Week commencing 20 July [Archive]

Jarro

22nd July 2009, 01:25 PM

Carbrook G.C today.

31 (18/13) points with two wipes (10 and 16)

Hit the driver well again, but my short game let me down ...... and i also missed two 7 foot birdie putts :(

The course was in great nick, with the pins tucked in places normally reserved for the Shark Challenge (so my playing partners told me) so it played pretty tough.

I hadn't been there in ages and forgot what a great little course Carbrook really is 8-)

BrisVegas

22nd July 2009, 01:28 PM

Hit the driver well again...

Time for an R9 then, obviously. ;):lol:

Jarro

22nd July 2009, 01:29 PM

Time for an R9 then, obviously. ;):lol:

The thought has crossed my mind ;)

3oneday

22nd July 2009, 02:00 PM

Did you lose your towel ?

Jarro

22nd July 2009, 03:50 PM

No my towel is still with me.

FWIW the towel performed extremely well today too ;)

3oneday

22nd July 2009, 04:10 PM

Pity, there are lots of nice towels out these days too !!! And I think a stock towel goes pretty well in comparison.

ParMaster

22nd July 2009, 09:53 PM

I played at Oatlands today and it was just "One of those days." :oops:

I started off well and i was -1 after 5 and then i started to count my chickens before they hatched. I finished +11. :lol:

No spectacular shots although this game i just seemed to monster the **** out of the ball. On the par 5's my shortest drive was 295m. For those of you that know Oatlands well here is what i hit into the par 5's:

8th: 490m hole, 315m drive, 6i.
13th: 480m hole, 300m drive, 5i.
15th: 495m hole, 295m drive, 4i.

Ok so what score do you think i finished with for each of those par 5's? If you said 9, 5 and 4 then you'd be correct. :shock:

:smt013

ParMaster

22nd July 2009, 09:55 PM

Oh and clearly the wind was behind on them T shots.

Mayhem

22nd July 2009, 10:29 PM

Nothing beats a good short game hey P-Master?

ParMaster

22nd July 2009, 10:30 PM

I have a good short game but today my putting (and pretty much all of my game) was off.

Mayhem

22nd July 2009, 10:35 PM

I presumed you did as you play off 2!!

Lucasto23

24th July 2009, 01:47 PM

Played nudgee south today with the Ho squad and managed 44 points with a 1 pointer and a wipe on front nine. played back nine to even off the stick;)

Scrambeled well and putted good with 32 putts.

The handicap is finally coming down woahooo

3oneday

24th July 2009, 01:50 PM

Well played !!!

Was it the new irons/wedge/putter/driver that did it ?

henno

24th July 2009, 01:51 PM

I'll be the yin to Lucas's yang. 23 points. Many, many washes.

It was a nice walk though!

Lucasto23

24th July 2009, 01:58 PM

Well played !!!

Was it the new irons/wedge/putter/driver that did it ?

ALL OF THE ABOVE:mrgreen:

Nah, i wish:) but new wedges helped with the jizz. Sad to say coaching and pratice and playing longer clubs into greens with a smoother softer swing.

Lucasto23

24th July 2009, 01:59 PM

I'll be the yin to Lucas's yang. 23 points. Many, many washes.

It was a nice walk though!

Well if thats the case i aint gonna start playing crapola for you:twisted:

Better start getting lessons;)

kev

24th July 2009, 03:22 PM

Nicely done Lucasto23 - i take it that wasn't with the hacker set! :)

Eag's

24th July 2009, 03:35 PM

Top shooting Lucas :smt038

Jarro

24th July 2009, 04:27 PM

Nice shooting Lucas ... 44 points is a good score around the South track :)

ParMaster

24th July 2009, 04:45 PM

Holy **** great score Lucas. :o

I'd take 44 points anyday.:D (-6);)

Lucasto23

24th July 2009, 06:47 PM

Nicely done Lucasto23 - i take it that wasn't with the hacker set! :)
Thanks very much, you are correct;)

Top shooting Lucas :smt038

Thanks mate

Nice shooting Lucas ... 44 points is a good score around the South track :)

Thanks buddy, your great shooting around there inspired me

Holy **** great score Lucas. :o

I'd take 44 points anyday.:D (-6);)

I will too;), just nice to see practice paying off and the handicap falling. may reach my goal of single figures by the end of the year=P~

ParMaster

24th July 2009, 06:47 PM

Played at Ryde-Parramatta GC today for the 1st time ever and i shot a pretty crap 32 points for +6 scratch.

I played with a delightful asian gentleman who was a drug dealer and also a retired Croatian man who spoke very little english and was deaf. The croatian man was an absolute terrible golfer but his short game was absolutely amazing. Words can't describe how good his short-game is in comparison to his handicap. 8-)

Anyway as for my game i shot 16 points on the front and 16 back. I didn't hit my 1wd well at all but i was really smashing my 3wd down the FW nicely.

The course was an absolute delight to play and i love the layout alot. If you did the design then amazing job rick. :smt038

Although the 9th hole i disliked quite alot.

Dicky did you design it? Some really great holes there. :D

So i've gone back .1 to 2.0. :roll:

ParMaster

24th July 2009, 06:50 PM

Oh. Not to mention i missed a 1.5 foot putt. You should have seen it. Complete and utter BS.

It hit a pitchmark just short of the hole and then it kicked up and to the right..caught a piece of the hole, and then lipped out.........:(

And also on the 6th hole i hooked my drive left. I then tried to play an 8i below the overhanging branches and above a tree in front of them. It smashed into the branches and was never to be seen again.WTF

Lucasto23

24th July 2009, 06:50 PM

lost 1.8 shots thanks to nudgee woohoo new handicap 12.5 ;)

ParMaster

24th July 2009, 06:55 PM

Christ so the course rated 2 easier than par?

Courty

24th July 2009, 09:37 PM

I played the Chook Run with Haysey this afternoon (making it his 19th-27th hole for the day :roll:). I had an uninspiring 15 pts with only the one wipe. I feel I am still improving with the ball-striking, but was let down by my short game today. It wasn't required on the 6th, however, when I made a 20 footer for eagle. 8)

PeteyD

24th July 2009, 09:39 PM

Played with the buntmeister at wynnum. He got a hole in one.

ParMaster

24th July 2009, 10:03 PM

It wasn't required on the 6th, however, when I made a 20 footer for eagle. 8)

:smt023

Beetle34

25th July 2009, 12:29 AM

Nothing, my knee and backs playing up, yay!

haysey

25th July 2009, 12:55 PM

Well done Lucas:smt038

It wasn't required on the 6th, however, when I made a 20 footer for eagle. 8)

Eagle....what eagle. I didn't see nuffink:smt039

Played single stableford at Cairns today. 36 points. 20/16

1 birdie
8 pars
8 bogies
1 double:roll:
30 putts

Slightly annoyed as I let another good start go down the stretch:cry:

Minor_Threat

25th July 2009, 01:16 PM

Single Stableford at Newcastle GC.

27 points

No lost balls for a change, putting is really bad atm..

8/14 Fairways
9 greens
34 putts
2 x 3 putts
7 bogies
1 double

The Tri Hot is sacked and now I'm going back to the Scotty Catalina!

goonie

25th July 2009, 03:58 PM

Had 35pts 18/17 today at Carbrook GC after working out my swing at the range during the week, had only 17pts 11/6 last week at Brookwater, should have had a few more but didn't take some of my putting seriously as I was mapping a few greens with the GPS :-) I putted pretty well but the greens were lightning, even more than normal, they are getting them ready for a trainee pro-am.

I have played Wynnum, Nudgee North, McLeod and Brookwater and the greens at Carbrook are so much faster, especially against Wynnum, and takes a bit of getting used to after playing somewhere else.

Courty

25th July 2009, 05:04 PM

Weird round today at Cairns. I started really well, and was striping it for the first seven holes. Then my swing went AWOL and I stunk it up for about 8 holes through the middle, before finishing strongly with two 3 pointers. :roll:

85 gross
31 pts

9 fairways
9 greens
34 putts

1 birdie
7 pars
6 bogies
4 doubles

AndyP

25th July 2009, 05:36 PM

24/07/09, RAAF Darwin GC, Solo Nine Holes.

2/6 effective tee shots.
0/9 effective approaches.
5/7 up and down successes.
15 putts.
Score 43 nett 37 (Par 35)

I feel like my ball striking with the irons is improving each round, but the stats don't indicate that. After three putting the first two holes, the short game was really good, but I was all over the place off the tee in the windy conditions.

Next round: I am running a marathon in less than a month, so golf is low priority, however I do need to play dc68 in matchplay at some stage.

JKA

25th July 2009, 06:10 PM

25/07/09 - Mount Barker, SA

Par Comp

+2

Quite happy but dropped 2 in last 3 holes and had a couple of doubles.

CCR went up to 71 so handicap cut by 0.6 to 6.5.

Strange game - went up for 20 of 22 rounds and in the last two weeks that damage has been erased and back to where I started.

John

ParMaster

25th July 2009, 06:19 PM

Well played John.

TheNuclearOne

25th July 2009, 09:50 PM

GOY

36 points to play to my 10 cap in the wind.

17 front
19 back

Front included hitting wrong ball :smt093

Back included 4 over the last 3 holes. Was 1 under for 3 on the back and 1 over for 6.

Got the Mickelson short game DVD on the way and look forward to sharpening the short game a bit.

25th July 2009, 11:47 PM

A sloppy 32 points at Albury today. Flashes of brilliance combined with moments of complete ineptitude. Missed too many fairways to salvage a score.

giddyupgaz

25th July 2009, 11:48 PM

Won A grade par event today, +3 and putted like Stevie Wonder. Used 3 wood off the tee most of the day, amazing what a difference hitting fairways makes. Hit irons nice all round, hit all par three's in reg, just didn't make a putt - lucky for my handicap so it seems.
The round also gets me into the final 8 for an honour board event, match play from here in.

Edit - was a par round, not +3 off the beater. That is not likely to happen to me ever

TheNuclearOne

25th July 2009, 11:53 PM

Jeez, you can play :smt038

ParMaster

26th July 2009, 12:22 AM

Nicely played gaz.

3oneday

26th July 2009, 01:41 AM

Get some sleep young man.

Scottt

26th July 2009, 03:48 AM

Played yesterday at The Old Course, St Andrews.
83 off the bat (40-43) with seven straight 5s to finish.
8/16 fairways
11 greens
39 putts!!

What a seriously amazing place! The greens are something else. They took my lunch money all day, but it was a joy being beaten up!

Played on Wednesday at North Berwick West - a one of a kind links on the Firth of Forth, east of Edinburgh. Home to the original Redan and a variation on the Biarritz green, as well as too many other cool holes to mention.

7/14 fairways
8 greens
34 putts

79 (+8 ) off the beater.

razaar

26th July 2009, 07:25 AM

I'm envious Scottt - way to go. Who did you play with on the old course?

Scottt

26th July 2009, 08:56 AM

Three blokes from Melbourne, as it happens. Long way to go to play golf with Aussies, but they were great company. Only one had played TOC before.

ParMaster

26th July 2009, 10:52 AM

Played on Wednesday at North Berwick West - a one of a kind links on the Firth of Forth, east of Edinburgh. Home to the original Redan and a variation on the Biarritz green, as well as too many other cool holes to mention.

7/14 fairways
8 greens
34 putts

79 (+8 ) off the beater.

What did you think of the original redan and what was the variation in the Biarritz?

Scottt

26th July 2009, 12:19 PM

What did you think of the original redan and what was the variation in the Biarritz?

Redan was awesome. I only wish I could have played in 10 times in 10 different winds.

My understanding is that a Biarritz, to be a true Biarritz, should be a 190-230yd hole with a green set straight-on to the tee and flanked by bunkers, preferably played over a chasm or at least water.

Not only is the similar hole at NBW a par 4 of 380-odd yards, the green is set at about 30 degrees to the line of the tee.

We had a putt and a chip on it after we finished and it was a hell of a lot of fun.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/459111e28c.jpg

adlo

26th July 2009, 01:05 PM

Hey Scottt,

Cool photo and can't wait to read more about your recent games. Are you going to update the blog?

peter_rs

26th July 2009, 04:22 PM

Played nudgee sat
single stab

37 points after 20 on the front with 2 wipes. I was one under after 4 not bad for a week of :)

I don't like the back nine much as I have 4 holes (12-15) in a row without shots that can destroy my round.

got home late from p!nk and had a fun round with jamie, shazza and graham. 29 pts.

Went back to the tp mills after burning the edges for weeks and it went well the verdict is still out on the r9

Hux

26th July 2009, 05:29 PM

25/7 Hyatt Coolum. 37pts (20/17).

Couldn't buy a putt. Didn't tally but and easy 9 failed to drop from various distances.
Driver is working well generally hooked one OOB on the 17th but recovered for a 6 (another missed putt from inside 6 foot) - couple of duffed chips cost me on the back nine.
Unfortunately no golf next weekend due to a weekend away at Stanthorpe - too many rocks for good clubs according to my old man.

Matt 3 Jab

26th July 2009, 05:39 PM

Played NB with the crew today

I felt it hit the ball average, and didnt have a fade in the bag. Jut would not turn in.

Driver slightly better than Fridays no fairway round, but still ironing out the bugs in my swing.

6 fairways, a few just off.

6 greens - thought i hit more, but a few were close

29 putts - lowest i've had in a long time. 1 x 3 putt i think

Overall 34 points (80 scratch) +8, not the best or worst i could have played, so not bad overall.

3OD hit the ball well, especially off the tee

PM had a good even par round, consistent striker of the ball.

ParMaster

26th July 2009, 06:12 PM

Redan was awesome. I only wish I could have played in 10 times in 10 different winds.

My understanding is that a Biarritz, to be a true Biarritz, should be a 190-230yd hole with a green set straight-on to the tee and flanked by bunkers, preferably played over a chasm or at least water.

Not only is the similar hole at NBW a par 4 of 380-odd yards, the green is set at about 30 degrees to the line of the tee.

We had a putt and a chip on it after we finished and it was a hell of a lot of fun.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/459111e28c.jpg

One of the most famous Biarritz holes is the 9th at Yale. It is characterized by the huge depression in the green and they are best played as a 200-230 yard hole so that you are hitting a long 3wd or driver so that the ball lands on the front and runs up the slope. Therefore the pin has to be at the back most of the time.

Minor_Threat

26th July 2009, 06:28 PM

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/459111e28c.jpg
Some pretty ordinary mowing of the green there.. :shock::shock:

Scottt

26th July 2009, 06:33 PM

Hey Scottt,

Cool photo and can't wait to read more about your recent games. Are you going to update the blog?

Will probably do it today mate. I'll let you know.

MT: The slope is so steep it would be impossible not to leave that marks, apparently. I played there with an American pro who had missed out on qualifying for the British Senior Open and decided to head north. He has run clubs for years and said he couldn't see how it could be avoided.

virge666

26th July 2009, 06:36 PM

Three blokes from Melbourne, as it happens. Long way to go to play golf with Aussies, but they were great company. Only one had played TOC before.

How did you get on ?

How is it done nowadays and what is the cost ?

Scottt

26th July 2009, 06:39 PM

How did you get on ?

How is it done nowadays and what is the cost ?

130 these days, which includes a course guide and a tartan felt valuables pouch.

I was lined up by an R&A member to play with some other members, but none were around (the forecast was for Biblical rain, which never eventuated), so when I turned up they threw me straight in the first slot. I got out of the car at 11.25 and was on the 1st tee at 11.50!

The guys I was with had entered the ballot the day before and got lucky. You can book tee times well in advance, or 2, 3 and 4 balls can enter the ballot for spots the day before. Singles generally have to turn up and get in a queue, then get into the field if and when there are free pl;aces with 2 and 3 balls who have got through the ballot.

ParMaster

26th July 2009, 06:50 PM

Played today at New Brighton with 3oneday and Matt3Jab. I shot a solid Even par game (38 points) which included 4 birdies, 4 bogies and 10 pars. I played well most of the day but 4, 5 and 6 i played like an idiot.

Highlights:
2nd: Pup hit a 3wd onto green in 2.
3rd: Pup hit an 8i to 10 feet and sunk putt.
4th: Joe (greenkeeper from the course) sunk a 30 footer. Matt had a nice U&D.
7th: Matt hit a very nice soft 5i draw 8 feet short left of pin. Sunk putt.
11th: Pup hit a nice 9i to 15 feet right over the pin. Sunk putt. 3od hit a shitty 8i that landed front right section of the green and it rolled to 3 feet. Sunk putt.
13th: 3od hit a 9i (i think) to 3 feet. Really nice shot. Joe hit a pw which landed just short and kicked on and went to 24cm.
16th: Nice drive by me. Sexy looking low 5i draw to 20 feet. 3od hit nice drive to 175 out. Lovely hybrid to 30 feet. Matt hit a great chip from 35 metres to 2 feet.

I really enjoyed today (apart from the rain) and was good to meet 3od and i enjoyed their company. ;)

8-)

Scottt

26th July 2009, 09:36 PM

Hey Scottt,

Cool photo and can't wait to read more about your recent games. Are you going to update the blog?

Blog updated, Adlo (theglobalgolfer.blogspot.com)

adlo

27th July 2009, 12:33 AM

Thanks Scottt, look forward to a read.

idgolfguy

27th July 2009, 12:53 AM

Played Lakelands at Lakelands - Div 4. Won 1up. Should have buried my opponent as I was 4up with 7 to play. Too bad the team lost 4-3.

My pennants record this year is 3-2-1. Last year was 5-2-0. We made the final last year (played Div 6).

BrisVegas

27th July 2009, 07:45 AM

130 these days, which includes a course guide and a tartan felt valuables pouch.

I was lined up by an R&A member to play with some other members, but none were around (the forecast was for Biblical rain, which never eventuated), so when I turned up they threw me straight in the first slot. I got out of the car at 11.25 and was on the 1st tee at 11.50!

The guys I was with had entered the ballot the day before and got lucky. You can book tee times well in advance, or 2, 3 and 4 balls can enter the ballot for spots the day before. Singles generally have to turn up and get in a queue, then get into the field if and when there are free pl;aces with 2 and 3 balls who have got through the ballot.

congrats on playing The Old Course Scottt! It's a memorable round eh? I was fortunate to get on as a single (lined up at the old Starters hut at 3:30am and was 3rd one there). Got a hit with 2 yanks and an Aussie bloke from Melbourne. I had a charmed round and avoided all the bunkers for a 78, nett 72. I think it was about 85 pounds when I was there, but that was 2001.

3oneday

27th July 2009, 08:01 AM

Overall 34 points (80 scratch) +8, not the best or worst i could have played, so not bad overall.
PM had a good even par round, consistent striker of the ball.

you pair won the Fourball scratch !

ParMaster

27th July 2009, 10:54 AM

Serious!? Awesome i gotta go back there this sunday. :)

Did i win scratch pete?

3oneday

27th July 2009, 10:57 AM

Didn't look like they did a singles scratch, but maybe if you rang they may have.

ParMaster

27th July 2009, 10:59 AM

Ok will do.

Onewood

27th July 2009, 05:08 PM

Nothing to write home about this week
Onewood 47/38/85-10 =75
Mathew 36/38/74 - 4 = 70
Mitchell 59/49/108 - 26 = 82

Mitchell and I are off to play Hyatt Regency Coolum this friday and sat :)
Our annual covention starts on Sunday

BrisVegas

27th July 2009, 07:10 PM

88/79 in the monthly medal on Saturday. Had a few shockers, but actually hit it ok. Apparently I got runner up in A grade!

Scottt

27th July 2009, 07:16 PM

Brookwater must be one hell of a tough track. Seems big number do alright there pretty regularly.

Scottt

27th July 2009, 07:18 PM

congrats on playing The Old Course Scottt! It's a memorable round eh? I was fortunate to get on as a single (lined up at the old Starters hut at 3:30am and was 3rd one there). Got a hit with 2 yanks and an Aussie bloke from Melbourne. I had a charmed round and avoided all the bunkers for a 78, nett 72. I think it was about 85 pounds when I was there, but that was 2001.

3.30am?! Ouch!! They say the recession has thinned the crowds out a bit, but it still didn't stop a bloke in front of my missus at the St Andrews Links shop dropping �4300 (AU$8600) on shirts and other gear. When the price was rung up his comment was "holy sh!t, that's nearly as much as I spent yesterday!". Crazy!

chappy1970

30th July 2009, 10:57 AM

A big thanks to Golfnuggett76 who not only hosted me at Palm Meadows last Sunday, but also drove down from Brisbane and picked me up as well.

Never played PM before and enjoyed the drive in the cart. I was ordinary, but just happy to get out. Golfnuggett on the other hand pushed the little white ball around for 38 points and was great to watch.

Big thanks once again Dave.

Chappy

Flavzz

30th July 2009, 07:41 PM

played Willunga on Sunday and shot 88, putted really well, but missed a couple opportunities and Iron play was average at best. Drove it straight tho, had I hit some greens I honestly think I could have threatened the high 70's, but because of missed greens in regulation I was scrambling for Par all day.. Also played TaylorMade Burner w LDP ball and was quite impressed. 1 ball all day and it held up pretty good even after a few fat Irons. Didnt lose it either which was a plus..

haysey

30th July 2009, 08:05 PM

Played single stableford at Gordonvale this arvo = 37 points

1 bird
9 pars
7 bogies
1 other

First ever legitimate eagle putt on 18 from about 15 feet. Left the stupid thing 6 feet short:roll: