Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 12 hours ago, LiviGer said: My short game is horrendous. Well especially chipping. Putting isn't the worst. It's 50 yard and in from the green I struggle. Started using my hybrid to bump it in if I'm just off the green. Any tips on what to work on to improve chipping? I used to do different things mate, but work on a variety of shot options from high lob to low punch even bump and runs. I would go down to the range for hours with markers and make up target greens. Also challenge yourself so if you have a practice green then roll the putts after the chips, so say your hit 10 chips start saying I want to get 2/10 up m die and keep going. I like the competitive element n worked for me. LiviGer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Just back from holiday, n hopefully pick up my new putter with the coolest name on the planet - Ping Wolverine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 40 minutes ago, dummiesoot said: Just back from holiday, n hopefully pick up my new putter with the coolest name on the planet - Ping Wolverine. Putter names are getting ridiculous. I had a Taylor made Rossa monza spider bolero till last year. It sounds like an Italian super car dummiesoot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 2 hours ago, cushynumber said: Putter names are getting ridiculous. I had a Taylor made Rossa monza spider bolero till last year. It sounds like an Italian super car All that's missing is gti or turbo cushynumber 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don logan 8,066 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, Rangers_no1 said: Couldn't see it posted elsewhere so will post here. Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI. His mugshot removes the suspicion part. Looks like he needs to check into the Fear thread. Rangers_no1 and born a blue nose 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
born a blue nose 90,802 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, don logan said: His mugshot removes the suspicion part. Looks like he needs to check into the Fear thread. If ever there was a picture to sum up a fall from Grace Rangers_no1, B1872, Laudrup1984 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 9 hours ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: I used to do different things mate, but work on a variety of shot options from high lob to low punch even bump and runs. I would go down to the range for hours with markers and make up target greens. Also challenge yourself so if you have a practice green then roll the putts after the chips, so say your hit 10 chips start saying I want to get 2/10 up m die and keep going. I like the competitive element n worked for me. Cool cheers mate. Will give it a go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoAlves 132 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 17 minutes ago, born a blue nose said: If ever there was a picture to sum up a fall from Grace Surely to god theres some sort of medication involved with his injury there. born a blue nose 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitre_mouldmaster 21,509 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I just cannot get my head round these mega rich fuckers that drink and drive. A fucking taxi fare aint exactly gonna ruin them now is it? Rangers_no1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, LiviGer said: Cool cheers mate. Will give it a go. Biggest fault with amateur golfers if that we all watch the pros and see these wonder shots flying high n stopping quick. That's not amateur golf. Play the easiest shot with the highest percentage return. So if you are in a bunker, make sure and get out first time, if pins are tucked away play to the middle of the green, if you can putt instead of chipping then do so. Saves you so many shots. geneva_ger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoAlves 132 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 7 minutes ago, mitre_mouldmaster said: I just cannot get my head round these mega rich fuckers that drink and drive. A fucking taxi fare aint exactly gonna ruin them now is it? I don't know when he had surgery,I think it was quite recently.Only takes a little beer or two and the pain medication kicks in.Crazy to even consider though like you said when they have money. A.Get a driver or B.if its too far get your private jet Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 11 hours ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Biggest fault with amateur golfers if that we all watch the pros and see these wonder shots flying high n stopping quick. That's not amateur golf. Play the easiest shot with the highest percentage return. So if you are in a bunker, make sure and get out first time, if pins are tucked away play to the middle of the green, if you can putt instead of chipping then do so. Saves you so many shots. Aye I agree with you mate. With amateur golfers every shot is going in the hole! Played North Berwick West links yesterday. Amazing course. Was well under my handicap going out. Coming back was a total slog in to the wind. Really struggled. Still a great day though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Anyone played Thornhill in Dumfrieshire ? Playing the open on Sunday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 6 hours ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Biggest fault with amateur golfers if that we all watch the pros and see these wonder shots flying high n stopping quick. That's not amateur golf. Play the easiest shot with the highest percentage return. So if you are in a bunker, make sure and get out first time, if pins are tucked away play to the middle of the green, if you can putt instead of chipping then do so. Saves you so many shots. Your right. But it does no harm to aspire to greatness. Get on the range and improve stuff so that the next time you aren't just chipping or putting because that's the only shot you can do.....but because it's the best shot for the actual occasion. Bunker shots though......just get fucking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Just now, cushynumber said: Your right. But it does no harm to aspire to greatness. Get on the range and improve stuff so that the next time you aren't just chipping or putting because that's the only shot you can do.....but because it's the best shot for the actual occasion. Bunker shots though......just get fucking out. I'm the same mate, even when playing my best I hated bunkers. You see the pros deliberately hitting into bunkers as they find them easy, not me, out n be happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Chipped in twice last night anyone looking to improve there chipping when on the course yourself drop 3 balls 20-30 yards short of the green hit one with 3 different clubs for instance 7 iron, Pw and Your highest lofted club. It's not the nicest looking shot it's the one that gets you closer. I do all my chipping with a 54 degree wedge as that's my most successful but if I don't have to lift it I will use PW or 8 iron just about getting used to it so when you are playing a medal you don't know what club to use. Just play about around a green when the course is quiet. As for bunkers just get it out!!! Golf Saturday and Sunday this week own course Saturday and Thornhill open Sunday. LiviGer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiviGer 648 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Played 9 holes tonight. Had been playing reasonably well before tonight. Absolutely horrific tonight. Couldn't get off the tee. Hoping it was just an off night has a have the quarter final of the club championship to play on Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hope the rain stays away looking forward to some golf this weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Medal this morning, scored nett 3 under, should be back down to 5 after that. Never sank much, but had two huge strokes of luck off trees bouncing safely. Could do with upping my birdie chance conversion rate. Only had 3 single putts. geneva_ger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC RYAN 2,967 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Golf was terrible today, looking forward to Thornhill tomorrow anyone played it ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Played pretty decent today. Scratch 81 with 5 double bogeys on my card. Rough was wild n greens like lightning, actually putted off the 1st green ??? Few more weeks, build consistency and the cuts will come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 56 minutes ago, bigsasasfloopyhair said: Played pretty decent today. Scratch 81 with 5 double bogeys on my card. Rough was wild n greens like lightning, actually putted off the 1st green ??? Few more weeks, build consistency and the cuts will come. To be fair, Lanark greens can be scary quick. Still an 81 with those doubles means you ain't too far away. I take it the short game is taking time to come back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 9 hours ago, dummiesoot said: To be fair, Lanark greens can be scary quick. Still an 81 with those doubles means you ain't too far away. I take it the short game is taking time to come back. Aye it's coming slowly, main issue yesterday was off the tee, found 4 bunkers which just kills you. Putting was ok, but def room for improvement. The greens were so quick yesterday, at many holes you were playing links style shots bouncing it way short of the green. Feeling good though a score is coming. dummiesoot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kplfishtank 4,656 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Share Posted June 4, 2017 Tough day today. Playing ok till I hit 10th and after that hopeless lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,006 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Well after yesterday's game, back down to 5.2, hopefully will keep that going after a shocking spell. kplfishtank and Bigsasasfloppyhair 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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