Week commencing 14th January 2013

[Ashes]

Non-comp rounds don't count.It's too bloody hot to be playing golf anyway.

[rubin]

Non-comp rounds don't count.It's too bloody hot to be playing golf anyway.

Id hate to be as soft as you :D

[muldude]

Are these last years rounds ?

2013 ATM isn't it ? Either that or I'd better stop drinking !!!!

[Ashes]

Damn. I blame heat stroke.

[sms316]

It might still be 2012 in WA.

[hocko]

1912 thank you.

[Golfnut]

Any good on Satdy Hocko?

[hocko]

Flushed it mate.

[Golfnut]

Down the dunny? Score?

[hocko]

No, flushed it. Four non scoring holes, 35 points.

[Marto65]

Played the last course for the holiday. Sandbelt Trails.
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Good course to complete the set. Hire clubs are all Taylor Made R9's and cost is 400RMB ,which is about $70.

Budweiser at about $3.40 at the southern courses. Nice.

[mrbluu]

32 Points at Cabra today of 7 in the Whopper Wednesday. Must hit it crap and barely made a putt but I think I've done enough to get to down to 6.

Stats:
Birdies 1 - Chipped in on 10
Putts 29
GIR 6/18
FW 4/13

[Yossarian]

39 points.

10 Fairway, 3 GIR, 33 putts. Wiped the last. Caught a branch of the tee and flicked it onto the driving range which is OOB. Grr.

[Golfnut]

Good stuff Yoss.

[Yossarian]

Go Yoss!

[sms316]

Go Fromy!

[Ashes]

39 points.

10 Fairway, 3 GIR, 33 putts. Wiped the last. Caught a branch of the tee and flicked it onto the driving range which is OOB. Grr.

RP that easy hey?

[Yossarian]

ACR 73, haters going to hate.

[Ashes]

Nah, well played Yoss. You probably had a similar number of shots for 18 as I did for 9 at GI on Monday...

[Monsta]

Well done Yoss

Played in the midweek monthly medal today, had 3 SMS giggle shots and way too many others......

[Jarro]

Well played Yoss/Fromy

[sms316]

Well done YossPlayed in the midweek monthly medal today, had 3 SMS giggle shots and way too many others...... 3 takes a bit of skill mate. Talk us through them.

[Monsta]

3 takes a bit of skill mate. Talk us through them.
2nd shot into one came off a buggy and almost killed group standing on 2nd tee
2nd shot into 14 ended up in dam on the 16th, the third one was no where as near as spectacular as the 1st two........

[Daves]

ACR 73, haters going to hate.

Your stats say you have too much handicap then. Nice shooting anyway Fromy.

[Daves]

36 points around Reddie Bay today (17/19). If I could putt I'd be off scratch!, seriously!:(

10/14 FIR
10/18 GIR
34 putts (3 x 3 jabs)

1 Birdie
9 Pars
6 Bogeys
2 Dbles

[idgolfguy]

Another 26 points today.

Why do I play so poorly at home course and better at others?

[Ashes]

Another 26 points today.

Why do I play so poorly at home course and better at others?

Like a true champion, you get bored and need to be really challenged to step up?

[mrbluu]

Another 26 points today.

Why do I play so poorly at home course and better at others?


Like a true champion, you get bored and need to be really challenged to step up?

Lack of concentration...

[sms316]

2nd shot into one came off a buggy and almost killed group standing on 2nd tee2nd shot into 14 ended up in dam on the 16th, the third one was no where as near as spectacular as the 1st two........ Sounds like your fellow competitors would have had an amusing day.

[Monsta]

Sounds like your fellow competitors would have had an amusing day.
When they weren't ducking for cover...........

[idgolfguy]

Like a true champion, you get bored and need to be really challenged to step up?

Playing habitual golf rather than focusing on each shot.

[PeteyD]

35 Pts around Reddy Bay. Another great front 9 and crap back 9. 4 over round the front, including a 5 for a wipe on the short par 3 after 3 putting the sand save. 5/7 FWY and 3 greens on the front. Started the back double double, sort of recovered to be 6 over through 6, then went double double again! (Including a 3 putt sand save on par 3 16th ... ffs).

87 off the stick, no birdies, 32 putts with the 2 three putts, 7 fairways, 4 greens. 8 pars, 5 Bogeys and 5 doubles.

Frustrating as hell.

[Shortylook]

46 points yesterday in my first event win. Had 93 off the stick. I was so happy, all the hard work is starting to pay off. No birdies, 5 pars were the highlight of the game. 14/18 fairways was the main reason I think, driver was going great.

[Ashes]

46 points yesterday in my first event win. Had 93 off the stick. I was so happy, all the hard work is starting to pay off. No birdies, 5 pars were the highlight of the game. 14/18 fairways was the main reason I think, driver was going great. Nice work Shorty; still places available for our summer cup at Araluen and the course is looking a treat!

[mrbluu]

46 points yesterday in my first event win. Had 93 off the stick. I was so happy, all the hard work is starting to pay off. No birdies, 5 pars were the highlight of the game. 14/18 fairways was the main reason I think, driver was going great.

Great work ShortyLook....did you win the 2BBB as well?

[Shortylook]

Great work ShortyLook....did you win the 2BBB as well? I what is a 2BBB mate.

[mrbluu]

I what is a 2BBB mate.

Two Ball Best Ball, which is generally the team event for most places...

[Shortylook]

Oh ok, no we didn't play that yesterday, but the other fellow with me was playing off a 45 handicap and we would of taken it out then I guess. He had 40 points. On a par 4 he was in for 4 and had 5 points. It was awesome for both of us. Just what a high capper needs to get the good vibes going.

[popper81]

Would have raised the bat today at hills.. **** me that place is long. Played terrible. Enough said

[Marto65]

Would have raised the bat today at hills.. **** me that place is long. Played terrible. Enough said

So, you don't want to talk about it?

[BenM]

I had 9 points in the (7 hole) stubby run this arvo. Was some choice golfing!

[popper81]

So, you don't want to talk about it? What do you want to know...

[Marto65]

How many did you sign for?

[popper81]

Didn't sign.... Started 9, 6, 5, 6 and was playing 5 from the hazard on the next, when ended up against concrete. After taking a big chunk out if wedge last week decided not to risk it. The red mist had descended & the drop zone was about 70m behind me, so I threw it in front. Would have easily raised the bat. Rick played pretty well, and shot 90 with a 10 in there. Before anyone gets high & mighty I suggest you play it. I will play next month, and if I have less that 90 I will celebrate. The greens were in the best knick I have seen them.

[Marto65]

I'm not having a go at you mate. I just wanted to know how many. Did you warm up?

[popper81]

Yeah, I was playing three off the first tee ;)

I have played terrible for two weeks. The old shit. Only thing saving me was my short game. Doesn't matter out there, it is just a hard slog all day.

[Marto65]

I've never played there. Something about having to keep 200m away from schools.

Hope you get it back soon mate. I'd hate you to be in a Marto Slump.

[popper81]

I will be sweet...

[Marto65]

Maybe our captain should pair us together in melb. That way I can give you some tips.

[popper81]

Sounds horrible... ;)

[Shane788]

Just finished my round playing in just a Saturday stroke event, shot 67 off the stick -3, off handicap of 0.8 will be off scratch after today. Had 3 birdies and 15 pars a bogey free round and my lowest score to date, 13 fairways, 13 greens and 25 putts.

[Ronny]

4BBB, me and partner came in with 51 points (26/25). We shared the load with 9 scoring holes each. I kept count on my round and had 86 (48/38).

We were leading score as we left for the morning!

[muldude]

golf is stupid......that is all 84/82 nett :-(

[PeteyD]

Monthly Medal at Reddy Bay today. 85/71. Had to take the kids which means a cart and the associated distractions. Played solidly. Doubled 16 and 17 again. 7 bogeys and 9 pars. 34 putts, just could not get them to drop today. 9/14 fairways, 5 greens. Another frustrating round. time to do some putting practice.

[Daves]

Just finished my round playing in just a Saturday stroke event, shot 67 off the stick -3, off handicap of 0.8 will be off scratch after today. Had 3 birdies and 15 pars a bogey free round and my lowest score to date, 13 fairways, 13 greens and 25 putts.

Top quality golf and a PB, now that is special. Well done Shane.


Monthly Medal at Reddy Bay today. 85/71. Had to take the kids which means a cart and the associated distractions. Played solidly. Doubled 16 and 17 again. 7 bogeys and 9 pars. 34 putts, just could not get them to drop today. 9/14 fairways, 5 greens. Another frustrating round. time to do some putting practice.

The Reddie Bay greens are doing my head in at the moment, so inconsistent. It was a pleasure to play on Nudgee's true greens yesterday in comparison. Nice shooting by the way.

[PeteyD]

The Reddie Bay greens are doing my head in at the moment, so inconsistent. It was a pleasure to play on Nudgee's true greens yesterday in comparison. Nice shooting by the way.

Got me knackered at the moment. Some break, some don't.

[sms316]

35 points around Pelican Waters. Greenkeeper needs to be shot if he is going to keep dishing up slow, shaggy shitheap greens.

[Anfield]

played Dunheved yesterday (yes in the 46deg heat!!)
had 2 wipes
5 one pointers
4 two pointers
6 three pointers
1 birdie (4 points)
I find consistency is the key!!!!
35 points though, can't complain too much.

[Shane788]

[QUOTE=Daves;911065]Top quality golf and a PB, now that is special. Well done Shane.



Thanks Daves

[hocko]

-3 in a par round today.
Highlight was a 2 1/2" putt for an eagle.

[BenM]

Wow, nice round Shane! Gotta love a PB.

Funny old day today for me. Shot 79/72 nett but didn't feel I gave it my best. Went 6 over round the front 9 with some pretty poor ball striking and a couple of 3 putts. Turned it around to shoot 1 over round the back, though the ball striking wasn't much better, I scrambled like mad, and missed a couple of makeable putts on 16 and 17 which would've improved it even more.

Still, playing to the 'cap when not playing at 100% is always nice... stats. (http://golfshot.com/rounds/detail/18-14724086-14724117)

[mrbluu]

Played Glenmore Cup today (vardon event) had 77 scratch and 71 nett off 6 for the first time. Only hit greens but hit at least 3 other holes where I've putt from the fringe, had 3 birdies and only 28 putts overall. Down to 5.6...**** me that is low for me!!!

Stats:
3 birdies
28 Putts
1 x 3 Putt
6/18 Greens
8/14 FW

[Dangals]

Played Glenmore Cup today (vardon event) had 77 scratch and 71 nett off 6 for the first time. Only hit greens but hit at least 3 other holes where I've putt from the fringe, had 3 birdies and only 28 putts overall. Down to 5.6...**** me that is low for me!!!Stats:3 birdies28 Putts1 x 3 Putt6/18 Greens8/14 FW Congrats bud - you are playing some good golf at the moment!

[mrbluu]

Congrats bud - you are playing some good golf at the moment!
Thanks mate, I'm pretty excited in the improvements I've made hopefully I can keep it going. The last few months is where I've seen the biggest improvements.

I've checked my golflink out and I've halved my handicap in the last 2 years!!

[AndyP]

19/01/13, Wolston Park GC, Single Stableford (Capt v Pres).

9/11 effective tee-shots.
10/18 effective approaches.
2/7 up and down successes.
35 putts.
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2 birdies.
8 pars.
6 bogeys.
2 others.

Scoring (started on 5th): BXPPB BPBBPPXBb PbPPP
(http://www.ozgolf.net/andyp/Scorecard/rounds/20120820-p102.html)Score (http://www.ozgolf.net/andyp/Scorecard/rounds/20130119-p108.html): 38-37-75 stab 36pts. (Par 35-32-67 ACR 65)

H/cap Change: Down 0.2 to 8.1.

For the first 13 holes of this round, there was some sloppy golf. The driving was fine, but my brain seemed to be asleep and I made dumb decisions on several occasions. I struggled with the pace of the greens too, and was racking up plenty of putts.

Then I birdied 18 (my 14th hole) with a good approach and putt, then blitzed the rest of the round, missing an easy putt for bird on 1, punching out from the trees to the green and a bird on 2, a great up and down on 3 for par and sliding the birdie putt on 4 just past. I had 2 under (15 points) in the last 5 holes to not only make my score respectable but make the round a counter for golflink.

I want to get out midweek like I used to for a few holes or some practice like I was last year, but work and the weather has been getting in the way. With no kids at home this week, I hope to get the short game that Mt Warren Park ruined back.

Next round: I'm hosting some OZgolf lads at Wolston Park on Sunday the 27th. 1st Tee thread to come.

[mrbluu]

Just finished my round playing in just a Saturday stroke event, shot 67 off the stick -3, off handicap of 0.8 will be off scratch after today. Had 3 birdies and 15 pars a bogey free round and my lowest score to date, 13 fairways, 13 greens and 25 putts.

Nice round mate...

[Waddzy]

Played my first comp today was stableford and shot 32 points that , first 4 holes were wipes , made the turn sitting on only 9 points, but was enjoying playing/watching the 2 other guys I was paired with play really good golf , ended up shooting 23 points on the back and brought my confidence back up !! I really did enjoy the challenge of knowing your in a comp but it showed only nerves the first few holes haha , looking forward to the next comp , not next sat as its 2 man comp but the weekend after.

[Nuffie]

Shot a 78 gross today at The Vines off 6.

5 birdies
11 bogeys
No doubles, others or wipes.
30 putts

It felt good to shot in the 70s again for the first time since mid nov. No practice this week helped as for a change I was swinging it much smoother and not expecting too much. I've decided now that the chipping and 4-12ft putts is whats worth focusing on, coz whether the long game is on or slightly off, the short stuff makes all the difference everytime.

[mrbluu]

Played my first comp today was stableford and shot 32 points that , first 4 holes were wipes , made the turn sitting on only 9 points, but was enjoying playing/watching the 2 other guys I was paired with play really good golf , ended up shooting 23 points on the back and brought my confidence back up !! I really did enjoy the challenge of knowing your in a comp but it showed only nerves the first few holes haha , looking forward to the next comp , not next sat as its 2 man comp but the weekend after.

Congrats mate, forget the front nine just think of the 23 points on the back!!!


played Dunheved yesterday (yes in the 46deg heat!!)
had 2 wipes
5 one pointers
4 two pointers
6 three pointers
1 birdie (4 points)
I find consistency is the key!!!!
35 points though, can't complain too much.

I just realised that you played yesterday, not sure if you get bonus points for braving it out there or lose points for begin a loon bag!!!


Shot a 78 gross today at The Vines off 6.

5 birdies
11 bogeys
No doubles, others or wipes.
30 putts

It felt good to shot in the 70s again for the first time since mid nov. No practice this week helped as for a change I was swinging it much smoother and not expecting too much. I've decided now that the chipping and 4-12ft putts is whats worth focusing on, coz whether the long game is on or slightly off, the short stuff makes all the difference everytime.

Any time you have 5 bridies then it's an awesome round!!!!

[idgolfguy]

33 points today, played with Nuffie.

There was nothing streaky about the 5 birdies. Just solid approaches to 5' or less.

Shocking when you consider he only made 1 par for the whole round.

[rubin]

Second decent hit out after a decent break.


Should have read the warm up thread. Started wipe, wipe, then proceeded to knock out 8 points over the next 4 holes finishing the 9 with a bird. :)

Had a pie, and a beer (SMS style) and then had 19 points on the back 9, including 1 bird, and 1 eagle (par 5 15th, it only measured 446m to the flag today, so really a long par 4).

Happy to finish up with a decent 9 and the bugs slowly starting to come back. No 3 putts, and had quite a few one putts which is also helping a bit.

Not sure when the next round is yet.

[Golfnut]

-3 in a par round today.Highlight was a 2 1/2" putt for an eagle. Par again....sucker for punishment?

[bergsey]

34 Points today

My tale of two nines continues. 10 points on the front and 24 on the back :shock:.

[Johnny Canuck]

Par is a good game.

[Marto65]

Stroke round yesterday.

Started triple,double and finished with +8. Even for the last 10 holes.

Back out to 8.

[mrbluu]

Had 40 Points at Cabra today playing off 6 which is 72 scratch. Best I've hit the ball and I actually made some putts. I had 2 x 3Putts but still had only 30 Putts for the round. For the second Sunday in a row, I've bogyed the 18th to shot even par for the nine. Followed that up with 2 over the front. Had really good birdie chances on the Par 3, 5 and 7 holes. Did a "Tiger" duffed it off the tee on the par 5 6th and savaged a bogey.

Feels great to put to rounds under my handicap and now I'm down to 5.
Stats:

3 x birdies
0 x wipes
2 x 3 putts
10/18 GIR
7/13 FW

[JADO75]

Well done mate, keep it going

[mrbluu]

Thanks jado

[Monsta]

Nice round MrBluu

[mrbluu]

Nice round MrBluu

Thanks monsta!!

[Ashes]

83 off the stick at Burswood today (unofficial pb). 38 front 9 (another unofficial pb).

Drove the par 4 17th and was pin high about 4m from the flag. Eagle putt sat on the right side lip but refused to drop...

[Dangals]

Nice work bluu!

Played today and shot 39 points (3 over) but could have been so much more. Had a stupid three putt from bugger all distance and a couple of duffes chips stopped from me from shooting par or under.

[Golfnut]

Go Ashes!!!

[Shortylook]

Played nine holes today in our Sunday pairs scrounges, my partner was super impressed with my game ,won a lotto ticket with 20 points, had a PB 42 shots for 9 holes.

[mrbluu]

Nice work bluu!

Played today and shot 39 points (3 over) but could have been so much more. Had a stupid three putt from bugger all distance and a couple of duffes chips stopped from me from shooting par or under.

Thanks mate, good job yourself!!!

[Shortylook]

Had 40 Points at Cabra today playing off 6 which is 72 scratch. Best I've hit the ball and I actually made some putts. I had 2 x 3Putts but still had only 30 Putts for the round. For the second Sunday in a row, I've bogyed the 18th to shot even par for the nine. Followed that up with 2 over the front. Had really good birdie chances on the Par 3, 5 and 7 holes. Did a "Tiger" duffed it off the tee on the par 5 6th and savaged a bogey.Wow nice work mate, jealous Feels great to put to rounds under my handicap and now I'm down to 5.Stats:3 x birdies0 x wipes2 x 3 putts10/18 GIR7/13 FWNice work mate jealous

[mrbluu]

Nice work mate jealous

Thanks Shorty!! I'm still spinning out. This weekend was the first 2 games I've played off 6 and I shot under my handicap both rounds. I've been working on a few things in the last few months and it's starting to pay off. Hopefully I can keep it going. I was struggling to break my handicap of 7 and 8, then the last 2 rounds it clicked.

Now to try to find time to get some more practice it!!

[Lagerlover]

Thanks mate, go job yourself!!!

Wow, first the inappropriate Upton clip, now this...

[Hatchman]

Back from a family holiday down the South East where I managed to slip in a couple of games. One on the Sunday at Millicent and the other at the Blue Lake course on Monday which I'd never played before. Score for that round in separate thread.

Left the Titleist 910 D3 at home and took the Taylormade R11s to give it a go with the RIP alpha x flex shaft and swapped the 10gm weight in the heel for a 20gm weight. The R11s was better with this combo but I still felt like I was wrestling for control.
First round at Millicent was a little frustrating as I got off to a poor start. Drilled the first driver on the par 5 straight and through the corner not knowing the yardage to the end of the dog leg. Got it out to around the 150m mark only to come up short for my third. Miss judged yardage to an elevated green and couldn't make the up and down.
Next hole I took a triple after hitting a big block cut into the bracken fern (no point looking, lost ball and snake country). Second attempt was gun barrel straight and in the centre of the fairway. Another elevated green saw me airmail this one and another failed attempt to get up and down from a difficult spot. The next few holes were much the same with loose drives but managed a few pars on the card. Didn't hit my first fairway until the 8th and backed that up on the 9th and made birdie after putting the next 12 foot away.
The back nine started well with a hit fairway and solid fairway wood to 30m from the green. Put the sand iron to 2" to make an easy birdie. Only had one ineffective tee shot with the driver on the back nine. Still struggled with the pitching and chipping as I couldn't get myself to drop the ball in a bit shorter and allow for the extra run out than what I get a home. The greens were a slightly firmer and quicker than home, but so true it was a pleasure to putt on.
As the driver was so poor on the front I played a second ball at the same time using the Titleist 3 wood. I wanted to see if I would get more balls in play than I was currently gaming with the Driver. The wash up, I was no better off at getting the tee shots consistently into play with that over the driver.

Millicent Par 72 ACR 71
Gross 82 - 42out, 40in
ED = 57%
ID = 6/18 - 5out, 1in
GIR = 6 - 2out, 4in
Putts = 31
2 Birdies, 1 Triple, 1 Double