Tomataheeed Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Anyone else playing the Sheffield Plate next week ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginner Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 ....How did you get on? Sun - Thu we stayed dry but had a 2-3 club wind that was blowing the wrong way. I thought SSC was a fair test. The greens were in good nick. The tee shot on the 5th (over the road and alond the cliff top) is a test of faith. With the wind coming off the sea the line was right along the cliff top to let it drift back in I only played the 1 round at SSC as I 'qualified' for the cut on Tue and played the rest of my rounds at Ganton. Ganton.... With the wind I found it very tough going. I thought the greens were fairly slow on the Sunday practice round, and found SSC much faster on the Monday. On my return to Ganton on Tuesday the greens had been cut and were..... fast. I love the course as it's a true test of golf, but the combination of wind and inconsistent iron play meant I never shot a great score. Thoroughly enjoyed the week tho, and am looking forward to Fairhaven and St Anne's Old Links next year. That's providing my sciatica has gone by then Not sure that 13 rounds in 10 days was such a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomataheeed Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sun - Thu we stayed dry but had a 2-3 club wind that was blowing the wrong way. I thought SSC was a fair test. The greens were in good nick. The tee shot on the 5th (over the road and alond the cliff top) is a test of faith. With the wind coming off the sea the line was right along the cliff top to let it drift back in I only played the 1 round at SSC as I 'qualified' for the cut on Tue and played the rest of my rounds at Ganton. Ganton.... With the wind I found it very tough going. I thought the greens were fairly slow on the Sunday practice round, and found SSC much faster on the Monday. On my return to Ganton on Tuesday the greens had been cut and were..... fast. I love the course as it's a true test of golf, but the combination of wind and inconsistent iron play meant I never shot a great score. Thoroughly enjoyed the week tho, and am looking forward to Fairhaven and St Anne's Old Links next year. That's providing my sciatica has gone by then Not sure that 13 rounds in 10 days was such a good idea 13 rounds in 10 days......not done that since I was a teenager. 36 holes in a day does me in these days...even with an electric trolley. Did you enter competitions at Ganton and SSC? There are a lot of good festival weeks for sensible money. Played the Carnoustie Tassie a couple of times....good fun. Thinking about Saunton Sands for next year - my favourite course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginner Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 13 rounds in 10 days......not done that since I was a teenager. 36 holes in a day does me in these days...even with an electric trolley. Did you enter competitions at Ganton and SSC? There are a lot of good festival weeks for sensible money. Played the Carnoustie Tassie a couple of times....good fun. Thinking about Saunton Sands for next year - my favourite course. An electric trolley is now on my shopping list Along with a new set of irons (I think it's time for the 20 year old Titleist blades to go!). The week at Ganton & SSC was organised by our company Golf Association, and at £115 is cracking value (I got 8 rounds at Ganton and 1 at SSC for that money). The Mon & Tue are the company Champion scratch rounds, whilst also acting as net qualifying rounds for the Wed/Thu/Fri knockout matchplay. If you don't make the 'cut' for the knockout stage, or get knocked out on Wed or Thu there are subsidiary events to enter. It's really well organised (been going since 1922) and thoroughly enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomataheeed Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 An electric trolley is now on my shopping list Along with a new set of irons (I think it's time for the 20 year old Titleist blades to go!). The week at Ganton & SSC was organised by our company Golf Association, and at £115 is cracking value (I got 8 rounds at Ganton and 1 at SSC for that money). The Mon & Tue are the company Champion scratch rounds, whilst also acting as net qualifying rounds for the Wed/Thu/Fri knockout matchplay. If you don't make the 'cut' for the knockout stage, or get knocked out on Wed or Thu there are subsidiary events to enter. It's really well organised (been going since 1922) and thoroughly enjoyable. Sounds like I need to join your company ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nobertbutler Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 1)what course(s) do you play ? birley barlborough 2)where do you practice ? barlborough concord park 3)what make of golf clubs do you use ? top flight x22 4)what type of balls do you use ? callaway 5)what is your handicap(if any) ? 20 and im 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titanic99 Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 1)what course(s) do you play ? birley barlborough What is Birley like these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev 1982 Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 my plan to play every day fizzled out however I did play Beauchief this morning. Went up by myself and joined in with 3 Veteran regulars who have played up there for years. Was nice being told the ins and outs of the course and really enjoyed the round and the company as they were top blokes. couldn't believe how busy the course was but was impressed with the standard although parts of it seemed a bit wet. Views are fantastic mind. Couldn't get a hang of the greens though, kept hitting breaks that didn't seem to be there although my putting is easily my weakest point. Ended up scoring 109 which I am fairly happy about at this moment in my game as I am not the greatest player within 100 yards of the green, hit some good drives and had 10 holes of 1 over, ruined myself on the 10th and 13th where I got a 9 and an 11 after some horrendous play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbi62 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 does anyone fancy going to play golf on Tuesday 9th June.. its my day off and was going to go to Grange in Rotherham.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I played the PGA national at The Belfry yesterday - very nice - tough rough and massive bunkers. So we should have a Forum Comp sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauragolf Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Played Dore and Totley yesterday, it was in fantastic nick and with the 2 fore 1's it worked out at £18 [sundays after 1pm] - would reccommend it to anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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