Reply to: Any golfers in CUK

[jamesbrown]

For somebody who knows nothing about golf nor has any interest in the game, you seem to be spending an inordinate amount of time on a thread abiut golf.

Sling yer hook.

FOG.

[Old Greg]

For somebody who knows nothing about golf nor has any interest in the game, you seem to be spending an inordinate amount of time on a thread abiut golf.

Sling yer hook.

FOG

[Rearden Metal]

FOG

https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...ight=clubhouse

For somebody who knows nothing about golf nor has any interest in the game, you seem to be spending an inordinate amount of time on a thread abiut golf.

Sling yer hook.

[Old Greg]

A word of warning about joining a club vs using the municipal course.

Obviously at a private members club, the facilities are a cut above and the social life is great. It all comes at a cost though because memberships aren't cheap - I'm paying £3k pa for mine.

Which makes it all the more galling when you find out that, on one of the biggest golfing weekends of the year, no play is possible because the club is hosting a tounament.

I'm sure the clubhouse will be full of a lot of disgruntled members kicking the walls this weekend.

FOG

https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...ight=clubhouse

[Zigenare]

I've started going to Bowlee near Heaton Park, as well as doing the pitch and putt course in the park. Took the next step up and went to Castle Hawk at Castleton, a lovely par 3 course with some challenging holes. My son is getting to grips with the game too, so at least it's something we can do together when work/shifts/uni permit.

I used to knock a few out at the driving range at Bowlee. Not been for a while.

Oi, LM!!! Have you played "Stand Golf Glub" in Whitefield? There's a reason why there's a Mountain Goat on its badge!

[Rearden Metal]

A word of warning about joining a club vs using the municipal course.

Obviously at a private members club, the facilities are a cut above and the social life is great. It all comes at a cost though because memberships aren't cheap - I'm paying £3k pa for mine.

Which makes it all the more galling when you find out that, on one of the biggest golfing weekends of the year, no play is possible because the club is hosting a tounament.

I'm sure the clubhouse will be full of a lot of disgruntled members kicking the walls this weekend.

[vwdan]

Literally started playing a bit this year - I'm diabolically awful and don't get out as much as I could, but I've had a few lessons and I am enjoying

[Rearden Metal]

I feel my game is about as complete as it can be when I'm on the golfcourse.

Always had a fairly solid long game - I guess the main improvements I've made recently have been to my putting game by investing in one of these:

[LondonManc]

Exactly the same as me. Just 3 weeks before lock down my lad took me to the driving range and it was surprisingly good fun even though I only hit like 3 decent shots out of 50. Managed to get two lessons in before lockdown. Mainly to support my lad so he can play with his mates and I was hooked.

During lockdown I bought a hitting tent, load of practice balls, chipping net and plenty of training aids and we've used them throughout the period. Had great fun. It's worked as i can hit most at the driving range which we now go to a few times a week together.

Been a bit of a lifesaver over lock down and some great bonding time with my step lad.

I'm now in the middle of converting my garage in to a simulator. Bought the cheap optishot thing and projector for the wall. Can't wait.

Still using hand me down clubs though. Might be a contractor but I'm too tight to be spending tons on clubs at this stage.

I've started going to Bowlee near Heaton Park, as well as doing the pitch and putt course in the park. Took the next step up and went to Castle Hawk at Castleton, a lovely par 3 course with some challenging holes. My son is getting to grips with the game too, so at least it's something we can do together when work/shifts/uni permit.

[SueEllen]

weirdo

Gicer!

[Rearden Metal]

FOG

https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...hlight=azaleas

weirdo

[jamesbrown]

I play off a pretty good handicap and am very active in my local club.


Was supposed to be green side at this year's Masters but Covid ruined that. I believe the event is going ahead next month but whather or not there will be galleries I do not know.

Anyhow, the Masters without azaleas is just wrong.

Choke on bag of golf balls, gricer.

[Old Greg]

I play off a pretty good handicap and am very active in my local club.


Was supposed to be green side at this year's Masters but Covid ruined that. I believe the event is going ahead next month but whather or not there will be galleries I do not know.

Anyhow, the Masters without azaleas is just wrong.

FOG

https://www.contractoruk.com/forums/...hlight=azaleas

[Rearden Metal]

I play off a pretty good handicap and am very active in my local club.


Was supposed to be green side at this year's Masters but Covid ruined that. I believe the event is going ahead next month but whather or not there will be galleries I do not know.

Anyhow, the Masters without azaleas is just wrong.

[woohoo]

A pro told me to buy up to the the price point that made my shots better... any more was a waste (he wasn't on commission!) and it helped stay sensible... I cold hit just as badly with a £130 set as the £600 go faster set in the pro shop!

M

Very true but still worth getting your clubs fitted.