Boards GS 1st Outing - Portmarnock Links - 22nd February 2020 - 11am

spacecoyote

newindublin wrote: »

Sad to miss this one, but I am still unable to swing a club. I have an appointment with a neurosurgeon tomorrow so here is to hoping he has a treatment plan that will get me back out on the course this year.

Good luck with it newindublin. Hope to see you back on the course soon

Panic Stations

Looking forward to this!

Looks like a great course.

Just hoping the rain will hold off!

Golfgraffix

Weather looks good for the day. Medium winds and should be dry.

Sunset is 5:40 so again can we please keep an eye on the pace of play.

We will be off the green tees.

If you want to see the course it’s included in the ClubNet app. On the home page there is a course guide with GPS and 3D Flybys

spacecoyote

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Weather looks good for the day. Medium winds and should be dry.

Sunset is 5:40 so again can we please keep an eye on the pace of play.

We will be off the green tees.

If you want to see the course it’s included in the ClubNet app. On the home page there is a course guide with GPS and 3D Flybys

App looks great GG

princess poppy

Golfgraffix wrote: »

We will be off the green tees.

Wimps

spacecoyote

princess poppy wrote: »

Wimps

At least gives us a chance on the long drive against you poppy

FixdePitchmark

Green tees , great stuff.

Kiith

It's going to be wet, windy and cold. Plan for that, and anything better is a win :P

Looking forward to it now.

spacecoyote

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Green tees , great stuff.

Will be expecting at minimum 45 points from yourself off the forward tees Pat

doublecross

My golf season is officially kicking off on Saturday, can't wait. Portmarnock is always in excellent condition.
Don't think I've played 18 holes in 2 months. Least amount of winter golf I've played in years. Glad to hear we're off the greens, should make life a bit easier. Pace of play has improved the last few years but I've a feeling with 44 of us out, it might be an issue on Saturday. Can people please keep up with group in front, we can ask no more.

willabur

Too long spent looking for a ball and this

"If you've scratched a hole, pick up the ball. Do not continue to play until you've holed out. It slows things down massively. For reference, once you've hit a net double-bogey, that's a scratch"

If everyone picked up their ball when they are not going to score on a hole then the groups should move along nicely

spacecoyote

Agreed Willabur & Doublecross.

Picking up for scratches
Hitting provisional
Adhering to max 3 minutes search time

All are key to keeping things moving

Kiith

My provisionals tend to go to different sides of the course, so that one doesn't tend to help me :pac:

recycled

Best of Luck...Space..

Kiith

M.T. Cranium wrote:

SATURDAY will become somewhat colder again with brisk westerly winds and passing showers, once again, some threat of wintry mixtures on higher ground. Morning lows near 4 C and afternoon highs 6 to 8 C.

Forecast from our resident weather man. Hopefully only brief showers.

woodyg

it's going to be baltic and windy

FixdePitchmark

spacecoyote wrote: »

Will be expecting at minimum 45 points from yourself off the forward tees Pat

anyone breaking 30 will be great golf.

In saying that , wasnt there a few high 40s last time , or two years ago.

spacecoyote

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

anyone breaking 30 will be great golf.

In saying that , wasnt there a few high 40s last time , or two years ago.

Was looking at last years thread & think GolfGraffix won the event with 39 points. Not sure which tees were used that day?

charlieIRL

spacecoyote wrote: »

Was looking at last years thread & think GolfGraffix won the event with 39 points. Not sure which tees were used that day?

whites i think.

Iang87

Quick Handicap related question. My gui handicap is active at 18 after being inactive for 8 months (the golf didn't improve anyway) so will i be off that on Saturday or will i be off 14?

FixdePitchmark

Was out for 12 today a "warm up"

Suppose most here play a bit of winter golf , but just in case. I'll post what I wore. YOu could get away with a little less but not much.

Had 4 layers on top

underamour
normal golf top
fleece type
and then rain gear to break wind

2 layers on legs
trouser and rain gear legging.

On head
2 hats - unusual , but can make a difference on a real hardcore day (a thin one, and normal one).

Socks - proper thick winter socks. If you don't , wear two thin pairs. Trust me.

I had hand warmers - only used a small bit


Other tips lads do

A flask is always a pleasure , but a bit awkward
Some type of cream on face - are actual creams , but basically a moisturizers
Keep moving
Some guys wear lined or long johns. (raingear will do if stuck)
Right and left hand normal golf glove
Chocolate.

Possibility of a bit of rain , 10m/s and 6 degrees.

Hopefully all that increases or drops a little.

Anyway - just a few basic tips , will be a great day.


I just posted how i dressed today
I also had a bra a jocks on.

Kiith

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Was out for 12 today a "warm up"

In Portmarnock? Ohh, dunno i about that. Should be a 5 shot penalty for getting to play it so soon to the big day :pac:

Golfgraffix

spacecoyote wrote: »

Was looking at last years thread & think GolfGraffix won the event with 39 points. Not sure which tees were used that day?

Yep it was the whites. Some good golf. Started with a double and ended with a triple.

FixdePitchmark

Kiith wrote: »

In Portmarnock? Ohh, dunno i about that. Should be a 5 shot penalty for getting to play it so soon to the big day :pac:

No wouldn't do that.

doublecross

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Yep it was the whites. Some good golf. Started with a double and ended with a triple.

That triple on 18 was spectacular. Full Sergio in the bunker

princess poppy

We’ll be grand, getting better already

spacecoyote

Iang87 wrote: »

Quick Handicap related question. My gui handicap is active at 18 after being inactive for 8 months (the golf didn't improve anyway) so will i be off that on Saturday or will i be off 14?

Hi Iang87. If you have an active GUI handicap, you will start in the society off that level

Golfgraffix

Just spoke with the head Greenkeeper, course will be open. Expect very gusty conditions, up to 70kph. Greens were not cut today and won’t be tomorrow, so it will be as tough as it gets there but playable. In fact it will be enjoyable, good test.

We will be off greens, so a good bit shorter. Looks like a South Westerly so it will help on some of the tougher holes

spacecoyote

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Just spoke with the head Greenkeeper, course will be open. Expect very gusty conditions, up to 70kph. Greens were not cut today and won’t be tomorrow, so it will be as tough as it gets there but playable. In fact it will be enjoyable, good test.

We will be off greens, so a good bit shorter. Looks like a South Westerly so it will help on some of the tougher holes

Great news GolfGraffix re the course being open...not so much the gusts though

Looking forwards to the test. Sounds like its set up for some of our Winter League Links specialists

willabur

sounds great - there is nothing like links in the wind

FixdePitchmark

spacecoyote wrote: »

Great news GolfGraffix re the course being open...not so much the gusts though

Looking forwards to the test. Sounds like its set up for some of our Winter League Links specialists

Would have to agree - changing a good bit of swing , so won't be at much myself.

By the way - after looking at weather 27 points a good score.

Golfgraffix

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Would have to agree - changing a good bit of swing , so won't be at much myself.

By the way - after looking at weather 27 points a good score.

I’m going with 32 points win

doublecross

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Would have to agree - changing a good bit of swing , so won't be at much myself.

By the way - after looking at weather 27 points a good score.

A good score, but still think you'll need something around 40 pts for the win

Seve OB

doublecross wrote: »

A good score, but still think you'll need something around 40 pts for the win

with the weather like this anyone who shoots anywhere near 40 points tomorrow will be having a serious handicap review

The Big Easy

Looking forward to tomorrow now! Have not touched the clubs since Dooks!!!!

Best of luck for the year ahead Space, a fitting captain to follow in Benny's esteemed footsteps. And I'll be doing my best to be early, having read back through the thread, sorry for causing all your bad play Benny!

In all seriousness, appreciate the effort that goes into it from everyone, and timekeeping is one of my growth areas for this year Will definitely be early enough tomorrow to sample the chipping area, have not seen it in two previous visits, eek!

Thanks again J, for helping get us out on such a fabulous course. Small bit of sunshine and we'll be away!

Golfgraffix

Seve OB wrote: »

with the weather like this anyone who shoots anywhere near 40 points tomorrow will be having a serious handicap review

Anybody shooting 40 tomorrow will be bundled into the boot of a car and buried in a shallow grave somewhere in the mountains

Break80

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Anybody shooting 40 tomorrow will be bundled into the boot of a car and buried in a shallow grave somewhere in the mountains

Along with the handicap secretary

timgolfer

Good luck everyone tomorrow, can’t wait to get the sticks out! I’m not used to these Lynks courses on a good day! So should be fun!

The Big Easy

FixdePitchmark wrote: »

Was out for 12 today a "warm up"

Suppose most here play a bit of winter golf , but just in case. I'll post what I wore. YOu could get away with a little less but not much.

Had 4 layers on top

underamour
normal golf top
fleece type
and then rain gear to break wind

2 layers on legs
trouser and rain gear legging.

On head
2 hats - unusual , but can make a difference on a real hardcore day (a thin one, and normal one).

Socks - proper thick winter socks. If you don't , wear two thin pairs. Trust me.

I had hand warmers - only used a small bit


Other tips lads do

A flask is always a pleasure , but a bit awkward
Some type of cream on face - are actual creams , but basically a moisturizers
Keep moving
Some guys wear lined or long johns. (raingear will do if stuck)
Right and left hand normal golf glove
Chocolate.

Possibility of a bit of rain , 10m/s and 6 degrees.

Hopefully all that increases or drops a little.

Anyway - just a few basic tips , will be a great day.


I just posted how i dressed today
I also had a bra a jocks on.

Cheers for the heads up Fix, just checked the weather there! Will definitely be going for the long johns. Always love the idea of sipping on a hip flask during a winter's day of links golf.

FixdePitchmark

Golfgraffix wrote: »

Anybody shooting 40 tomorrow will be bundled into the boot of a car and buried in a shallow grave somewhere in the mountains

in fairness you should fit in my boot .

a post punk

If I can double my score from last year I’ll have 34 points !!
Just back from the range it was great practice for tomorrow hitting into that Gale......

Break80

Anyone else up at stupid o clock?

rickis tache

Best of luck lads.
Would of loved to join ye today but..... Stupid kids...
Will be on later looking forward to reading the reports and results.
To space, best of luck with your year as captain. Enjoy it lads.

FixdePitchmark

looks ok out there ?

Obviously very windy , but could have been way worse like yesterday evening.

Seve OB

Just went out to drop kids to gymnastics . It’s quite nice out there. Not mad cold, and wind is gusty and not a complete gale

Edit...... well a kid. The other 2 had me up for a few hours last night while they were getting sick. Kinda tired now

Snackbox20

Wanted to thank Spacecoyote and commitee for a fantastic day's golf.
Great to have met Tigerwood1, os_head, and golf head65 (well done on your 2 BTW).
Brilliant to meet everyone and looking forward to the next outing at the curragh.
Should have taken driver out on the first 😔😊😊

FixdePitchmark

Thanks to Golfgaffix , Space and the committee for great day out. What a great golf course.

In the end the weather was ok - very high wind speeds as expected, but only one hole where it got a bit out of control with an ice cold heavy downpour. The 4 layers were needed for that 15 mins anyway .

Fair play to everyone getting around - fantastic pace of play and some great scores in the 30s coming in. A Corballis man on top makes sense.

I was happy enough with my own game, almost in the 30s - except got a two shot penalty playing from the wrong marker - was admiring the airplanes trying to land in the wind and got distracted. Them looking down at us from above, saying are they "crazy to play golf".

Some great ball striking in our group from BigChap , but was a day nothing happened on the greens for the 4 of us (Scubapro and Alanm). At times you were almost blown off the stance of the putt and the ball broke with the wind if you didn't commit.

Thanks for picking the green tees, good call - would have been hard work any further back at all.

Back to course, fantastic variety of holes , shapes, lengths - the rough is not too high , so there wasn't much ball searching.

Hopefully catch a few more outings this year. A great start to the year , thanks again.

Kiith

Really enjoyed the round today, bar that 20 minute stretch where the sky opened up. Absolutley freezing for a while. Dried out nicely in the end though. Enjoyed my time with jarriet, Brian Rossite and willabur. Willabur shot 34 points, which i believe was winning when i had to leave. I played well enough, with 32 points. That wind was a killer on some holes, especially the par 3's. Had to aim 50 yards off center, and it still went wide.

I did miss the ball on my drive at the 10th though...which was hilariously bad.

Thanks to spacecoyote and the committee for arranging everything.

willabur

Brilliant day. Really enjoyed that round even if I was questioning life choices while that rain was beating down. Organisation was top notch lads, thanks to all involved. Great playing partners also, the 4+ hours flew by

willabur

Kiith wrote: »

Really enjoyed the round today, bar that 20 minute stretch where the sky opened up. Absolutley freezing for a while. Dried out nicely in the end though. Enjoyed my time with jarriet, Brian Rossite and willabur. Willabur shot 34 points, which i believe was winning when i had to leave. I played well enough, with 32 points. That wind was a killer on some holes, especially the par 3's. Had to aim 50 yards off center, and it still went wide.

I did miss the ball on my drive at the 10th though...which was hilariously bad.

Thanks to spacecoyote and the committee for arranging everything.

You came third in the end kiith - could have easily won it today had you avoided one or two of those scratches. For an 18 handicapper you really can stripe that driver 👌👌