Who plays golf????

DJR David · 08-11-2007, 07:03 PM

G'day all, a few responded to my golf club questions in the 'tools section'

So my question here is, how many others play golf???

I have played on and off for a few years, normally scored about 115 or so, yes I suck!!

But since my first lesson a couple of weeks ago, I am now able to hit 96, and I know where I can improve on this. Aim to be mid 80 within 12 months

Any other hitters out there??

I love my army golf. left right left right left right.

Or as it is also called ' whack '

enjoy

David

GK351 · 08-11-2007, 07:07 PM

i have a go every now and then..loose a couple of balls every hole.

DJR David · 08-11-2007, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GK5766

i have a go every now and then..loose a couple of balls every hole.

Actually played 9 holes today, and for the first time ever I didn't lose a single ball!!!!!!!!!!

vandrsxr6 · 08-11-2007, 07:15 PM

Yeah i play a bit. Currently play of a handicap of 3. Last round was 2 weeks and i shot 1 under.

Takes alot of practise to get to single fingers, play twice a week and 2-3hrs of practise.

Duke · 08-11-2007, 08:01 PM

I'm with you David - 90's over 18 holes... not too flash, but I "play" for want of a better term

Jason[98.EL] · 08-11-2007, 08:02 PM

i flog my way around

or the other way i do it is whack/f#%& my way around

and they call it relaxing

i dont think so

jason

Dazza XLT · 08-11-2007, 08:03 PM

Best I've hit over 9 holes was 43. Won that day too. Had my handicap down to the mid teens.
Currently hovering up around the 50's. Only picked up the sticks after a 5 year break.
I'm a member of Golf Tuition Forum- Good place to be.
http://www.golf-tuition-online.com/home

Here's me having a swing not long ago. Have dropped a few pounds since then, the game is just getting better.

It's a nice course here in Bowen. Breeze can be a huge factor being right on the beach. One big water hazard to contend with too! Bloody oceans...

If anyone's got a good Aussie Golf Forum, please let me know.
The Golf Australia Magazine Forum is just a spam-fest!

Cheers

rodderz · 08-11-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Darran

Best I've hit over 9 holes was 43. Won that day too. Had my handicap down to the mid teens.
Currently hovering up around the 50's. Only picked up the sticks after a 5 year break.
I'm a member of Golf Tuition Forum- Good place to be.
http://www.golf-tuition-online.com/home

If anyone's got a good Aussie Golf Forum, please let me know.
The Golf Australia Magazine Forum is just a spam-fest!

Cheers

This ones good Daz

Havent used it since the start of the year (probably since my last round) but lots of good info there, course reviews etc

http://forums.iseekgolf.com/forums

Bax · 09-11-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Darran

Thats a pretty tidy swing.

I play, I'm extremely inconsistent and I generally come home without losing any balls. Had a shocker of a week just last though, wind was messing with my head, 120m so I thought I'd go a 7, bit of a wind coming my way so I decided the 6 iron would help just to be sure. Hit it nicely, straight up, wind caught it. I'd say it would have made 50m.

Next up I said bullsh*t, 3 iron. Sliced, into the water.

Not my day.

Dazza XLT · 09-11-2007, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bax

Thats a pretty tidy swing.

I play, I'm extremely inconsistent and I generally come home without losing any balls. Had a shocker of a week just last though, wind was messing with my head, 120m so I thought I'd go a 7, bit of a wind coming my way so I decided the 6 iron would help just to be sure. Hit it nicely, straight up, wind caught it. I'd say it would have made 50m.

Next up I said bullsh*t, 3 iron. Sliced, into the water.

Not my day.

Thanks! Got to sort my feet out a bit, other than that it does the job.
Play Rockhampton South often? It's a bloody good course, tough with water/trees. I always loved hole 1 and 5.
Played there a few years as a Junior.

Cheers

Darran

Rodp · 09-11-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darran

Best I've hit over 9 holes was 43. Won that day too. Had my handicap down to the mid teens.
Currently hovering up around the 50's. Only picked up the sticks after a 5 year break.
I'm a member of Golf Tuition Forum- Good place to be.
http://www.golf-tuition-online.com/home

Here's me having a swing not long ago. Have dropped a few pounds since then, the game is just getting better.

It's a nice course here in Bowen. Breeze can be a huge factor being right on the beach. One big water hazard to contend with too! Bloody oceans...

If anyone's got a good Aussie Golf Forum, please let me know.
The Golf Australia Magazine Forum is just a spam-fest!

Cheers

You've got a really good swing but a very unusual way of addressing the ball. If that's normal and not just a real hideous lie, you might get a few strokes back if you work on it.

I used to play off 6 when I was 18 but screwed my back in a car accident when I was hit from behind and have only picked up the sticks at a range a few times in the last 20 years (was still peppering the 150 metre sign with a 7 iron though :P slicing my driver though!)

It's one thing I want to take up again, unfortunately work seems to get in the way.

Dazza XLT · 10-11-2007, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

You've got a really good swing but a very unusual way of addressing the ball. If that's normal and not just a real hideous lie, you might get a few strokes back if you work on it.

I've used it for a few years now, and it seems to work well. Keeps all my iron shots heading in the right direction.
If I start over the top of the ball, my backswing is a lot smoother. Better ball contact and direction is the end result, for me anyway.
I've spoken to a few pro's about it and they said it's unconventional for sure, but it does work.

Cheers

Darran

Phil91EB · 08-11-2007, 08:21 PM

I dont play (if you can call it that) as much as I would like but now with daylight saving I can get in 9 holes in the afternoon.

nitroman · 08-11-2007, 08:36 PM

I have a love/hate relationship with golf. I love hitting a nice straight ball, clearing water hazards and bunkers, the nice scenery, the exercize, pleasant company and beer after. I Hate high scores, missing the !@#$% ball, losing the !@#$ ball, drowning the !@#@$ ball, and having the missus call you halfway through a game making you come home early!

DJR David · 08-11-2007, 09:45 PM

another good aussie golf forum

http://www.thegolfforum.com/

DJR David · 08-11-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitroman

I have a love/hate relationship with golf. I love hitting a nice straight ball, clearing water hazards and bunkers, the nice scenery, the exercize, pleasant company and beer after. I Hate high scores, missing the !@#$% ball, losing the !@#$ ball, drowning the !@#@$ ball, and having the missus call you halfway through a game making you come home early!

looks like you have all the bases covered........

DDXR6T · 08-04-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitroman

I have a love/hate relationship with golf. I love hitting a nice straight ball, clearing water hazards and bunkers, the nice scenery, the exercize, pleasant company and beer after. I Hate high scores, missing the !@#$% ball, losing the !@#$ ball, drowning the !@#@$ ball, and having the missus call you halfway through a game making you come home early!

Oh WOW. Just had to double check and make sure I didn't type that!

Paxton · 08-11-2007, 09:48 PM

I do.

I play off ~22, however this seems to change every time I hand in a score card. I used to walk away from the Local course more stressed than when I started, however I've started playing more, and I have calmed down enough to enjoy the game properly.

That reminds me, I have to book in on Sunday.

telstar1 · 08-11-2007, 10:24 PM

i play every weekend and play off 19

FlipXW · 08-11-2007, 10:42 PM

I played in a lot of junior comps a couple of years ago, was playin off 7 at my best. Came top 3 a few times but never won

: . I love to play but dont really get the time to anymore.

Edit - That 7 was off 9 holes, not 18.

Bundwah · 09-11-2007, 10:22 AM

I played about 3 months ago for the first time in 3 years. Bought a cheap set of ebay, and now I'm hooked. I've played every week since then.

It's the best way for me to catch up with my mates as most of them, including myself are married or have serious relationships, and we are not allowed to hit the like we used to. But a few cans on the course doesn't go astray.

SB076 · 09-11-2007, 12:44 PM

I play havent played in a while but had lots of other issues and then before that knee ops but trying to get back into it, I play off 10 and had 36 points last weekend which I was happy with considering I can count the number of times I played golf in the last 5 years on one hand. Funny thing is the long game is ok its always the short game that suffers - apart from that I agree with Nitroman

**FTE217** · 09-11-2007, 03:27 PM

Yep it's a great walk imo......
Got into it late but worked hard at it and just got to a 14hcp but backed off due to taking too much of my family time with the kids and the wife being a sportsfanatic widow LOL......
Get a game in here and there and enjoy a great walk/banter/laughs.

Bax · 09-11-2007, 05:45 PM

It's about the only place I've been playing of late. Still a nice course, it's kept alot better then Northside which is generally way too dry all over.

But yeah I played there three times in a week not long ago, I just have to work on hitting the ball straight, if I'm not slicing I'm hooking, not good at all.

Tealglow · 09-11-2007, 05:56 PM

I'm playing tomorrow morning @ 0830

Generally play comp 2-3 times per month, shiftwork permitting
Member of Alice Springs GC for 15 years.

Handicap 15. Usually play to 25.

Favourite club - Taylor Made Burner 9.5 Driver

Bucknaked · 09-11-2007, 05:53 PM

I haven't play golf in years. Ever since my hole in one, all the fun has gone out of it. I play on the computer now.

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blueoval · 09-11-2007, 05:58 PM

I know Dave (aka fpvgtpyaloveit) is a golf head. If its not his GTP he talks about, its his golf. Used to play pro - played of 2 or 3 I think. His brother is pro and champion of Mt Gambier GC in SA. (Dave, correct me where Im wrong :P)

Im sure Dave will fill you in on his golfing background next time he's online.

scoupedy · 10-11-2007, 10:03 AM

I play rarely depends on how the last game went, about 50 for 9 holes hairdly ever play 18 too frustrating but i don't loose balls anymore as they usually go straight or hardly move

ADSXR8 · 12-11-2007, 04:52 PM

I play most weekends.

Name was in the paper today, won the long drive at the Lord Majors Cup on Saturday. That was about my highlight. Shot 17 over the card. Handicap is 14.

I use GCR clubs, they are now a couple years old but I certainly like them. I haven;t hit the ball cleaner in years. As for balls, I use the new soft Bridgestones.

Cheers
Adam

davidclough · 11-11-2007, 09:16 PM

hi guys yes if im not driving my GTP i can be found on a golf course, I have had a few 5 year spells (kids and work got in my way a bit) but been back playing for about 10 months got my handicrap back playing to a 3 at moment but hope to be back off scratch or one within a few months, thats if im not busy caddying for my 12 year old he shot 13 over last saturday so he is going very well, we love it thats for sure, these days i generally play for enjoyment and to watch my son. still get into it a bit but at the end of the day i have to get up every monday and go to work and that dosent involve playing golf anymore..