OBE Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Here old boy - who's the new profile picture?! I'm only fishing to see if you've transitioned over the winter months "Old Boy" ...The new PP, if yi de ken, I'm no tellin yi. Transitioned, going back to Türkiye next month to get the bottom 1/2 done... She is bonnie though, eh? Edited January 4 by OBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 36 minutes ago, OBE said: "Old Boy" ...The new PP, if yi de ken, I'm no tellin yi. Transitioned, going back to Türkiye next month to get the bottom 1/2 done... She is bonnie though, eh? Got the top half done via SGU vouchers 😂👏🏼 The sign of a great season. That’s a weird question for the boys - if you had to choose, would you get the top half or bottom half done 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 19 hours ago, ri Alban said: New paradym Smoke out now. More money for an extra 2 yards. They've done away with jailbreak, which will be tweaked and released in a years time as new tech. Absolute joke the price of clubs but folk keep buying them 🙈, highest amount I've heard paid for a driver is £700 and the boy said he got a good deal on the shaft. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger Rudi Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 On 04/01/2024 at 15:28, Byyy The Light said: If every new release offered up the same 10-20 yards more distance as the adverts have been promising for the last 30 years we'd all be hitting it 800 yards Tried just about every new driver ever made and still playing with my Orlimar 420. Nothing has knocked it out the bag for any length of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Golf equipment is a con. If you were to use a 10 year old driver and spend £500 on lessons you’d be hitting further and more consistently than you would buying a 2023/24 driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 35 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Golf equipment is a con. If you were to use a 10 year old driver and spend £500 on lessons you’d be hitting further and more consistently than you would buying a 2023/24 driver. If you use a brand new driver and spend £500 on lessons, you would hit it further than the old driver.. I jest, but the actual truth of it is - You need to play more and practice to be good. I play once a month and never practice, still playing to a 5 handicap - if I wanted to be good, I would have to start at least holding a club several times a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Bigsmak said: If you use a brand new driver and spend £500 on lessons, you would hit it further than the old driver.. I jest, but the actual truth of it is - You need to play more and practice to be better. I play once a month and never practice, still playing to a 5 handicap - if I wanted to be better, I would have to start at least holding a club several times a week! FTFY! 5 handicap is very good and is beyond the majority Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Bigsmak said: If you use a brand new driver and spend £500 on lessons, you would hit it further than the old driver.. I jest, but the actual truth of it is - You need to play more and practice to be good. I play once a month and never practice, still playing to a 5 handicap - if I wanted to be good, I would have to start at least holding a club several times a week! The less I play, the better I get! 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 1 hour ago, Bigsmak said: If you use a brand new driver and spend £500 on lessons, you would hit it further than the old driver.. I jest, but the actual truth of it is - You need to play more and practice to be good. I play once a month and never practice, still playing to a 5 handicap - if I wanted to be good, I would have to start at least holding a club several times a week! But then your outlay is double, or more.. The moral of the story is don’t fall for the marketing, keep your current driver and invest money in lessons/practice. Upgrading equipment every 5-10 years is fine, but some folk genuinely change drivers etc every year, or even worse, multiple times per year while chasing yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 9 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: But then your outlay is double, or more.. The moral of the story is don’t fall for the marketing, keep your current driver and invest money in lessons/practice. Upgrading equipment every 5-10 years is fine, but some folk genuinely change drivers etc every year, or even worse, multiple times per year while chasing yards. The cost of current equipment covers a big bulk of shipping and container fees. Some of the price tags are nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: The cost of current equipment covers a big bulk of shipping and container fees. Some of the price tags are nuts. The Houthis need to be telt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escobri Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 I'm liking the ai driver after watching some independent reviews, not enough to buy it though, I see that Rahm has a personalised face and maybe this will become part of club fitting in the future, though what would the cost of that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 Playing Drumoig tomorrow for the first time, any advice? Only serious replies will be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 3 hours ago, sac said: Playing Drumoig tomorrow for the first time, any advice? Only serious replies will be appreciated. Take plenty balls for the 9th, 10th and 11th.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 13 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Take plenty balls for the 9th, 10th and 11th.... Thanks😟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossaldinho Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 14 hours ago, sac said: Playing Drumoig tomorrow for the first time, any advice? Only serious replies will be appreciated. I'll back up what Liam said with the 9th-11th, and watch yourself going down the slope on the 9th if it's wet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 19 minutes ago, rossaldinho said: I'll back up what Liam said with the 9th-11th, and watch yourself going down the slope on the 9th if it's wet... 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Played it a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. The locals call the 9th-11th the Amen Corner of Fife. Some nice new builds right next to a tee box if I remember right. Wonder how many have had their windows smashed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossaldinho Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 1 hour ago, kila said: Played it a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. The locals call the 9th-11th the Amen Corner of Fife. Some nice new builds right next to a tee box if I remember right. Wonder how many have had their windows smashed The 12th, I think. I caught one wrong off the tee which landed about a foot away from someone's garden, had a quick look at their roof and the slates must have been about 5 different shades from where balls have obviously bounced off and broken some which had been replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 QI10 looks the business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 @Tommy Brown Hello, is there a website/wee book that you use for Open comps, Scotland/North England? Gonna have a fair bit of time on my hands after March... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 hours ago, OBE said: @Tommy Brown Hello, is there a website/wee book that you use for Open comps, Scotland/North England? Gonna have a fair bit of time on my hands after March... GOLF EMPIRE is the best search engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 minute ago, Tommy Brown said: GOLF EMPIRE is the best search engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 17 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: GOLF EMPIRE is the best search engine Did you opt for the premium membership or free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 42 minutes ago, OBE said: Did you opt for the premium membership or free? Free gets you access to all areas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 4 minutes ago, sinks said: Free gets you access to all areas Sound...👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, OBE said: Did you opt for the premium membership or free? I have premium, it just let's you filter a bit better. I tend to think of the courses I want play first and go through their websites. I've went daft the last week entering nine already. Some you've got to be quick as they fill up fast. Barassie, Leven, Goswick, Drumoig, Pitlochry, Murrayfield, 2@ Longniddry, Lundin. Bold, I've never played before. Longniddry and Murrayfield, never played completion there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 39 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: I have premium, it just let's you filter a bit better. I tend to think of the courses I want play first and go through their websites. I've went daft the last week entering nine already. Some you've got to be quick as they fill up fast. Barassie, Leven, Goswick, Drumoig, Pitlochry, Murrayfield, 2@ Longniddry, Lundin. Bold, I've never played before. Longniddry and Murrayfield, never played completion there. If you don't mind me asking, how do you fare in these comps or is it not the competing, just the courses for realistic green fees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 50 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: I have premium, it just let's you filter a bit better. I tend to think of the courses I want play first and go through their websites. I've went daft the last week entering nine already. Some you've got to be quick as they fill up fast. Barassie, Leven, Goswick, Drumoig, Pitlochry, Murrayfield, 2@ Longniddry, Lundin. Bold, I've never played before. Longniddry and Murrayfield, never played completion there. Got a few in myself already, always play opens, great value... Strathmore, Goswick, Powfoot, Ladybank, Jubilee, Alyth, Blairgowrie so far. What time are you off at Goswick Tommy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 hour ago, Tommy Brown said: I have premium, it just let's you filter a bit better. I tend to think of the courses I want play first and go through their websites. I've went daft the last week entering nine already. Some you've got to be quick as they fill up fast. Barassie, Leven, Goswick, Drumoig, Pitlochry, Murrayfield, 2@ Longniddry, Lundin. Bold, I've never played before. Longniddry and Murrayfield, never played completion there. Tried to get Barassie and Goswick and they’re both full already. As is Glenbervie which was also on my list. My year looking like: Newbattle Alyth Balmore Edzell Kirriemuir Roxburgh Crieff Torwoodlee Ranfurly Castle Plus a weekend trip somewhere which will be opens as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 37 minutes ago, OBE said: If you don't mind me asking, how do you fare in these comps or is it not the competing, just the courses for realistic green fees? Pure value for money and having competition edge. Win win. Had a few 2nd and 3rd prizes, always a bridesmaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 34 minutes ago, Disser Pointon said: Got a few in myself already, always play opens, great value... Strathmore, Goswick, Powfoot, Ladybank, Jubilee, Alyth, Blairgowrie so far. What time are you off at Goswick Tommy? 1.30 I remember you played it last year too. I was minging last year, but had a good time, playing partners were great company. Need to get down on the Solway course. Double ip Powfoot and Southerness. Would love to get Silloth one year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 6 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Tried to get Barassie and Goswick and they’re both full already. As is Glenbervie which was also on my list. My year looking like: Newbattle Alyth Balmore Edzell Kirriemuir Roxburgh Crieff Torwoodlee Ranfurly Castle Plus a weekend trip somewhere which will be opens as well. I will be at Crieff, only course out your list I've played. Will probably get Newbattle in this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 6 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: I will be at Crieff, only course out your list I've played. Will probably get Newbattle in this year. None of them big names really but hopefully enjoy them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 (edited) 2 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: 1.30 I remember you played it last year too. I was minging last year, but had a good time, playing partners were great company. Need to get down on the Solway course. Double ip Powfoot and Southerness. Would love to get Silloth one year. Always try to get to Goswick, terrific course and less than an hour for me. I'm 10am so will be just about finished when you're off. Played Southerness open last year, thankfully it was a scramble because it's a brute of a course. Silloth is tremendous as well and my mate from Carlisle is a county member at Powfoot. Edited January 12 by Disser Pointon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Rory on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ri Alban Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 I'd love to play golf in dubai. Has anyone played Majlis and is it expensive. Or Amy other course over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 1 hour ago, ri Alban said: I'd love to play golf in dubai. Has anyone played Majlis and is it expensive. Or Amy other course over there. My mate has played the Earth course and said it was superb. I know it'll be expensive but he got on at a guest rate. The floodlit courses that are used on the LET look great. Much needed for the times when it's stifling during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) Dubai, dinnae get it...Come to Dubai, experience our luxury 5⭐ air-con systems... Edited January 21 by OBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 49 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: My mate has played the Earth course and said it was superb. I know it'll be expensive but he got on at a guest rate. The floodlit courses that are used on the LET look great. Much needed for the times when it's stifling during the day. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Some win for Rory. Yesterday was immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, ri Alban said: Some win for Rory. Yesterday was immense. That trophy is bigger than Lee Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statts1976uk Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) For years, ever since I've been playing I've been using the old baseball grip. I've been having issues with hooking etc etc possibly linked to this. I'm a belligerent old so and so who has a habit of knowing best on this subject when I absolutely don't! My 10 yo daughter is getting proper lessons mainly so she can't copy my bad habits. As she's moved to the interlocking grip, I've thought I would start giving it a go and noticed my hook is straightening up. Its just the discomfort now, please someone tell me that this disappears as I get more use to it! Edited January 21 by Statts1976uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 (edited) No need to fret, the awkwardness soon disappears......and then something else comes along to worry about. Edited January 21 by OBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statts1976uk Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 53 minutes ago, OBE said: No need to fret, the awkwardness soon disappears......and then something else comes along to worry about. That's reassuring, it just feels really awkward but I know that it'll make a big difference in time. I needed a fundamental change as I think my really bad habits were getting worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 10 minutes ago, Statts1976uk said: That's reassuring, it just feels really awkward but I know that it'll make a big difference in time. I needed a fundamental change as I think my really bad habits were getting worse. Once you get used to interlocking, it'll feel weird and awkward with a baseball grip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 17 hours ago, Statts1976uk said: For years, ever since I've been playing I've been using the old baseball grip. I've been having issues with hooking etc etc possibly linked to this. I'm a belligerent old so and so who has a habit of knowing best on this subject when I absolutely don't! My 10 yo daughter is getting proper lessons mainly so she can't copy my bad habits. As she's moved to the interlocking grip, I've thought I would start giving it a go and noticed my hook is straightening up. Its just the discomfort now, please someone tell me that this disappears as I get more use to it! Might sound weird but practice the grip away from golf. Watching TV? Sit with your hands interlocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 18 hours ago, Statts1976uk said: For years, ever since I've been playing I've been using the old baseball grip. I've been having issues with hooking etc etc possibly linked to this. I'm a belligerent old so and so who has a habit of knowing best on this subject when I absolutely don't! My 10 yo daughter is getting proper lessons mainly so she can't copy my bad habits. As she's moved to the interlocking grip, I've thought I would start giving it a go and noticed my hook is straightening up. Its just the discomfort now, please someone tell me that this disappears as I get more use to it! What about an overlapping grip ? it’s less of a jump from baseball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statts1976uk Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) I was at the range yesterday and tried both but seeing better results from the interlocking regarding the hook so just persevering with that. After all these years I'm finally having some proper lessons so hopefully they'll work out. Edited January 22 by Statts1976uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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