast, recalls 5 different occasions where he has witnessed Reed cheat. Here is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I like Bob McIntyre but starting to show definite signs of being a final round bottler unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, merrymac said: I like Bob McIntyre but starting to show definite signs of being a final round bottler unfortunately He's running out of holes. A couple of two shot swings needed but can't see Casey doing anything silly. Par golf should clinch this. Bob Mac needs to watch what's below him on the leader board or he could risk not getting into World top 50 and lose Ryder Cup points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Samuel Camazzola said: He's running out of holes. A couple of two shot swings needed but can't see Casey doing anything silly. Par golf should clinch this. Bob Mac needs to watch what's below him on the leader board or he could risk not getting into World top 50 and lose Ryder Cup points. That's been 2/3 times lately that he has been in a position to win and fallen away badly. Not sure if the cauldron of the Ryder Cup is the place for him at the moment. Hopefully he will put it behind him and learn how to win a 72 holer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 44 minutes ago, merrymac said: That's been 2/3 times lately that he has been in a position to win and fallen away badly. Not sure if the cauldron of the Ryder Cup is the place for him at the moment. Hopefully he will put it behind him and learn how to win a 72 holer. He seems to have a good attitude and for someone who has only completed two seasons on tour, he's maybe ahead of where he anticipated to be. In terms of Ryder Cup qualification, he's not far off the auto spots. However, the team currently has two rookies and I could only see one being a captain's pick if form dictates. Matt Wallace is expected to have a strong case for a pick if he doesn't qualify. He would be another rookie. Sergio and Rose will be hard to overlook too if fit. Kaymer has started to show consistency again and just never know how Poulter will be placed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: He seems to have a good attitude and for someone who has only completed two seasons on tour, he's maybe ahead of where he anticipated to be. In terms of Ryder Cup qualification, he's not far off the auto spots. However, the team currently has two rookies and I could only see one being a captain's pick if form dictates. Matt Wallace is expected to have a strong case for a pick if he doesn't qualify. He would be another rookie. Sergio and Rose will be hard to overlook too if fit. Kaymer has started to show consistency again and just never know how Poulter will be placed. From comments Harrington made on a recent interview i think you can guarantee Serio and Poulter if they are able to walk😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 12 minutes ago, merrymac said: From comments Harrington made on a recent interview i think you can guarantee Serio and Poulter if they are able to walk😄 He definitely let slip regarding Sergio after yesterday's round. 😀 He'll have a headache if someone like Lowry wins a major but isn't amongst the points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gorgie Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Know he's not the most popular guy but Reed has played brilliantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 On 30/01/2021 at 21:28, Samuel Camazzola said: Tony Johnstone has told some cracking stories regarding Seve bending the rules to benefit him. On another note, although the biggest purses are on the PGA Tour (which ultimately attracts the highest ranked players), the European Tour has far more interesting and varied courses. The Omega Dubai Desert Classic has always been a great venue. It's mad when you see the footage of the first event 30 years ago and there are only a couple of buildings in the background. Interesting that Paul Casey has decided that the situation with human rights abuse in Saudi Arabia has improved to such an extent that he now feels able to enter the Saudi Arabia International tournament with its purse of $3,500,000 or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, I P Knightley said: Interesting that Paul Casey has decided that the situation with human rights abuse in Saudi Arabia has improved to such an extent that he now feels able to enter the Saudi Arabia International tournament with its purse of $3,500,000 or more. I wonder what appearance fees gave been dished out to attract the likes of DJ and Bryson over. Even more so when the US Tour are at Scottsdale for their usual Superbowl weekend competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fxxx the SPFL Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 i see the R & A along with the US PGA are looking to restrict driver lengths from 48 to 46 inches to stop golf being spoilt by the big hitters i.e. the Bryson chappie. they insist it's not about him but to bring golf back to some sort of normal game not a drive and a pitch or in some cases a drive and a putt, apologies if this has been posted already this is my first time on this thread. ex 13 handicap golfer Carricknowe/Braids 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Bryson says he hasn't used his longer shaft yet. But I agree with the rules getting ahead of it. Standardised golf balls would be good too. And smaller driver heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, **** the SPFL said: i see the R & A along with the US PGA are looking to restrict driver lengths from 48 to 46 inches to stop golf being spoilt by the big hitters i.e. the Bryson chappie. they insist it's not about him but to bring golf back to some sort of normal game not a drive and a pitch or in some cases a drive and a putt, apologies if this has been posted already this is my first time on this thread. ex 13 handicap golfer Carricknowe/Braids 2 Welcome to the madness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 6 hours ago, kila said: Bryson says he hasn't used his longer shaft yet. But I agree with the rules getting ahead of it. Standardised golf balls would be good too. And smaller driver heads. What happens if a 6 foot 10 golfer makes the tour and his only option is longer shafted clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 45 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: What happens if a 6 foot 10 golfer makes the tour and his only option is longer shafted clubs? I’d pay a few quid to see a pro at 6ft10 smash a drive! You’re right that fitted clubs mean different length shafts sometimes so isn’t necessarily fair to impose a height limit. More attention on the ball variations and driver head size is the way to go though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: What happens if a 6 foot 10 golfer makes the tour and his only option is longer shafted clubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 (edited) Crowd allowed in for the Phoenix Open including 2400 in the stadium bit around the par three 16th. Feature groups are on just now with Rory, Rickie and Koepka among them. Edited February 4, 2021 by kila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 On 22/01/2021 at 18:07, merrymac said: New European Tour Video 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Chances of getting a round played in February? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Chances of getting a round played in February? One of the Links look your best bet. Crail, Lundin, Eden etc. Fairmont is closed today and needs at least a day of dry windy weather to drain quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 3 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Chances of getting a round played in February? Most of the East Lothian courses are open. The question is would you really want to play in this weather?😨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Not even swung a club since the weekend before xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Really shit news, Uphall had a serious fire last night. Photo is terrible. I dont believe anyone is injured, thankfully. I have deleted photo, will upload again Edited February 6, 2021 by Tommy Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stu_HMFC Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 30 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Really shit news, Uphall had a serious fire last night. Photo is terrible. I dont believe anyone is injured, thankfully. I have deleted photo, will upload again Jesus Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: That's crap Tommy. Any idea how it started? Clubhouse would have been closed I presume. Break in or electrical would be my guesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I've o a photo from the rear, higher up from 18th fairway looking down. No roof only the walls left. really black where the Pro shop was. My untrained eye suggests thats where it started. I'll post it later. Hope they recover from this. Upside, gives them a chance to build a better one with west facing views. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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