The Playing Golf Thread

Sillybilly said:

I am told that Red Libbetts have been fined £20k for allowing four balls and opening the bar against the guidance. 

As a member and currently playing 3 times a week I can categorically confirm that the bar has been shut and that Booking and tee offs are in two balls only. However there has been instances of groups of two joining up once out on the course but can’t believe that would warrant such a fine. I call bullshit!

Four over after 14 today in a club medal comp.
Treble bogey, bogey, treble, treble finish. 
The run is finished!

supaclive said:

Four over after 14 today in a club medal comp.
Treble bogey, bogey, treble, treble finish. 
The run is finished!

He is human !

Have really liked the 2 balls shame it’s had to send really 

Played twice over the weekend, both times on the West Course at Sundridge Park.

Saturday I didn't play well at all but kept managing to dig out scores without hitting the ball that nicely at all, 1 blob and scored 34.

Sunday I played so much better although I blobbed 3 holes, scored 36 points but struck the ball really nicely. 

Funny old game.

Taxi_Lad said:

Ball striking and good scoring don’t always go hand in hand whereas bad ball striking will usually result in a poor score.  I’m very score oriented but a poor score is more bearable if you feel you’ve been striking it well

So true. We all know when we've hit a good shot.....the sound & feel of the ball off the club. The more you hit of those the better you feel about the game. Sometimes the putter might be cold & you can't hole a thing.....turning a 4 into a 5 or even a 6. 

Getting a bit better now. 37 Pts (78 gross). Still 2 trebles and 2 doubles though, lack of concentration on tee shots.

magic1999 said:

All booked for a Sunday afternoon at Littlestone Warren before I book up the Championship course in a week or 2 

I 'll be there on Tuesday..good luck 

after complaining to parkwood this is the response - shame people behave in this manner and disrespect staff. only saw the email this morning it was after bank holiday monday on which was the day i had complained. 

Thank you for your email and first of all may I say that I am sorry that you experienced people breaking the rules. I fully appreciate the disappointment you must feel.

 

I was the golf operations on duty that day. I too was very disappointed and angry at the behaviour we saw. First of all we do see some golfers grouping together into 3 balls after they leave the 1st tee despite telling them that they must stay as a two ball - they all know this is the rule as they are booked in as two balls and three balls are not allowed. Legally they can play as a three if they are from the same household. However this is impossible to police unless we know them and so we have a policy that all visitors and members must play as a two ball. The golf course is very large and we find it difficult to police the course - we however hope that grown men and women who have been told again and again can keep to the rules. 

 

We have also found people drinking in the car park and round the corner where they cannot be seen. We have signs indicating that people must leave as soon as possible after their round but once again some people just do not wish to keep to the rules. The group on the patio were told repeated by myself and they would not listen and as you say started bringing drinks for themselves which is strictly not allowed. I escalated this to my manager on the day and he spoke to them directly and advised them to leave the premise immediately - which they fortunately did. 

 

Since then, my team and I have had a debrief of this incident. We have put up more posters, advising everybody on checking in that they must stay as a two and leave the premise asap and also have posters indicating that we WILL call the police if they are found not abiding by our rules. We have also spoke to the England Golf Union who looks after us. She informs us that many golf clubs are experiencing similar issues - we reviewed our protocol and she was happy with the system we had put in place. We just need everybody to follow rules and take this more seriously.

 

I take this opportunity to once again apologise for what you felt. Please believe us that we are doing our very best. We hope that our posters and further communications will prevent similar situations recurring and really hope that our customers will also understand that the responsibility to fight this virus lies on all of us. 

 

Kind Regards

Duck-Killer Brown said:

Played Shoreham / Darrenth Valley / The Darrenth (whatever it’s called now) on Monday, in really good condition and well worth the £15 for twilight 

Always used to think some holes were a bit samey back in the day but was pleasantly suprised last time I played there 

Was hoping to get 9 holes in at Pedham, but the weather quashed that idea so ended up on the range. Played some holes on the ball tracker game they have. For a first outing in forever I was surprisingly good at everything over 150 yards, ok at 60-150 and atrocious at the short stuff. Looks I know what I'll be practicing next range session

Went today, first time in a while maybe 1 or 2 games earlier in the year. Took it easy did the 9 hole at Poult Wood, started with a dodgy hit that felt really awkward so got a 6, next hole and the 3rd rather than full hit a 7/8 i used my driver slow swing, just off the green and next one on the green. got 3 pars in a row, and a 5 on the par 4. Played quite well , striking the ball well and expecting the worse. 
Hole 8 i shanked the tee, first time so again feared the worse but a good recovery and made a 4 still, the final hole i got another 6 and mate got a 4 to beat me by 1, my joint PB 38 though (10 over) which i was pleased with, although an easy course but very happy with it.

Going again next week, again not hopeful i will score that well again. 

SE10Addick said:

Anyone got some suggestions as to a good 9 hole other than Lullingstone?

Been to Pedham which is fun, Birchwood which was dull as dishwater and not well kept. 

Not played all that much golf but keen to get into it, especially as my stepson seems to be enjoying it.

Ideally looking for something a bit more challenging than Pedham but different to Lullingstone which is where I've played 90% of my golf.

You can do 9 holes at Darenth Valley on their 18 course , you just do the front 9 , or at least you used to be able to, try ringing.

SE10Addick said:

Anyone got some suggestions as to a good 9 hole other than Lullingstone?

Been to Pedham which is fun, Birchwood which was dull as dishwater and not well kept. 

Not played all that much golf but keen to get into it, especially as my stepson seems to be enjoying it.

Ideally looking for something a bit more challenging than Pedham but different to Lullingstone which is where I've played 90% of my golf.