Official Golf geeks gibber thread

[Bryson De Jambo]

23 hours ago, Ray Gin said:

had a horrible and demoralising spell of the shanks for a few weeks early in the summer,

if you want a cure for the shanks go to a range and try and hit a shank. 
 

As daft it sounds its almost impossible to do, you will quickly realise whats causing the issue

 

also get some foot spray on face of club when practicing to get a better awareness of face control. 
 

people get all technical about golf swing but if they practiced the face control most players improve dramatically. ✌️
 

 

[Ray Gin]

2 hours ago, Bryson De Jambo said:

if you want a cure for the shanks go to a range and try and hit a shank. 
 

As daft it sounds its almost impossible to do, you will quickly realise whats causing the issue

 

also get some foot spray on face of club when practicing to get a better awareness of face control. 
 

people get all technical about golf swing but if they practiced the face control most players improve dramatically. ✌️
 

 

 

Thankfully I've been shank-free for the last couple of months.

[Bryson De Jambo]

46 minutes ago, Ray Gin said:

 

Thankfully I've been shank-free for the last couple of months.

Nice one, as another poster its purely mental. Its the most difficult shot to hit in golf weirdly
 

hope injury clears up and your back out there enjoying yourself 👍

[Disser Pointon]

After some cajoling from the wife (yes, honestly, she's a good egg) I've thrown myself into Archerfield from 1 November. Just hope I can use it enough on top of my home club membership to justify the spend!

[kila]

31 minutes ago, Disser Pointon said:

After some cajoling from the wife (yes, honestly, she's a good egg) I've thrown myself into Archerfield from 1 November. Just hope I can use it enough on top of my home club membership to justify the spend!

 

£35k joining fee is it not?

 

[eMJay]

42 minutes ago, Disser Pointon said:

After some cajoling from the wife (yes, honestly, she's a good egg) I've thrown myself into Archerfield from 1 November. Just hope I can use it enough on top of my home club membership to justify the spend!

 

Hiya, Pal...

[Disser Pointon]

30 minutes ago, kila said:

 

£35k joining fee is it not?

 

Nah, can pick up debentures for under 10k at the moment.

[hmfc_liam06]

Did someone say Kickback outing....

[Bigsmak]

7 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

Did someone say Kickback outing....

 

We have had 3 over the years -  

 

 

 

[Bigsmak]

I was last off on the 10 min mark there - Drove the green - Short par 4 at Dalmahoy 

[hmfc_liam06]

Not at Archerfield we haven’t 😂

[Disser Pointon]

On 24/10/2025 at 15:08, hmfc_liam06 said:

Did someone say Kickback outing....

😜😂

[Samuel Camazzola]

LIV events shifting to 72 hole comps for 2026. This will help players gain OWG points.

 

A new brand name will be required... 😄

[eMJay]

6 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

LIV events shifting to 72 hole comps for 2026. This will help players gain OWG points.

 

A new brand name will be required... 😄

 

Who? Never watched an event, wouldn't know where to start looking. Would rather watch the undercards on the European circuit. You get to see some topping, shanking, 3/4 putting and losing balls of the tee, no ball spotters...I can relate to some of that...

[Samuel Camazzola]

2 hours ago, OBE said:

 

Who? Never watched an event, wouldn't know where to start looking. Would rather watch the undercards on the European circuit. You get to see some topping, shanking, 3/4 putting and losing balls of the tee, no ball spotters...I can relate to some of that...

ITV have been broadcasting it in the UK this year.

 

Despite the polarising views, the events have been good. For attending, the appeal is there as there is a set start time with all groupings finishing within around 15 minutes of each other.

 

The team element of the events need a bit of tweaking but good to see a lot of the top names.

[Samuel Camazzola]

Should anyone be looking to sample some autumn golf away from their own track, I highly recommend The Dukes up by St Andrews.

 

I last played it around 10 years ago when it felt like a long slog and heavy under foot. They've spent in excess of £1.7m in the last couple of years on a drainage programme and the results are obvious. Despite the very wet conditions we've had of late, the fairways were superb. The greens were tined and cored at the end of October but were running really well. A couple of tees were from mats due to seasonal maintenance and a bunker or two was being re-filled with sand.

 

The two nines have been switched around since I last played, therefore you finish up on what was the 9th.

 

They are offering a Scottish resident rate of £45 for the rest of the year. Just keep an eye on the forecast and pick a good day. It was shorts and short sleeves for the round yesterday. 🌞

 

I'll definitely return before the frosts start to hit!

[Bigsmak]

3 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

Should anyone be looking to sample some autumn golf away from their own track, I highly recommend The Dukes up by St Andrews.

 

I last pl....

 

I've played there 3 or 4 times, not for a few years now but every single time I've played it I've vowed to never play it again.  But work outings, the golf in Scotland events... And now you've popped up saying it's better. 

 

I'll think about it

[lost in space]

3 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

Should anyone be looking to sample some autumn golf away from their own track, I highly recommend The Dukes up by St Andrews.

 

I last played it around 10 years ago when it felt like a long slog and heavy under foot. They've spent in excess of £1.7m in the last couple of years on a drainage programme and the results are obvious. Despite the very wet conditions we've had of late, the fairways were superb. The greens were tined and cored at the end of October but were running really well. A couple of tees were from mats due to seasonal maintenance and a bunker or two was being re-filled with sand.

 

The two nines have been switched around since I last played, therefore you finish up on what was the 9th.

 

They are offering a Scottish resident rate of £45 for the rest of the year. Just keep an eye on the forecast and pick a good day. It was shorts and short sleeves for the round yesterday. 🌞

 

I'll definitely return before the frosts start to hit!

Nice course but some long walks between holes. I always walk with trolley but wished I had taken a buggy. Think the 18th (then) was a long uphill hole - remember being knackered at the end.

Very nice clubhouse.

[Samuel Camazzola]

9 hours ago, Bigsmak said:

 

I've played there 3 or 4 times, not for a few years now but every single time I've played it I've vowed to never play it again.  But work outings, the golf in Scotland events... And now you've popped up saying it's better. 

 

I'll think about it

I can understand that. I had no desire to play there for years. After reading up on the programme of improvements and the residential rate offer, gave it a chance and was not disappointed.

 

Their website lists what seasonal maintenance is being planned for each week so you can schedule a visit to avoid any work which temporarily impact the playability of sections of the course.

[Samuel Camazzola]

8 hours ago, lost in space said:

Nice course but some long walks between holes. I always walk with trolley but wished I had taken a buggy. Think the 18th (then) was a long uphill hole - remember being knackered at the end.

Very nice clubhouse.

9 and 18 run side by side. The walk from either back to the clubhouse/carpark is on an uphill route that can't be avoided.

[hmfc_liam06]

On 08/11/2025 at 18:21, Samuel Camazzola said:

Should anyone be looking to sample some autumn golf away from their own track, I highly recommend The Dukes up by St Andrews.

 

I last played it around 10 years ago when it felt like a long slog and heavy under foot. They've spent in excess of £1.7m in the last couple of years on a drainage programme and the results are obvious. Despite the very wet conditions we've had of late, the fairways were superb. The greens were tined and cored at the end of October but were running really well. A couple of tees were from mats due to seasonal maintenance and a bunker or two was being re-filled with sand.

 

The two nines have been switched around since I last played, therefore you finish up on what was the 9th.

 

They are offering a Scottish resident rate of £45 for the rest of the year. Just keep an eye on the forecast and pick a good day. It was shorts and short sleeves for the round yesterday. 🌞

 

I'll definitely return before the frosts start to hit!

 

Not my favourite course in the world but might give it a go if the improvements are significant. 

[Samuel Camazzola]

24 minutes ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Not my favourite course in the world but might give it a go if the improvements are significant. 

I enjoyed it and specifically chose a day when the forecast was favourable. 

 

Since I last played, the differences were huge.

[hmfc_liam06]

14 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

I enjoyed it and specifically chose a day when the forecast was favourable. 

 

Since I last played, the differences were huge.

 

To be fair I've never had a good experience the twice I've been.

First time I pulled a muscle in my back on the first tee (was literally straight off a long haul flight) and the second time the course shouldn't have even been open, was a white out and winter greens were on.

 

So. it can't get much worse for me

[Samuel Camazzola]

Tasty finish to the Tour Championship. Potential for half a dozen in a olay-off.

Edited November 16, 2025 by Samuel Camazzola

[Samuel Camazzola]

Two-man play-off it is. Rory with eagle on 18 to secure play-off with Fitz.

[eMJay]

2 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

Two-man play-off it is. Rory with eagle on 18 to secure play-off with Fitz.

 

Was wanting more, Aberg, Fleetwood & Canter on the range, Fitz birdie sent them packing. Eagle on last for Rory was brilliance. Season of two halves for Fitz.

 

Quality golf course, The Earth, G. Norman design. Only one gripe, does the 17th need to be so long?

 

Only £40 quid entry fee, gotta get there, digs & spenders mind. "DP World Tour" main sponsors for the next 10 years. Would be a very, very nice fortnight that in Dubai...er in doors is not convinced...yet, but she retires next year, so maybe...

Edited November 16, 2025 by OBE

[Samuel Camazzola]

7 hours ago, OBE said:

 

Was wanting more, Aberg, Fleetwood & Canter on the range, Fitz birdie sent them packing. Eagle on last for Rory was brilliance. Season of two halves for Fitz.

 

Quality golf course, The Earth, G. Norman design. Only one gripe, does the 17th need to be so long?

 

Only £40 quid entry fee, gotta get there, digs & spenders mind. "DP World Tour" main sponsors for the next 10 years. Would be a very, very nice fortnight that in Dubai...er in doors is not convinced...yet, but she retires next year, so maybe...

The last time I recall a multi-player play-off was around 6 years ago in Turkey. It had everything to be great - course floodlights were put on but it was let down by sending them out in two groups. 2nd group knew what was needed to win or stay in and all jeopardy was removed.

[Disser Pointon]

At least one space at Archerfield Friday morning if anyone fancies a knock, light drizzle forecast but next to no wind.

[Tommy Brown]

On 17/11/2025 at 08:22, Disser Pointon said:

At least one space at Archerfield Friday morning if anyone fancies a knock, light drizzle forecast but next to no wind.

Can I take you up on that, please

[Disser Pointon]

23 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said:

Can I take you up on that, please

Have sent you a DM

[hmfc_liam06]

On 17/11/2025 at 08:22, Disser Pointon said:

At least one space at Archerfield Friday morning if anyone fancies a knock, light drizzle forecast but next to no wind.

 

Damn! Would certainly be up for this if you're ever looking for someone

[Statts1976uk]

I've always struggled with the driver and had a go last week with a mini driver and felt a lot happier and more comfortable with it. Took the plunge today and bought one, hopefully tomorrow will justify the swap!

[Disser Pointon]

On 20/11/2025 at 14:40, hmfc_liam06 said:

 

Damn! Would certainly be up for this if you're ever looking for someone

Happy to get you down for a game mate, we could organise a wee JKB four ball.

[spirt of 98]

On 19/10/2025 at 10:57, Statts1976uk said:

Looking back at my season and the two big turning points was changing my irons and getting some lessons.

 

I had Homnas and they were amazing clubs but just far too good for my level so changed them to AI Smokes and feel a lot better. Lessons have also helped tremendously but tennis elbow has curtailed my progress.

 

What gets given in one hand is taken away in another!!!

Tennis elbow and a knee op has seen me go from 6 handicap to 14 over the last two years. Both injuries have improved now so hoping to be a bandit next season win a couple of things and get back to single digits. 

[hmfc_liam06]

1 hour ago, Disser Pointon said:

Happy to get you down for a game mate, we could organise a wee JKB four ball.

Sounds ideal 👌 

[Statts1976uk]

1 hour ago, spirt of 98 said:

Tennis elbow and a knee op has seen me go from 6 handicap to 14 over the last two years. Both injuries have improved now so hoping to be a bandit next season win a couple of things and get back to single digits. 

That's good news on the injury front, glad I don't have to play you next season now you're fit!

 

I'm hoping that since my elbow feels a little better that a good winter season for sorting out swing etc will set me up nicely for next year.

[Bigsmak]

I've not played much this year at all. 2 kids under 4 will do that to you.

 

But the last 2 times I've played amazing. Felt so relaxed and confident over the ball. 

 

I'm probably the best golfer on kickback right now.  

 

*Wink*

[spirt of 98]

9 hours ago, Statts1976uk said:

That's good news on the injury front, glad I don't have to play you next season now you're fit!

 

I'm hoping that since my elbow feels a little better that a good winter season for sorting out swing etc will set me up nicely for next year.

Fingers crossed mate! 

[Samuel Camazzola]

The Dukes' custodianship is moving to the St Andrews Links from 5th January. Will be renamed The Craigtoun Course.

 

Will be interesting to hear if many Links ticket holders will play this regularly or if it'll be made up of visitors and existing Dukes' members.

[Tommy Brown]

21 hours ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

The Dukes' custodianship is moving to the St Andrews Links from 5th January. Will be renamed The Craigtoun Course.

 

Will be interesting to hear if many Links ticket holders will play this regularly or if it'll be made up of visitors and existing Dukes' members.

I was intending to get a game there after new year, after your original post last month.

Do you think this will affect the price per round?

 

[Samuel Camazzola]

5 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said:

I was intending to get a game there after new year, after your original post last month.

Do you think this will affect the price per round?

 

I imagine the Links Trust will detail green fees soon and have tee tine availability released. 

[Tommy Brown]

10 minutes ago, Samuel Camazzola said:

I imagine the Links Trust will detail green fees soon and have tee tine availability released. 

On the site just now, they show the Scottish Resident rate of £45, but only until end of the year.

The shows £75 from there onwards.

 

I'll keep my eye on the weather with a view to game 22nd onwards

[Samuel Camazzola]

46 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said:

On the site just now, they show the Scottish Resident rate of £45, but only until end of the year.

The shows £75 from there onwards.

 

I'll keep my eye on the weather with a view to game 22nd onwards

This will be whilst it's under the Kohler/Old Course Hotel umbrella. I anticipate the website will cease once it moves to the Links Trust at the beginning of January.

 

Hopefully we get a dry spell before the year-end for you to play at the lower rate.

[Disser Pointon]

4 hours ago, Tommy Brown said:

I was intending to get a game there after new year, after your original post last month.

Do you think this will affect the price per round?

 

For an extra fiver I'll take you on at Archerfield, much better value for money!

[Tommy Brown]

32 minutes ago, Disser Pointon said:

For an extra fiver I'll take you on at Archerfield, much better value for money!

I will defo take you up on that Disser

I retire next Thursday. my free time will be plenty.

 

SC praised the Dukes last month, be another to tick off the list.

[hmfc_liam06]

1 hour ago, Disser Pointon said:

For an extra fiver I'll take you on at Archerfield, much better value for money!

That’s us got 3 of the 4 ball then 😂

[Disser Pointon]

2 hours ago, Tommy Brown said:

I will defo take you up on that Disser

I retire next Thursday. my free time will be plenty.

 

SC praised the Dukes last month, be another to tick off the list.

 

2 hours ago, hmfc_liam06 said:

That’s us got 3 of the 4 ball then 😂

👍🏻🤩

[hmfc_liam06]

15 hours ago, Tommy Brown said:

I will defo take you up on that Disser

I retire next Thursday. my free time will be plenty.

 

SC praised the Dukes last month, be another to tick off the list.

 

I'm potentially heading there Sunday, if my neck injury improves by then. Will feedback.

[spirt of 98]

 

Anyone else’s golf club put the fees up by a lot. 
 

Mortonhall have put the fees up 8.75%.

 

Greedy bassas. 

[Bigsmak]

Gullane proposing 5% again -