I've never played in Florida BBB but played a couple of games in Alabama. Could never get the hang of pitching beyond the hole and allowing for backspin or no run at all. Playing our way was no use at all, reckon I could have matched his score no problem lol.Score card of a guy who played in the US OPEN QUALIFIERS in Tampa yesterday!!
Ouch!
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I'm over in Orlando tomorrow if you fancy a game, trying to get a game at bay hill but you have to stay thereI moved to Florida and EVERYONE plays.
The courses around here are amazing.
I have played TPC Sawgrass twice and the course that TIger woods had his crash in the golf cart when his swedish (?) wife caught him cheating... an amazing course called 'Isleworth Golf and Country Club'. Played with Paula Creamer on that one!! :adore.
Been very lucky with golf here.
Sorry mate, didn't see this until late.I'm over in Orlando tomorrow if you fancy a game, trying to get a game at bay hill but you have to stay there
If it was a full course, that's not too bad for a first ever attempt. I'll bet more than half of those 4 extra shots per hole were around the greens.Played my first ever game of golf on Saturday. 18 holes, went round in 150!
Much room for improvement...
If it was a full course, that's not too bad for a first ever attempt. I'll bet more than half of those 4 extra shots per hole were around the greens.
Thanks Rich.
It was the bit between teeing off and the putting which I found the hardest. So many scuffed shots!
Putting was actually my biggest strength, if it wasn't for that it would have been more like 200!
did you have lessons first or just go and play?
I used to take lessons at Jonny raeys. Not sure who is still around but if Scottish rob is there he was pretty good, he also is the pro at the windmill so you can get on the course too. Always a little misleading when hitting from a teeno mates that play golf but one is open to idea of learning with me
will book a lesson with ansty or jonny raeys soon hopefully.
I used to take lessons at Jonny raeys. Not sure who is still around but if Scottish rob is there he was pretty good, he also is the pro at the windmill so you can get on the course too. Always a little misleading when hitting from a tee
Yes allesley park is okay for a slash around and a bit bigger that memorial park. If your feeling good, try the Warwickshire castle course, great par 3 course.Cheers. I read first courses you should try sre 3 par ones. We have a few in cov it seems. Will do that before my holiday too
Do these courses supply the clubs btw? I don't want to buy my own do soon.
Do you think in 3 months i could be in shape not to completley embarass myself on a huge course?Yes allesley park is okay for a slash around and a bit bigger that memorial park. If your feeling good, try the Warwickshire castle course, great par 3 course.
Most hotels with courses have a hire facility, usually Calloway. Not cheap however particularly with buggy on top
Also if you hit ball far how do you find it on a big course? Lmao
Keep it on the short stuff and it's impossible to lose it
put the work in then yes its possible. The main shot you need to play is the first tee off where there is likely to be a starter, that's the nervous one! You get past that one then you will be fine!Do you think in 3 months i could be in shape not to completley embarass myself on a huge course?
Also if you hit ball far how do you find it on a big course? Lmao
likely to be a starter?put the work in then yes its possible. The main shot you need to play is the first tee off where there is likely to be a starter, that's the nervous one! You get past that one then you will be fine!
I think CovStu is making out if you are playing in a society or club competition there may be someone announcing who's up to play so if you're up first then you'll have a bit of an audience.likely to be a starter?
He is playing a hotel course on holiday, there will be a starter!I think CovStu is making out if you are playing in a society or club competition there may be someone announcing who's up to play so if you're up first then you'll have a bit of an audience.
In most cases at large courses (rather than Allesley pitch & putt) it'll just be you and your mates on the tee with possibly a group waiting behind you if it's a busy day.
My 2p would be to get yourself a nice lofted club (7 iron up) and just practice practice and practice some more with that. Whether that be on a field, at Jonny Reays or at a par 3 course (Stoneleigh Deerpark is one that comes to mind). Start with a 3/4 backswing, keep your feet square with the ball in the middle of your stance, have a nice tempo to your backswing and don't lift your head immediately after you've fit the ball.
WtfHe is playing a hotel course on holiday, there will be a starter!
Never had one in all my years playing golf except for when I've played on society days. Granted I've never played in Mexico (it was way to hot for that kind of activity when I was thereHe is playing a hotel course on holiday, there will be a starter!
I played in Mexico and they didn't have one, although we teed off around 7 in the morning so we were out before it go too hot.Never had one in all my years playing golf except for when I've played on society days. Granted I've never played in Mexico (it was way to hot for that kind of activity when I was there).
this is too daunting lol
If you want to play, get some lessons in. Probably one a week or fortnight before you go away, and a visit to a driving range every week as well. It may be good to play a couple of courses before you go as well. If Mark McKay is still at Brandon, he is a cracking coach.
Its a great game but tough, and its not just about smacking the ball as far as you can off the tee, as the short game around the greens is a huge challenge as well.
Its also a very mental game. If there's anyone waiting at the tee when I play I try to put them out of mind, as if I am thinking about them and not my shot that's when I top it or slice it straight onto the next fairway. Same with a lake or a bunker, as soon as I think about it, that's where my ball goes!
Its a great game when dry, but shite in the wet
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