hmfc_liam06 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Played Kittocks a few weeks back and it was superb. Greens as true as snooker tables. I'll definitely need to play it again due to what others have said but the way it was that day wouldn't make me go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinks Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 They usually always have good offers. I'm actually playing the Roxburghe next year, we're heading down the borders for a weekend of golf in the summer. Roxburghe, Woll, Hirsel and Eyemouth. Basing ourselves in Berwick. Try and fit in Goswick...you wont be disappointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 They usually always have good offers. I'm actually playing the Roxburghe next year, we're heading down the borders for a weekend of golf in the summer. Roxburghe, Woll, Hirsel and Eyemouth. Basing ourselves in Berwick. Good wee trip that, the woll is one of the few in the area I haven't played but you'll enjoy the other 3 for sure. All very different courses to the other. Berwicks a decent night out too, I'd avoid "the clubs" though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Pretty well golfed out, once a week winter golf has come at the right time I guess. 2.7 to 1.3 over the past year so can't grumble. Ready to enter plenty opens next summer too. Think that's part of the reason my golf has improved a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 What's the target next year StSow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 What's the target next year StSow? Scratch by the end of next summer. Never ever thought that would be a realistic target, especially with how many "faults" are in my grip and stance, but stuff it, aim low eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Good stuff, I think my target will be 2. Hopefully play over the winter. Keep the swing flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Good stuff, I think my target will be 2. Hopefully play over the winter. Keep the swing flowing No reason why 2 can't be achieved I know myself I can play better than my current handicap round my membership course as I'm sure you do round yours. What I didn't realise before this season was when you play opens and play decent, a cut is on the cards with the css going up 2 or 3 shots usually. Yeah, I've committed to the usual winter league team with my mates. Not taken too seriously and it does just as you say, keeps the swing going and keeps a bit of interest. Getting out my bed at 7am on a bitter, windy Sunday morning is the killer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 West Linton for me next Thursday and Swanson the Monday after. Hopefully a game in between at Haddington. Not a great season for me..........11.7 to 12.3 I think. Correct 12.3 to 12.4 as got a .6 cut 2nd game of season. Only played West Linton once before but yes longish par 3 finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Good wee trip that, the woll is one of the few in the area I haven't played but you'll enjoy the other 3 for sure. All very different courses to the other. Berwicks a decent night out too, I'd avoid "the clubs" though Nice one We're actually heading down to play Hirsel but a few of us are going to make a weekend of it and stay a couple nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Played a round with taylormade speedblade irons. Loved them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 My goals for next year. 1. Play more than twice a month. 2. Don't break my leg again.. 3. Learn to chip Then I might finally get below my 5 handicap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Goal for next year: sink a putt longer than about 5 feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Me and my mate shot 77 in a two ball better ball today 8 over par!!! He plays off 5, and I'm 4. Utterly horrific golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sten Guns Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Mixed bag front 9 but managed the back 9 in 3 over with 2 three putts. Delighted. Hopefully that's things looking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yeah, learning to chip would be nice. I see some guys chipping and I see handfulls of shots to be had. Meanwhile I'm petrified and paralysed if I have to put anything but virtually a full swing on anything. I might actually try drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yeah, learning to chip would be nice. I see some guys chipping and I see handfulls of shots to be had. Meanwhile I'm petrified and paralysed if I have to put anything but virtually a full swing on anything. I might actually try drink. I'm the same.. I putt out the semi rough when I'm near the green.. it's pathetic. I'm the worst 5 handicapper in the world. Lucky I can drive, hit long irons and putt.. I chip like a 28 handicapper. Or maybe 36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm the same.. I putt out the semi rough when I'm near the green.. it's pathetic. I'm the worst 5 handicapper in the world. Lucky I can drive, hit long irons and putt.. I chip like a 28 handicapper. Or maybe 36 Ooooft, putting out the semi rough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm the same.. I putt out the semi rough when I'm near the green.. it's pathetic. I'm the worst 5 handicapper in the world. Lucky I can drive, hit long irons and putt.. I chip like a 28 handicapper. Or maybe 36 it's almost an illness. I'll putt out of or through actual greenside rough. I've putted through feet of rough. I've even tried putting through a bunker and doing the 'slingshot' round the shoulder of a bunker. If there's no other practical choice but to flip it over a bunker or if it's maybe 10 feet off the green then the chip generally isn't a problem. It's when there's a possible choice to shy off from the chip. From the short stuff between 10 and 70 yards... could be anything. Sometimes not even on the green. Then.. if you're chipping to nowhere near the hole then you're putting pressure on your putting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Utterly horrific golf. Come on now, that's not even close to being utterly horrific golf. Better than most golfers can dream of scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionG Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Come on now, that's not even close to being utterly horrific golf. Better than most golfers can dream of scoring. It is for 2 single handicap golfers playing better ball. It's a better ball score for 2 teen handicappers, everything is relative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Enjoyable round at Piperdam today, was driving superbly and only the putter let me down for smashing my PB. Went round in +16 but left 5 putts hanging over the cup. Course itself was nice, cracking front 9, back 9 was a bit meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Come on now, that's not even close to being utterly horrific golf. Better than most golfers can dream of scoring. As a team event it's dreadful, taking our two handicaps into consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 As a team event it's dreadful, taking our two handicaps into consideration. You'd expect 2 guys of your abilities to par a hole between you on each hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 You'd expect 2 guys of your abilities to par a hole between you on each hole. Yes, I said to my mate we should shoot under par today talk is cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Yes, I said to my mate we should shoot under par today talk is cheap. Yeah level par is the least I'd expect. Last scramble we played we had a 10, 15, 20 & 22 play and we scored -7 scratch - still didn't win mind you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 For those with a Garmin watch, how long does it take to fully charge? I find it takes ages. After a couple of hours, the battery indicator is still active to suggest charging is ongoing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Played this morning in Gullane 2. Course is in great condition as usual.. the weather was great.. had a stupid double bogey on the 14th where I thinned a chip into a bunker. I did manage to get up and down 3 times when chipping today. Shot a 74 so it's better than its been recently. New irons and new driver are doing their jobs just sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Freebie game at the glen tomorrow, new course for me so looking forward to it. Played 9 holes this morning so I don't look like a dick tomorrow, played decent. Weathers looking good too so no excuses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Thor Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Bit the bullet and have ordered a Scotty cameron futura x5 Should be here tomorrow with a bit of luck I've got the counter balanced version. It's a really great putter with tremendous feel from the face. My putting has improved no end with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I've got the counter balanced version. It's a really great putter with tremendous feel from the face. My putting has improved no end with it. Much better roll and feels great of the face. Struggling to adjust a touch but I think the greens being a bit slower this time of the year is mostly to blame for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Played again today, +18 with 39 putts How can you bang it 250 down the middle with one shot then take 2 or 3 from 6 feet Another what could have been round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armageddon Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I played the Kittocks in May and the conditions were horrendous, easily the worst kept course I've played in this year. Though my boss played it last week and said it was fine, I've caught it during a bad spell. Really? I played it through the winter and even then it was in great condition! ?25 a round at the weekends ... well worth the cash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Really? I played it through the winter and even then it was in great condition! ?25 a round at the weekends ... well worth the cash! Played The Torrance at the weekend at that price and the course was superb. Their membership looks good deal as you can tailor it to suit the number of games you wish to play. Also comes with four spa passes which are worth ?140 alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Really? I played it through the winter and even then it was in great condition! ?25 a round at the weekends ... well worth the cash! As I said, I think I'd caught it at a bad time, everyone else has said it was in good condition any other time they'd played it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Nice game at the glen today. Started crap and ended worse but made 4 birds in between. Enough to take the cash. Course was decent, some dud holes but some good ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 http://www.golfinscotlandseriesevents.co.uk Great set up.for next season. Absolute bargain to play some cracking courses. Highly recommend signing up as you will play great courses and meet great guys. I've played 3 years on it and just played the Renaissance for ?30 in the final. Castle Stuart for the final next season. Get signed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 http://www.golfinscotlandseriesevents.co.uk Great set up.for next season. Absolute bargain to play some cracking courses. Highly recommend signing up as you will play great courses and meet great guys. I've played 3 years on it and just played the Renaissance for ?30 in the final. Castle Stuart for the final next season. Get signed up The website doesn't give much away. What does it cost to enter and what's the round cost? Is it just strokeplay? Their Masters series looks decent too, lesser courses but some crackers nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyprus Jambo Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 http://www.golfinscotlandseriesevents.co.uk Great set up.for next season. Absolute bargain to play some cracking courses. Highly recommend signing up as you will play great courses and meet great guys. I've played 3 years on it and just played the Renaissance for ?30 in the final. Castle Stuart for the final next season. Get signed up The website doesn't give much away. What does it cost to enter and what's the round cost? Is it just strokeplay? Their Masters series looks decent too, lesser courses but some crackers nonetheless. Have them on my facebook page, even won a free 4ball through their daily comps but haven't entered an event yet. See they are also running a winter comp to. Always felt it was more geared to the lower handicaps. Hate paying for golf elsewhere as pay enough for my membership without getting to play enough on my own course!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The website doesn't give much away. What does it cost to enter and what's the round cost? Is it just strokeplay? Their Masters series looks decent too, lesser courses but some crackers nonetheless. Basically you pay ?40 to join in November then ?40 in March. You pick 4 courses excluding Castle Stuart. Each course costs ?30 to play. There are prizes at every par 3, longest drive and individual event winner. Prizes range from 4 balls, vouchers, laser range finders and GPS watches. Each event is Stableford. You add your 4 counting scores together plus your score from Castle Stuart and the top 6 from each section win an all expenses paid golf holiday. Places they have been are Dubai, Turkey and Florida. If you want to play any events outwith your scoring events it costs ?20. For instance Cragielaw is ?80 or something at the weekend but you only pay ?20. Everyone plays at the final no matter where you are on the leadeboard. At the final if you are way down with no chance of winning there is a wild card place on each finals day to win the holiday. It's split into sections depending on the range of handicapps. Guys are playing in it with 20+ handicapps. Because it's stableford everyone has a chance. They are great days with great guys on great courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmfc_liam06 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Cheers for the info Bebeto, sounds pretty good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyeyespy Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Been working on getting the right arm into the swing for a more swing hit rather than just a swing. Can't wait to take it onto the course and release the power. Just hope it doesn't give me a two way miss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Managed to get a 4 ball for Muirfield in the sgu ballot. Delighted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Managed to get a 4 ball for Muirfield in the sgu ballot. Delighted Seen that advertised on the website. Great deal. Well in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldman32 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 http://www.golfinscotlandseriesevents.co.uk Great set up.for next season. Absolute bargain to play some cracking courses. Highly recommend signing up as you will play great courses and meet great guys. I've played 3 years on it and just played the Renaissance for ?30 in the final. Castle Stuart for the final next season. Get signed up Another one to say what a great series of events this is, also played the last 3 years and is excellent value, this is the price for next year with an extra 100 places as he has added an extra day to the final at castle Stuart. It was ?225 all in this year, next season's gonna be ?230 - ?40 at registration, ?35 in March, ?30 at first 4 events and ?35 in August so there is nothing to pay on finals day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John mcCartney Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 noticed in that link,they now sold out !whats the deal with that lot of comps they serve up then,surely its not 225 sovs for all em courses as your steppin on the tee all paid bar the sweep money you plonked on the pro`s counter ?only thing with that lot it means the travelling is a factor n allpersonally i do not mind one bit that it costs me a few quid over the year on fuel for me weekly pilgrimage to leven linksfrom the capital Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebeto Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 noticed in that link,they now sold out ! whats the deal with that lot of comps they serve up then,surely its not 225 sovs for all em courses as your steppin on the tee all paid bar the sweep money you plonked on the pro`s counter ? only thing with that lot it means the travelling is a factor n all personally i do not mind one bit that it costs me a few quid over the year on fuel for me weekly pilgrimage to leven links from the capital It's not opened yet for next season. It's 225 for 4 courses plus Castle Stuart. You pick your 4 counting events and pay ?30 on the day for these rounds. If you want to play any of the other courses for a non counter it's ?20 a round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Seems like a great event, shame I'm up north, would be getting involved in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StSow Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Scramble cancelled at the hirsel tomorrow. Shame for them, it'll be a bog all winter now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disser Pointon Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Supposed to be playing in the medal at Musselburgh tomorrow but I might bin it if the weather forecast stays true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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