sac Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 40 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Great course but very testing - especially if the wind picks up. The greens are very undulating and tricky if you don't find the right spots. 9th is drivable, 16 is a great hole and 17 is worth the wait. Food is decent but if you don't have a deal which includes lunch etc, leave the property, turn right and about two minutes away is Braes which is part of the caravan park complex. Good food at very reasonable prices. 👍 Sounds good, we have roll & a coffee, round of golf & scran after for £60 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 That was horrendous today. 25 points. Ah well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 1 hour ago, sac said: Sounds good, we have roll & a coffee, round of golf & scran after for £60 Enjoy. Sounds like one of the season-opening offers they do for March each year. Condition should be decent since it's been up and running for a few weeks without frost. Despite it being a wet month, hopefully the drainage has been good. If you are looking to return during the peak season, keep an eye on the Scottish Golf website as the course was often advertised as having a few tee times each day for £200. Good value if you can get a fourball to split the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: Enjoy. Sounds like one of the season-opening offers they do for March each year. Condition should be decent since it's been up and running for a few weeks without frost. Despite it being a wet month, hopefully the drainage has been good. If you are looking to return during the peak season, keep an eye on the Scottish Golf website as the course was often advertised as having a few tee times each day for £200. Good value if you can get a fourball to split the cost. Thanks for that. Our works golf section has a few outings organised for the year, I also have a few senior opens booked through Golf Empire as well as two golf trips abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 On 24/03/2024 at 15:41, Rudi Skacel said: That was horrendous today. 25 points. Ah well! Time to take up a new sport my boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 On 27/03/2024 at 18:10, Irufushi said: Time to take up a new sport my boy. Its not the winning its the taking part lol, that auld saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Had a rather nice win at the Casino yesterday so planning on treating myself to a new Driver. Thinking the Stealth. Any recommendations? Will probably get it fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, RustyRightPeg said: Had a rather nice win at the Casino yesterday so planning on treating myself to a new Driver. Thinking the Stealth. Any recommendations? Will probably get it fitted. Can't recommend Graham at the Titleist fitting studio at Craigielaw highly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, Disser Pointon said: Can't recommend Graham at the Titleist fitting studio at Craigielaw highly enough. If they are Titleist affiliated, do they get deals on Titleist clubs that other retailers don't? Or is it pretty much RRP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 3 minutes ago, kila said: If they are Titleist affiliated, do they get deals on Titleist clubs that other retailers don't? Or is it pretty much RRP? He just gives you the spec you require and you take that to whoever you want to purchase from and they order to your spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 51 minutes ago, sinks said: He just gives you the spec you require and you take that to whoever you want to purchase from and they order to your spec 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 4 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: Had a rather nice win at the Casino yesterday so planning on treating myself to a new Driver. Thinking the Stealth. Any recommendations? Will probably get it fitted. The market leaders are all pretty much offering new fangled tech to make the last offering seem poor. 😄 What's your handicap? If you've not invested in new wedges for a while, that's a good area to look at to see your scores tumble. If you are set on a driver, you could save a bit by looking at PXG as they have their previous ranges discounted but stlll offer fittings at various locations (for EH, King's Acre is a fitting location) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 1 hour ago, Samuel Camazzola said: The market leaders are all pretty much offering new fangled tech to make the last offering seem poor. 😄 What's your handicap? If you've not invested in new wedges for a while, that's a good area to look at to see your scores tumble. If you are set on a driver, you could save a bit by looking at PXG as they have their previous ranges discounted but stlll offer fittings at various locations (for EH, King's Acre is a fitting location) I doubt any driver from the past 10 years gains any amateur player more than a few yards. like you say, investing in wedges or even a custom fit putter would be beneficial for most players over a driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 2 hours ago, Irufushi said: I doubt any driver from the past 10 years gains any amateur player more than a few yards. like you say, investing in wedges or even a custom fit putter would be beneficial for most players over a driver. Definitely. I'm lucky if I use a driver more than four times a round. As Monty says, 70% of your shots are from 70 yards and in. I've played with numerous players who I could better off the tee for distance and accuracy. However, they could display why they were off 3 and under by how they could make a score with the short game or consistently scramble from around the green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 4 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said: The market leaders are all pretty much offering new fangled tech to make the last offering seem poor. 😄 What's your handicap? If you've not invested in new wedges for a while, that's a good area to look at to see your scores tumble. If you are set on a driver, you could save a bit by looking at PXG as they have their previous ranges discounted but stlll offer fittings at various locations (for EH, King's Acre is a fitting location) Wedges are near enough brand new as is the rest of the bag excl the driver. Playing off 8 currently. Always been drawn to taylormade woods for some reason. Served me well most of the time, was just curious to see what others experiences had been recently as I’ve not bought one in maybe 5/6 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dicksojo Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 8 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: Wedges are near enough brand new as is the rest of the bag excl the driver. Playing off 8 currently. Always been drawn to taylormade woods for some reason. Served me well most of the time, was just curious to see what others experiences had been recently as I’ve not bought one in maybe 5/6 years. I got fitted by the local pro a couple of weeks ago and walked away with Qi10 LS. The local pro covers ping, taylormade and Titleist which I think is enough. We spent more time getting the shaft right. I think if you go somewhere that offers more brands (North Berwick for example) you’ll spend more time rattling through heads than getting the right shaft. Very happy with my purchase and it has definitely got me a few yards. My previous driver was fitted by Scott Gourlays team and although the experience is good they are just “shafting” you on the shaft with large mark ups for Accra or Oban shafts. My advice would be go to somewhere that has 2/3 brands that you like and find a nice head then spend a bit of time finding a good stock shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 It’s all in the shaft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, dicksojo said: I got fitted by the local pro a couple of weeks ago and walked away with Qi10 LS. The local pro covers ping, taylormade and Titleist which I think is enough. We spent more time getting the shaft right. I think if you go somewhere that offers more brands (North Berwick for example) you’ll spend more time rattling through heads than getting the right shaft. Very happy with my purchase and it has definitely got me a few yards. My previous driver was fitted by Scott Gourlays team and although the experience is good they are just “shafting” you on the shaft with large mark ups for Accra or Oban shafts. My advice would be go to somewhere that has 2/3 brands that you like and find a nice head then spend a bit of time finding a good stock shaft. Fairly confident in my shaft. I've been using a stiff for a while and haven't looked back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 2 hours ago, RustyRightPeg said: Fairly confident in my shaft. I've been using a stiff for a while and haven't looked back. Thats what she said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 On 02/04/2024 at 13:29, RustyRightPeg said: Had a rather nice win at the Casino yesterday so planning on treating myself to a new Driver. Thinking the Stealth. Any recommendations? Will probably get it fitted. Take a minute to tell us about this casino win 😬 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 3 minutes ago, Armageddon said: Take a minute to tell us about this casino win 😬 Impromptu visit whilst waiting on a mate's train at Haymarket. Took a jaunt up to Fountain Park, sat down with a pint at the slots, 15 mins later I was walking out with 4 figures worth. Quit while I was ahead. Better in my pocket than chasing something more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sac Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Wash out at the Castle course today only the greens were playable, don’t think anyone got beyond the 9th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Clocks change, extra daylight for some golf and it’s pissed rain ever since and looks set to continue. What a shithole of a country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 35 minutes ago, Irufushi said: Clocks change, extra daylight for some golf and it’s pissed rain ever since and looks set to continue. What a shithole of a country. Looking brighter over the weekend into next week 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statts1976uk Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 (edited) On 02/04/2024 at 13:29, RustyRightPeg said: Had a rather nice win at the Casino yesterday so planning on treating myself to a new Driver. Thinking the Stealth. Any recommendations? Will probably get it fitted. It's all dependent on your handicap and playing style but I bought a Cobra Aerojet driver and absolutely love it. Edited April 3 by Statts1976uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 1 hour ago, kila said: Looking brighter over the weekend into next week 🤞 My forecast says 1 dry day from now until the 16th of April. I hope you’re right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 40 minutes ago, Irufushi said: My forecast says 1 dry day from now until the 16th of April. I hope you’re right. I reckon it’s rained every day since August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 13 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: I reckon it’s rained every day since August. WHAT YEAR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 36 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: WHAT YEAR? Great question 😂 Joining a link course is the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve had 8 rounds there since beginning of Feb when I joined. On those 8 days my old place was shut for 6 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 04/04/2024 at 12:29, hmfc_liam06 said: Great question 😂 Joining a link course is the best decision I’ve ever made. I’ve had 8 rounds there since beginning of Feb when I joined. On those 8 days my old place was shut for 6 of them. Where did you join? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 2 hours ago, spirt of 98 said: Where did you join? Leven Thistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirt of 98 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 1 hour ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Leven Thistle Only played that once just after covid nice track but was not in good nick when I played as the greenskeepers were laid off during covid. Too much of a trek for me from Mid Lothian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 On 03/04/2024 at 21:58, hmfc_liam06 said: I reckon it’s rained every day since August. True . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 10 hours ago, spirt of 98 said: Only played that once just after covid nice track but was not in good nick when I played as the greenskeepers were laid off during covid. Too much of a trek for me from Mid Lothian. I’d agree with you at that time. It wasn’t in great shape. I’ve a bunch of mates there so played it often with sign ons and wouldn’t have imagined me joining then. But they’ve got a new greens team in, think this maybe their 3rd year now, and it’s improving year on year. Very good condition now and making some really good improvements all around the course. Just wish they’d build a new tee at 18 about 20 yards further back (they have the room) and make it a par 5! One of those holes where 5 is always a good score for me, I’ve not got the minerals to be on in 2 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 9 hours ago, Irufushi said: True . I honestly reckon it’s not that much of an exaggeration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 As tough a round I’ve ever played today, brutal conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 9 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said: As tough a round I’ve ever played today, brutal conditions. The joys of links membership, Liam. Playable course, but playing in an utter gale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 23 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: The joys of links membership, Liam. Playable course, but playing in an utter gale. Haha yeah, was up at Monifieth playing a club tie. Front 9 was fine but ****ing hell the back 9 was brutal in the wind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 1 minute ago, hmfc_liam06 said: Haha yeah, was up at Monifieth playing a club tie. Front 9 was fine but ****ing hell the back 9 was brutal in the wind. The first 6 all with wind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 1 minute ago, Tommy Brown said: The first 6 all with wind? 30mph cross wind most of the front 9 but was up at 45-50mph with a lot in the face. No desire to play in that ever again 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 9 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: 30mph cross wind most of the front 9 but was up at 45-50mph with a lot in the face. No desire to play in that ever again 😂 Played Monifieth twice before, really like it. Missed entry to their seniors this year. I love the setting of the 18th green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 2 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Played Monifieth twice before, really like it. Missed entry to their seniors this year. I love the setting of the 18th green. I really enjoyed it, first time playing. Wouldn’t mind playing it again but without fear of the wind blowing me away 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I played with a couple of mates today on Gullane Number 3 - the course was in great nick considering the weather over the last few days. There were one or two puddles on the course and that is unusual to be honest. The greens were in really nice condition. So - The wind - Flip me! it was hard work today - I got 1 birdy and 5 pars. I hit a drive and 9 to a par 5 and two drivers were short at a par four. Hitting 3 and 4 irons into 135yrd par 3s. It was a real test out there today. And I am knackered Still happy to have played with mates though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 12 hours ago, Bigsmak said: I played with a couple of mates today on Gullane Number 3 - the course was in great nick considering the weather over the last few days. There were one or two puddles on the course and that is unusual to be honest. The greens were in really nice condition. So - The wind - Flip me! it was hard work today - I got 1 birdy and 5 pars. I hit a drive and 9 to a par 5 and two drivers were short at a par four. Hitting 3 and 4 irons into 135yrd par 3s. It was a real test out there today. And I am knackered Still happy to have played with mates though! I hit a 3 wood pin high on a 168 par 3 on Saturday 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 28 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said: I hit a 3 wood pin high on a 168 par 3 on Saturday 😂 Pretty long for you - Downwind? (O the bants) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 3 minutes ago, Bigsmak said: Pretty long for you - Downwind? (O the bants) 🥁 Sadly there were literally no holes down wind, either into or across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Hoping the weather improves for this weekend, staying with mates near Carlisle and got three rounds lined up. Seascale open on Saturday, Powfoot on Sunday and Brampton on Monday. My mate is a member at Brampton and Powfoot. Played Seascale once, lovely course......... Apart from Selafield right next to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyRightPeg Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Heading to Slaley in June for a couple of rounds. Always enjoy myself down there, bit of a test but always fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 6 hours ago, Disser Pointon said: Hoping the weather improves for this weekend, staying with mates near Carlisle and got three rounds lined up. Seascale open on Saturday, Powfoot on Sunday and Brampton on Monday. My mate is a member at Brampton and Powfoot. Played Seascale once, lovely course......... Apart from Selafield right next to it! I seen a Facebook post last week by Powfoot. The video showing a Greenkeeper opening up a drain to let the water away. Want to play down there, take the caravan down. That and Southeness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrymac Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 3 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: I seen a Facebook post last week by Powfoot. The video showing a Greenkeeper opening up a drain to let the water away. Want to play down there, take the caravan down. That and Southeness We tried to play Southerness and Powfoot last Sept . Day 1 Southness got an absolute soaking and we lasted 16 holes.Dried out and the next morning arrived at Powfoot to a large lake. We are giving it another go next month (fingers crossed) SN defo worth a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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