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Nick

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #1
Any golfers?

Just getting started, pretty shit. Can drive it for miles, 1 out of 5 goes straight.
 

Sky_Blue_Daz

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #2
Started lessons a while go really enjoyed it was supposed to be out playing today but have tendinitis in my elbows . The joys of getting old
It’s so frustrating though for every one I hit perfectly 4/5 are awful . It a lovely sound when you connect it though
 
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Nick

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #3
Was that down Jonny reays?
 
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Sky_Blue_Daz

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #4
Nick said:
Was that down Jonny reays?
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Yes mate
 

olderskyblue

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #5
Nick said:
Any golfers?

Just getting started, pretty shit. Can drive it for miles, 1 out of 5 goes straight.
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Get lessons
 
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Otis

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #6
Nick said:
Any golfers?

Just getting started, pretty shit. Can drive it for miles, 1 out of 5 goes straight.
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I am sort of the opposite. I can hit it straight but am very poor on distance. I.e. if it was 90-100 yards to the hole I would be using a 5 iron.

I can never ever get anything approaching 200 yards hitting anything.
 
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stay_up_skyblues

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #7
Started recently too. £30 for a full set of used clubs off Shpock and watched a few YouTube vids. Do weekly trips to the driving range. Play my mate once a month at an ex-municipal course by him. Not looking to get particularly good at it or start playing the Belfry. Just gets us out the house, fresh air, steps up and a break from the wives and kids
 
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jimmyhillsfanclub

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  • Aug 21, 2022
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Nick said:
Any golfers?

Just getting started, pretty shit. Can drive it for miles, 1 out of 5 goes straight.
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Drive for show, putt for dough!

I'm alright....play to about 15 if I play regular.....which I haven't for years....so these days it's for in-play banter, bets and buggy races.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #9
Nick said:
Any golfers?

Just getting started, pretty shit. Can drive it for miles, 1 out of 5 goes straight.
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You're half a wanker , just need to get into rugby.
 
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Ian1779

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  • Aug 21, 2022
  • #10
Nick said:
Any golfers?

Just getting started, pretty shit. Can drive it for miles, 1 out of 5 goes straight.
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I’ve got the gear… but very little idea. Bit like you can smash the ball with a driver but no control over direction.
 
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Nick

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  • Aug 21, 2022
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clint van damme said:
You're half a wanker , just need to get into rugby.
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Never.
 
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oscillatewildly

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  • Aug 28, 2022
  • #12
Been trying for years to get the ball through those windmill sails.
 
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SkyBlueCharlie9

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  • Aug 29, 2022
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Handicap of 12 playing twice a month in summer. If I could play 3-4 times a week I would but family, work and City get in the way. My mission in life is to get down to single figure handicap!
 
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Otis

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  • Aug 29, 2022
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SkyBlueCharlie9 said:
Handicap of 12 playing twice a month in summer. If I could play 3-4 times a week I would but family, work and City get in the way. My mission in life is to get down to single figure handicap!
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I would never ever get a handicap. I did once do Brandon in 78 though. You might think that's quite impressive perhaps, but that was for just the first
9 holes. Truly.

Come the 10th hole, I just gave up counting and I packed in after about the 13th, as I was holding up everyone behind me.
 
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stupot07

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #15
I do play but not very often. You have to play regular and practice a lot to get half decent. I'm very inconsistent, even when I'm playing regularly. My youngest had a set for Christmas, and we played at ansty not long ago, lost 15 balls between us over 9 holes.


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Nick

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #16
stupot07 said:
I do play but not very often. You have to play regular and practice a lot to get half decent. I'm very inconsistent, even when I'm playing regularly. My youngest had a set for Christmas, and we played at ansty not long ago, lost 15 balls between us over 9 holes.


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Didn't you jump in the bushes to find them? I am always up afterwards!
 

stupot07

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #17
Nick said:
Didn't you jump in the bushes to find them? I am always up afterwards!
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Yeah, we were in there but just couldn't find them, the rough was about 2 foot high in places and a few went out of bounds.

Thats good, I always judge a round on how many balls I've lost rather than the number of strokes. So being up is equivalent of playing off scratch


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shmmeee

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #18
Tried twice. Fucking awful both times. Quite enjoyed it though.
 

Nick

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #19
stupot07 said:
Yeah, we were in there but just couldn't find them, the rough was about 2 foot high in places and a few went out of bounds.

Thats good, I always judge a round on how many balls I've lost rather than the number of strokes. So being up is equivalent of playing off scratch


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They have cut a lot of the long stuff down now to be fair so it's easier to find. Depending on time there's loads to be had
 

Nick

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  • Aug 29, 2022
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shmmeee said:
Tried twice. Fucking awful both times. Quite enjoyed it though.
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I find I'm not as competitive compared to other sports. Happy to walk round with a beer and have a laugh.
 

B-Ban-Boogie

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #21
SkyBlueCharlie9 said:
Handicap of 12 playing twice a month in summer. If I could play 3-4 times a week I would but family, work and City get in the way. My mission in life is to get down to single figure handicap!
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I moved into a house on a golf course here in FL when i was an 18 handicap....
I now finish work, grab my clubs go over to the range and practice nearly every day.
I play in the society league every Saturday (and other days if I can get out of work)
I am now down to 8.3...

The 30 guys i play with are all interested in the Sky Blues, as I talk about them every Saturday and listen to the games.
In fact, i need to order a few home shirts as the guys love it!

"Everywhere we gooooooooooo!!"
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #22
Will mostly go down to Draycote Hotel driving range, the tech there gives you an idea of how you’re doing. Totally different to a course obviously.

Have been trying to play for about a year, was hoping to have been good enough to quit working and go pro. But no such luck. The guy I play with gets heavily discounted coaching through work, so he has an advantage.

I’m absolute Tom Hank at it. I could go down the range and feel ready to take on The Belfry one day, the next I could be piss poor and feel like I’ll never be any good.
 
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Otis

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  • Aug 29, 2022
  • #23
stupot07 said:
Yeah, we were in there but just couldn't find them, the rough was about 2 foot high in places and a few went out of bounds.

Thats good, I always judge a round on how many balls I've lost rather than the number of strokes. So being up is equivalent of playing off scratch


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Erm......I lost 6 balls on one hole, once..

Water, water, water, water, bushes, water.
 

stay_up_skyblues

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #24
B-Ban-Boogie said:
I moved into a house on a golf course here in FL when i was an 18 handicap....
I now finish work, grab my clubs go over to the range and practice nearly every day.
I play in the society league every Saturday (and other days if I can get out of work)
I am now down to 8.3...

The 30 guys i play with are all interested in the Sky Blues, as I talk about them every Saturday and listen to the games.
In fact, i need to order a few home shirts as the guys love it!

"Everywhere we gooooooooooo!!"
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What a life
 

B-Ban-Boogie

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #25
stay_up_skyblues said:
What a life
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I've been very lucky mate!!
The course is only 2 years old and is unbelievably good.
Azario GC LWR
 
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shmmeee

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #26
B-Ban-Boogie said:
I moved into a house on a golf course here in FL when i was an 18 handicap....
I now finish work, grab my clubs go over to the range and practice nearly every day.
I play in the society league every Saturday (and other days if I can get out of work)
I am now down to 8.3...

The 30 guys i play with are all interested in the Sky Blues, as I talk about them every Saturday and listen to the games.
In fact, i need to order a few home shirts as the guys love it!

"Everywhere we gooooooooooo!!"
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Don’t suppose any of them are billionaires looking for a plaything are they?
 

B-Ban-Boogie

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #27
shmmeee said:
Don’t suppose any of them are billionaires looking for a plaything are they?
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There are a few 'Millionaires' in the community (mostly retired men) and they already have 'young-(er)' playthings.
It's an interesting night at the community gatherings working out who is with who!!

The best thing about it all though, is that even though 98% of the community are from up north (snowbirds who have stayed) they all have the same goal..... to enjoy the sun, drink and be merry, play golf and enjoy life.
It's a pretty good combination to keep you young!
 
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Nick

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #28
Can we all come stay at yours and have a round of golf?
 

shmmeee

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #29
B-Ban-Boogie said:
There are a few 'Millionaires' in the community (mostly retired men) and they already have 'young-(er)' playthings.
It's an interesting night at the community gatherings working out who is with who!!

The best thing about it all though, is that even though 98% of the community are from up north (snowbirds who have stayed) they all have the same goal..... to enjoy the sun, drink and be merry, play golf and enjoy life.
It's a pretty good combination to keep you young!
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I meant the club! Although now you mention it I might be available as a gigolo depending on the fee.
 

Nick

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  • Sep 2, 2022
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shmmeee said:
I meant the club! Although now you mention it I might be available as a gigolo depending on the fee.
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To the rich old men?
 
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shmmeee

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #31
Nick said:
To the rich old men?
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Whatever pays the bills man
 
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Nick

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #32
shmmeee said:
Whatever pays the bills man
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Fair do's, we have all done it at some point.
 

B-Ban-Boogie

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #33
Nick said:
Can we all come stay at yours and have a round of golf?
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If you're ever in the area I can hook you up!!!
 

B-Ban-Boogie

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #34
shmmeee said:
I meant the club! Although now you mention it I might be available as a gigolo depending on the fee.
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The club and the community are one and the same.
 
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PVA

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  • Sep 2, 2022
  • #35
Don’t play as much these days since having our first child 18 months ago, and I have been wondering recently if I’ve been losing the bug - I had been utterly obsessed for the last 5 or so years.

I play off 4 these days. Got down to 1.8 before my daughter came along.
 
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