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19th December 2018 07:18 PM
#26
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Not sure when he starts to get a serious handicap 😳
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19th December 2018 07:23 PM
#27
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Not to thread steal but for you blokes that aren’t off 9 or less, why can’t you? Is it age, talent or lack of, of genuinely no idea?
Last edited by JADO75; 19th December 2018 at 07:59 PM.
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19th December 2018 07:46 PM
#28
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Bit of age but I would think lack of games and putting lessons into practice (comp rounds) Told my coach singles is my mission.
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19th December 2018 07:52 PM
#29
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
JADO75
Not to thread steal but for you blokes that aren’t off 9 or less, why can’t you? Is it age, talent or lack of, of genuinely idea?
For me it's lack of talent. I know the theory, I can't translate it into doing.
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19th December 2018 09:55 PM
#30
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
Down to 9.5 after today’s round.0.3 down, 1.7 to go. 😎
How you stripe the ball and not play off singles in a mystery to me. Actually, I have seen your short gameMystery solved
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19th December 2018 10:11 PM
#31
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
WBennett
How you stripe the ball and not play off singles in a mystery to me. Actually, I have seen your short gameMystery solved
😂
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19th December 2018 10:13 PM
#32
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Back to familiar turf today.
GA handicap 9.5
Course: Port Kembla
Daily handicap 12
Score: 37
Now down to 9.3
My next comp round on Saturday will need to be pretty good as my lowest flagged round from Kooralbyn will be coming off.
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19th December 2018 10:16 PM
#33
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Btw, if it can be considered some sort of accomplishment, I’m off single figure GA handicap.
However, IMO I need to be off single figures at my home course Port Kembla which has a ridiculously high slope rating of 137.
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20th December 2018 04:39 AM
#34
Site Owner
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
JADO75
Not to thread steal but for you blokes that aren’t off 9 or less, why can’t you? Is it age, talent or lack of, of genuinely no idea?
I'm not in that category since my cap is 6, but I'd say that it is probably a general hand/eye coordination thing; not everyone is blessed with it. I'm lucky to have enough to be decent at plenty of sports (golf, cricket, tennis), and I get a bit extra out of my brain, but it's not enough to excel at anything.
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20th December 2018 07:08 AM
#35
Victorious Confederate Captain
Order of Merit winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
Btw, if it can be considered some sort of accomplishment, I’m off single figure GA handicap.
However, IMO I need to be off single figures at my home course Port Kembla which has a ridiculously high slope rating of 137.
Go and play at Kiama. You will be off 9 there no worries!
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20th December 2018 07:59 PM
#36
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Played social round at Magenta today in pretty benign conditions. Wiped 3 holes including the last for 36 points.
Enjoyed the course and watching M3J and MT bomb straight drives and RB hitting amazingly consistent draws.
Lack of sleep and the sun got to me towards the end. Glad to have tomorrow off from golf before my next comp round on Saturday. 😊
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24th December 2018 08:47 AM
#37
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
To be a scratch golfer off 12hcp is a far better goal.
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24th December 2018 09:37 AM
#38
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
JADO75
Not to thread steal but for you blokes that aren’t off 9 or less, why can’t you? Is it age, talent or lack of, of genuinely no idea?
gone from 5 to 11 in the last 3 years. I'd say all those apply
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24th December 2018 12:03 PM
#39
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Felt a bit “golfed out” after the Magenta round. Cancelled the Saturday game to get some sleep in time and rest and played yesterday.
GA handicap 9.3
Daily handicap 11
Port Kembla
Score 32 points
New GA handicap 10.2
My round from Kooralbyn dropped off causing the rise in handicap.
Feel surprisingly at peace with this backward step in my handicap.
Got two more rounds before the end of the year. My goal for those two are to play each shot to my potential and let the score happen.
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24th December 2018 01:22 PM
#40
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
Originally Posted by
Ferrins
To be a scratch golfer off 12hcp is a far better goal.
Might win a few comps , mind you 47 won beaconhills comp the other day and 48 won keysborough.
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24th December 2018 01:40 PM
#41
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
If you purposely manage your handicap, you’re a cheat. Just like using a shoe wedge or putting your ball couple of inches in front of where it was marked. You’re cheating yourself and even if you win a comp or a tournament, it has little value.
Having said that, some genuine high handicappers occasionally play well and shoot 45 points or over so I can understand that.
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24th December 2018 03:57 PM
#42
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
Originally Posted by
Jono
If you purposely manage your handicap, you’re a cheat. Just like using a shoe wedge or putting your ball couple of inches in front of where it was marked. You’re cheating yourself and even if you win a comp or a tournament, it has little value.Having said that, some genuine high handicappers occasionally play well and shoot 45 points or over so I can understand that.
One was a 35 cap and the other was 24 I think .day out with plenty of run on the courses . Some low handicappers have been going under par at beaconhills and having 45 pts can’t see me doing just yet tho .
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24th December 2018 09:48 PM
#43
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
Grumpy8
Might win a few comps , mind you 47 won beaconhills comp the other day and 48 won keysborough.
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24th December 2018 09:52 PM
#44
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Japanese Tour)
Originally Posted by
Grumpy8
One was a 35 cap and the other was 24 I think .day out with plenty of run on the courses . Some low handicappers have been going under par at beaconhills and having 45 pts can’t see me doing just yet tho .
I think the hills greens are still a little soft and the ball isn't rolling to fast.The fairways are probably right at that perfect spot for grass length and moisture as well
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25th December 2018 08:38 AM
#45
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
If you purposely manage your handicap, you’re a cheat. Just like using a shoe wedge or putting your ball couple of inches in front of where it was marked. You’re cheating yourself and even if you win a comp or a tournament, it has little value.
Having said that, some genuine high handicappers occasionally play well and shoot 45 points or over so I can understand that.
Look no further than the last 32 players that tee off on a Saturday. That is where the lions share of the comp winnings go. Good idea as well to have a monitor in the club house that shows them what you need to win. Exchange winning credit for over the counter alcohol sales, another brillant idea.
Last edited by Ferrins; 25th December 2018 at 08:40 AM.
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26th December 2018 12:23 PM
#46
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Had a great round today.
GA 10.2
Daily hcp 12
Port Kembla
Score 45 points (3 over 75)
My best round since returning to golf 2 years ago.
I was 6 over after 5 holes after two double bogies in a row. Was really mad after 500m par 5 5th where I hit a good drive down the middle and had 220m in. Tried to hit a high soft draw with my hybrid over the trees and pulled it a fraction. Ended up thick in the trees and hacked at it 3 more times to get on then 2 putts for a 7.
6th hole is around 320m dog leg par 4 that plays around 290m in a straight line. It was playing down breeze so I took out my driver to go for the green but I managed to catch myself. Hit a hybrid instead, flicked a lob wedge and birdied the hole. Had 4 more birdies along with 2 bogies and 6 pars to finish 3 over.
Stoked with the round. Score was great but I’m especially happy with the way I bounced back and stayed in the moment.
Last edited by Jono; 26th December 2018 at 12:34 PM.
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26th December 2018 12:54 PM
#47
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
Had a great round today.
GA 10.2
Daily hcp 12
Port Kembla
Score 45 points (3 over 75)
My best round since returning to golf 2 years ago.
I was 6 over after 5 holes after two double bogies in a row. Was really mad after 500m par 5 5th where I hit a good drive down the middle and had 220m in. Tried to hit a high soft draw with my hybrid over the trees and pulled it a fraction. Ended up thick in the trees and hacked at it 3 more times to get on then 2 putts for a 7.
6th hole is around 320m dog leg par 4 that plays around 290m in a straight line. It was playing down breeze so I took out my driver to go for the green but I managed to catch myself. Hit a hybrid instead, flicked a lob wedge and birdied the hole. Had 4 more birdies along with 2 bogies and 6 pars to finish 3 over.
Stoked with the round. Score was great but I’m especially happy with the way I bounced back and stayed in the moment.
Nice work flusha!!
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26th December 2018 01:04 PM
#48
Senior Member
Major Winner
Originally Posted by
Jono
Had a great round today.
GA 10.2
Daily hcp 12
Port Kembla
Score 45 points (3 over 75)
My best round since returning to golf 2 years ago.
I was 6 over after 5 holes after two double bogies in a row. Was really mad after 500m par 5 5th where I hit a good drive down the middle and had 220m in. Tried to hit a high soft draw with my hybrid over the trees and pulled it a fraction. Ended up thick in the trees and hacked at it 3 more times to get on then 2 putts for a 7.
6th hole is around 320m dog leg par 4 that plays around 290m in a straight line. It was playing down breeze so I took out my driver to go for the green but I managed to catch myself. Hit a hybrid instead, flicked a lob wedge and birdied the hole. Had 4 more birdies along with 2 bogies and 6 pars to finish 3 over.
Stoked with the round. Score was great but I’m especially happy with the way I bounced back and stayed in the moment.
That’s some serious scratch marker golf right there. Great round mate.
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26th December 2018 01:21 PM
#49
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
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26th December 2018 01:22 PM
#50
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
Jono
Had a great round today.
GA 10.2
Daily hcp 12
Port Kembla
Score 45 points (3 over 75)
My best round since returning to golf 2 years ago.
I was 6 over after 5 holes after two double bogies in a row. Was really mad after 500m par 5 5th where I hit a good drive down the middle and had 220m in. Tried to hit a high soft draw with my hybrid over the trees and pulled it a fraction. Ended up thick in the trees and hacked at it 3 more times to get on then 2 putts for a 7.
6th hole is around 320m dog leg par 4 that plays around 290m in a straight line. It was playing down breeze so I took out my driver to go for the green but I managed to catch myself. Hit a hybrid instead, flicked a lob wedge and birdied the hole. Had 4 more birdies along with 2 bogies and 6 pars to finish 3 over.
Stoked with the round. Score was great but I’m especially happy with the way I bounced back and stayed in the moment.
Well played Jono!
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