Looking for high hcp players in Dublin

theboycanwrite

Hi all,

I just moved to Dublin and I'm looking for high handicap players in the city to play with. Seeing as I know nobody in Dublin who plays, and I'm a beginner myself (mid to high 90's), it would be nice to play with somebody who is at the same level as me in the learning curve. Unfortunately, I don't have a car so a course next to a public transportation line would suit me best. Let me know if you're interested!
Kind regards,
Jacob

Moat_Cailin

Hi Jacob,

I would be interested in organizing a game. Unfortunately, I would be in the boat as yourself car wise.

theboycanwrite

What courses do we have in the area that are accessible with public transport?

Moat_Cailin

Would be fairly restricted. The odd time that I would go for a game myself, i'd normally head to Deer Park in howth. Not the greatest course, but, its accessible and you can turn up and play.

Hickoryhack

26 h/c high enough for you!? Older guy, happy to play a social game with easy-going people. Live southside, so familiar with Stepaside GC 9 Holes only, (run by Dun Laoghaire Co. Council) is very good value & in good condition. Also Stepaside Golf Centre & Driving Range with Par3. Both accessible by Enniskerry bus (44?) from city centre. May be able to collect in cc & drive to e.g Deerpark. Or Elm Green GC, Blanchardstown, D.15, [owned by Fingal Co. Co.] also very good value & condition.
Hickoryhack. 22-8-2014.

theboycanwrite

Hey Hickoryhack,

That sounds great. I will go down to Cork to fetch my bag and clubs that were left behind in the move this coming weekend. I will be available to play after that. If it's not too much trouble for you, getting picked up in city center would suit me very well. I work out in East Point Business Park and live on Parnell Street (close to Cineworld). I haven't played any of the courses up here in Dublin yet so I'd be happy to go with your advise. The one with best value would suit me fine. I'll send you a private message after this coming weekend.
God, I love internet!

Hickoryhack

OK, PM me when you ready to go. Suppose you're generally interested in weekends or are you free any weekdays? H.hack.

Hickoryhack

Also I'd be interested in Deerpark, Howth, as I've not played it in years. H.hack.

gypsy79

I also live on Parnell ST. Play most Saturdays with a lad only beginning and scores about 25 but improving quick.

I am a very short hitting 23

theboycanwrite

gypsy79 wrote: »

I also live on Parnell ST. Play most Saturdays with a lad only beginning and scores about 25 but improving quick.

I am a very short hitting 23

What courses are you playing, gypsy79?

pakman

I live very close to Elmgreen and shoot mid-high 90's and I have a car if pickups where needed. Looking for similar standard player to get a few games in with too.

I can do collecting if close enough and willing to share petrol cost.

Generally play at the weekends but can take the occasional weekday too to play.

gypsy79

I genereally play either Elm Green or Sillogue just for easiness but always open to whatever is on teetimes/golfnow

Quick look on my app shows recent rounds in Elm Green (94) Charlesland, (99) Lisheen Springs (99) Grange Castle (102) and Stackstown (111 in attrocious weather) to give ya an idea of standard

AM away this weekend tho!

livining in harolds cross and play off 24 so if your ever interested give me a shout would be able to drive to most locations

Moat_Cailin

We can start a society at this rate

wally79

Hi all.

If you can post when you are planning to go out that would be great.

I can't usually plan far ahead but if a day suits and you have room I would be up for it.

Thanks

pakman

Ok, this is going to be my new stop for arranging a game I think.

Anyone about for a round on Saturday morning?

Moat_Cailin

I would have, but , unfortunately I work a half day every second Saturday .

charlieIRL

There is a thread here for arranging games as well lads.

pakman

charlieIRL wrote: »

There is a thread here for arranging games as well lads.

Yeah I was just bypassing that a little as this was people shooting 90's and close to Dublin

wally79

charlieIRL wrote: »

There is a thread here for arranging games as well lads.

Seemed to be all people entering opens so too high level for me. Good to have this too.

charlieIRL

pakman wrote: »

Yeah I was just bypassing that a little as this was people shooting 90's and close to Dublin

wally79 wrote: »

Seemed to be all people entering opens so too high level for me. Good to have this too.

We all started somewhere!! I've found playing with lower handicap players actually helped my game and still does. You'll also pick up some great tips on the way as well.

wally79

charlieIRL wrote: »

We all started somewhere!! I've found playing with lower handicap players actually helped my game and still does. You'll also pick up some great tips on the way as well.

I've got those playing partners already.

I just thought sometimes it would be nice to go around with no one telling you what you are doing wrong

Hopefully none of us will be using this thread for very long.

The only way is down

pakman

Yeah for me I find it hard to get a game so trying in most places.

Also afraid of pissing of a low handicapper zig zagging around course. Much prefer to get a bit of competition going to drive me to getting handicap lower.

theboycanwrite

Wow! I went offline for a day and came back to all these posts. Amazing! Great to see that I'm not the only one that is looking for players shooting in the 90's to play with!
I am going to Cork this weekend to get my clubs and will be available to play starting Monday. I work until 16:00, mon-fri, but besides that I'm up for games in and around Dublin (depending on green fee cost of course).

pakman

Well this never really came to anything in the end. Anybody about for a game in Elmgreen tomorrow afternoon?

theboycanwrite

Me and Moat_Callin have been out two times so the thread isn't a complete waste of time.
I'm busy tomorrow, otherwise I would have joined you. Send me a PM with your contact details and we'll schedule something.

pakman

ah right. Sounds good

wally79

Oh. Was waiting for a game to get organised. Thought you were going to post when arranging

pakman

wally79 wrote: »

Oh. Was waiting for a game to get organised. Thought you were going to post when arranging

Think most of us went for that

I will be playing tomorrow anyway if anyone is about.

CharlieOFloinn

Lads
I live on the south side and was looking to get some golf in with other's around the +90's as well so was great to see this thread. Is anyone planning a game early sat morning?

pakman

CharlieOFloinn wrote: »

Lads
I live on the south side and was looking to get some golf in with other's around the +90's as well so was great to see this thread. Is anyone planning a game early sat morning?

Hey, didn't see this message in time for last Sat but I will play this weekend again early enough if you are still interested.

CharlieOFloinn

Pakman,
yep an early game would be great this weekend, either sat or sunday. I have 2 small kids so if I can get out earlyish that suits me. Any golf course if you have a preference.

pakman

CharlieOFloinn wrote: »

Pakman,
yep an early game would be great this weekend, either sat or sunday. I have 2 small kids so if I can get out earlyish that suits me. Any golf course if you have a preference.

Only seeing this now. Need to start checking this regularly.

I'll pm you my details later to arrange.

pakman

If anyone is looking for a round tomorrow I am playing ElmGreen at 11:50

pakman

Edit that: 1:30 is tee time

hi all, is there any interest in getting this up and going again see its gone a bit quite?

Kingswood Rover

Hi Lads Blessington lakes has loads of opens on over the next 3 months all welcome

have been a member there for last year taught i'd make it out a lot more than i did but 50 min drive limited that, might join Grange Castle, but would probably make a trip down again, good value and in good nick

mikepajero182

Lads have a look at the Irish chapter of the worldwide 'mediocre golf association'. (Yes its a real thing). We play 8 'tournaments' a year for really interesting trophies and big cheques. If you can shoot a 90 you're usually good enough to win. Break 80 and you're disqualified because you're not mediocre. Lol. Its great craic. Six of us are starting off the 2015 season on 4th April in elmgreen. We're playing around dublin this year to try and get the numbers up a bit, and we'd welcome some new 'medios'. Anyways have a look, l'm sure some of you will like it.
www. mgatour .com

banjofitz

Hi guys ..

I would be really interested in joining up for a few games .. Haven't got a handicap .. Have just started playing again after having a 20 year break .. So all sounds great

pakman

Hadn't checked this page in a while. Shout if anyone is interested in a game.

I have played a few now with Charlie and its good craic playing with someone at the same level.

Mantis Toboggan

I'm probably around 18 handicapper but I'm not a member of any club and don't have a handicap. I've recently moved to Dublin and looking to play a few courses. I'd be interested if date and time suits.

franknottaken

Will we get a 4ball goin for sunday in ElmGreen and try get this going? A later start at 3pm would suit.....

sorry won't make it this week

banjofitz

I would love to play this weekend but I really want to watch the Leinster match at that time ..

Maybe another weekend

pakman

franknottaken wrote: »

Will we get a 4ball goin for sunday in ElmGreen and try get this going? A later start at 3pm would suit.....

Great idea. Can I get back to you later to confirm?

Just wondering is there any interest in a few holes some evening during the week 6 or later

Mantis Toboggan

ronnoco13 wrote: »

Just wondering is there any interest in a few holes some evening during the week 6 or later

Myself and pakman play every now and again.
I'd be interested, somewhere like grange Castle?

pakman

I'd be on for a few holes in the evening while we still have the daylight.

unfortunately won't be able to this week, taught i might but got landed with a deadline at work, would hopefully make it out sometime late next week wed/thurs

gypsy79

Any interest in a game PM tomorrow??