dummiesoot 16,006 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Got my first hole in one today at the short 9th at playsport in East Kilbride, ball pitched on a downslope around 3 feet to the left of the hole, was great watching it fall in, thought it was just gonna sit close then saw the ball disappearing. What a feeling see it go in : )Well done mate. Had three to date, never with more than a 9 iron in my hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Well done on yer Ace. What was the yardage/wind and what club did you use mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Been playing since I was 12 and never had a hole in one.Been very close but its never fell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackunion 536 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Perfect conditions, 117yards with an easy swing PWI have only been playing seriously since May, I have been playing non stop since then though and getting plenty of rounds in, my handicaps around 20 but think I can get close to halfing that this time next year if I keep playing as much as I have been Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Aye well done, I'm 15 now but soon as I get a card in my hand I go to pot.Still 4 points in the winter league today. some nice shots including a 4 on the par 4 ninth hole which included a lost ball off the tee. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackunion 536 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 How long you been playing ? I was out today and although I had a few ugly scores my games coming along good. I'm learning to control my drive and although I had some ugly scores I finished with a nice birdie par 4 and made a nice birdie 2 putt on a fairly long par 3. Hoping this mild weather keeps up, today was great conditions considering the time of year Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Been looking at where my game goes wrong, and when playing last week I noticed I hit a good number of fairways from the tee but my GIR was shocking. It's something that happens regularly on reflection and something I really need to improve on. Been struggling with my irons for a while now, struggling big time with a pull especially between 8-PW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Been looking at where my game goes wrong, and when playing last week I noticed I hit a good number of fairways from the tee but my GIR was shocking. It's something that happens regularly on reflection and something I really need to improve on. Been struggling with my irons for a while now, struggling big time with a pull especially between 8-PW.Set up check probably thinking you are nearing middle of the stance, probably alignment out. I assume you are hitting the ball OK, just pulling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 How long you been playing ? I was out today and although I had a few ugly scores my games coming along good. I'm learning to control my drive and although I had some ugly scores I finished with a nice birdie par 4 and made a nice birdie 2 putt on a fairly long par 3. Hoping this mild weather keeps up, today was great conditions considering the time of yearPlaying 3 years now. Got the bug big time. Best score so far was a 68 and won 2 medals and a Club trophy.Target for next year is single figures and a course par.GIR is vital to any golfer and I'm lacking. I rely on my PW too much and constantly underhit. I'm clubbing up now and making a better job of it. I'm still deadly with a putter mind Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Set up check probably thinking you are nearing middle of the stance, probably alignment out. I assume you are hitting the ball OK, just pulling?I do think set up is sometimes out, been putting an emphasis of late on finding the middle, and been getting more of a draw than a pull with some shots. Most shots I hit well, but there's a few loose ones, could work on better striking aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 I do think set up is sometimes out, been putting an emphasis of late on finding the middle, and been getting more of a draw than a pull with some shots. Most shots I hit well, but there's a few loose ones, could work on better striking aswell.Get the clubs or sticks out, get to the practise area and mark everything out, if you can. Get someone with you, then check it all, if it is not that, lesson time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Get the clubs or sticks out, get to the practise area and mark everything out, if you can. Get someone with you, then check it all, if it is not that, lesson time.Aye I've been thinking of doing some lessons, never had one in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodster 162 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Playing 3 years now. Got the bug big time. Best score so far was a 68 and won 2 medals and a Club trophy.You hit a gross 68 and play off 15?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 You hit a gross 68 and play off 15??Indeed. Tbf I played every day for about 5 months.Played my mate that plays off of 5 and matched him shot for shot.My best off the medals is a 4 over 70 par gross Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Problem with my game the now club open at impact and not getting the distance out my irons no idea what's wrong think it might be my grip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodster 162 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Indeed. Tbf I played every day for about 5 months.Played my mate that plays off of 5 and matched him shot for shot.My best off the medals is a 4 over 70 par grossThat is good shooting - you are obviously a decent player. If you were in my sweep, you would get run out of town playing off that handicap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandoc1975 1,265 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 That is good shooting - you are obviously a decent player. If you were in my sweep, you would get run out of town playing off that handicap!I really should be 10 but I'm in a very competitive winter league and I need the extra shots lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoodster 162 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I really should be 10 but I'm in a very competitive winter league and I need the extra shots lolYer a bandit!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Anyone recommend a course within a hour or so from Motherwell in good nick the now with everything on might need to travel further but wouldn't mind a links course ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Anyone recommend a course within a hour or so from Motherwell in good nick the now with everything on might need to travel further but wouldn't mind a links course ?Any of the troon ones or go onto golf now see if you can get a deal at Glasgow gailes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
choochooblue 342 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Anyone recommend a course within a hour or so from Motherwell in good nick the now with everything on might need to travel further but wouldn't mind a links course ?Mar Hall, Gullane & especially Dundonald are the courses to play through the winter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Going down to Troon tomorrow 16 of us a think would have rather went to the Darley but it's the Lochgreen we are playing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
haie 6 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I live round the corner from the 3 courses in Troon and its frozen mate. Not sure if they have put the winter greens on but the ground in my garden is solid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_1 1,136 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Itching for game of golf recently, haven't swung a club for about a month and a half, probably go to range soon. Thinking about purchasing a new driver aswell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 I live round the corner from the 3 courses in Troon and its frozen mate. Not sure if they have put the winter greens on but the ground in my garden is solidYes the winter greens were on very tricky but worth it for a hit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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