Golf

Wow is that Gross? Where at?

Yep Gross 😁 and round Wallasey

Yep Gross 😁 and round Wallasey

That’s a hell of a score, obviously your a low single figure handicapper?

That’s a hell of a score, obviously your a low single figure handicapper?

0.6 is my HI so playing to 1 at the moment

0.6 is my HI so playing to 1 at the moment

51 I went round in today... 9 Holes mind

0.6 is my HI so playing to 1 at the moment

Yeah I know handicapping ( or did ) I was a handicapper at Heaton park golf club many years ago. That’s a serious score on a links course. Isn’t there a par 3 over 200 yards? I’m jealous  Best I got to was 8 handicapper but mainly played off 9.

You obviously hit the ball at least 280 yards? I’ve stopped using a driver as I hit my 5 wood just as far  Can only hit it around 180/200 now but was never a big hitter anyway. My two sons can hit it over 300. One of them got hole in 1 on a par 4. 

Yeah I know handicapping ( or did ) I was a handicapper at Heaton park golf club many years ago. That’s a serious score on a links course. Isn’t there a par 3 over 200 yards? I’m jealous  Best I got to was 8 handicapper but mainly played off 9.

You obviously hit the ball at least 280 yards? I’ve stopped using a driver as I hit my 5 wood just as far  Can only hit it around 180/200 now but was never a big hitter anyway. My two sons can hit it over 300. One of them got hole in 1 on a par 4. 

16th is just over 200 off the whites and just under off the yellows

I’m around 260-270 average off the tee - I have a lethal short game

16th is just over 200 off the whites and just under off the yellows

I’m around 260-270 average off the tee - I have a lethal short game

Sounds like lethal all round game to me    Surprised your only 260/270 off the tee though so can see why your short game so good. Can I ask your age? Only asking to do my maths on your driving 

Sounds like lethal all round game to me    Surprised your only 260/270 off the tee though so can see why your short game so good. Can I ask your age? Only asking to do my maths on your driving 

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I’m 48

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I’m 48

Incredible standard for that age. What’s the lowest you’ve been?

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I’m 48

Same.age as me but I only have just started playing was Cricket for 35 years  every weekend and now just getting into it a bit

Incredible standard for that age. What’s the lowest you’ve been?

This the lowest I have been - started late as was playing a lot of football and cricket

Same.age as me but I only have just started playing was Cricket for 35 years  every weekend and now just getting into it a bit

I use to play at least twice a week when I thought I could play but Pj different league to us Ross.  Annoying thing is I’m not to bad with short irons but longer irons terrible. I can hit a 7 iron further than a hybrid 4 wood 

This the lowest I have been - started late as was playing a lot of football and cricket

In the old handicapping system we used clause 19 ( you’ll probably remember that ) and I would reduce you accordingly playing me, especially on a links 

I use to play at least twice a week when I thought I could play but Pj different league to us Ross.  Annoying thing is I’m not to bad with short irons but longer irons terrible. I can hit a 7 iron further than a hybrid 4 wood 

Play 3 or 4 times a year tops which explains my scores you have no chance if you don't play often and practice . Hope it's something I can get into time depending and work but enjoyed our 3 balls today and a couple of beers after

Play 3 or 4 times a year tops which explains my scores you have no chance if you don't play often and practice . Hope it's something I can get into time depending and work but enjoyed our 3 balls today and a couple of beers after

Yeah your right 3/4 times no where near enough if you want to reach any type of standard. However, doesn’t stop you enjoying the round and the banter that goes with it along with your mates. 

This the lowest I have been - started late as was playing a lot of football and cricket

Do you watch Rick Shiels podcast at all? I see him often at the Trafford pk driving range.

0.6 is my HI so playing to 1 at the moment

Being a low handicapper I take it your well educated on handicapping?

Being a low handicapper I take it your well educated on handicapping?

I can get by 😂

Do you watch Rick Shiels podcast at all? I see him often at the Trafford pk driving range.

I have been lucky enough to play a round with him and Peter Finch in a charity day

I can get by 😂

What’s your take on the new handicapping system? I’ve no longer a official handicap dew to long time out of the game. However as you’ll know you can get a online app called VPAR ( no reference to VAR  )

My handicap before I played yesterday  was 18. As you know I shot a 95 which is 24 over for the course. There’s no SSS coz was just a friendly game with my son. I put the score in the app ( doubled checked ) and now have a new handicap of 16 

What’s your take on this coz I can’t work it out. 

I have been lucky enough to play a round with him and Peter Finch in a charity day

I’ve had practice lessons with Matt Fryer, does that count 

What’s your take on the new handicapping system? I’ve no longer a official handicap dew to long time out of the game. However as you’ll know you can get a online app called VPAR ( no reference to VAR  )

My handicap before I played yesterday  was 18. As you know I shot a 95 which is 24 over for the course. There’s no SSS coz was just a friendly game with my son. I put the score in the app ( doubled checked ) and now have a new handicap of 16 

What’s your take on this coz I can’t work it out. 

It’s took a while to used to but it’s good that it reflects more your current form as opposed to years back - its also good that you can put in every round you play including social rounds and very easy using the EG app.

It’s took a while to used to but it’s good that it reflects more your current form as opposed to years back - its also good that you can put in every round you play including social rounds and very easy using the EG app.

Agreed about how easy friendly it is but that’s not what I really asked.  Not so sure I agree with social rounds going in as you can manipulate your handicap in getting +1 +2  back pending your handicap category.