redstevie007 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 No, I'm an eastcoaster. Falkirk is too far west for me. I'm off up to Inverness next week. Thanks for the offer though. Give me a shout if you fancy a game with views of the beautiful Moray Firth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Give me a shout if you fancy a game with views of the beautiful Moray Firth. ..and yirsel, Stefano. If you're ever near the Weej, give me a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstevie007 Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 ..and yirsel, Stefano. If you're ever near the Weej, give me a shout. Will do. The parents are in Dumbarton and I'm down for all the games at Hampden, so we'll get a game in sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Muckhart GC tomorrow. They have 3 loops of 9 there. Should be enjoyable depending what combination of the 3 we get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 78 blows today (71 par). Happy with that as I had two out the park that both cost me double bogeys. 36 putts. Still not great but at least I only had one 3 putt this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 78 blows today (71 par). Happy with that as I had two out the park that both cost me double bogeys. 36 putts. Still not great but at least I only had one 3 putt this time. What's your handicap? If you sort out your putting you could be a Category 1 golfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 What's your handicap? If you sort out your putting you could be a Category 1 golfer. 9 although as I didn't join anywhere this year it's now unofficial. Lowest I've been is 6. That was about 10 years ago. Strangely I didn't feel like I putted terribly today although when I counted it back it obviously doesn't read too great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I can't recommend Ken Broon's book (One Putt) enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee-toon-red Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 9 although as I didn't join anywhere this year it's now unofficial. Lowest I've been is 6. That was about 10 years ago. Strangely I didn't feel like I putted terribly today although when I counted it back it obviously doesn't read too great. Putting stats can be looked at loads of ways - are you hitting loads of greens in regulation and therefore having less chips/putts? Could explain why you feel you putted well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Putting stats can be looked at loads of ways - are you hitting loads of greens in regulation and therefore having less chips/putts? Could explain why you feel you putted well? Not so much I putted well mate, more that it was an improvement last week. You have actually got me thinking, asking that...to the point I've went back and written it down so here goes Only 9 greens in regulation. By that I mean where I've actually been on the putting surface. On top of that there was another 5 holes where I've missed the green but been close enough that I've just used my putter. I'm really not confident when pitching so usually opt for the putter where I can get away with it. The two holes I doubled were lost balls off the tee and I did hit the green in regulation with my second ball both times. If I discount the two lost off the tee it's only 2 holes out of 18 where I've had to pitch with my 3rd (once from a bunker, once from about 60 yards away. Missed putt both times) The 36 putts I mention above do actually include those putts from off the green. I had to hole around 4 or 5 from 5 or 6 feet for par which is why it maybe 'feels' like I putted well. One thing though out of those 16 holes, only once was I inside 15 feet which I holed for birdie. Apart from the one 3 putt i had, the rest could probably be described as good 2 putt's given the distance I was from the hole. At least 5 were 40 feet plus. Perhaps my approach play is needing a look rather than my putting. In fact that's pretty glaring now that I've thought about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Putting stats can be looked at loads of ways - are you hitting loads of greens in regulation and therefore having less chips/putts? Could explain why you feel you putted well? Agree with this. Lot's of putts can hide good tee-to-green stats. I had a shocker in the medal last night. Mojo gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 What's everyone's best way of playing from 60 yards inwards? I hate playing the short pitches with the wedges so much that I try to avoid it at all costs,unless there is a bunker or the like in the way. Much prefer to have a wee chip n run with a 7 iron,so much so,it's probably the most used club in my bag,behind the putter. I tend to call it the go to club,if I'm not sure on a shot,I use the 7. It has saved me a lot of hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAM1 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 60 yards it's a 58 wedge for me, I guess it depends on whether you're playing links or not. I don't get to play links often but I am happy to chip & run with 7 or 8 iron from 60 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMcoolJ Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 58 degree wedge, back in stance, 75% weight on left side, hands through first and fast......produces a low punch that bounces twice and stops dead. Excellent when executed. Disaster if not! The shot you're describing is very effective(and easier to execute) if you have a clear run and no bumps, change in cuts etc, but much more difficult for distance control (maybe slightly easier on a links). Try working things out to leave yourself whatever distance you hit a full 52. For example, if you can't reach a par 5 in 2 (been difficult this "summer") then rather than just hit 3 wood for second to get as close as possible, try and leave about 115 yards. Works well for me. Same at short par 4's, don't hit driver, hit whatever leaves you a full 52. Not always an option I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Not so much I putted well mate, more that it was an improvement last week. You have actually got me thinking, asking that...to the point I've went back and written it down so here goes Only 9 greens in regulation. By that I mean where I've actually been on the putting surface. On top of that there was another 5 holes where I've missed the green but been close enough that I've just used my putter. I'm really not confident when pitching so usually opt for the putter where I can get away with it. The two holes I doubled were lost balls off the tee and I did hit the green in regulation with my second ball both times. If I discount the two lost off the tee it's only 2 holes out of 18 where I've had to pitch with my 3rd (once from a bunker, once from about 60 yards away. Missed putt both times) The 36 putts I mention above do actually include those putts from off the green. I had to hole around 4 or 5 from 5 or 6 feet for par which is why it maybe 'feels' like I putted well. One thing though out of those 16 holes, only once was I inside 15 feet which I holed for birdie. Apart from the one 3 putt i had, the rest could probably be described as good 2 putt's given the distance I was from the hole. At least 5 were 40 feet plus. Perhaps my approach play is needing a look rather than my putting. In fact that's pretty glaring now that I've thought about it? That explains it then. The top pros (and me ) don't count putts from off the green. I almost never putt from off the green anyway. So you actually went round in 31 putts which isn't bad. If I have more than 30 putts I usually think I've had a poorish putting day but, as others have said, it also depends on how many greens you hit in regulation. I probably only average about 3 or 4 greens in regulation so I am chipping onto most greens. On a good day I can often go round in 25ish putts. If I start having a good spell from tee to green my number of putts will usually go up (or those are the days when I get my handicap cut). That's partly because my first putt will tend to be further from the hole but also because I absolutely hate leaving birdie putts short. I would rather 3 putt than leave a birdie putt short. I know that's a wee bit mental but I like getting birdies. it's what golf is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 What's everyone's best way of playing from 60 yards inwards? I hate playing the short pitches with the wedges so much that I try to avoid it at all costs,unless there is a bunker or the like in the way. Much prefer to have a wee chip n run with a 7 iron,so much so,it's probably the most used club in my bag,behind the putter. I tend to call it the go to club,if I'm not sure on a shot,I use the 7. It has saved me a lot of hassle. Sand wedge for me mostly this year. I also like a wee bump and run with a 7 iron but this year the fringes of the greens have just been too lush to make that a good percentage shot. For me it's all down to the conditions. If round the greens are dry and the grass is short then it's a wee bump and run every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 That explains it then. The top pros (and me ) don't count putts from off the green. I almost never putt from off the green anyway. So you actually went round in 31 putts which isn't bad. If I have more than 30 putts I usually think I've had a poorish putting day but, as others have said, it also depends on how many greens you hit in regulation. I probably only average about 3 or 4 greens in regulation so I am chipping onto most greens. On a good day I can often go round in 25ish putts. If I start having a good spell from tee to green my number of putts will usually go up (or those are the days when I get my handicap cut). That's partly because my first putt will tend to be further from the hole but also because I absolutely hate leaving birdie putts short. I would rather 3 putt than leave a birdie putt short. I know that's a wee bit mental but I like getting birdies. it's what golf is all about. Aye given the context I've probably putted not too badly. As said above I think it's my approach play that needs a bit of work. I'm never really giving myself decent chances for birdie, and as a result it's rarely a tap in for par. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Much on this weekend? Letham Grange for me to defend my title won last year at a wholesalers invite day out. As much free alcohol as can be consumed Is order of the day. Should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Much on this weekend? Letham Grange for me to defend my title won last year at a wholesalers invite day out. As much free alcohol as can be consumed Is order of the day. Should be interesting. Is that before, after or during the golf? That big horse shoe dog leg on the back 9 (12th maybe?) is one of my favorite holes in golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Is that before, after or during the golf? That big horse shoe dog leg on the back 9 (12th maybe?) is one of my favorite holes in golf. It's all of the above. The only cash required is for any side bets on the course. It's the shorter of the 2 courses were playing I believe. Played it last year,but can't remember much about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 It's all of the above. The only cash required is for any side bets on the course. It's the shorter of the 2 courses were playing I believe. Played it last year,but can't remember much about it. Have you played the big course before (Old Course, I think it's called)? It's well worth a worth a go. A decent test of golf, but try to play it in dryish conditions. It can get pretty muddy in places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 It was old course weeee played Wowing waa wte as Bala plunged a lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 It was old course weeee played Wowing waa wte as Bala plunged a lots Small refreshment, Dandy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Small refreshment, Dandy? Aye, some golfing terminology that I have never heard before. Hopefully he will be back later to translate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Aye, some golfing terminology that I have never heard before. Hopefully he will be back later to translate. By the sound o things, it may be a while. Going back to the wedge shot, I saw Severiano hit a wedge backwards- WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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