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The Positive Golf Thread

  • 21-04-2014 7:17pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭


    Ok lads light relief.

    Other threads are far too negative about our games.
    Reading a good bit of Rotella - and I have been way too negative about my game.
    Also have picked up a bit from watching other Boards golfers.


    This Thread is the positive attitude thread.
    can be funny or ironic.

    But when your down. On here, and post something positive :D

    It is the Irish Version of the American positivity man.


    ill start.

    I am a good golfer.


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Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,215 ✭✭✭scrubber72


    My next round is going to be THE round.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 892 ✭✭✭Ben1977


    I read every putt perfectly. Just can't get it started on line.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    Lol -

    A negative conclusion or ironic twist is a bit Irish - but we will let them go as just too funny. :D

    Good stuff lads


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,517 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    I'm just 8 "left them out theres" per round away from single figures


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 381 ✭✭Danny dyers double


    Iv a great short game


    On the practice greens before my round starts


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,526 ✭✭✭Slicemeister


    I can split any fairway with my driver. Any fairway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,711 ✭✭✭spacecoyote


    I talk a great golf game


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 256 ✭✭leonards


    I am tiger woods....................


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭ForeRight


    I'm going to shoot an under par round by the end of the summer.

    It's coming!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    If everything goes right - I have a 59 in me.


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,268 Mod ✭✭✭✭charlieIRL


    I can't wait to play a round again!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    I can split any fairway with my driver. Any fairway.

    Love it. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    ForeRight wrote: »
    I'm going to shoot an under par round by the end of the summer.

    It's coming!

    Too true.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 368 ✭✭markthespark77


    im going to hit the green every time..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,517 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    Sometimes it's a good 4 putt


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,517 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    Hitting GIR's only serve to increase your putting stats


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭snaphook


    When you have a shot on a hole, a bogey is really a Par. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭Loire


    On a semi-serious note, I've been having a nightmare with the putter over the past 2 months...those 2 footers won't go it for love nor money. Implementing the old adages "Treat 'em mean to keep 'em clean" and "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" I've consigned my putter to the shed (with a 6 iron on "life with no parole") and reverted to my 2-ball. Knocking them short ones in now so delighted with meself


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,176 ✭✭✭blackwhite


    18 handicapper.

    Left the driver in the car on Friday and used 3 wood instead.

    Only missed 2 fairways.

    Shot 84.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 444 ✭✭Rippeditup


    When I slice my putting I tend to leave myself a makeable 2nd/3rd/4th putt..


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,675 ✭✭✭ronnie3585


    Had my first game in 3 years yesterday, it was the most enjoyable moring I've had in a long time.

    I spent the winter at the driving range changing my grip from a cack handed one and the results have been huge.

    I made five bogeys, then played matchplay on the back nine with my friend (who plays off 6) and only lost 2&1!

    Genuinely delighted. Looking forward to playing a lot more over the summer:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,337 ✭✭✭Wombatman


    "I'm one of the top five players in the world."


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭Loire


    I love down hill putts, especially those 3-footers for a point


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭cjfitz


    One day all the putts WILL fall :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,529 ✭✭✭BoardsMember


    My good shots are as good as a scratch golfer's good shots.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Brewster


    I was level par for first six holes of back 9 yesterday, I won't mention the double bogey, treble, double bogey finish for a 7 over par back 9 :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    I look great in all that funky clothing


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    I'm going to love driving again.. Soon!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,730 ✭✭✭dan_ep82


    Played extremely bad today. Looking over some old cards from before Christmas and it seems my extremely bad now was my a bit below average back then. That's a positive right? Right!?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,517 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    Seems like a good place for this:

    Was at the range a few days ago.
    It was early morning and the place was empty bar myself, a father and his 8 or 9 year old son.

    So I was working away at a few things but I couldn't help listening in to their interactions.
    Father giving son advice.
    The son marvelling in his fathers shots.
    (Father had a tendency for a snap hook but I wasn't going to shatter dreams :) )

    Anyway, was a lovely range session.
    Kinda got lost in the moment.
    Every shot the son hit was over estimated.... balls landing before the 100 marker were announced by the young lad as being 160-170, priceless!
    He's a future golfer for sure I thought!!!!

    Anyway, after 20 mins or so I hear an announcement.
    "Dad, it's my last ball!"
    In the same breath came.
    "And I'm going to make it my best shot ever"

    I had to step away from my ball.

    I couldn't see the little fella so I stood there looking at the bay, waiting to see a club at the top of his swing.

    Then it came... The little fella hit a peach of a shot. It was a cracker.

    "Dad, that was my best shot ever"
    "It was Son"

    A moment of beauty.
    Jesus, I nearly had the tissues out.





    Then the little pr*ck asked for another basket and proceeded to fat every shot...
    Definitely a future golfer :)

    ....I'm gonna make it my best shot ever.... Not a bad pre shot thought.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭Loire


    Let the 2 smallies play with my putter yesterday in the sitting room. The master plan is coming together!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,742 ✭✭✭✭Wichita Lineman


    I just love whacking that little white ball :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 639 ✭✭✭Arsenium


    Played with a guy recently who was having a lot of trouble off the tee. After he hit his tee shot on a par 5 wildly out of bounds left, there was an awkward silence.

    Searching frantically for something to say I just said "At least you are making great contact with the ball, it's just that it's hooking wildly for you".

    Anything for a positive....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    My last round of golf was............ a very enjoyable walk.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,370 ✭✭✭✭GreeBo


    ^
    Last round I played with a guy with a GPS watch...for our 5.6km course....we had a lovely 11km walk....ahhh army golf is good exercise!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,695 ✭✭✭ForeRight


    The 16th is a 534yd par 4 holey moley


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,848 ✭✭✭soundsham


    Loire wrote: »
    Let the 2 smallies play with my putter yesterday in the sitting room. The master plan is coming together!!

    Hope you get the new tv soon !!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭ankles


    24 points.... not bad when you scratch 8 holes ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 229 ✭✭cjfitz


    20 out of 21 putts from 6 ft tonight during practice


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 12,808 Mod ✭✭✭✭Keano


    It will get better...I'm hoping!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    I'm going to break 85 in am - I am.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,893 ✭✭✭alxmorgan


    I am playing this Sat. That is all :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,337 ✭✭✭Wombatman


    Topped shots.

    "That's a worker."
    "That will run on nicely."
    .......


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,109 ✭✭✭RikkFlair


    I intend to use this man as inspiration for the remainder of my golfing life

    1398275590015.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,517 ✭✭✭✭PARlance


    The most interesting man in the world....wants to be more like Miguel



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,733 ✭✭✭SnowDrifts


    I think this guy needs positivity from this thread!! :D:D:D

    http://www.donedeal.ie/golf-for-sale/golf-clubs-gps-etc/6827478


    The text from his advert..
    Having come to the realisation that I'm a danger to both myself and everyone else on the golf course the following items are for sale.

    Set of King Cobra irons for sale 4-pw. Regular steel shafts. Fantastic clubs for hitting hooks, slices and shanks. I did hit one straight shot with these also but it's been so long ago that I can hardly remember. Suit someone with a similar swing to my own- ie useless.

    2 x Taylormade burner 2.0 rescue clubs. 4 rescue with r 65 flex RIP shaft. RIP most of my golf balls too that I hit with it as they are now the subjects of search and rescue efforts on various golf courses throughout Leinster. Another 3 rescue with similar stats included.

    Also included is a Sureshot GPS unit for measuring distance to front/middle/ back of green on each hole. Please note this is only of use if you have any balls left to hit.

    If anyone would like to do me the honour of relieving myself of all of the above I'll even throw in my last 12 nike golf balls!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 444 ✭✭Rippeditup


    Ok so my putting has made a massive turn around with the fat grip and some hard work with the Pelz alignment board.

    Working with it on the carpet the last few weeks and then working on distance & short putting on the practice green and I was knocking in most 6ft and in the last few rounds. (made a very bad round a ok one on Sat mainly down to 100yards and in being awful)

    Now hopefully this stays like it is !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭the greatest game


    im going to win our captains prize....


    ok maybe not this year , but sometime ..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 279 ✭✭shaneon77


    I am great al all facets of this game but need a little help on just 2. Distance and accuracy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,185 ✭✭✭✭FixdePitchmark


    A new driver will sort out my swing.


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