Random Golf Thoughts

callaway92 · 12-09-2023 11:35am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121100348#Comment_121100348

They've never really changed up the channel over the last few years, so got a bit burned out of them. Must have a watch of this series though.

GolfPar · 13-09-2023 8:10am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121100348#Comment_121100348

Where can this be watched?

El Guapo! · 13-09-2023 8:32am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121103607#Comment_121103607

https://youtu.be/Qxzxg_sDOlc?si=rXIdC0oOAs8i-xIX

YouTube

spacecoyote · 13-09-2023 12:20pm

https://youtube.com/shorts/auQ3iIj75QU?si=1p7B9G3GVhydHY3f

Think everyone can understand this one

Bahanaman · 19-09-2023 2:36pm

Good value in shoes on McGuirks website at the moment. Lots of Mizuno. Only ever seen one or two of their shoes before. Never tried them though.

benny79 · 22-09-2023 12:44pm

Booked a lesson which I taught was this Saturday was really looking forward to it and going through a bit of a bad time of late so looking for something to cheer me up! turns out its not untill next Saturday! 🤦‍♂️ I was wondering how my Pro had so may slots available 😂 (he has a online booking system)

Lefty2Guns · 27-09-2023 11:47am

A question I might have asked before, but any recommendations for courses with onsite lodges for accommodation.

Have previously played and stayed at:

Mount Woseley, Farnham Estate, Fota Island, Knightsbrook.

Any suggestions be welcome. Thanks

Lefty2Guns · 27-09-2023 11:47am

Looking at Faithlegg at the minute, any feedback on that course?

Seve OB · 27-09-2023 11:55am

Yes faithlegg a nice place and nice course. Waterford castle pretty close also. They also have lovely lodges to stay in. Loads of other places. A few on site options, Mount Juliet, Carton House, macreddin, heritage, Glasson….. the list goes on.

Edmundy · 27-09-2023 12:43pm

Yes watched the Seapoint one

Edmundy · 27-09-2023 12:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120985398#Comment_120985398

Very good but I thought the sub expensive

Lefty2Guns · 27-09-2023 1:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121163242#Comment_121163242

Do all these courses have self catering lodges? Its our main driver for booking weekend away golf.

Thanks in advance.

bakerbhoy · 27-09-2023 3:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121163750#Comment_121163750

Faithlegg yes

Waterford castle yes

Castlemartyr yes

OEP · 27-09-2023 4:44pm

Gold Coast in Dungarvan has self catering and you have three golf courses close by. Not to the same standard as Mount Juliet, Carton House etc.. but good value.

spacecoyote · 27-09-2023 7:00pm

Upper end of price point I'd imagine, but I think Killeen Castle opened up lodges this year I think

Seve OB · 27-09-2023 7:27pm

MJ definitely has lodges but AFAIK they are all owned privately now. The hotel used to offer them as room options but they sold them off a few years back but it is possible they still have some. You can rent the private ones but I’m not sure if the hotel facilitates that.

Lefty2Guns · 02-10-2023 8:21am

Thanks all.

slave1 · 02-10-2023 11:42pm

New Forest

coillcam · 03-10-2023 10:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121187209#Comment_121187209

New Forest is an excellent shout as there are loads of other courses nearby that could also be played when you stay there. Mullingar, Esker Hills, Tullamore, Moate, Mount Temple.

awec · 04-10-2023 4:23pm

Is it worth forking out the money for brand new custom fit irons as a high handicapper?

I currently have Ping G10s, they were custom fitted for my da years ago, we're similar but not exactly the same build, I'm a bit taller, but our swings are very different. They do the job ok now.

I have a €500 voucher to spend, so I'd be saving a chunk on them. But wondering if it'd just be a total waste of money until I get a bit better and more consistent? Or, would it be easier to get better and more consistent with irons setup to fit me?

Any advice?

dan_ep82 · 04-10-2023 5:23pm

Got fit at 21hc and currently 7hc using the same irons. It was worth it in my opinion.

callaway92 · 05-10-2023 12:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121194385#Comment_121194385

There isn’t enough context to that

How many hours of practice etc did you put in? Were you brand new to golf? Did you used to play at a high level previously?

It sounds like the custom fit irons got you down!

spacecoyote · 05-10-2023 8:55am

I think that Dan is, in essence, saying that you shouldn't worry too much about your handicap level being the deciding factor when going to get clubs.

What I would think @awec would be that, at minimum you should go into one of the shops and get them to go through the basics of a fit for you.

At minimum get a determination as to whether the shafts are OK for your swing speed.

I know my own and my Dad's shaft spec would be significantly different.

If it turns out that the spec of your current irons matches up OK for you and you feel that your swing is likely to change significantly after some lessons then you could hold off until you feel your swing resembles something you're comfortable with

benny79 · 05-10-2023 9:27am

I would get a lesson first and ask the Pro + you can always go to a fitting and see is there much in the difference. Then decide. Always nice to buy shiney new clubs though ☺️

spacecoyote · 06-10-2023 2:08pm

https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/golf-iron-fitting-where-to-start/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10/6/2023&utm_term=Active%20Newsletter%20List

Might be an interesting read for you @awec

slave1 · 06-10-2023 4:45pm

G10/G15/G20 are classic irons

awec · 08-10-2023 7:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121202147#Comment_121202147

What do ye mean by this slave?

slave1 · 10-10-2023 1:30pm

There is anecdotal opinions around the web/magazines a few years back that the G15 in particular was Ping getting their irons the best they've ever achieved and that iterations previous and subsequent are not as good and to stick to that era

slave1 · 10-10-2023 2:54pm

Selection of AMZ Prime Warehouse offers 30% off

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=golf&i=warehouse-deals&bbn=8873237031&page=2&crid=34UOFDDCX11J3&qid=1696945646&sprefix=golf%2Cwarehouse-deals%2C92&ref=sr_pg_2

El Guapo! · 10-10-2023 5:30pm

McGuirks doing a deal on TP5 &TP5x.

2 dozen for €91.

With the IGW10 code it's 81 quid. Not an outstanding deal but a small saving for anyone planning on buying now.

benny79 · 11-10-2023 11:18am

I seen a tip for amateurs from Dechambeau online. That when practising you should practise from the most forward tees and get used to shooting low scores. So when its comes to playing comps you are just moving a little further back! So I played 9 yesterday evening. First 2 holes I played of the whites and bogied. Than said I'll try this out as I was also fighting the light and wanted to get 9 in. So played of the reds (ladies 😂) and finished the 7 holes in +2.. which happened on the 13th (was playing the back 9) when I snap hooked my drive which cost me a double! but have to say it was fun + I flew around! All the other holes where mainly tap in pars with birdie looks!

Interesting Theory.

VW 1 · 11-10-2023 3:59pm

Does anyone here use an app for tracking shots, stats, strokes gained etc that doesn't come with hardware such as sensors, a device to carry or a watch? I guess this would require manual entry to the app

spacecoyote · 11-10-2023 4:08pm

If you want something crude, GolfShot could be worth a look.

You enter something like:

Total Strokes
Putts
Hit Fairway/Missed Left/Missed Right
Penalties

From there it can give you basic FIR/GIR/scrambling/putting/scoring stats

Lefty2Guns · 12-10-2023 8:03am

Playing Waterville tomorrow. Can't wait.

Heading down that way this evening after work.

Mantis Toboggan · 13-10-2023 9:52am

Anyone remember this lad? Was a phenomenon achievement at the time, famously put on the clock at the masters. Unfortunately never went on to do much in the game so far!!

Lefty2Guns · 16-10-2023 4:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121226777#Comment_121226777

Cracking golf course. Was a sunny day but very windy. Great going one direction not so great going the other.

Got as far as the 18th tee box without losing a ball. Thought to myself it would be great to do the whole 18 without losing one. Drove it straight into the sea from the tee box. Ah well. Was very enjoyable course and would love another bash at it in more calmer conditions.

slave1 · 17-10-2023 1:44pm

No longer on the tee.....🙁 Ivor Robson RIP

Ivor Robson: 'Voice of The Open' dies aged 83 - BBC Sport

Salvation Tambourine · 19-10-2023 8:36am

It's been a few weeks since I've last played a round. I've been to the range a few times and improved some things and I'm hitting it more consistently than ever. Playing a round tomorrow and I'm very confident I'm going to hack it around 😂

coillcam · 20-10-2023 3:50pm

**Beginner lessons query - Dublin**

A mate asked recently about sending a group of 3-4 lads somewhere to "try hitting balls" with a pro/instructor. I assume you can just book a pro for an hour at a range. I don't have a clue as I'm not too familiar with the Dublin area.

Any recommendations?

finglashoop · 20-10-2023 4:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121263498#Comment_121263498

Send them to hit them without a pro

awec · 20-10-2023 5:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121263498#Comment_121263498

You're basically looking for any pro that offers group lessons. Leopardstown do them, if that's close.

spacecoyote · 22-10-2023 5:00pm

Have seen some of the pros in the Spawell range do group lessons too.

And some clubs the club pro do "Getting into Golf" sessions giving lessons with a view to getting new joiners in too

Seve OB · 23-10-2023 2:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121263498#Comment_121263498

Peter O’Hagen @ Luttrelstown Golf Club does group lessons

VW 1 · 24-10-2023 12:03pm

Am I right in thinking that competitive rounds played at this time of the year with full placing won't show up in the Golf Ireland app as 'non-counting' rounds?

blue note · 24-10-2023 12:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277760#Comment_121277760

You're correct that they shouldn't. But I've a desperate round in mine. Placing everywhere, so it shouldn't be there.

slave1 · 24-10-2023 1:24pm

But if you want to play a counting round with clean/place on fairway only then I can't see a reason why not

The Big Easy · 24-10-2023 3:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121278017#Comment_121278017

Technically, but if any tees are forward it may or may not affect the course rater and/or slope.

Also depends if or how many bunkers are out of play.

How would/is this being policed though?

Like can you go out to play a causal counting round (on app) in winter off some forward tees while placing in fairway only?

VW 1 · 24-10-2023 3:11pm

Was wondering as I played a round yesterday but it was clean and place everywhere and it didn't show up on GI. I assumed that was why, but just double checking.

Edmundy · 24-10-2023 3:15pm

The same, a terrible day and was never going to have a good score but thought it not counting

PARlance · 24-10-2023 3:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121278559#Comment_121278559

I thought it was non-counting if even one was out of play? Haven't a clue of the rules but just basing it on below.

Had a friend break par for the first time this summer and he was less than happy when it never registered, took him a few days to find out that one of the bunkers was having work done so it wasn't a counting round.

There must be a few exceptions?

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