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Playing off 12 handicap shot a 75 (par 72) on the bottom course at Hainault.Anyone who plays golf at Hainault will know the bottom course is super tough and i had one of those mornings where EVERYTHING went right(even eagled the last).I have been trying to break my previous best ever score(76) for a long long time and today i finally did it...I'm dead chuffed
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Now tell the truth, you've lost your viginity haven't you ?
Thanks lfc...my son bought me a new set of Cobra clubs for Christmas and they have transformed my game..only wished i'd had them earlier in my golfing life .
Twizz that bottom course is indeed a tough one, I hope you taped the whole round as proof 
well done twizz
74 next, then one summer day with a bit of run, level par !
great stuff anyway , great way to finish a round
74 next, then one summer day with a bit of run, level par !
great stuff anyway , great way to finish a round
no golfers here otherwise youd already of been called a bandit my son
Thanks chaps...some nice comments on here even from some of those whose political views are ..err..mm slightly different from my own(the only part of me that is left happen to be my clubs)
Tell..played the top course yesterday which is probably 4 shots easier and carded a 87
)Tell..played the top course yesterday which is probably 4 shots easier and carded a 87
that sounds more like me twizzle, tell me is that the course you can see from the m.25 just b4 the m.11 turnoff?
No Tell...that is Stapleford Abbots...The course you can see from Motorway 25 is the Priors course which is a poor track...the other course (the Abbotts) is a sensational 18 holes.Ian Woosnam opened the course in 1991 ...rumour has it he turned up so pi$$ed that he only played the 1st three holes and then fcked off in his helicopter
Yes crystal...best £13 you will ever spend(and the girl behind the ramp (Josie)has the biggest pair of chebs you could ever wish to see
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PS...Josie is worth a visit even if you don't like golf
)PS...Josie is worth a visit even if you don't like golf
Well done Twizzle, I struggle to break 90 on a regular basis 
. I have a frozen shoulder and have not held a club for ages,my mates often say the way I play, off 18, it ALWAYS looks as if I never held a club in my hand!
. I have a frozen shoulder and have not held a club for ages,my mates often say the way I play, off 18, it ALWAYS looks as if I never held a club in my hand!
Will you get knocked or wasn't it in a competition.
Not a compo crystal but a very competitive recreational four ball where absolutely NOTHING was given..to make it even more satisfying we were playing off the whites.
I assumed he ment he managed to put his trousers on the right way round first time.
No. twizzle, I don't play. In fact I didn't even fully understand your post
..thanks anyway...looking forward to the Eurovision?..what fun we had last year
That is an excellent effort twizzle, well done you.
Cheers Slippy and Bigmo...playing a different course tomorrow..no doubt be back to the upper 80's but i will post my score good or bad.
Well done bud. But does sound like your cheating yourself playing off 12.
Off a par of 72, your previous best of 76 would give you a handicap of 4 (ish).
Shooting a 75, would drop you to a 3 (ish).
Anywhere round my way, you wouldn't have anyone to play with. And would be labelled a right bandit.
Off a par of 72, your previous best of 76 would give you a handicap of 4 (ish).
Shooting a 75, would drop you to a 3 (ish).
Anywhere round my way, you wouldn't have anyone to play with. And would be labelled a right bandit.
Honestly nomiskroy my average score is normally in the middle 80's...those two rounds were totally freakish..i holed every putt going and had a fair few lucky breaks along the way..i deplore folks playing off the incorrect handicap and i can assure you i am most definitely no better than a 12
Don't doubt that at all.
I had a hole in one, feck knows how. But got clobbered handicap wise. Was off 23. Went down to 18. Just as a detterant I think.
Would love to be a genuine 12.
I had a hole in one, feck knows how. But got clobbered handicap wise. Was off 23. Went down to 18. Just as a detterant I think.
Would love to be a genuine 12.
Congratulations on a great round twizzle. One of those rare days when everything goes your way.
I will achieve a long held ambition in July when I play the two courses at SUnningdale. I suspect I will be lucky to break 90.
I will achieve a long held ambition in July when I play the two courses at SUnningdale. I suspect I will be lucky to break 90.
That's very very good, Twizzle. 2 more like that and you'll be off a much lower handicap.
As a golf course bookie (which I was for ages) I'd have your price a bit short in a pro-am team event.
I have never gone round in less than 100 on any course!
When I first had a go at golf - about the time you got your 76, I played at Hainault (The top course - much easier, I only tried the bottom one once), there was a par 3, of about 120 yards, so I lined up my 9 iron.... backswing, let go, skim the club head about 1mm into the ball and it goes about 3 yards to my right. So, I (all pizzed off) just walk up to the ball and hit it without lining up or looking...... Straight in the hole!!!!!
To this day the best shot I've hit. Unfortunately it doesn't count as a hole in one
As a golf course bookie (which I was for ages) I'd have your price a bit short in a pro-am team event.
I have never gone round in less than 100 on any course!
When I first had a go at golf - about the time you got your 76, I played at Hainault (The top course - much easier, I only tried the bottom one once), there was a par 3, of about 120 yards, so I lined up my 9 iron.... backswing, let go, skim the club head about 1mm into the ball and it goes about 3 yards to my right. So, I (all pizzed off) just walk up to the ball and hit it without lining up or looking...... Straight in the hole!!!!!
To this day the best shot I've hit. Unfortunately it doesn't count as a hole in one
great story Study..that would have been the 15th.When i first started playing in the 1980's i found the bunker on that hole.8 shots later i managed to extract the ball from the sand and plonked it on the green.I then 3 putted for aa 11.In temper i hurled my putter into the air and it got caught in the branches of a tree.I then spent over 20 mins throwing up lumps of wood to dislodge it much to the amusement of the golfers following our game.
Have you still got the putter?
I haven't been to Hainault in nearly 30 years, I should think. So I don't remember it that well. I do remember a very long UPHILL straight Par 5, which I once parred and was well chuffed. Now I'm back darn sarf, I might have to visit the place.
Is it still public?
Is there still a red shirt rule (that was Hainault wasn't it?)?
Has it changed much?
I haven't been to Hainault in nearly 30 years, I should think. So I don't remember it that well. I do remember a very long UPHILL straight Par 5, which I once parred and was well chuffed. Now I'm back darn sarf, I might have to visit the place.
Is it still public?
Is there still a red shirt rule (that was Hainault wasn't it?)?
Has it changed much?
That was Chingford SF, although it might have applied to other courses.
Fenway..Sunningdale is one of the few top course i haven't played but i know as i'm sure you do its a real beaut.I was invited as a guest to play the magnificent St Georges hill in Weybridge last year...all the houses surrounding the course cost 20 mill upwards and i was in awe of the place.Anyway i was blown away by the experience even though i played like Jean Van DE Velde on the last hole at the open.All the cars in the car park were Bentleys, Rolls Royce's, Porche's..you get the picture.I was driving my wifes 10 yr old Fiesta.
On exiting the clubhouse i made my way over to the Fiesta only to find a group of golfers who i had been talking to chatting in the car park.I was embarrassed by my wife's purple car so i took my mobile out and pretended to make a call but standing well away from the car.I was stood pretending to talk to no one for well over an hour before they all departed...what a plonker i was(and it was freezing)
On exiting the clubhouse i made my way over to the Fiesta only to find a group of golfers who i had been talking to chatting in the car park.I was embarrassed by my wife's purple car so i took my mobile out and pretended to make a call but standing well away from the car.I was stood pretending to talk to no one for well over an hour before they all departed...what a plonker i was(and it was freezing)
oh yes, Chingford. you could sometimes get away with orange
Study..mmm is correct that's Chingford.Hainault is in very good condition presently seeing as its February and well worth a visit.When i first started playing there all those years ago you would have to queue up for ages before teeing off and it would take you the best part of 5 hours to get round.Today it took us 3 hours and the course was empty.During the week its only £13 to play and you also get the chance to stare at the lovely Josie's thrupenny bits
PS..putters still up the tree
PS..putters still up the tree
I'm assuming Josie wasn't working there last time I went then.
That's right, the queue to play. I'd forgotten that.
Well done twizzle. Takes me back to when I dropped only one shot on the front nine at Poppy Hills!
WOW..POPPY HILLS..PEBBLE BEACH..MUST HAVE COST PLENTY..WHAT A COURSE THOUGH..I'M WELL JELL
Played with my golf partner who worked for United Airlines, he took me over to play in their golf competition. Cracking trip.Not far from St Georges Hill is a cracking course that few ever get to play. The New Zealand. Beautiful place.
This thread has inspired me... I have played just 9 holes (the Essex garden course at Earls Colne) about 6 months ago. I was unspeakably useless in every department. Other than that no golf in 8 years - I gave my lovely clubs to a fellow forumite in lieu of some kindness shown to me. (By the way, I'd like my 10 iron back mate, if you can find it). I can add it to my new set of clubs (I was given them, they're fine, I think).
I intend to go back to Hainault, maybe Chingford and one place I played near Southend beginning with a B (which was very slopey as I recall), none of which I've been to in nearly 30 years.
Then it's Colne Valley, Gosfield, The Essex. All of which haven't been seen in about 8 (or more) years.
My aim is to break 100. If I do, I'll resurrect this thread and "Woo Hoo" with Twizzle.
I intend to go back to Hainault, maybe Chingford and one place I played near Southend beginning with a B (which was very slopey as I recall), none of which I've been to in nearly 30 years.
Then it's Colne Valley, Gosfield, The Essex. All of which haven't been seen in about 8 (or more) years.
My aim is to break 100. If I do, I'll resurrect this thread and "Woo Hoo" with Twizzle.
Belfairs is the Southend course...more than happy to play a round with you Study(although i would much prefer to play a round with Josie)
Twizzle, the only really top course (or courses) I have played in that area is the Berkshire (Red and Blue). A friend of mine has played St Georges Hill and like you he said it is fantastic but very exclusive.
GoOnThen, the day after Sunningdale I am playing New Zealand. I'm not sure they will let my modest little Kia Venga in the car park!
GoOnThen, the day after Sunningdale I am playing New Zealand. I'm not sure they will let my modest little Kia Venga in the car park!
No chance padlock..i'm not consistent enough but i sure am enjoying my golf at the moment.
Belfairs, That's it!. I only went there once. I remember some of the fairways were almost at 45 degrees.
You'd have to give me more than 16 shots I reckon.
Perhaps we could arrange that, yes. Could be fun.
Maybe after Easter. (Would have to be a Monday or Tuesday too).
You'd have to give me more than 16 shots I reckon.
Perhaps we could arrange that, yes. Could be fun.
Maybe after Easter. (Would have to be a Monday or Tuesday too).
You're in for a treat Fenway. When I played they had the results up for their monthly medal competition. Only five players took part in it. My kind of odds. Also the lockers had the owners name engraved in the wooden door, when they pass away a line is put through the name and the new one carved below. Class!
I can play most days during the week Study..let me know when and i will meet you in the car park(mines the purple fiesta)
Just had a gander at the New Zealand ...i'm salivating
bring a dog Studyform, you don't want to be the only person without one.
I'll give the golf a miss but meet you both in the Chinese after for a meal
Now that's a very good idea Pumpy..we will DEFINITELY do that..be good to catch up with you again and chat about the "good ole days"
Dogging? Probably thinks Fabswingers is a golf site!
It's looking like a date. We are talking Hainault aren't we (nearest to pumphol's)?
I'll message you both when it's likely. I'd invite Fenway too only it's a bit of a trot from your place mate - However, it IS close to Romford dogs!!!
I'll message you both when it's likely. I'd invite Fenway too only it's a bit of a trot from your place mate - However, it IS close to Romford dogs!!!
Look forward to it...BACON ROLLS AT THE READY..ATTEN..SHUN
I played New Zealand once as a guest in a competition years ago. Playing off 18 I chipped in 3 times from off the green, holed a bunker shot and putted like a demon and won by 6 points and got a lovely troph!. The regulars were not too happy with me but it was just one of those freaky rounds that happens every now and then!
Well done twizzle22
It's nice when it comes off, you get a nice warm feeling come over you.You also think you have cracked it!!!
But the game comes back and bites you in the bottom.
Once again well done.
ps what irons do you use?
It's nice when it comes off, you get a nice warm feeling come over you.You also think you have cracked it!!!
But the game comes back and bites you in the bottom.
Once again well done.
ps what irons do you use?
ThanksSTD..Cobra Bafflers...never used hybrids before but they simply soar with so little effort...had a Mizumo set previous and only wished i'd ditched them earlier..The Cobra Driver is giving me an extra 30 yds..its got 12 degree loft and i mistakenly thought it would send the ball to high but it just hits it straight and long..i'm 62 and hitting it 250yds in soft going
I reckon this is an alternative fact 
well done twizzle
well done twizzle
Well done twizzle22
It's nice when it comes off, [b]you get a nice warm feeling come over you.You also think you have cracked it!!![/b]
Usually bird sht to be fair.
It's nice when it comes off, [b]you get a nice warm feeling come over you.You also think you have cracked it!!![/b]
Usually bird sht to be fair.
I'm completely bemused by the outpouring of emotion and the avalanche of praise and congratulatory messages pouring onto the thread, so as I'm not mistaken, he has only just played a round of Golf on a quiet Tuesday morning hasn't he? he hasn't just run into a burning building saving a mother and child from certain death, rescued a family from drowning in a submerged car or found a cure for cancer?
You hardcore Golfers are almost as fanatical and unhinged as the Cycling enthusuaists
If he told you he just became a dad for the first time it would probably have been met with "meh"
You hardcore Golfers are almost as fanatical and unhinged as the Cycling enthusuaists
If he told you he just became a dad for the first time it would probably have been met with "meh"
Well done twizzle.
Know the feeling well but I failed to beat my best and had 4 years at it before having to stop playing.
Know the feeling well but I failed to beat my best and had 4 years at it before having to stop playing.
Well done captain... nice round ...all to 19th hole to celebrate
Haven..honestly..you would have to play the game to understand..as the great Bill Shankley once famously said(about kickball admittedly).."Some people think its a matter of life or death..i don't like that attitude.I can assure them it is much more serious than that"..As one who has played the game for over 35 years i totally resignate with that.
Have a watch of the this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnFbCCgTo4
Well done. Why not write down every shot and club taken when its fresh in the memory. It will be a nice read in years to some.
Over 45 years ago I broke 40 for 9 holes for the first time and can remember in detail every shot of the last four holes (in a storm).
Over 45 years ago I broke 40 for 9 holes for the first time and can remember in detail every shot of the last four holes (in a storm).
Blown away by Hurricane Hilda(or whatever its called) today...89
Was this you?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWTDpPz-R2w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWTDpPz-R2w
not quite kincsem...i know for sure i wouldst like to be following that little posse
twizzle22
as i say, it comes back and bites you on the bottom.
I got 39pts wed, out again tomorrow,in a very competitive 4 ball, i don't expect another good round, keep you posted.
as i say, it comes back and bites you on the bottom.
I got 39pts wed, out again tomorrow,in a very competitive 4 ball, i don't expect another good round, keep you posted.
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