Mt. julliet

monvoy

I hope this is in the correct place.....

I'm playing mt. julliet soon with a society and being a complete beginner ( only playing about 2 years) I am a bit daunted to be honest. So i was looking for any advice from anyone.

Also, the farthest I can a ball is about 150 yds whether I use a 3 wood or a 6 iron, or anything in between! I would like to hit it farther of course! Any advice please, apart from hitting it harder which I think I'm nearly breaking it .. and myself!!!

Much appreciated

TA

BigAl>>

monvoy wrote: »

I hope this is in the correct place.....

I'm playing mt. julliet soon with a society and being a complete beginner ( only playing about 2 years) I am a bit daunted to be honest. So i was looking for any advice from anyone.

Also, the farthest I can a ball is about 150 yds whether I use a 3 wood or a 6 iron, or anything in between! I would like to hit it farther of course! Any advice please, apart from hitting it harder which I think I'm nearly breaking it .. and myself!!!

Much appreciated

TA

Have you had any lessons??? 2 years and still a "complete beginner"

PhilipMarlowe

Mount Juliet is usually a treat.
Don't worry yourself about how far you hit the ball... there are only a few holes where you have to hit 'over' water... one of them is the par 3 third. Just enjoy the day.. no need to be apprehensive about it. It's actually quite a forgiving course in a way. Presumably you will play off the forward tee boxes which will help.

If you want some advice, well... the fairways down there are usually cut tight and are sand based so you may not be used to hitting a ball off such a clean lie... if you have time, go to the practice range and hit off the grass to get a feel for things before you go out (assuming it's open).
Hitting the ball further doesn't exactly come from hitting it 'harder'... make sure you keep your balance because you can be sure you'll mis-hit it if you are trying to hurt it!
Get a lesson or two if you can... if you can't, there are plenty of online videos which can help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XPUg5J12KM

Trekker09

Hi Monvoy. I live next to Mt Juliet and its a fairly straightforward course, no suprises.

Go to the range and practise hitting your 3 wood as slowly as you can, focusing on your finish position and not worrying about hitting the ball. Rythym is more important than strength. Also, play smart. If you can hit your 6 iron 160 yards, then try and hit the green in 3 on a par 4.

If you want a warm up before you play Mt Juliet, let me know and I can meet you either in Mountain View or Gowran as I am a member in both.

Brockagh

Mt Juliet is a wonderful course - one of the fairest courses in the country, I think, but there are a good few shots that require carry. That will be the tricky bit.

madharry

How much green fees in Mt Juliet at the moment:eek:

Luckycharm

Agreed with above I loved Mount Juliet very fair course and you can see everything unlike some courses that have sneaky streams across the fairway that you cannot see from the tee etc

Johnny_Fontane

its a fair course, but sometimes the pins are in totally unfair positions. We played there a couple of years ago during a very rainy summer, they had the flags on precipices., i.e. you putt your ball a inch past the lip and its down a hill 15 feet (totally ridiculous).

the staff at the time were the most unconsiderate bunch of jumped up donothings, I've come across in Ireland. I'll go back but only if invited.

PhilipMarlowe

Johnny_Fontane wrote: »

...the staff at the time were the most unconsiderate bunch of jumped up donothings, I've come across in Ireland. I'll go back but only if invited.

I'd say your official invite will be a while coming after that glowing review!

irishtoffee

Stunning golf course,i found the staff very friendly and helpful.

1967

It is a fine course and has been said all the danger is in front of you its not a tricked up course.I have only ever found the staff friendly and obliging.Go and enjoy yourself.

The_Kew_Tour

One the best Parkland courses in this country.

Dont worry about how you play go out and enjoy a fine course is what I would say.

and I agree with general comments its not a course that will punish you too much for hitting it short. In fact I prob go links courses seem to be more for the longer hitter from what I have played in general.

Brockagh

1967 wrote: »

It is a fine course and has been said all the danger is in front of you its not a tricked up course.I have only ever found the staff friendly and obliging.Go and enjoy yourself.

Me too. I have played there about 20 times and they've always been really nice, especially for a big name club.

Johnny_Fontane

Licksy wrote: »

I'd say your official invite will be a while coming after that glowing review!

I'm from the area originally so am down there quite a bit - I really was pi$$ed off leaving the course the last time - our group of 12 were treated very badly - most vowed never to come back - I had organised the bloody trip aswell! In the 90's used to play there quite a bit and once fell into the lake on 13 trying to stop a mates golf ball......

charlieIRL

1967 wrote: »

Go and enjoy yourself.

best bit of advice there, don't worry about it - just relax and have a good day.

jimjo

charlieIRL wrote: »

best bit of advice there, don't worry about it - just relax and have a good day.

+1

Hope you get good weather too.

Squiggle

monvoy wrote: »

I hope this is in the correct place.....

I'm playing mt. julliet soon with a society and being a complete beginner ( only playing about 2 years) I am a bit daunted to be honest. So i was looking for any advice from anyone.

Also, the farthest I can a ball is about 150 yds

Which is about 100 yards further than many people who are brought to such courses on corporate outings can hit it ! Enjoy the day - it's a great course in a fabulous setting.

monvoy

Thanks for all the advice guys, I'm a bit more relaxed about going now.! Actually I'm looking forward to it . Hope I can cover myself in glory!!!! thanks